“Harvesting pumpkins from a farm ensures you’ll get the freshest selection. There are a few secrets to know before you go, so you’ll end up with the longest-lasting, prettiest fruits for your fall decorating.
There’s always the good, the bad, and the ugly, even for pumpkins. These members of the squash family produce fruits in all different shapes, sizes, and colors; there are huge ones, tiny ones, stumpy ones, tall ones, and even bumpy ones. With so many pumpkin varieties and characteristics, it’s hard to tell which pumpkin is the best bang for your buck. Of course, you could just grab whatever’s at the grocery store, but you’ll get a fresher and more interesting selection at a pumpkin farm. Just like when you’re buying other produce, there are a few things to keep in mind as you pick out the best of the best.”
Can you believe school is coming up so quickly? To celebrate, Raising Oak Cliff — with the help of its premier sponsor Methodist Dallas Medical Center — will host a weeklong scavenger hunt and end with a back-to-school bash at Another Round. You can choose to participate in the scavenger hunt and the party, or just the party.Money raised from this celebratory event will go into our grant program to benefit District 7 Dallas ISD schools.Tickets: https://raising-oak-cliff.square.siteIn the meantime, we are busy working on some cool prizes for the top scavenger hunters.
Our team is sponsoring two stops! Can you find ’em? 😉
Saturday, August 7th Mini Movement Fest at Arts Mission Oak Cliff. Hosted by Agora Artists, a local non-profit, MMF is a day of dance and movement! Classes are 10am to 5:30pm, $5 each. The evening concert (only $10!) opens with drinks and art in garden at 7pm. More information and to registerHERE.
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.)
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.
“Three years ago we had an idea to blur the lines between casual and upscale. Somewhere people can enjoy stellar Tacos and wine in a great setting. Something with the comfort of your “third place,” but somewhere you would proudly bring out of towners. Our doors are open and we welcome you to be a part of our adventure.” -Taco Y Vino
