February is the annual observance of Black History Month, honoring the societal contributions, triumphs, and struggles of Black Americans throughout our nation's history. We’ve rounded up local happenings that focus attention to Black History Month happening right here in Dallas between now and March!

Updated February 2025


 

DREAMS 2025: Art in Celebration of Black History Month

The City of Frisco is hosting an inspiring ongoing art exhibition of pieces that explore themes of fragility and strength, individuality and unity, and more in Black culture from the past to the present. The featured works were created by artists Jessica Vollrath, Emmanuel Gillespie, Austin Uzor, and Barbara Mason. 

Date & time: Ongoing February 1st through March 1st

Location: Frisco Discovery Center

Price: Free

Frisco | Directions

 

Family Day: Black History Month

Families of all ages can learn about Black History through a small West African Drum and Percussion workshop! The Bandan Koro Experience will be performing and educating attendees on the instruments and cultural context of the music.

Date & time: February 8th from 10am to 2pm

Location: Skillman Southwestern Branch Library

Price: Free

Northeast Dallas | Directions

 

The Robert & Charmaine Price Heritage Bowl

Watch a live game show-style competition where local middle and high school students will compete to display their knowledge of African American history!

Date & time: February 8th at 9am

Location: African American Museum of Dallas

Price: Free

Fair Park | Directions

 

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Presents: Cultural Awareness

The beloved Dallas Black Dance Theatre is celebrating their 48th annual Black History Month performance! This year, they’re doing a special rendition of …And Now Marvin, a tribute to Marvin Gaye, followed by Testament and Love Tri-Tango.

Date & time: February 14th and 15th at 7pm

Location: Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre

Price: $48 to $65

Arts District | Directions

 

Bill Pickett Rodeo Black History Month Celebration

This traveling rodeo honors the contributions of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls from past to present! With two shows in Fort Worth this year, attendees can catch classic rodeo events live for one day only.

Date & time: February 15th, two shows at 1:30pm and 7:30pm

Location: Cowtown Coliseum

Price: Varies

Fort Worth Stockyards | Directions

 

Dallas Black History Festival

This free festival will celebrate all things Black culture, with fun for the whole family including food and drinks, live performances, and a kids zone.

Date & time: February 16th from 11am to 4pm

Location: Lofty Spaces

Price: Free

Cedars | Directions

 

2025 “Taste of Soul” Soul Food Cook-Off

Bring your friends, family, and appetite to a soul food cook-off! The cook-off will be promoting local chefs and celebrating the diversity of soul food cuisine. Plus, enjoy raffles and prizes, a fun photo booth, and live entertainment for all to enjoy!

Date & time: February 22nd from 11am to 3pm

Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

Price: Free

South Dallas | Directions

 

Sky’s the Limit: Black Aviation Heroes

Let your knowledge of Black history soar by honoring groundbreaking Black aviators! The exhibit will feature inspiring stories from the skies, games with prizes, interactive lessons, and more.

Date & time: February 22nd at 3:30pm

Location: Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center

Price: Free

South Dallas | Directions

 

'I AM Black History' Summit

Explore Black identity and its role in shaping cultural consciousness with keynote speaker Harrison Blair, President and CEO of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce! This educational session is a part of Dallas College’s Civil Rights Speaker Series.

Date & time: February 28th from 9am to 3pm

Location: Dallas College Mountain View Campus

Price: Free

Cockrell Hill | Directions


 
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