Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month around DFW

From festivals to exhibitions, commemorate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders with these upcoming events and year-round destinations.

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Walk through the pavilion into the history and culture of the Japanese Garden.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Celebrate this summer and year-round with these local events and institutions.

Mark your calendars

Asian Heritage Fest 2025 | Asia Times Square, Grand Prairie | Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11
Enjoy three days of cultural performances, daily lion dances, and food and merchandise vendors.

SparkFest'25 | Amphibian Stage | Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 22
The performing arts festival celebrates the artistry of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities with new plays, classes, competitions, and concerts.

Enjoy year-round

Japanese Garden | Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Enjoy “Mono no Aware” — the “transient and bittersweet beauty” — of the 50-year-old garden. Traverse bamboo footbridges and peaceful koi ponds under cherry trees and Japanese maples.

Crow Museum of Asian Art | University of Texas at Dallas
Peruse art from China, Japan, India, Korea, and Southeastern Asia that spans historic and contemporary works.

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