Join A Water Balloon War
Some local organizations in Deep Ellum are putting together an epic battle that will have an anticipated 25,000 adults hurling 60,000 water balloons at each other. Tickets are on sale now for the August 27th showdown.
Go For A Dip In A Local Swimming Hole
Sure, there are pool parties aplenty in this town, but local swimming holes provide the benefit of rope swings and sandy beaches. Here’s our list of the best swimming holes in Dallas. Or check out Burger’s Lake in Fort Worth and plan on packing a picnic or using one of the on-site charcoal grills.
Take On A Smart Home Makeover
Stop by Klyde Warren Park on Saturday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and meet Hive, whose lineup of smart home devices is ready to simplify and streamline. Enter to win a Hive Welcome Home Plan, test out products, and claim exclusive savings on a bunch of smart stuff—from a thermostat that can be controlled remotely to lightbulbs that adjust to match your mood.
Volunteer Somewhere Cool
Use the summer heat as a welcome excuse to do some good and seek out local volunteer opportunities you can do inside, like the North Texas Food Bank’s Community Pantry or the Dallas Life shelter.
Enjoy Free AC At One Of Dallas’ Many Shopping Malls
Ideal both for people watching and respite from hot weather, hitting the mall can be a great summer activity. Get an art education while you’re at it and wander around NorthPark Center, which hosts beautiful works of art and sculpture in its halls. Or if you’re looking for an activity that’s extra chill, visit the Galleria’s indoor ice skating rink.
Kick It Old School and Read A Book
There’s a lot of great stuff on the shelves of your local library, and the Dallas Public Library in particular has a calendar of summer events fit for readers of all ages, in addition to the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge. (The grand prize: a one-of-a-kind experience that could have you at a pancake breakfast with Mayor Mike Rawlings or making pizzas in Pizza Hut’s test kitchen.)
If You Can’t Beat The Heat, Join It & Jump On The Frosé Bandwagon
You might’ve seen summer’s trendiest frozen cocktail in the hands of your favorite Instagram models, but in case you haven’t, here’s a primer: Frosé is basically a wine slushie. (The whole process is pretty easy, and our expert friends at the Food Network have some great tips.)
