DART RIDER INSIDER
There's lots to see and do when you ride DART. Following are a few fun choices. If you have an event that you would like to have listed on our calendar, please email Jeff Hampton at JHampton@DART.org
Please note: There is no DART service available to Dallas Cowboys home games at Cowboys Stadium.
Level Boarding Construction Project Moves to Outlying Rail Stations• The level boarding project moves to Ledbetter Station on Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22 |
DART to Sports
Through Apr. 8 The Dallas Stars return to the ice and begin another marathon season in search of the coveted Stanley Cup. Catch all the action at American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. Information: 214-467-8277 or dallasstars.com.- Via DART Rail and Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to Victory Station
- No TRE service on Sundays.
Through Apr. 14 The Dallas Mavericks return to the hard wood with new determination to advance through the NBA playoffs and go all the way to the finals. You can catch all the exciting home game action at American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. Information: 214-747-6287 or nba.com/mavericks.- Via DART Rail and Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to Victory Station
- No TRE service on Sundays.
Nov. 26 The Turkey Trot is a 42-year Dallas tradition for those who like to prepare for a Thanksgiving feast with a brisk 8-mile run through downtown Dallas, across the Trinity River into Oak Cliff, and back. There's also a 3-mile Fun Run/Walk and festivities before and after the race. The starting gun is at 9 a.m. at City Hall Plaza, 1500 Marilla St. Information: 214-954-0500 or thetrot.com.- Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Convention Center Station
- Note: DART bus and light rail services will follow a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day. No TRE service on Thanksgiving Day.

Nov. 28 The second annual Dallas Lone Star Football Classic, featuring Texas Southern University against the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, will take place in the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park on Saturday, November 28. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. The game also features two of the best bands in the land, the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South and the Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul marching band. Information: www.dallaslonestarclassic.com
- Via DART Rail Green Line to Fair Park Station or MLK, Jr. Station
Through Nov. 28 The SMU Mustangs face tough Conference USA and non-conference rivals in six home games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on the SMU campus at Mockingbird Lane and Central Expressway:
| Nov. 28 | Tulane, 2 p.m. |
- Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Mockingbird Station, then free shuttle
Dec. 5 The Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a Fort Worth holiday favorite featuring a 5K run/walk, 1-mile Reindeer Fun Run, educational and informational booths, festival food, children's activities, live music, demonstrations, door prizes, awards and much more. This family event begins at 2:30 p.m. in Sundance Square. Information: fortworthjinglebellrun.kintera.org.- Via Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to ITC Station, then the T's bus route 1 or 15
Note: Last eastbound TRE train to Dallas Union Station departs ITC Station at 10:42 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No TRE service on Sundays.
- Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Convention Center Station for the Fitness Expo and 5K
- Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Union Station for the Pasta Dinner
- Via DART Rail Green Line to Victory Station for the Marathon and Post-Race Party
Red Line and Blue Line riders: Take any DART Rail train to West End Station, and transfer to any train displaying the word "VICTORY" in its overhead destination signs. If you're already on a train with "VICTORY" in its destination signs, keep your seat. You are on your way to Victory Station at American Airlines Center!
Dec. 28-29 The National Cheerleaders Association brings their Senior and Junior High School National Championships to the Dallas Convention Center for two days of high-energy competition. Teams from across the nation will compete in a variety of levels and divisions for the right to be called the best in the land. Information: nca.varsity.com.- Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Convention Center Station
Level Boarding Construction Project Moves to Outlying Rail Stations