What: Professional Women’s Bowling Association: 2017 U.S. Women’s Open
When: Thurs. Aug. 3rd – Sun. Aug. 6th @ 10:00AM
Where: Plano Super Bowl
2521 K Ave., Plano, TX 75047
Why: The best women bowlers in the world will head to Plano Super Bowl for the 2017 U.S. Women’s Open, a major bowling tournament on the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour.
What: DFW Restaurant Week Food and Wine Night
When: Thurs. Aug. 3rd @ 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Where: One Arts Plaza
1722 Routh St., Dallas, TX 75201
Why: The historic DFW Restaurant Week’s 20th anniversary officially kicks off with Food & Wine Night, which features craft cocktail tastings, wine samplings and tasty bites from restaurants in DFW, plus a performance by Broadway talent Linda Eder.
What: Lionel Richie/ Mariah Carey
When: Thurs. Aug. 3rd @ 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Where: American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX 75219
Why: The historic DFW Restaurant Week’s 20th anniversary officially kicks off with Food & Wine Night, which features craft cocktail tastings, wine samplings and tasty bites from restaurants in DFW, plus a performance by Broadway talent Linda Eder.
What: Barrel Race Show
When: Fri. Aug. 4th – Sun. Aug. 6th @ 12:00PM
Where: Fair Park
1438 Coliseum Dr., Dallas, TX 75210
Why: Join the State Fair of Texas from Friday, August 4, through Sunday, August 6, for a free weekend of horse shows. The event is free admission, free parking and concessions will be available for purchase.
What: Adult Laser Tag
When: Fri. Aug. 4th @ 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Where: Noble Rey Brewing Company
2636 Farrington St., Dallas, TX 75207
Why: G-Force Mobile Laser Tag and Noble Rey Brewing Company will host Adult Laser Tag outside. Teams will play king of the hill, bomb defusing and capture the flag. Individuals can play quick draw where two players stand back to back and take 6 steps before turning around to shoot each other.
What: Summer Dive-In Movies: Finding Dory
When: Fri. Aug. 4th @ 8:00PM
Where: Frisco Athletic Center
5828 Nancy Jane Ln., Frisco, TX 75035
Why: Catch Finding Dory poolside or afloat in the pool and lazy river at the Athletic Center’s outdoor Aquatic Center. Gates open at 8 p.m. and water features will remain on until the movie starts at sunset. Concessions will be available for purchase. Children under 2 are free, but must have a ticket for entry.
What: Let’s Play Gaming Expo
When: Sat. Aug. 5th & Sun. Aug. 6th @ 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Where: Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039
Why: Inspired by the YouTube “Let’s Play” videos, Let’s Play Gaming Expo celebrates everything gaming with tables of vendors, arcade cabinets, tournaments, video game panels & special guests from world of gaming.
What: Vitruvian Salsa Festival
When: Sat. Aug. 5th – Sat. Aug. 26th @ 6:00PM -10:00PM (Saturdays Only)
Where: Vitruvian Park
3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison, TX 75001
Why: Bring your dancing shoes every Saturday in August for the Vitruvian Salsa Festival. Enjoy live bands, DJs, gourmet food trucks, & salsa lessons with Luis Delgadillo of Salsa Dallas. Admission and parking are free.
What: National Farmers Market Week- Kick Off
When: Sun Aug. 6th @ 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Where: Dallas Farmers Market
1010 S. Pearl Expy., Dallas, TX 75201
Why: Celebrate National Farmers Market Week at the Dallas Farmers Market. Lots of family-friendly activities, games, crafts, entertainment and a barnyard petting zoo will be waiting for you.
What: Mavs Movie Night: Sing
When: Mon. Aug. 7th @ 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Where: American Airlines Cente
2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX 75219
Why: The Mavs and BEDGEAR are offering a free movie showing of SING!, inside American Airlines Center. Come early and get free popcorn and soda. Movie goers enter through the East side of the American Airlines Center off Houston Street. Free parking is available in the Lexus Garage.
What: DJ Night Swim
When: Mon. Aug. 7th @ 7:30PM – 10:00PM
Where: Bedford Splash
2801 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford, TX 76021
Why: The waterpark hosts an almost-end-of-summer bash with games, prizes and a DJ spinning latest tunes accompanied by a light show over the pool.
