North Texas Irish Festival and Dallas Blooms are happening this weekend

The annual North Texas Irish Festival is happening this weekend at historic Fair Park. With some of the world's top Celtic musicians and dancers, the presentation will take place on 13 different stages around the Park.

Culinary presentations from acclaimed chefs are showing home cooks how to modernize Irish classics and there will be the favorite whiskey tastings taking place as well.

Other activities include demonstrations in blacksmithing, archery, Gaelic football, and horses. The popular children's area, Urchin Street, has a petting zoo, arts and crafts, and storytellers.

The festival is dog friendly so be sure to bring your canine companion for some fun.

  • Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
  • Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Admission: $5 - $20
  • All ages / Pet-friendly

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Dallas Arboretum
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On the other side of White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum is ablaze in colors on all 66-acres as Dallas Blooms 2013 kicks off and will run through April 7th.

There are more than 500,000 spring-blossoming bulbs and the venue is constantly noted as a premier destination to view spring flowers.

  • Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Admission: $10 - $15
  • All ages / Runs through April 7, 2013.
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