Nights under the stars in Addison have never been better! Addison’s monthly festival series brings a fresh perspective on outdoor fun to Addison Circle Park. Enjoy free events starting at 7 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, April through November. Each month focuses on a different theme, offering a variety of unique activities, live music, popular food and dessert trucks, and specialty entertainment. The theme for April’s FREE Addison After Dark event, presented by Oncor, is Fiesta Noche.

Join us for a Rio Carnival-themed celebration complete with empanadas, street tacos, Samba music and dancing, a fire show and more. Throughout the night, enjoy shopping in our Mercado and make time to visit the free exotic petting zoo from 7 – 9 p.m. to interact with animals found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Performances kick off with live music by Samba Friends at 7 p.m., then Samba dance lessons and a performance from United Dance Academy at 7:45 p.m., followed by a captivating fire show at 8:45 p.m. Closing out the night, Samba Friends will return to the stage at 9:15 p.m., setting the perfect scene for guests to put their new Samba skills to work!

Take a picnic or purchase food from El Chifrijo Food Truck, Street Bites, and Sonoran Queen. For dessert, enjoy refreshing treats from Little Monster Snow Cones. America’s Finest Beverage Catering will be selling beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the evening.

To make the most of this fun experience, dress for the theme, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and get ready for an unforgettable night out in Addison!