Dedicated to honoring our fallen soldiers, each year we remember that we live in the land of the free, because of the brave! From ceremonies & concerts to pool parties and red, white, and blue BBQs, we've rounded up the best ways to let freedom ring in Dallas!
Updated May 2024
AT&T Discovery District
This Downtown entertainment destination is hosting a family-friendly Memorial Day event, with bounce houses, lawn games, slushies, and skyline views. After the party, stay for a free screening of Jumanji on their massive outdoor screen!
Date & time: May 27th from 4pm to 9pm
Price: Free
Downtown | Directions
Canvas Hotel
Spend a Sunday funday chilling by the pool at this gorgeous hotel! Canvas’s pool party at the Gallery Rooftop Lounge will feature a DJ set from DJ HardBox, cool cocktails, and stunning views of the city.
Date & time: May 26th from 2pm to 7pm
Price: $30
Cedars | Directions
Dallas Arboretum
Head to the stunning Dallas Arboretum for a fun-filled Memorial Day weekend! Explore the 65,000 new summer plants in the garden, take a tour of the historic DeGolyer House, taste chef-curated sips and bites, and enjoy live music performances all weekend long. Plus, there will be activities for kids including a petting zoo, puppet show, and dino dig!
Date & time: May 25th through 27th from 9am to 5pm daily
Price: Free with entry
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Dallas Memorial Day Walk at Reverchon Park
Photo courtesy of Carry The Load
Honor Memorial Day with a two-day march at Reverchon Park, hosted by Carry The Load! This event continues a tradition that started in 2011 when veteran U.S. Navy SEALs Stephen Holley and Clint Bruce completed a 20-hour, 11-minute Memorial March around White Rock Lake. The Memorial March combines both education and fun to honor our fallen heroes, with demonstrations, live music, food trucks, kid zones, and more!
Date & time: May 26th and 27th, times vary
Price: Free
Uptown | Directions
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Take a ride on the beloved train in Historic Downtown Grapevine! The Memorial Day route travels round trip through the metroplex from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards, and back! Service members and veterans and their families get a $3 discount.
Date & time: May 27th from 12:30pm to 7:15pm
Price: $18 to $26
Grapevine | Directions
Green Light Social
Head to the Green Light Social rooftop to dance the day (and night) away! Their sunset sessions made for the perfect Sunday out with friends, featuring house music sets from multiple DJs, cocktails, and elevated bar bites. This event is 21+.
Date & time: May 26th from 4pm to 2am
Price: Free
Deep Ellum | Directions
Historic Granbury Square
Celebrate all weekend long with the Historic Granbury Merchants Association! The celebration features street vendors and food trucks, hot dog and pie eating contests, a balloon clown, a dog pageant, and a Kid Zone. Each day will have a unique event, like karaoke on Friday, street dances on Saturday, and the Patriotic Pooch Parade on Sunday!
Date & time: May 24th through 27th, see website for full schedule
Price: Free
Granbury | Directions
Josey Records
If you’re a fan of all things vintage, make this swap and shop part of your Memorial Day weekend plans! Shop and sell vintage clothes, shoes, art, accessories, records, and more at this massive independent record store. Plus, enjoy food trucks and drinks!
Date & time: May 25th from 11am to 6pm
Price: Free
Northwest Dallas | Directions
Texas Pool Opening Day
The iconic Texas-shaped pool opens for the summer this weekend! Bring the whole fam for summer fun like swimming with the mermaids and a cannonball contest! Plus, they'll be serving up a poolside classic, grilled hot dogs, all day long.
Date & time: Sunday, May 27th from 11am to 8pm
Price: $10 per person
Plano | Directions
Texican Court
Head to this relaxed boutique hotel for their two-day Stars, Stripes, and Splashes pool party! Enjoy all-day happy hour specials, deals on seltzers, a set from DJ Astronaut, and a pop-up shop with deals on merch and complimentary koozies.
Date & time: May 25th and 26th from noon to 6pm
Price: Free entry with purchase from pool bar or pop-up shop
Las Colinas | Directions
The Village Beach Club
One of the best summer hangs in Dallas is throwing an epic pool party, featuring a live set by Brandi Cyrus! Enjoy signature poolside bites, specialty cocktails, and even VIP bottle service will be available.
Date & time: May 25th from 11am to 6pm
Price: $10 per person
Northeast Dallas | Directions
Virgin Hotels Dallas
Kick off summer with a rooftop pool day at this iconic hotel! They're offering $25 day passes for non-hotel guests, plus daybeds, sofas, and cabanas from $55 and up. Or, stop by on Saturday for a 45-minute guided yoga class by the pool, for just $5!
Date & time: All weekend long
Price: Varies
Design District | Directions
