As the thermometer inches up, so does our urge to embrace adventure, try new things and live our best lives. The upcoming Fan Expo Dallas, from Friday, May 30 through to Sunday, June 1, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas, is the adventure of a lifetime for pop-culture afi- cionados. The celebrity line-up for Q & A sessions, photo ops and autographs this year is epic: first and foremost, brooding, eccentric leading man du jour Walton Goggins is scheduled to appear, which is probably enough said for any viewers of “The White Lotus”, “The Righteous Gemstones” or “Justi- fied.” If you’re partial to his “The White Lotus” costar, the fabulous Parker Posey, she’s also scheduled to appear. And basically, if you’re anyone who en- joys any major film or television franchise from the past 50 years, your hero is scheduled to appear: Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson and Christopher Lloyd from “Back to the Future”; WWE/ “The Fast and The Furious” star, John Cena; Anthony Daniels and John Boyega from the “Star Wars” franchise; “The A-Team” legends Mr. T and Dirk Benedict; Ali- cia Silverstone and Breckin Meyer from “Clueless”; “Yellow Jackets” and “Addams Family” standout Christina Ricci; plus cast members from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, “Smallville”, and many, many more. Attendees can also participate in a cosplay red carpet event and cosplay competitions; meet comic creators and anime voice actors; attend fan meet-ups; play in Esports tournaments and gam- ing leagues; attend workshops and panel discus- sions; and shop a huge selection of books, art, toys and games. Fan Expo advance tickets are $30 to $57 for adult single day admission; $12 for children; multi-day passes are $115 and up. Visit fanexpohq. com. Adrenaline junkies ahoy: Skydive Spaceland is the destination for those Dallas-area dwellers looking to cross skydiving off their bucket list—and for ex- perienced jumpers to get in the air. For first-timers, tandem jumping allows a guided experience all the way down from 14,000 feet! Jumpers will be har- nessed to an experienced instructor after a brief class, and can pull their own ripcord after a 120-mph freefall, descending gently for an on-target land- ing. Once on the ground, they’ll get a professional- ly edited video that can be posted on social media or saved forever as proof that, yes—they jumped from an airplane. For those who caught the sky- diving bug after the first time, Skydive Spaceland also offers programs leading to skydiving licenses, including tandem jumps, ground school, training jumps, and solo jumps. To book a one-time thrill for yourself, a group, or as a gift, or to learn more about obtaining your license, visit dallas.skydives- paceland.com. Experiences start at $229. Dreaming of adventures in colder temperatures? If you’ve been planning a family ski trip, you know Slick City Action Park SUMMER SUMMER ADVENTURES ADVENTURES 8 DALLAS OBSERVER • SUMMER GUIDE 2025
