Find some fun things to do around North Texas this weekend. Check out our list below!
African American Museum, Dallas: Juneteenth Celebration
The two-day Juneteenth celebration includes a presentation on the history of Juneteenth, a Juneteenth festival in the courtyard, and streaming gallery tours of "Tears" and the "Confederate Currency: Color of Money" exhibitions.
Where: African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas
When: Friday and Saturday
Cost: Free
More info: https://aamdallas.org/
Billy Bob's Concerts - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd plays Billy Bob's for the first time ever this weekend.
Where: 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth
When: Friday 10 p.m., Saturday 10 p.m.
Cost: $50 - $200
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Dallas Arboretum's Summer of Sculpture: ZimSculpt
The Dallas Arboretum presents the return of the international blockbuster exhibit ZimSculpt, a world-renowned collection of hand-selected, modern Zimbabwean stone sculptures. ZimSculpt features the talent of several contemporary Zimbabwean artists with more than 100 hand-selected, exquisite sculptures artfully displayed throughout the garden. These contemporary pieces, created by the Shona people of Zimbabwe, are carved from various types of serpentine and semi-precious stone, often weighing tons, and can be as large as seven feet tall.
And remember, the arboretum's Cool Thursday Concert Series is back every Thursday night during the warm weather months. Bands perform on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn overlooking White Rock Lake.
Where: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas
When: Daily through August 8
Cost: $12-$17
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/event/summer-of-sculpture-zimsculpt/
Dallas Museum of Art: "Frida Kahlo: Five Works"
The Dallas Museum of Art presents "Frida Kahlo: Five Works," giving visitors the rare opportunity to see five exquisite works by the acclaimed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Since her death in 1954, Kahlo's deeply emotional and vibrant paintings have garnered ever-increasing attention, transforming the celebrated artist into a global cultural phenomenon.
Where: 1717 N Harwood, Dallas
When: Daily through June 20
Cost: Free
More info: https://dma.org/art/exhibitions/frida-kahlo-five-works
Dallas Opera - The Heart of the Song
"Corazon de Cancion" (or The Heart of the Song) is a spectacular celebration of songs from Mexico and Latin America. Three of the world's most famous tenors, all-Mexican born, get together for spirited repartee and sensational singing of beloved songs from Mexico and Latin America. Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime concert featuring Javier Camerena, Rolando Villazon and David Lomeli.
Where: Virtual
When: Now through June 30
Cost: $11.99 to rent
More info: https://dallasopera.org/
Dallas Heritage Village: Juneteenth Celebration
Dallas Heritage Village is inviting everyone to come celebrate and learn more about an historic day in history. Admission is free & DHV will feature a special film about enslaved woman Harriet Mason's Emancipation. Harriet Mason received information about her emancipation at the Gano Farmstead in the dining room, a building that currently resides on DHV's grounds.
Where: Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S. Harwood St, Dallas
When: Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://dallasheritagevillage.org/events/
Denton Juneteenth: Annual Parade
The annual Denton Juneteenth parade starts at the Denton Civic Center and winds through downtown, ending at Fred Moore Park.
Where: Denton Civic Center, 321 E McKinney, Denton
When: Saturday, June 19, Noon
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/137170155056471
"For a Dreamer of Houses" at Dallas Museum of Art
"For a Dreamer of Houses'' brings together more than 50 works from the DMA's collection that range from immersive installations to intimate photographs, all related to the idea of home. The exhibition's sections correspond to five chapters in philosopher Gaston Bachelard's influential 1958 book "The Poetics of Space." Major recent acquisitions - including works by Alex Da Corte, Olivia Erlanger, EJ Hill, Francisco Moreno, Pipilotti Rist, and Do Ho Suh - are highlighted in each section. Because of COVID precautions, you must have a timed free ticket. There is a small extra charge for the collection.
