Frisco’s Cultural Affairs Division spotlights local, regional, and national talent, with current exhibitions featuring Alec DeJesus at the Discovery Center, Heritage Center, and other public spaces across the city.
Date & time: Ongoing February 13th through March 27th
Location: Frisco Discovery Center
Price: Free
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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 1pm
Location: Skillman Southwestern Branch Library
Price: Free
Northeast Dallas | Directions
The Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame returns in 2026 to honor Black athletes, coaches, and journalists shaping sports history, with longtime support from Roland Parrish and the Parrish Charitable Foundation. Celebrate this year’s inductees at the Legends Reception and Induction Luncheon!
Date & time: March 6th
Location: African American Museum of Dallas
Price: Free
Fair Park | Directions
Experience KALEIDOSCOPE, our 2026 Cultural Awareness series, featuring Dianne McIntyre’s The Nina Simone Project, Tommie-Waheed Evans’ Bodies as Site of Faith and Protest, and the triumphant return of Asadata Dafora’s Awassa Astrige/Ostrich, all coming together for a vibrant, unforgettable Valentine's weekend.
Date & time: February 13th and 15th at 7:30pm
Location: Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre
Price: Varies
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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 14th, two shows at 1:30pm and 7:30pm
Location: Cowtown Coliseum
Price: Varies
Fort Worth Stockyards | Directions
Join the Run the History, a Black History Month community run led by ambassador Denzel Allen, where all paces are welcome to honor history, celebrate community, and move together with purpose.
Date & time: February 21st 9am
Location: Lululemon Legacy West
Price: Free
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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 28th from 11am to 3pm
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Price: Free
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Celebrate 100 years of Black history with engaging discussions, live African drumming and dance, soul food, a violin performance, and a vendor fair, as we honor, reflect, and embrace the living legacy of Black narratives.
Date & time: February 13th from 9am to 3pm
Location: Cedar Valley Campus
Price: Free
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