It’s going to be a wild weekend! Like, literally, there are owls AND tequila plus Hello Kitty AND wine. Seriously. The Hello Kitty food truck is coming to Dallas this weekend. Check out some of the weekend’s coolest events including the Owl Prowl in Farmers Branch, Blues Festival in Oak Cliff, Untapped’s Beer Festival, the Plano Magazine Wine Walk, the big gem exhibit at the Perot and more!

Be sure read our post on over 10+ places to volunteer or donate for Thanksgiving – get the whole family involved and sponsor a turkey dinner or serve a meal to help support the less fortunate this holiday season.

#SnitchList Weekend Guide 11/10 – 11/13

Hello Kitty Café Truck at Shops at Willow Bend
Nov 12
Hello Dallas! The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to The Shops at Willow Bend on Saturday 11/12! Come say hello to us in the courtyard by Crate & Barrel between 10am-8pm and pick up some supercute treats, while supplies last! See you there!
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Tequila, Taco & Cerverza Fest
Nov 12
Let’s go get some Mexican beer and tequila! Oh and did I mention the tacos? Check out the mariachis, food vendors, games and so much more!
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Owl Prowl – Farmers Branch Historical Park
Nov 10
Great activity for the family! Get out all 10 species of owls that live in Texas, and four that are common in our area. Learn about owl calls and hoots, their habitats and traits, and a walk through the Historical Park and adjacent bird sanctuary seeking out the feathered hunters in the owl boxes and hollows they prefer. The Owl Prowl will run from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Be sure to bring binoculars and flashlights, but no pets this time. Spaces each evening are limited, so please RSVP by emailing [email protected]. Located at 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Farmers Branch, TX, 75234.
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November Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk
Nov 10 5-9pm
A sip and shop event by Plano Magazine where visitors are able to shop at some great local shops and sample wines. Check out the live music and local art. This month’s theme is Alma Mater, so wear your favorite college attire. Be sure to stay for the raffle for those who visit six or more wine sampling locations. Raffle drawings are held at 9:15pm at McCall Plaza.
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Veterens Eat Free at Breadwinners
Northpark Center Location: 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX
Nov 11
Veterens Day is coming up! To show gratitude and respect to those who have served our country, Bread Winners Cafe & Bakery is inviting active Military personnel and retired Veterans to join them on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11. Those who have served in any branch of the Armed Forces can show a Military ID to receive a complimentary entree. This offer is for dine-in business only and not valid on to-go orders. Check out our review of Breadwinners before you go!
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7th Annual Blue, Bandits & BBQ in Oak Cliff
Nov 11
Blues, Bandits, and BBQ is free for the public to attend. There will be 30 BBQ teams competing and this is free for the public to attend. Check out live music, as well as food and drinks available for purchase. The barbecue tasting and voting begins at 1:00 P.M. and lasts until 3:00 P.M. Pets can attend as well.
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Rockwall County Balloon Festival
Nov 12
Love hot air balloons in Rockwall! You can also purchase tickets for a tethered balloon ride 50-80′ in the air. There will be free music and festival food trucks/vendors. Tickets just $5 per person
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Untapped Dallas
Nov 12
This year’s Untapped will feature over 100 breweries and more than 400 different beers. Live music, snacks and craft vendors! General Admission – $45 regular, Beer Package – $45 regular
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Movies in Main Street Garden: FROZEN
Nov 12
Movies in Main Street Garden will have its final movie of the fall with a showing of Frozen! Movie starts at 6pm Bring picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and of course, and even your pets! Concessions and beverages, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase.
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Project Warm Us Donation Drive
Nov 15 – Nov 21
Project Warm Us is partnering with Frisco Square to get some much needed warmth to the homeless in Dallas, Texas. Their goal is to collect as many warm clothing items as they can by Thanksgiving 2016. They will be collecting the following items: Coats, jackets, sweatshirts and sweaters, blankets, scarves, knit hats, gloves, shoes, socks
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Perot Museum Exhibit: Giant Gems of the Smithsonian
Sept 9 – Jan 17
A new exhibit at the Perot Museum: the wonders of Giant Gems of the Smithsonian. Get an up-close look at some of the coolest gems including 30 SUPER sized gems like a 10 pound topaz and huge emerald diamond necklace! Included with general admission to the Museum
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Gaylord Texan ICE
Nov 10 – Jan 1
If you haven’t been to ICE! You totally have to check it out. It’s an amazing walk-through wonderland that is completely made of ice! It’s cold – 9 degrees – so be sure to dress warmly under the coats they let you borrow. It’s 2 million pounds of ice that is sculpted into hand-carved sculptures, and they have 5 2-story tall ice slides that you can slide down.
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Gaylord Texan Lone Star Christmas
Nov 10 – Jan 1
Check out the huge Gaylord Texan for a festive holiday getaway. You and the family can enjoy ICE! And then enjoy some great activities including Rudolph’s Holly Jolly™ Breakfast, The Elf on the Shelf® Scavenger Hunt, Build-A-Bear Workshop®, Santa’s Wild Workshop Snow Tubing, Glacier Glide Ice Skating, Gingerbread Decorating Corner, Santa’s Snowball Throwing Workshop, Cookies and Milk with Mrs. Claus and Photos with Santa!
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‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market
Nov 10 – Nov 13
This holiday market is sponsored by The Junior League of Collin County which is committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Get some shopping done and support the community!
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS at the Dallas Arboretum
Nov 6 – Jan 9
Dallas’ favorite holiday tradition just got brighter! Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Holiday at the Arboretum, featuring the return of the magnificent The 12 Days of Christmas outdoor exhibit, open every weekend for the first time ever. Experience the magic of 500,000 lights throughout the garden 25′ Victorian style gazebos filled charming, costumed characters, whimsical animals and music my famous be the classic carol. A variety of holiday music is provided throughout the garden. Seasonal sweet and savory treats and hot beverages for children and adults are available for purchase.
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Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum
Sept17 – Nov 25
Gourd is an awesome word. Go see some. This year’s event will highlight the “Art of the Pumpkin.” The Imaginative Pumpkin houses with over 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, along with 150,000 beautiful fall blooming plants. Don’t miss this amazing festival and be ready to light up insta with your genius photos.
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