show. This family-friendly event has something for all ages. Traditionally held in June,
promoters have now moved it to May to take advantage of the cooler weather.
JUNE
Juneteenth Celebration
www.juneteenthfw.com
This eight day celebration has events at various venues in Fort Worth and Dallas to
commemorate the day people in Texas heard about the Emancipation Proclamation.
Sponsored by the Citizens concerned with Human Dignity/Community Development, Inc.
JULY
Kaboom Town
Addison • 972-450-2851 • www.addisontexas.net/events/kaboomtown/
A grand Fourth of July in Addison with an aerial flyover, food, and wonderful fireworks. The
fireworks can be seen throughout most of Addison.
Old Fashioned Fourth of July
Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park • 1515 S. Harwood • Dallas
214-421-5141 • www.dallasheritagevillage.org
Fun for all ages, this event includes a barbeque and rides for kids.
Shakespeare Festival
Samuell-Grand Park • 1500 Tenison • Dallas
214-559-2778 • www.shakespearedallas.org
Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park during June and July.
Taste of Dallas
Fair Park • 3600 Grand Avenue • Dallas • www.tasteofdallas.org
Enjoy live performances as well a great food at this outdoor food festival held at Fair Park.
AUGUST
KRLD Restaurant Week
Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex • North Texas Food Bank: 213-330-1396
DFW restaurants have specials and other events to benefit the North Texas Food Bank.
Call the Food Bank directly for more information.
SEPTEMBER
Bedford Blues and BBQ
951 L. Don Dodson • Bedford • www.bedfordbluesbbq.com
Featuring great music and great food this annual reasonably priced event is held on Labor
Day weekend.
Dallas Dance Festival
972-929-4500 • www.dallasdancefestival.com
This annual event features professional and emerging dance companies performing in the
Dallas Arts District.
DFW IN EVERY SEASON
