Upcoming Oak Cliff events
Public events across Oak Cliff, Dallas, plus selected nearby events hosted by Oak Cliff organizers.
Oak Cliff Nature Preserve Monthly Workday - December
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM (Dallas time)
Oak Cliff Nature Preserve · 2875 Pierce Street, Dallas, TX 75233
Volunteer at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve. Arrive by 8:45 a.m. to register, wear closed-toed shoes and bring water. Gloves and tools are supplied. Children over 12 are welcome with an adult; RSVP for attendance and weather updates.
KXT 91.7 presents JD McPherson - SOCKS: A Rock N’ Roll Christmas Tour
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
JD McPherson performs original holiday songs on the SOCKS rock ’n’ roll Christmas tour, with special guest Melissa Carper.
DJ YRNEWSTEPMOM Saturday Nights
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 11:00 PM (Dallas time)
Jaquval Gastropub & Brewery · 312 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
A late-night DJ set by YRNEWSTEPMOM at Jaquval.
Twelve Hills Sunday Prairie Restoration Workday
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 8:30 AM (Dallas time)
Twelve Hills Nature Center · 817 Mary Cliff Rd, Dallas, TX 75208
Help restore the prairie through planting, weeding and other outdoor tasks. All skill levels are welcome; children need parent supervision. Workdays are weather dependent and do not meet in rain or freezing conditions.
Bishop Bazaar
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 11:00 AM (Dallas time)
Bishop Arts District — West 9th Street · 200 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Shop local makers and vendors at this Bishop Arts community market, with live music and entertainment. Admission is free.
Collective Reflection Movement Workshop
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 1:30 PM (Dallas time)
Arts Mission Oak Cliff · 410 S. Windomere Ave., Dallas, TX 75208
An all-experience-level dance improvisation workshop with guest instructor Jonathan (Joty) Collet, guided movement, live music and reflective journaling.
Six-Week Pottery Wheel Series at Trade Oak Cliff
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · 6:30 PM (Dallas time) · sold out
Trade Oak Cliff at Tyler Station · 1300 S Polk St, Suite 234, Dallas, TX 75224
A six-week pottery wheel series pottery class at Trade Oak Cliff. Part of a prepaid 6-week series; the listed price covers the complete course.
KPUMC Walking Group
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · 7:00 AM (Dallas time)
KPUMC church labyrinth · 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
A Wednesday community walking group for all fitness levels, meeting at the church labyrinth on Turner Avenue.
Jack Ingram: Acoustic Holiday Tour
Thursday, December 10, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
Jack Ingram brings his acoustic holiday tour to the Kessler, with special guest Waylon Payne.
The Secret Sisters with special guest Caleb Elliott
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
The Secret Sisters perform their harmony-rich country-folk songs, with special guest Caleb Elliott.
Winnetka Heights Holiday Home Tour
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 12:00 PM (Dallas time)
Winnetka Heights — check-in at Turner House · 401 N Rosemont Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Explore historic Winnetka Heights homes decorated for the holidays on a self-guided neighborhood tour. Pick up tickets and the route map at Turner House. VIP admission adds a house with food and drinks.
Joshua Ray Walker, plus a special screening of "Thank You For Listening"
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
Dallas country and Americana songwriter Joshua Ray Walker performs live, alongside a screening of the documentary Thank You For Listening about his music and cancer journey.
DJ YRNEWSTEPMOM Saturday Nights
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 11:00 PM (Dallas time)
Jaquval Gastropub & Brewery · 312 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
A late-night DJ set by YRNEWSTEPMOM at Jaquval.
Twelve Hills Sunday Prairie Restoration Workday
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 8:30 AM (Dallas time)
Twelve Hills Nature Center · 817 Mary Cliff Rd, Dallas, TX 75208
Help restore the prairie through planting, weeding and other outdoor tasks. All skill levels are welcome; children need parent supervision. Workdays are weather dependent and do not meet in rain or freezing conditions.
