4th of July Activities at the Dallas Arboretum

Celebrate Independence with Live Music at the Dallas Arboretum

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden kicks off Independence Day with live music, $2 hot dogs and root beer floats, and more!

You and your family can enjoy patriotic classics, contemporary and jazz musical surprises. Free beer samples from Old Town Brewhouse will be handed out from noon to 3 p.m. at A Tasteful Place.

Active and retired members of the military and first responders with a valid photo I.D. will receive free general garden admission on June 29, June 30, July 4, July 6 and July 7.

1st Cavalry Division Band from Fort Hood takes the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn on June 29 for a patriotic performance from 2-4 p.m., and enjoy free beer samples from Franconia Brewing Company at A Tasteful Place. Winner of the Excellence for Military Concert Bands, the 36th Infantry Division Band, performs June 30 from noon to 2 p.m. on the Martin Rutchik Concert stage and Lawn.

Dallas Arboretum Concert

In The Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden

Fourth of July Weekend, June 29- July 7

Start your holiday celebration off with a booming craft, catch story time with the nation’s bird, Eddie the Eagle, burst with knowledge at the July 4th Plant Lab, and then walk over to visit the patriotic OmniGlobe presentation. The garden is celebrating all week long.

4th of July Activities include:

Saturday, June 29, 2-4 p.m.

Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn

1st Cavalry Division Band:Enjoy a patriotic performance by soldiers from Fort Hood while picnicking, free with paid garden admission.

Franconia Brewing Company, Noon-3 p.m., A Tasteful Place: Enjoy complimentary beer samples at the Three Sisters Lagoon Overlook.

Sunday, June 30, Noon -2 p.m.

36th Infantry Division Band: Winner of the Excellence for Military Concert Bands, the 36th Infantry Division Band performs on the concert stage. FREE with paid garden admission.

Cherry Pie Demonstration by Emporium Pies, 11 a.m.-Noon

Emporium Pies demonstrates how to make their signature cherry pie from scratch. Learn tips on how to make a traditional flaky pie crust, a delicious cherry filling and a beautiful lattice top. Guests can purchase pie until 2 p.m. FREE with paid garden admission.

Window to the Wild Show

On July 4, Window to the Wild bird show returns at 10:30 a.m., followed by Rushmore Band performing from 2 to 4 p.m. on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn. You can enjoy free beer samples from 3 Nations Brewery from noon to 3 p.m. at A Tasteful Place. Bring a picnic to the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn on July 6 to enjoy a performance by Moving Colors, a top party band in Dallas, from 2-4 p.m. On July 7, recording artists from Houston, The Powell Brothers, take the stage from 2-4 p.m.

About the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218.  The Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for children 2-12 and free for Arboretum members and children under 2. On-site parking is $15; pre-purchased online parking is $9. For more information, visit https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/summer-at-the-arboretum/ 

Celebrating July 4th in Dallas – Fort Worth

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Celebrate America at the Fair Park Fourth

Fair Park Fourth

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Where to See the Best Fourth of July Fireworks in DFW

Fireworks July 4th Independence Day 2013 Polo Field Fort Sill Oklahoma (24)Grab a blanket, pack a picnic basket and enjoy an evening of dazzling fireworks with your family. The Dallas-Fort Worth area will be ablaze with the sparkling lights and brilliant booms of fireworks displays. From the explosive party of Addison’s Kaboom Town! to the banks of  the Trinity River for Fort Worth’s Fourth, DFW will be showing our true colors…Red, White and Blue!

4976_KT_WebGraphic_01Addison Kaboom Town!

Kaboom Town is Addison’s most explosive party of the year. Dazzling fireworks choreographed to music will dance across the sky over Addison Circle Park. Enjoy great food, live music and a spectacular historic warplane fly-bys.  The Addison Kaboom Town Fireworks Display and the Addison Airport Airshow can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. Many Addison restaurants and hotels will host watching parties and promotions, as well as special menus, patio seating and entertainment.

Admission is FREE but you must have a ticket to enter the event site.

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The MetroPCS Fair Park Fourth is Dallas’ official Independence Day celebration, complete with spectacular fireworks at the Cotton Bowl. more.

Enjoy live music, water features 26 exhilarating rides , games and concessions within the State Fair of Texas Midway. Throughout the afternoon, music will be performed by the Razzmajazz Dixieland Band. Experience the explosive sound of ZZ Top, tribute band, Trio Grande.

Admission to the Midway is $5 or complimentary to those who participate in the Dallas Park and Recreation “Dallas 7/4” race.

Grapevine July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza

There is nothing like seeing fireworks explode over beautiful Lake Grapevine! Gather your family and friends and come early to enjoy Grapevine’s 32nd Annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza.

The fireworks display can be viewed from almost any lakeside location, as well as at  Oak Grove Park and Rockledge Park. Admission is FREE at most viewing locations. Some parks along Lake Grapevine may charge an admission fee of $5 to $10 per vehicle.

Fort Worth’s Fourth

Fort Worth’s Fourth of July celebration will be held at the riverside Panther Island Pavilion. This event will be full of activities like Jet Ski shows, Flyboard shows, pony rides, bounce houses, miniature golf, water slide, face painting and more. Enjoy a concert by Larry G and fireworks. General admission is FREE. VIP Passes are available for $25 per person at the Prekindle tents the day of the festival.

More Fourth of July Events

Allen USA Celebration: June 28

Arlington 4th of July Parade and Celebrations: July 4

Bedford Independence Day Celebrations: July 4

Burleson Independence Day Parade and Fireworks: July 4

Cleburne 4th of July Celebration: July 4

Denton 4th of July Jubilee and Yankee Doodle Parade: July 4

DeSoto Old Fashioned Fourth Fireworks Celebration: July 4

Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration: July 3

Flower Mound Independence Fest: July 4

Frisco Freedom Fest: July 4

Grand Prairie Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks: July 4

Granbury’s Old-Fashioned 4th of July: July 3-6

Grapevine Lake July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza: July 4

Highland Park 4th of July Parade: July 4

Irving’s Independence Day Celebration: July 4

Lake Highlands Parade and Carnival: July 4

Lewisville Red, White and Lewisville Fireworks and Parade: July 4

Mansfield Rockin’ 4th of July: July 3

McKinney Red, White and Boom: July 4

Plano’s All American Fourth Fireworks: July 4

Richardson’s Family Fourth of July: July 4

Rockwall Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration: July 4

Rowlett Fireworks on Main Street: July 4

Spirit of Coppell Fireworks and Parade: July 3-4

Southlake Stars & Stripes Celebration: July 4

Waxahachie Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade: July 3-4

Have a safe and fun Fourth of July weekend!