Where: 1717 N. Harwood, Dallas
When: Now through July 4, 2021
Cost: Free General Admission, Tickets to the installation are $9
More info: https://dma.org/
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) and Fort Worth Botanic Garden invite visitors to see their newest exhibit "Topiaries in the Garden," running through June 30, 2021. Featuring 12 plant-based animal shapes, such as elephants, giraffes, and butterflies, the displays are sure to stimulate a sense of wonderment and fascination.
Also at the Garden, you can check out "Sean Kenney's Nature Connects Made with Lego Bricks" through Aug. 1, 2021. This exhibit includes 15 builds, like a colorful hummingbird drinking from a trumpet vine blossom, a butterfly sitting on a blooming flower, a family of ducks, and more.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth
When: Daily through June 30
Cost: $6 - $12
More info: https://bit.ly/3vZco7u
George W. Bush Presidential Center: Out of Many, One
The George W. Bush Presidential Center has opened an exhibit called, "Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants." The exhibit includes 43 portraits painted by George W. Bush, statistics about immigration and policy recommendations. Out of Many, One includes paintings of celebrities like Dirk Nowitzki, Henry Kissinger and Madeleine Albright and lesser known immigrants who may know the former president personally. Included with the paintings are stories about how each person adjusted to life in America.
Where: 2943 SMU Blvd, Dallas
When: Now through January 3, 2022
Cost: $15 - $21 / Free for military (current) / $10 for retired military
More info: https://www.bushcenter.org/exhibits-and-events/exhibits/2021/out-of-many-one.html
Historic Fairmount Home Tour
The 39th Annual tour of the historic Southside district is the Walk and Roll Historic Neighborhood Tour. After being completely virtual in 2020, the tour is in-person this year. It will be held completely outdoors with 17 homes grouped in four easily walkable clusters.
Where: Fairmount District in Fort Worth
When: Saturday June 19, Sunday June 20
Cost: $25
More info: https://historicfairmount.com/
If/Then She Can Exhibit at Northpark Centre
The exhibit, sponsored by Lyda Hill Philanthropies, stands outside Northpark Centre in the CenterPark Garden. It's a monumental exhibit of the most women statues ever assembled in one location. This first-of-its-kind, life-sized statue exhibit of more than 120 Ambassadors hailing from more than 40 states is free to the public. All these women are in STEM careers. Visitors can scan a QR code to learn about each one of the unique contributors. The exhibit is sure to be inspirational to young women and men alike.
Where: CenterPark Garden, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas
When: Daily through October 24
Cost: Free
More info: https://ifthenexhibit.org/
Juneteenth Celebration, March and Festival
This year, Dallas gets its first official Juneteenth Celebration, March and Festival. Juneteenth is the only holiday that commemorates the abolition of slavery; more specifically the emancipation of enslaved Africans throughout the United States of America. It was on June 19th, 1865 (two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was in effect) that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.
The event will begin at William Blair Jr. Park with a three-and-a-half-mile march that end at Fair Park. On the fairgrounds, there will be a festival featuring a Negro League Baseball exhibit, a hair show, a concert, and other activities.
Where: Fair Park, Dallas
When: Saturday, June 19, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.dfwjuneteenthcelebration.com/
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
It's an immersive 20,000-square-foot experience based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history. Visitors will walk through the world-famous "Jurassic World" gates, encounter life-sized dinosaurs, and explore richly themed environments. Guests will have an up close look at a Velociraptor, stand under a towering Brachiosaurus, and encounter the most fearsome of them all, the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Where: Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony
When: June 18 - September 5
Cost: $29.50 for adults (16 years +) and $19.50 for youth (3- 15 years)
More info: https://jurassicworldexhibition.com/
McKinney Craft Beer Walk
You'll receive a Craft Beer Walk Taster, a map directing you on your tasty journey around downtown McKinney and there are 20 participating locations with delicious cold craft beer!
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney
When: Saturday, June 19
Cost: $30
More info: https://www.mckinneysipandstroll.com/
NERF Challenge
Well, this is cool. It's every NERF fan's dream come to life. At Fair Park in Dallas, experience a wonderland of activities inspired by NERF. There's 90,000 Square Feet of action-packed play, with thousands of Blasters, and MILLIONS of darts. Additionally, check out the football, baseball, basketball, and other sports games.
