What: Dollar Day at the Dallas Zoo
When: Thursday, July 21st @ 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Where: Dallas Zoo
650 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy., TX 75203
Why: Join us Thursday, July 21, for our annual summer Dollar Day, featuring $1 admission and dollar deals. Dollar Day is the Zoo’s way of showing its appreciation to the community for support throughout the year. It makes the Zoo available for everyone and provides an affordable experience the entire family can enjoy.
What: Summer Fun Thursdays
When: Thursday, July 21st & Thursday, July 28th @ 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Where: Shops at Willow Bend
6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75093
Why: Dinosaurs, bubbles and clowns will be part of The Shops at Willow Bend’s 10th annual Summer Fun Thursdays shows. These free, family fun shows take place indoors at Willow Bend’s Grand Court area. Each week, the Enchanted Fairies will perform a magical pre-show at noon. The main shows start at 1 p.m. July 21: Singalongs with David Chicken Live Show
July 28: Clowns from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
What: The DFW Boat Expo
When: Thurs., July 21st – Sun., July 24th @ 3:00PM (Thurs & Fri.) and 10:00AM (Sat & Sun)
Where: Dallas Market Hall
2100 Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, TX 75207
Why: DFW Summer Boat Expo is the largest boating event in North Texas. The show features more than 450 boat and watercraft models from over 20 North Texas boat dealers. The DFW Boat Expo is the place to find your next boat and the accessories needed to better enjoy the on-water lifestyle. In order to make room for the 2017 models, financing options and aggressive pricing will be part of the expo. The United Boat Dealers of North Texas produce the Boat Expo to support the boating and marine industry in the greater North Texas area and to educate boaters on safety and nautical innovations.
What: Deep Ellum Wine Walk
When: Thursday, July 21st @ 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Where: Deep Ellum
Main St. & S. Malcolm X Blvd., Dallas, TX 75226
Why: Every 3rd Thursday, 6-9pm, at the Shops of Deep Ellum. Pick up a limited edition $10 glass, along with a passport and a map, at the check-in table located outside Kettle Art, 2650-B Main, and embark on your Sip & Shop adventure while enjoying wine samplings at each participating venue. Play the passport game, and enter to win gift certificates from local merchants.
What: Drake: Summer Sixteen Tour
When: Thursday, July 21st @ 7:00PM
Where: American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX 75219
Why: Drake’s Summer Sixteen Tour with Future and Special Guests
What: Todrick Hall presents Straight Outta Oz
When: Thursday, July 21st @ 7:30PM
Where: Verizon Theatre
1001 Performance Pl., Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Why: YouTube sensation, American Idol finalist and Arlington native Todrick Hall is putting a new “twister” on The Wizard of Oz. With over 20 original songs, Todrick and his talented crew tell the tale of Todrick’s adventures from small-town Texas to the big Emerald City lights of “Oz Angeles.” This show is great for the family with powerful musical numbers, innovative sets, sensational choreography, dazzling costumes and a great social message.
What: Cardboard Boat Race
When: Friday, July 22nd @ 6:30PM – 8:00PM
Where: Samuell-Grand Swimming Pool
3201 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, TX 75223
Why: The annual race challenges kids and families to construct a cardboard watercraft that they will sail across Samuell Grand Pool. Teams will consist of a captain, a first mate and up to a four-person support team. Judging will be based on design/creativity, team spirit and speed. Registration is $15 per boat, online or at your City of Dallas pool
What: Pitbull: The Bad Man Tour
When: Friday, July 22nd @ 7:00PM
Where: American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX 75219
Why: Armando Christian Perez – globally known as Pitbull – is everywhere. From landing # 1 hits in over 15 countries, 8 billion YouTube/VEVO views, more than X billion Spotify plays, 70 million single sales, and 6 million album sales, Pitbull does not stop. His relentless work ethic transformed him into a Grammy-winning international superstar, visionary entrepreneur, fashion maven, and successful actor. His social media presence speaks to nearly 90 million people daily, matching some television networks. Also known as “Mr. 305” and “Mr. Worldwide,” he is as ubiquitous as Google or Microsoft, while preparing to release his tenth full-length album, 2016’s Climate Change.
What: Brand New/Modest Mouse at The Field
When: Friday, July 22nd @ 7:30PM
Where: Verizon Theatre
1001 Performance Pl., Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Why: Modest Mouse and Brand New are co-headlining this outdoor concert that will take place in the field next to Verizon Theatre. Brand New will close out the show.
What: Friday Palooza
When: Friday, July 22nd – Friday, July 29th @ 8:00PM-10:00PM (Fridays Only)
Where: Hawaiian Falls Waterpark (Garland)
4550 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040
Why: Hawaiian Falls hosts after-dark, family-friendly fun every Friday in July. Free with general admission. Schedule: July 22: DJ Glow Night, July 29: Screening of Inside Out
What: Reverend Horton Heat and Dale Watson
When: Friday, July 22nd @ 8:30PM
Where: Kessler Theater
1230 W. Davis St., Dallas, TX 75208
Why: This is rare opportunity to see two of the most colorful Texas songsmiths ever, who will take you on a highly entertaining journey via the music that made them famous . Jim & Dale can definitely “talk the talk,” but more importantly they “walk the walk” but seeing them solo is a completely different experience for fans.