Sequestered Songwriters & Matt Hillyer present Matt the Cat's Magical Musical Christmas
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
Matt Hillyer hosts a Christmas music and variety show with Rio Tripiano, Courtney Patton, Kelley Mickwee and other songwriters. Proceeds benefit the Sequestered Songwriters Relief Fund.
Oak Cliff Chamber Annual Membership Meeting
Monday, December 14, 2026 · 11:30 AM (Dallas time)
Methodist Dallas Medical Center — Weiss Auditorium · 111 W Colorado Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208
The Oak Cliff Chamber’s annual review and new-member welcome, with a State of Oak Cliff presentation by Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert. Registration availability is currently unconfirmed.
A John Waters Christmas
Monday, December 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
John Waters brings his irreverent Christmas comedy show to the Kessler. The program includes explicit adult humor.
December First Draughts Prose Writers Meetup
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM (Dallas time)
The Wild Detectives — STORIES · 314 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208
A free prose writers' meetup in The Wild Detectives' backyard, with conversation about writing and books and an optional 500-word postcard fiction exercise.
KPUMC Walking Group
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 · 7:00 AM (Dallas time)
KPUMC church labyrinth · 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
A Wednesday community walking group for all fitness levels, meeting at the church labyrinth on Turner Avenue.
A Holiday Ramble: Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King, and Rosie Flores
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King and Rosie Flores share the stage for A Holiday Ramble.
Lotería Night — December 17
Thursday, December 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM (Dallas time)
Oak Cliff Brewing Co. · 1300 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75224
Lotería with prizes, live music and Magaly Birria Tacos, with Friends of the Oak Cliff Cultural Center and Trinity Rio.
3RD Friday Hills in Oak Cliff
Friday, December 18, 2026 · 6:15 AM (Dallas time)
Davis Street Espresso — workout meeting point · 819 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
Meet November Project Dallas at Davis Street Espresso for a group photo and workout on the hills of Oak Cliff. Stay afterward for an optional café hang.
Hayes Carll - Grateful for Christmas Tour - Night 1
Friday, December 18, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
The first of two holiday shows with Hayes Carll and his band, The Gulf Coast Orchestra, featuring special guest Calder Allen.
Young Creators Collective: Wrap It Up: Holiday Gift Lab
Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM (Dallas time)
Halperin Park — 12th Street Center · 626 S RL Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203
A free holiday gift art lab for ages 8–19 and their families, with hands-on creative projects.
Hayes Carll - Grateful for Christmas Tour - Night 2
Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
The second of two holiday shows with Hayes Carll and his band, The Gulf Coast Orchestra, featuring special guest Calder Allen.
DJ YRNEWSTEPMOM Saturday Nights
Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 11:00 PM (Dallas time)
Jaquval Gastropub & Brewery · 312 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
A late-night DJ set by YRNEWSTEPMOM at Jaquval.
Twelve Hills Sunday Prairie Restoration Workday
Sunday, December 20, 2026 · 8:30 AM (Dallas time)
Twelve Hills Nature Center · 817 Mary Cliff Rd, Dallas, TX 75208
Help restore the prairie through planting, weeding and other outdoor tasks. All skill levels are welcome; children need parent supervision. Workdays are weather dependent and do not meet in rain or freezing conditions.
Bishop Bazaar
Sunday, December 20, 2026 · 11:00 AM (Dallas time)
Bishop Arts District — West 9th Street · 200 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
Shop local makers and vendors at this Bishop Arts community market, with live music and entertainment. Admission is free.
Kat Edmonson Have Your Merry Christmas With Me
Sunday, December 20, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
Jazz vocalist Kat Edmonson brings her Have Your Merry Christmas With Me holiday tour to the Kessler.
KPUMC Walking Group
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 · 7:00 AM (Dallas time)
KPUMC church labyrinth · 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
A Wednesday community walking group for all fitness levels, meeting at the church labyrinth on Turner Avenue.
Hillcrest House Lunch Volunteering
Saturday, December 26, 2026 · 12:00 PM (Dallas time)
Hillcrest House · 834 N Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
Volunteer with KPUMC to prepare and serve lunch for Hillcrest House residents. Coordinate participation with the organizer.
Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat with special guest Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch
Saturday, December 26, 2026 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
Dallas blues-rock band Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat performs with special guest Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch.
