Get ready to paint the town—literally! Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, is just around the corner, bringing a whirlwind of joy, music, and, of course, colorful chaos. This ancient Hindu celebration marks the arrival of spring, the victory of good over evil, and a chance to let loose with a rainbow of powdered hues. From massive outdoor bashes to family-friendly gatherings, explore all the Holi celebrations happening around DFW!
Updated March 2025
Photo & header image courtesy of Dallas Festival of Colors
DALLAS FESTIVAL OF COLORS HOLI MELA
One of the biggest Holi celebrations in DFW, Dallas Festival of Colors has been hosting this vibrant celebration for 15 years! Enjoy free color throws, giveaways, dance performances, music, games, and more.
Date & time: March 16th from 11am to 5pm (originally March 8th, postponed due to inclement weather)
Location: Southfork Ranch
Price: $12
Parker | Directions
Grapevine Holi Celebration
Local nonprofit America Madheshi Samaaj is hosting a beautiful celebration by Grapevine Lake, featuring traditional music, dance, and color-throwing.
Date & time: March 8th from 11am to 4pm
Location: Trawick Pavilion
Price: Free
Grapevine | Directions
Photo courtesy of City of Bedford
Bedford’s Festival of Color
This massive celebration will feature two opportunities to throw colors! Plus, enjoy live performances by a local Indian dance group, a DJ, food trucks, chalk art, henna tattoos, community mandala chalk installation, craft vendors, face painters, arts and crafts, and more!
Date & time: March 8th from 11:30am to 2pm
Location: Generations Park at Boys Ranch
Price: Free
Bedford | Directions
RANG DE
Head to the ‘burbs for this outdoor celebration featuring friendly color fights, traditional Indian eats, and boozy drinks! Plus, explore activities like hookah, DJs and a dancefloor, live dance performances, a vendor market, and more.
Date & time: March 15th from 11:30am to 6pm
Location: The Sound at Cypress Waters
Price: $10+
Coppell | Directions
Once Upon A Holi in Dallas
This lively festival is back for its second year in Dallas! You can expect to dance all day long to Bollywood, Bhangra Indian, Top 40, and South Indian DJ beats, across two spaces – one indoor and one outdoor. Of course, wear white and participate in the color throw!
Date & time: March 22nd from noon to 5pm
Location: Kanpai Coffee + Beer Garden
Price: $10
Deep Ellum | Directions
Photo courtesy of Popshift
POPSHIFT HOLI
This LA-based Holi celebration is heading to Dallas for the first time ever! Get ready to throw some color, celebrate love, and dance to live music from artists like Vani, Club Kiko Kru.Tik, MC Koko, and more.
Date & time: March 22nd at 1pm
Location: Dada Dallas
Price: $30
Deep Ellum | Directions
Flower Mound Holi Festival & Color Run
Flower Mound’s Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with Denton Count India Cultural Association to present a family-friendly Holi Festival and 1K Fun Run! Enjoy traditional eats, a kids parade, dance performances, and colors galore.
Date & time: March 29th from 11am to 4pm
Location: Heritage Park
Price: Free
Flower Mound | Directions
Dallas Public Library Holi Celebration
Families looking for an educational and fun Holi activity can head to the library for a storytime about the origin of Holi, followed by a color-throwing celebration on the lawn! All ages welcome.
Date & time: April 5th from 1pm to 2:30pm
Location: Audelia Road Branch Library
Price: Free
Northeast Dallas | Directions
