How are you celebrating Independence Day this year?
These are just a few of the many cool celebrations happening around Dallas this weekend…
Red, White, & Groove: Light Show and Live DJs at the AT&T Discovery District
July 3–4 Fireworks, schmireworks. It’s all about the immersive light shows in 2021. Head downtown to catch electronic artists Tess Vockler, Sam Blacky, Dallas’ own DJs Ishi and Blake Ward, who will play at The Globe and on The Second Floor at the Exchange at the AT&T Discovery District throughout the weekend. DJs will play alongside the light which starts after dusk and runs until 10 p.m. Find more schedule details here.
Star Spangled Block Party
July 3 At downtown’s La Ventana, grab street tacos, all-day breakfast, margaritas, plus more food and drink specials from 4 p.m. till midnight. Metal-mariachi band, Metalichi, will perform, as well as a DJ Sir Alex. Tickets are $5. (And it’s 21 and up only.)
Find more weekend activities in this D Magazine article
Teens can get free access to Dallas Arboretum & other attractions in July
Dallas Park and Recreation has teamed up with several local partners to offer City of Dallas Teens (ages 12-17) FREE activities during the month of July! Visit any Dallas Recreation Center to sign up and receive your FREE Rec Access Pass!
Pass can be picked up beginning July 1st – July 31st at any Dallas Recreation Center. Find your neighborhood Recreation Center HERE!
What do you get with this pass?
Bahama Beach Waterpark – Complimentary admission for a family of 4 valid weekdays only in July.
Dallas Arboretum – Complimentary admission for a family of 4, and one parking pass.
Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum – Complimentary admission for a family of 4.
Dallas Library – Complimentary book bag with book check out.
Dallas Museum of Art – 1 complimentary admission.
Dallas Zoo – Complimentary admission for a family of 4, and 1 parking pass.
Shakespeare Dallas – 4 complimentary tickets to any performance of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare at Samuell Grand Ampitheater.
Southern Skates Roller Rink – Complimentary admission and skate rental any Sunday in July for a family of 4.
Trinity River Audubon Center – Complimentary admission for a family of 4 any Wednesday in July.