Addison Weekend Drive In
Live music returns to the Addison Circle District with three weekends of outdoor concerts featuring popular DFW bands. Enjoy the shows from the comfort of your vehicle. Music will be transmitted via both speaker system and FM radio, providing excellent audio quality no matter where you are parked.These free concerts take place in an open, grass field. Attendees will be directed into the site and to the appropriate parking space by professional parking attendants. Vehicles will be spaced apart to ensure sufficient distance between groups. On Friday night, it's All Funk Radio Show and on Saturday night enjoy D City Rock. They're also having events on August 14-15 and 28-29.
Where: 15499 Julian Street, Addison (just south of Addison Circle Park)
When: Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18 from 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://visitaddison.com/tourism/addison-weekend-drive
Aubrey Music in the Park
Keep Aubrey Beautiful and Aubrey Municipal Development District presents the 2020 Music in the Park FREE Concert Series! The Chad Cooke Band and Will Carter play on Saturday night. The concert will be available by Facebook Live Stream from the Keep Aubrey Beautiful Facebook Page. Masks are required for entry. Groups will be restricted to no more than ten people (bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets). Groups will be required to practice social distancing by keeping 6 feet from other groups.
Where: Aubrey City Park, Mulberry St, Aubrey
When: Saturday, July 18 from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/285952289044419/
Dallas Arboretum
The amazingly beautiful Dallas Arboretum is one of the most popular attractions during this time where it seems best to be outdoors. You must reserve your tickets ahead of time in a 4 hour time slot. The Dallas Arboretum is featuring the sculptures of Seward Johnson. The works are titled "Celebrating the Familiar." Also, for a limited time, during the month of July, guests are invited to Twilight Thursdays. These extended-hours time slots will go until 8pm on Thursdays and allow you to enjoy the gardens during the beautiful twilight hours. Tickets must be reserved in advance.
Where: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
When: All weekend; Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (till 8 p.m. on Thursday night)
Cost: $10 to $15
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/
Dallas Children's Theater - Miss Nelson Has a Field Day
Live theater has taken a hit during COVID-19, so Dallas Children's Theater is bringing their production of "Miss Nelson Has a Field Day" to your home. Your family can rent the multi-camera recording of their musical performance for as little as $10. It's great family fun for ages 5 and up. Ready. Set. Hut!
Where: Online
When: Now through August 1
Cost: $10 and up
More info: https://dct.org/nelson/digital/
Fletcher's Corny Dog Pop-Up
Last week we found out that the State Fair of Texas would be cancelled this year. But, thankfully, the iconic company that frys corny dogs at the fair recently invested in a couple of trailers to take their show on the road. On Friday night, Fletcher's will be set up outside What's On Tap in Highland Village. Not only will Fletcher's have their famous corny dogs, but also curly fries and funnel cakes.
Where: What's On Tap, 2570 FM 407, Suite 170, Highland Village
When: Friday, July 17, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: Varies (Credit Card ONLY - no cash accepted)
More info: https://fletcherscornydogs.com/events/
Globe Life Field First Tours
The Rangers may not open the season until later this month (and attendance is still TBD), but you can still be one of the first to see the new Globe Life Field. The Rangers have small group tours of their new air-conditioned home available every day. You must grab your tickets online in advance, and reserve a specific time to take a look at the new park.
Where: Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington
When: Every Day (Times for tours vary by day, so check the website)
Cost: $15 - $25
More info: https://www.mlb.com/rangers/ballpark/tours
Medieval Times (Reopening)
This big castle off Stemmons reopens this week, and like everything else, many new guidelines will be in place. That includes social distancing (they ask you to stay a "sword's length" from the other patrons. Capacity will be limited, and like the rest of Dallas County, masks are required indoors. As a precaution, the cast members will not be signing autographs after the show.
Where: 2021 N. Stemmons Fwy, Dallas
When: Reopening July 15
Cost: $36.95 - $62.95
More info: https://www.medievaltimes.com/plan-your-trip/dallas-tx/index.html
Tribeca Film Festival Drive-In at AT&T Stadium
The Tribeca Film Festival continues this week at AT&T Stadium. More than 30 films will be shown this month, drive-in style. There are screenings on Thursday through Sunday evenings. This weekend films include: The Dark Knight, Mean Girls, Superbad, INVASION!, The Goonies, Be Water, Straight Outta Compton, Friday Night Lights, and Wonder Woman
Where: AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way Arlington, TX
When: Thursday July 16 - 19 (and 23 - 26, July 30 - August 2)
Cost: $35 / vehicle
More info: https://tribecafilm.com/drive-in/ATT-Stadium