DJ YRNEWSTEPMOM Saturday Nights
Saturday, December 26, 2026 · 11:00 PM (Dallas time)
Jaquval Gastropub & Brewery · 312 W Seventh St, Dallas, TX 75208
A late-night DJ set by YRNEWSTEPMOM at Jaquval.
Twelve Hills Sunday Prairie Restoration Workday
Sunday, December 27, 2026 · 8:30 AM (Dallas time)
Twelve Hills Nature Center · 817 Mary Cliff Rd, Dallas, TX 75208
Help restore the prairie through planting, weeding and other outdoor tasks. All skill levels are welcome; children need parent supervision. Workdays are weather dependent and do not meet in rain or freezing conditions.
KPUMC Walking Group
Wednesday, December 30, 2026 · 7:00 AM (Dallas time)
KPUMC church labyrinth · 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
A Wednesday community walking group for all fitness levels, meeting at the church labyrinth on Turner Avenue.
Twelve Hills Sunday Prairie Restoration Workday
Sunday, January 3, 2027 · 8:30 AM (Dallas time)
Twelve Hills Nature Center · 817 Mary Cliff Rd, Dallas, TX 75208
Help restore the prairie through planting, weeding and other outdoor tasks. All skill levels are welcome; children need parent supervision. Workdays are weather dependent and do not meet in rain or freezing conditions.
KPUMC Walking Group
Wednesday, January 6, 2027 · 7:00 AM (Dallas time)
KPUMC church labyrinth · 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
A Wednesday community walking group for all fitness levels, meeting at the church labyrinth on Turner Avenue.
KPUMC Happy Hour
Thursday, January 7, 2027 · 5:30 PM (Dallas time)
CiboDivino Marketplace · 1868 Sylvan Ave, Suite D100, Dallas, TX 75208 · Outside Oak Cliff
An open community happy hour hosted by Kessler Park United Methodist Church at CiboDivino Marketplace. Everyone is welcome.
KT Tunstall Live
Friday, January 8, 2027 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall performs live at the Kessler.
Homage Nation: A tribute to Elton John
Saturday, January 9, 2027 · 8:00 PM (Dallas time)
Kessler Theater · 1230 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
Homage Nation presents a tribute to Elton John, led by musical director Adam Pickrell and a lineup of North Texas musicians.
Twelve Hills Sunday Prairie Restoration Workday
Sunday, January 10, 2027 · 8:30 AM (Dallas time)
Twelve Hills Nature Center · 817 Mary Cliff Rd, Dallas, TX 75208
Help restore the prairie through planting, weeding and other outdoor tasks. All skill levels are welcome; children need parent supervision. Workdays are weather dependent and do not meet in rain or freezing conditions.
AMOC Book Club: The Artist's Way
Sunday, January 10, 2027 · 10:30 AM (Dallas time)
Arts Mission Oak Cliff · 410 S. Windomere Ave., Dallas, TX 75208
A 13-week creative practice book club centered on Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, with in-person meetings at AMOC and a virtual option. Register once for the full series and bring your copy of the book each week.
KPUMC Walking Group
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 · 7:00 AM (Dallas time)
KPUMC church labyrinth · 1215 Turner Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
A Wednesday community walking group for all fitness levels, meeting at the church labyrinth on Turner Avenue.
Twelve Hills Sunday Prairie Restoration Workday
Sunday, January 17, 2027 · 8:30 AM (Dallas time)
Twelve Hills Nature Center · 817 Mary Cliff Rd, Dallas, TX 75208
Help restore the prairie through planting, weeding and other outdoor tasks. All skill levels are welcome; children need parent supervision. Workdays are weather dependent and do not meet in rain or freezing conditions.
AMOC Book Club: The Artist's Way
Sunday, January 17, 2027 · 10:30 AM (Dallas time)
Arts Mission Oak Cliff · 410 S. Windomere Ave., Dallas, TX 75208
A 13-week creative practice book club centered on Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, with in-person meetings at AMOC and a virtual option. Register once for the full series and bring your copy of the book each week.