Urbanist Events September 24-29: Trivia Night, DATA Meeting, Urbanists Mixer, Storytelling Workshop, & First Day of Week Without Driving
Action-packed week ahead! Here's a rundown of special events happening between this Wednesday (September 24) to next Monday (September 29).
Here is what’s happening in the next seven days:
Trivia Night hosted by Dallas Neighbors for Housing. Wednesday, 6:30 PM at Four Courners Brewery. Register to participate!
Critical Mass. Every last Friday of month, 7:30 PM gather 8:00 PM roll out at Dallas Farmers Market. Learn more at dallascriticalmass.com. This also happens to be first day of the State Fair of Texas.
DATA Monthly Meeting. Saturday, 1:30 PM at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Floor 7, O’Hara Hall.
Bimonthly Dallas Urbanists Mixer. Saturday, 5:00 PM at Ye Olde Scarlet Pumpernickel Tavern. Please RSVP on Meetup!
Storytelling Workshop for Week Without Driving. Sunday 2:00 PM at Wax Space in Tyler Station. Please register to participate!
First Day of 3rd Annual Week Without Driving. Learn more at DallasWeekWithoutDriving.org
Wednesday: Trivia Night hosted by Dallas Neighbors for Housing
When: September 24, 6:30 PM, Wednesday
Where: Four Corners Brewery, 1311 S. Ervay St., Dallas 75215
RSVP: Register to participate!
Think you know Dallas better than anyone? Join us for a special Dallas Trivia Night on September 24th at Four Corners Brewery! Whether it's Dallas history, neighborhoods, politics, or otherwise, this is the chance to flex your knowledge.
Come as a squad or just by yourself and we will group you with other people! The event will also include the opportunity to learn about Dallas Neighbors for Housing and other groups advocating for an even better Dallas.
Friday: Critical Mass 🚲
When: September 26 (every last Friday of month), 7:30 PM gather 8:00 PM roll out
Where: Begins at Dallas Farmers Market (910 S. Pearl Expressway, in the alley between the market and the apartments). The ride ends at a different location nearby, making this a great way to explore the city!
RSVP: None!
Critical Mass is a free, fun, beginner-friendly social bicycle ride. Join hundreds of cyclists every last Friday of the month for an easy-pace group ride starting in downtown Dallas. Volunteers take turns leading Critical Mass each month. The ride usually lasts one hour at an average of 9MPH. Learn more at dallascriticalmass.com.
This Friday also happens to be the first day of the State Fair of Texas. So this month’s ride is bound to be extra fun and interesting with many people in town!
Saturday 1:30 PM: Monthly Meeting of Dallas Area Transit Alliance
When: September 27, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Floor 7, O’Hara Hall, 1515 Young St, Dallas 75201 (This event is not sponsored by the Dallas Public Library)
RSVP: Please check in upon arrival
It’s been a while since our last update, and this one’s packed. Join us to dig into the DART budget and the upcoming ILA that cities must approve to unlock funding. We’ll also hold elections (DATA members only) and share what you need to know about the new DART Silver Line—officially opening Oct 25, with free rides on opening day (and complimentary Silver Line service through Nov 8).
After the meeting, stick around for the Bimonthly Urbanists Mixer to connect with fellow transit and urban advocates!
Saturday 5:00 PM: Bimonthly Dallas Urbanists Mixer
When: September 27, 5:00 PM gather 5:30 PM program start
Where: Ye Olde Scarlet Pumpernickel Tavern, 1402 Main St, Dallas 75202
RSVP: Please RSVP on Meetup!
Looking to get more involved in local advocacy? Or just want to meet fellow lovers of walkability, public transit, and good urban planning? This event is the perfect way to get a clear picture of who’s doing what in our community, meet your neighbors, and exchange ideas for a better Dallas.
This month’s theme is “Transit Together September,” as we’ll be celebrating the start of our third annual Week Without Driving campaign in Dallas! We’ll have guest speakers from DATA, Dallas Bicycle Coalition, Citizens Climate Lobby, Connect South Dallas, and Dallas Housing Coalition.
Sunday: Storytelling Workshop for Week Without Driving hosted by Dallas Bicycle Coalition
When: September 28, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: Wax Space, 1300 S Polk St Suite 295, Dallas 75224
RSVP: Please register to participate!
Storytelling for Change: A Week Without Driving Workshop
During Week Without Driving Dallas, many of us are learning firsthand what it’s like to navigate the city without a car. But how do we turn those daily experiences — the struggles, the wins, the discoveries — into something bigger?
Storytelling for Change is a presentation and interactive workshop on how to share your story in ways that inspire action. Learn all about transit options in Dallas from the Dallas Bike coalition. You’ll hear from disability activist Maddy Ullman about the power of personal narrative in advocacy, then learn practical tools for framing your own experiences with Dallas transit so that leaders, neighbors, and decision-makers can’t ignore them.
Monday: First Day of 3rd Annual Week Without Driving
When: September 29 to October 5, 2025
Learn more & signup: DallasWeekWithoutDriving.org
In a city built around cars, it can be nearly impossible to travel without one. For the one-third of people in the U.S. who can’t drive due to age, income, ability, or other circumstances, every trip is a challenge. Week Without Driving offers a powerful opportunity for residents and policymakers to experience these challenges firsthand and reflect on what a truly inclusive, multi-modal transportation system could look like in North Texas.
Video Series: 21 Lessons on How to Navigate Your City Without Driving a Car
Never taken public transit before? Or are you new to Dallas? This guide offers everything you need to navigate the city without a car. This series is designed for first-time participants in the Week Without Driving challenge, as well as anyone looking to reduce their reliance on cars.