Welcome all to the first edition of what to do in Dallas Ft Worth. This is actually my first post, so any feedback would be truly appreciated. I also hope to hear that everyone is enjoying and starting to plan that vacation, but if not here is a couple of things to do around town. Go Rangers.
- Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park.
- Sandy Lake Amusement Park - Open April to September.
- Summer Balloon Classic - June 19-21, Waxahachie.
- Independence Day Parade - Early July - Largest Independence Day Parade in Texas - Arlington.
- Kaboom Town - Early July - Activities, Food, Music & Air Show - Addison Circle Park.
- Native Texas Butterflies at the Heard
Don't forget your camera if you head to this exhibit. A zebra longwing, tiger swallowtail, red admiral or monarch might decide to land on you at the butterfly house, which takes up more than 800 square feet. - Storybook Playhouse exhibit
The "Storybook Playhouse" exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum features 14 interactive playhouses inspired by children's stories. They were designed by local architects as part of a competition. - Summer Movie Fun series
If you buy tickets in advance for this series at Harkins Southlake, you'll pay $5 for 10 movies. Individual tickets cost $2. Movies run Mondays through Fridays at 9:45 a.m. - Science of Spying
Part James Bond, part Jack Bauer and part “Lie to Me,” the exhibit gives eager spy-wannabes of all ages an opportunity to experience the latest spy gadgets and techniques. - Black Holes
Take the ultimate journey in space and time! Learn how mammoth stars make a black hole and help figure out where they might lead. - Charlotte's Web
A few well chosen words help Charlotte the spider save the life of Wilbur the pig in this marionette adaptation of Charlotte’s Web at Slappy’s Puppet Playhouse. - "New" Mesquite Rodeo Grand Opening
The “New” Mesquite Championship Rodeo kicks into high gear re-opening to the public every Fri. and Sat. starting June 5-August 29 delivering rock’n roll and championship rodeo like never before seen in Resistol Arena. - Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Organizers of the annual celebration of Scottish heritage bid everyone “Ceud Mile Failte” (a hundred thousand welcomes). You might say the spectrum of activities matches that hearty greeting: a vibrant musical lineup. - Reebok Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game
Celebrities and professional athletes will compete in this charity baseball game that benefits The Heroes Foundation YOUniversity Program and the Mike Modano Foundation. - Father's Day Brunch
Blue Mesa is having its famous Father’s Day Sunday buffet champagne brunch on June 21. The buffet includes a huge variety of items, many which are featured in made-to-order chef stations. - Wagons West
Be a 19th century Texan for a day! Wagons West is a program of hands-on activities recreating elements of a typical school-age child's day. The children wash clothes using a washboard and lye soap, card wool, and grind corn by hand. - Free Family Friday
Museum admission is free for the entire family on the last Friday of the month from 3pm-7pm. Bring the entire family and enjoy exhibits from the National Cowgirl Museum and hands-on activities from the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. - Museum of Science’s Children Museum at Fair Park in Dallas. Free admission the first weekend of every month to Bank of America card holders, and employees.
- The Dallas World Aquarium in the West End of Downtown Dallas.
This is all for now, but keep checking back for updates as I will try to make it back twice a week, Go Rangers and have a safe summer.
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