Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, also known as AANHPI Heritage Month, takes place every year in May! It's a month to honor the history and contributions of AANHPI Americans to our country. We've rounded up all the ways you can celebrate this month in Dallas, so check them out below!
Updated April 2025
Texas Rangers Asian Heritage Night
Join Asia Times Square for Asian Heritage Night at their game against the Seattle Mariners! Purchase a special Community Night ticket to receive a super cool Year of the Snake-themed Rangers jersey!
Date & time: May 2nd at 7:05pm
Location: Globe Life Field
Price: Varies
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Ginger Roots: Day at the Crow Museum
Join the Dallas Asian American Art Collective for a culturally enriching day at the Crow Museum! Enjoy docent-led tours of exhibitions from 1pm to 4pm, a matcha workshop by The Boba Plug from 3pm to 4:30pm, and a screening of a short film and panel discussion from 8pm to 9:30pm!
Date & time: May 3rd from 1pm to 9:30pm
Location: Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas
Price: Free
Arts District | Directions
Photo above & article header courtesy of AT&T Discovery District
AT&T Discovery District AANPI Celebration & Movie
Head to this lively Downtown district for live performances, food specials, and an eclectic mix of beats by our live DJ. Stick around after the festival for Movies on the Lawn, featuring Moana 2 on the 104-foot media wall. Bring your own blankets and chairs for the movie!
Date & time: May 3rd from 2pm to 6pm
Location: AT&T Discovery District
Price: Free
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Digging In: How Food, Culture, and Class Shape the Story of Asian Dallas
Join the Fulbright Association-Dallas Chapter for an enriching evening of oral history! The exhibition will feature interviews by Dr. Betsy Brody, a researcher specializing in immigrant and refugee experiences, and photographs by Thanin Viriyaki, a beloved photographer in the Dallas Asian food scene. Attendees will learn how Asian restaurants and food markets have shaped, and been shaped by, the Asian immigrant experience in Dallas!
Date & time: May 3rd from 6pm to 8pm
Location: Bath House Cultural Center
Price: Free
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Asia Times Square Asian Heritage Fest
Celebrate all things Asian culture at the beloved Asia Times Square! The three-day festival includes a great lineup of street food and local vendors serving traditional and fusion dishes, performances ranging from live music to cultural dances, educational opportunities, shopping, and more!
Date & time: May 9th through 11th, times vary
Location: Asia Times Square
Price: Free
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Thai Cooking Classes With Chef Nikky
Travel and taste through the flavors of Northeastern Thailand with Chef Nikky of Asian Mint! Central Market Cooking School is hosting two classes – one in Dallas and one in Plano. Chef Nikky will walk you through how to make Crispy Egg Rolls, Papaya Salad, and Thai Grilled Barbecued Sirloin Steak served with Dried Chili Sauce and Sticky Rice!
Date & time: May 9th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm (Dallas) & May 24th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm (Plano)
Location: Central Market Cooking School (Dallas & Plano)
Price: $95
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Race to Replace Hate
Run or walk a 5k to celebrate and support the diverse heritage of the AANHPI Community! The symbolic race invites DFW community members of all ages to run for love, community, and culture. There will be cash prizes for top finishers, and all racers will be entered into a raffle for tickets and jerseys to the Texas Rangers Asian Heritage Night Game.
Date & time: May 10th at 8am
Location: Asia Times Square
Price: $60
Grand Prairie | Directions
Photo courtesy of AT&T Performing Arts Center
AT&T PAC AAPI Family Weekend
Join the performing arts center for their third annual AAPI Month celebration! Enjoy local musicians, martial artists, dancers, a traditional lion dance, and a variety of Asian food vendors serving cultural dishes!
Date & time: May 10th from 10am to 2pm
Location: Sammons Park at AT&T Performing Arts Center
Price: Free with RSVP
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Garland Asian American Heritage Festival
Head to Downtown Garland for an exciting celebration, featuring cultural performances galore, from countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, and more. Plus, enjoy Colorful World Parade, a mesmerizing lion dance, unique craft stalls, and Ube Land, aka ube desserts galore from Scoop N' Buns!
Date & time: May 10th from 5pm to 10pm
Location: Downtown Garland Square
Price: Free
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Photo courtesy of City of Dallas Arts & Culture
AAPI Heritage & Dragon Boat Festival
Head to the beautiful White Rock Lake for a family-friendly festival featuring an epic dragon boat race! Beyond the race, enjoy ive performances, hands-on workshops, art, food, and local vendors!
Date & time: May 18th from 8:30am to 4pm
Location: The Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake
Price: Free
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