DALLAS — Happy Fourth of July weekend, y’all!
While technically the holiday is on Thursday, that doesn’t mean the Independence Day celebrations stop there.
Whether you want to celebrate the weekend with family festivities, adults-only comedy shows or an art walk everyone can enjoy, Dallas-Forth Worth has something for you.
Here’s a look at what is happening this weekend.
Friday, July 5
The Fort Worth Stockyards is throwing its hat into the ring of Fourth of July celebrations packed with family fun.
The festivities run all weekend long with multiple rodeos, Pendleton Trolley Bar and lawn games.
If you’d prefer lounging in the sun over catching a matinee rodeo or watching the Legends of Texas Gunfight Shows, there will also be a Livestock Exchange Lawn Party. Enjoy the picnic seating and umbrellas while drinking a $6 Ranch20 cocktail and listening to live music.
Or, explore more of the Stockyards with a Trinity River Excursion offered at 3 p.m. each day. For more information on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s trip, click here.
Other events:
- Red, White and BBQ Cook-Off (Duncanville, Friday and Saturday)
- Sofar Sounds in the Design District (Dallas, 21+)
- WNBA game at College Park Center: Dallas Wings vs. Atlanta Dream (Arlington)
- Sounds of Summer: Windbreakers (The Colony)
- Little Texas at Downtown Garland Square (Garland, first Friday of every month)
- Beach Volleyball Training – Beginner and Intermediate (Coppell, every Friday)
- First Fridays in Deep Ellum (Dallas, first Friday of every month)
- Copa America Quarterfinal soccer game at AT&T Stadium: Venezuela vs. Canada (Dallas)
- Gal-a-palooza: An All-Female Comedy Show (Fort Worth, 18+)
- Live 80 – The Ultimate 80s Experience (Frisco)
Saturday, July 6
Skip the art gallery costs and fees while supporting local businesses at this year’s Art Walk at The Oak Cliff Assembly.
The annual event gives over 100 local artists a platform to showcase their work in a non-traditional setting. Enjoy back-to-back programming from noon to 8 p.m. featuring music curated by Top Ten records, flash tattoos by Bat & Cave Tattoo and live graffiti and mural creation.
Doors open at 2 p.m. for the Apprentice Creative Space campus, but the art walk kicks off at the Oak Cliff Brewery at noon. The night ends with a DJ set by Cosmic Girl Alaska.
Other events:
- Dallas Cowboys Blood Drive with Carter BloodCare (Arlington)
- Read to Evan Seven, a Canine Companion (Southlake, ages 4-12)
- Connect & Create at Meadows Museum (Dallas, first Saturday of every month)
- Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market (Mesquite, every Saturday through November)
- Community Nature Expo (Dallas)
- STEAM Saturday: Crafts and Technology for Kids (Plano, every Saturday)
- Tina Fest (Dallas)
- Summer Film Series: The Great Dictator (Fort Worth)
- Obituary Fest: A Gothic Music Fest (Dallas)
- Uncruel Summer: A Girly Pop Dance Party (Fort Worth)
Sunday, July 7
Curious to see if you have the comedy chops to make it on centerstage?
The Dallas Comedy Club is hosting an open mic this Sunday evening where aspiring comedians can test out five minutes of material in front of an audience. The show starts at 4:30 p.m., but in-person sign-ups for performance slots start 30 minutes before.
Tickets are free and the performance is for ages 18 and up. If you’re not up to testing your set right now, open mics are hosted every Sunday.
Other events:
- Yoga With Goats at the TUPPS Brewery (McKinney)
- 1st Sunday Poetry and Jazz Brunch (Lewisville, first Sunday of every month)
- Beginner’s Ocean Resin Art Workshop (Dallas)
- Rooftop Brunch Buffet and Party (Fort Worth, 21+, every Sunday)
- Elegant Afternoon Tea Experience (Dallas)
- Storytime Sundays at Half Price Books (Burleson, every Sunday)
- Sundae Fundae Bike Ride (Arlington)
- Baseball Game at Globe Life Field: Rangers vs. Rays (Arlington)
- PVRIS at House of Blues (Dallas)
