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Friday, August 29, 2014

Labor Day Weekend Nearby Museum Tower

Explore all that this spectacular city has to offer this Labor Day weekend. Museum Tower Dallas' suggestions for ways to spend the last long weekend of sweet summertime: 


Dallas DanceFest
Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30
8:00 p.m. at Dallas City Performance Hall
0.4 miles from Museum Tower Dallas
Featuring exceptional works curated to reflect vibrancy, vitality, diversity and excellence, the Dallas DanceFest is an event you do not want to miss. The festival will feature performances by the Dallas Ballet Company, Bruce Wood Dance Project, Body Art Dance and Rhythmic Souls, to name a few. Revel in a Friday or Saturday evening immersed in the beauty, power and moving nature of dance. Tickets are available here

August Dollar Days at the Arboretum 
Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
7.5 miles from Museum Tower Dallas 
The final days of summer are dwindling down. Enjoy one last summer picnic amid the exquisite blooms at the Dallas Arboretum during the concluding bout of August Dollar Days. The gardens will also feature a special $5 general admission on Labor Day. As one of the most beautiful places in Dallas, a summer afternoon spent gazing upon the breathtaking floral displays makes a wonderful way to bid farewell to the season. 



2014 Big Tex Choice Awards
Monday, September 1
10:00 a.m. at Fair Park
3.1 miles from Museum Tower Dallas 
Can't hardly wait to dive into some fried goodies all in the spirit of Texas tradition at the State Fair this year? You're in luck. Be one of the first to sample and judge the creations from this year's 2014 Big Tex Choice Awards food finalists. All proceeds will be donated to the State Fair of Texas Youth Scholarship Fund. Tickets are available here