16 FREE Things to Do This Summer in DFW

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

Vitruvian Nights

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.

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.

Photo from Town of Addison

UT Arlington Summer Movie Series

Just released movies like Transcendence and Million Dollar Arm on Thursdays!

Amon Carter Sunset Cinema

Food trucks and more on July 11

Sundance Square Free Nights in the Plaza

Wednesdays throughout July you can enjoy movies in the center of Fort Worth’s Sundance Square!

Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series

Throughout the week watch some of your favorites for $2

* Read up more on these on mamachallenge.com.

KIDS FUN

Home Depot Free Kids Workshop

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!

Michael’s Kids Club

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.

Photo from Michaels.com

MUSEUMS

Public Art Walk

A healthy appreciation for art with 3.3 mile walk highlighting 30 pieces of art and architecture in the Arts District and downtown Dallas.

Photo from ArtWalk Website

Dallas Museum of Art

Free Every Day

Amon Carter Museum

Free Every Day with special tours just for new parents with children in strollers.

Sid Richardson Museum Art of Story Summer Children’s Workshops

July 8 & Aug 5

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas & U.S. Bureau of Engraving, The Mint in Fort Worth

Learn about the history, making and importance of our economy and currency system at the source.

Grapevine Summer Blast

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.