What: The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadowcast
When: Friday, July 22nd @ MIDNIGHT
Where: Angelika Film Center & Café (Dallas)
5321 E. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas, TX 75206
Why: Prepare for a night of thrills and chills at this midnight showing of the most influential cult classic film of all time, Richard O’Brien and Jim Sharman’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Laugh, cry, dance and drink the night away at this irreverent ode to letting your freak flag fly. Amber Does Dallas is an established staple of Dallas-Fort Worth’s RHPS community, featuring unique, hilarious callbacks and visual gags. Join them at the Angelika Film Center for a night you’ll want to experience again and again.
What: Christmas in July Farmers Market
When: Saturday, July 23rd @ 8:00AM – 1:00PM
Where: Market Square
120 W. Main St., Grand Prairie, TX 75208
Why: Enjoy Christmas and island-themed music by Charlie Duhon, special Christmas-themed events, holiday treats, and the jolly old elf himself. The event is powered by Grand Prairie holiday tradition, Prairie Lights!
What: Indie Summer Fair
When: Saturday, July 23rd – Sunday, July 24th @ 10:00AM
Where: Southfork Ranch
3700 Hogge Rd., Parker, TX 75002
Why: Indie Summer Fair is envisaged as a celebratory event where people from all walks of life come together to enjoy two days of shopping, music, food, entertainment, creative workshops and interactions. Designed to feel like a carnival, this outdoor event aims to become a much anticipated landmark family event. Indie Summer Fair is designed and Organized by Full House Entertainment.!
What: National Day of the American Cowboy
When: Saturday, July 23rd @ 11:30AM – 4:00PM
Where: Stockyards Station
130 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76164
Why: The National Day of the American Cowboy event in Fort Worth was voted the “Best Cowboy Tribute Event” in the U.S. by American Cowboy Magazine and has become an annual staple in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The event provides more than 10,000 attendees with the opportunity to celebrate the history and heritage of the American Cowboy, with family-friendly activities taking place all day including the World Championship Hay Stacking Contest, the Cowboy Celebration Parade, cow milking, watermelon eating, seed-spitting, cow chip throwing, tip-to-tip guessing and much more.
What: Modern Dance Festival
When: Saturday, July 23rd – Sunday, July, 31st @ 1:00PM (Sat & Sun Only)
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
Why: The 13th annual Modern Dance Festival at the Modern simultaneously celebrates the current exhibition Frank Stella: A Retrospective and the 13 years of Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth’s summer festival. In honor of the current exhibition, and the various traditions, aesthetics, and themes which have been envisioned and manifested by stars of the arts world, such as Frank Stella and Merce Cunningham, CD/FW will present two weekends of free events, ranging from historical/informative to interactive and whimsical.
What: Vodka Trot
When: Saturday, July 23rd @ 4:00PM – 10:00PM
Where: Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
1000 Lone Star Pkwy., Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Why: Vodka Trot is a fun run and craft vodka festival with food and a concert by Le Freak party band.
What: Chris Tucker Live
When: Saturday, July 23rd @ 8:00PM
Where: Verizon Theatre
1001 Performance Pl., Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Why: Chris Tucker is an international award winning actor and comedian best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. Tucker became a favorite on Russell Simmon’s HBO Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s and came to prominence in the 1995 film Friday alongside Ice Cube.
What: Addison Summer Series: Christmas in July
When: Saturday, July 23rd & Saturday, July 30th @ 8:00PM
Where: Beckert Park
5044 Addison Circle Park Dr., Addison, TX 75001
Why: Take a break from the heat and get in the Christmas spirit at this outdoor movie series. The fun starts at 8 p.m. with family friendly activities and photos with Santa on vacation. The holiday-themed movies will be projected onto a giant outdoor screen once it is dark, 7/23 – How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 7/30 – A Christmas Story
What: JB Kustoms Lowrider Carshow
When: Sunday, July 24th @ 12:00PM – 6:00PM
Where: Fair Park
1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas, TX 75210
Why: Custom cars will be on view in the Automobile and Centennial buildings and outdoors in Big Tex Circle. Live entertainment to be announced.
What: North Texas Festival of Drums and Bugles presents DCI Dallas
When: Monday, July 25th @ 5:00PM
Where: Lake Highlands High School
9449 Church Rd., Dallas, TX 75238
Why: Drum Corps International (DCI) returns to the stadium at Lake Highlands High School for an evening of performances by award-winning Drum & Bugle Corps from across the country. The Blue Devils, 10 time DCI World Champions from Concord, Calif., will be among the nine Corps competing at the event. Another highlight of the evening will be the Boston Crusaders featuring North Texas native Anna Eberhart, who recently won the world over with her passionate performance on keyboard caught on tape. Her video has garnered more than 3.1 million views since it was posted to Facebook on July 6.