Where: Fair Park, 1121 1st Ave., Dallas
When: Thursdays - Sundays now through August 8
Cost: $29.50
More info: https://www.nerfchallenge.com/
Pop! By Snowday at Galleria Dallas
Looking for that perfect photo op? Pop! Just opened at Galleria Dallas. There are unique photo opportunities for guests to have fun, strike a pose, and snap a picture - including 7 extra-special photo moments with integrated cameras and lighting. The retro-style themes will have you looking like you've gone back in time to capture stunning moments.
Where: Galleria Dallas
When: Daily through September 6
Cost: $22 to $32
More info: https://www.dallaspop.com/
Rainbow Vomit presents: Sanctuary
The immersive art exhibit, Rainbow Vomit, has reopened its doors for public and private tours on a newly imagined experience titled "Sanctuary." This creative refuge will transport guests to a new realm of visual splendor and relaxation that combines many mediums of art into a fun and moving artistic experience. This gallery is great for all ages.
Where: Rainbow Vomit, 3609 Parry Ave, Dallas
When: Daily through December 19
Cost: $17 - $40
More info: https://rainbowvomit.com/
The Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Grab your boots and Cowboy hat! This rodeo is back! The live and kicking rodeo is every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. (Friday...it's "Free Kid Friday"...buy an adult ticket and get a kid's ticket free!) It's in the Cowtown Coliseum. Rodeo organizers say you can feel safe as you watch the live rodeo action because they are enforcing social distancing and everyone has to wear a facial covering. Giddy up!
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164
When: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Cost: Adults: $27, Children: $15
More info: https://stockyardsrodeo.com/
The Music Man
All aboard the Wells Fargo Wagon with Theatre Three's touring production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man! Directed by Joel Ferrell and Music Directed by Vonda K. Bowling, this innovative boutique production on the classic musical. The show features a 10-person cast. It will be performed under the stars in three outdoor venues over the next month. This week it moves to Union Coffee.
Where: Union Coffee, 3705 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas
When: June 16-20 and June 23-27 - all at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 for a "socially distanced square" that seats 2
More info: https://www.musicmandfw.com/
Thursdays on Tap at Perot Museum
Looking for a fun date-night destination or a unique spot to connect with friends after work? Want to peruse the Perot Museum of Nature and Science sans kids? Do you like live music, breweries and curious-minded adults? Then don't miss Thursdays on Tap happening weekly at the Perot Museum! From 6-9 p.m. each Thursday (rain or shine), the adults-only event gives grown-ups exclusive after-hours access to explore all five levels of the Museum including, for a limited time only, The Science of Guinness World Records® exhibition. Outside, ticket holders can enjoy local food trucks, craft beer and wine, live music and games.
Where: Perot Museum, 2201 N Field, Dallas
When: Thursday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: $13-$20 and up
More info: https://www.perotmuseum.org/
Whoazone at Grapevine
WhoaZone at Grapevine, located at Meadowmere Park, offers a full day of family fun. Featuring the action-packed floating ninja course and shaded seating rentals. It's a full day of active entertainment that's great for the whole family.
Where: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Ln., Grapevine
When: Daily through Labor Day / 12p - 6:30p Weekdays & 11a - 6:30p Weekends
Cost: $18 (for one hour) - $108 (for full-season)
More info: https://whoa.zone/grapevine/
Zip Line Day: Heard Natural Science Museum
It's an exciting outdoor adventure at the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary's Ropes Course! During the Zip Line Days, guests climb a 23-foot tree to the zip platform then proceed to a 487-foot zip line. Purchase one ticket for each time you would like to travel down the zip line. Pre-registration is required. Suitable for all outdoor enthusiasts over the age of 10.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
When: Sunday, June 19 starting at 9 a.m.
Cost: $12 a zip
More info: https://www.heardmuseum.org/ropescourse
