There’s no reason to be bored this summer – even if you’re on a budget! Check out these fun activities you can do with the family, with friends, for date night or even by yourself!
MUSIC
Salsa Festival, Saturdays now until July 26
Unplugged Music, Every Other Thursday
Levitt Pavilion in ArlingtonThe center of Arlington’s downtown area, the Levitt Pavilion is an outdoor venue that puts on 50 free concerts a year.
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Photo from Levitt Pavilion Facebook Page |
Addison Summer Series, July Jazz
Saturdays in July enjoy jazz on Saturdays in Addison Circle Park.
MOVIE TIME
Also, a part of Addison’s Summer Series, Cinema in the Circle, Saturdays in August bring your picnic basket to the park with your blanket and your loved ones to watch movies.
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Photo from Town of Addison |
Just released movies like Transcendence and Million Dollar Arm on Thursdays!
Food trucks and more on July 11
Wednesdays throughout July you can enjoy movies in the center of Fort Worth’s Sundance Square!
Throughout the week watch some of your favorites for $2
KIDS FUN
Ideal for kids 5-12, the first Saturday of the month from 9-12 you can learn some fun activities at Home Depot like how to build a bug house! Make sure you register though because these often are sold out!
Saturdays 10 am – 11:30, kids can learn a special :30 craft activity at your nearby Michael’s for $2 and that includes the supply and instruction.
MUSEUMS
A healthy appreciation for art with 3.3 mile walk highlighting 30 pieces of art and architecture in the Arts District and downtown Dallas.
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Photo from ArtWalk Website |
Free Every Day
Free Every Day with special tours just for new parents with children in strollers.
July 8 & Aug 5
Learn about the history, making and importance of our economy and currency system at the source.
Of course, the need few days they’ll be fireworks all over DFW, but if you can’t join the party or rather avoid the crowds, you can always join the free fireworks displays at Lake Grapevine from the Gaylord Texan hotel around dark each Friday.
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Photo from Visit Grapevine Facebook Page |
Visit MamaChallenge.com for more fun ways to enjoy DFW this summer on the cheap!
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