AIA Dallas

Build Your City! at Finch Park in McKinney
2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Finch Park, 301 Standifer Street, McKinney, TX, 75069
Join AD EX in Finch Park to experience architecture hands-on and “Build Your City” from the ground up at the Love McKinney Event. You’ll be given your own plot of “land” to build on. What kind of building will you design and create? What materials will you use? How does it fit into your neighborhood? As you construct buildings, parks, and bridges, you’ll learn how a city comes together and what makes them great.
This free come and go activity is fun for all ages. Stay for a minute or a while!

Main Street Architecture Walking Tour
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:30 and 2 more dates

Discover the Arts District Walking Tour
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date

Architecture + Design College Fair
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The annual Architecture and Design College Fair offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to meet with architects, design professionals, professors, and representatives or alumni from colleges and universities offering a degree in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, engineering, or related fields.
The College Fair equips students with the knowledge and tools to pursue a design career. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, this event is FREE for students and parents!

Travel Fellowship Presentation & Gallery Reception
2025-10-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join AD EX to hear from 2024 Swank Traveling Fellow Kael Fineout, who will share discoveries from his travels in Italy.
Kael explores the historic plastering technique scagliola, a hallmark of Baroque and Rococo architecture. During his intensive study in Italy, he investigated its materials, techniques, and applications—from altars and columns to decorative wall panels—capturing both its artistic beauty and technical complexity. His project seeks to preserve this nearly lost craft through an open-source guide, combining historical background, step-by-step instructions, and high-quality photographs to make the knowledge widely accessible.

Fair Park Tram Tour
2025-11-19 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-17 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-21 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Fair Park, 3600 Parry Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75210
Fair Park, a celebration of art, architecture, and industry, is a cultural and historic gem in the heart of Dallas. Join us for a motorized tour of the park while we fill you in on its amazing past and talk about its exciting future.
Architecturally, Fair Park is one of the world’s largest collections of Art Deco buildings with a unique design approach that Chief Architect George Dahl described as “Texanic.” Integral to the buildings and the grounds are numerous works by renowned artists that celebrate the history and achievements of Texas during the first 100 years of independence. First established for the Dallas State Fair in 1886, Fair Park was transformed in 1936 for the Texas Centennial Exposition. It is one of Dallas’ greatest cultural assets, hosting events year-round and exhibitions and serving as home to numerous cultural institutions. In 1986, it was recognized as a National Historic Landmark.
In partnership with Fair Park First, the Dallas Architecture and Design Exchange presents hour-long lunchtime tram tours on the third Wednesday of the month at several times throughout the year. Tickets are $10 for general admission, and $5 for students and seniors.
The tour begins at noon at the Parry Street entrance gate adjacent to the DART stop. Seats are limited – reserve your seat in advance.
NOTE: The duration of the tour ranges from 1.5 to 2 hours. There is some walking (1/4 of a mile or less) to allow participants to get up close to some of the artwork. Please note any mobility challenges at the time of registration so that the tour route can be adjusted to accommodate all guests.

TIME: Sojourns of Stone and Light Exhibition & Book Signing Event
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Brickitecture Family Day
2026-01-24 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Build Your City!
2026-01-24 12:00 - 14:00

Form Follows Fitness 5K
2026-02-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75201
The Form Follows Fitness 5K, sponsored by Blackson Brick and benefiting The Architecture and Design Exchange, stands out as Dallas’ premier 5K event, highlighting the city’s iconic architecture. Experience a route through Uptown, The Arts District, West End, and the stunning skyline with award-winning architecture.
Proceeds benefit the Architecture and Design Exchange, and is presented by Blackson Brick Company, Inc. Registration includes a stylish short-sleeve dry-fit shirt, the fourth finisher medal in the Greg Brown Memorial Discover Your City series, and a not to be missed after-party at Klyde Warren Park with live music, delectable food samples, and craft brew from DFW!
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