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Things to do in dallas this summer

Summer is officially upon us! School is out, the sun is hot, the cicadas are humming and the activities are calling. Here is your 101 to the best summer in Dallas, from lake days and swimming pools to patios with misters to keep you cool!

take a dip

Dallas Aquatics

10+ Spots Offering Swim Lessons for Kids in Dallas

Moss Lake Sunset

24 of the Best Texas Lakes to Boat, Swim, Fish & More

Hotel Crescent Court Pool

Dallas Hotel Pools to Dive Into this Summer & How to Access Them

Balmorhea State Park

Find the World’s Largest Spring-Fed Swimming Pool in Far West Texas at Balmorhea State Park

Foggy Morning

Road Trip 3.5 Hours East of Dallas to the Only Natural Lake in Texas: Caddo Lake

Caddo Lake Swamp

Your Getaway Guide to Caddo Lake

Dallas Paddle

Kayak for Free on White Rock Lake by Helping Clean Up the Lake

McKinney Falls State Park

12 Watering Holes Throughout Texas To Beat This Summer Heat

People floating on a river

The Ultimate Guide To Floating The River in Texas

Love & Boat

Stay in a Houseboat on Lake Ray Hubbard with Love & Boats

Texas State Aquarium Sharks

Snorkel With Sharks at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi

The Texas Pool

Take a Dip in The Texas Pool, a Historic Texas Shaped Pool in Plano

Adolphus Hotel

EpicCentral

Fireside Surf

Four Seasons Las Colinas

Four Seasons Las Colinas

Gallery Rooftop

Gallery Rooftop

Gondola Adventures

Gondola Adventures

Hackberry Creek Country Club

Hackberry Creek Country Club

JadeWaters

Just For Fun Watercraft Rental

Just For Fun Watercraft Rental

Lone Star Party Boats

Lone Star Party Boats

The Texas Pool

The Village Country Club

The Village Country Club

W Dallas - Victory Park

W Dallas - Victory Park

WorldSprings

have a cold one

White Rock Alehouse

Your Guide to the Best Breweries in Dallas

Heirloom Haul Frosé Frose

16 Spots to Sip Frosé in Dallas

Dolce Riviera Aperol Spritz

20 of the Best Places To Sip An Aperol Spritz in Dallas

Ziziki's brunch

20 of the Best Mimosa Deals Around Dallas

taqueria la ventana margarita

16 of the Best Margaritas in Dallas

3 Eleven Kitchen and Cocktails

3 Eleven Kitchen and Cocktails

3 Nations Brewery

3 Nations Brewery

440 Rattler Bar

440 Rattler Bar

77 Degrees

Adelmo's Ristorante

Adelmo's Ristorante

Akai

Al Biernat's

Alice Dallas

Ampelos Wines

Anise

Armor Brewing Co

Armor Brewing Co

Armoury DE

Ascension Coffee

Ascension Coffee

Ascension Coffee

Ascension Coffee

Astoria Caffe & Wine Bar

Astoria Caffe & Wine Bar

Ayahuasca

Babou's

Bacchus Kitchen + Bar

Bacchus Kitchen + Bar

Bar Eden

Barcelona Wine Bar

Barcelona Wine Bar

take your dining outdoors

Monkey Bar on 9

Monkey Bar Has Opened Its 2nd Location in Dallas, on a 9th Floor Rooftop in the Design District

Two Hands Dallas

Two Hands, The Beloved Australian Café With All-Day Dining, is Now Open in Uptown

Victory Social Eatery Patio

Victory Social Eatery's New Patio Opens in Victory Park, Just in Time for Playoff Season

Terrazza di Triozzi

New Italian Coastal Themed Rooftop Terrazza di Triozzi is Now Open on Greenville Ave

Have You Tried Le PasSage, the Romantic Asian-Fusion Restaurant on the Katy Trail?

25 of the Best Patios in Dallas

Waterproof Rooftop

The Essential Dallas Rooftop Restaurants & Bars

casablanca patio

12 of the Prettiest Patios in Dallas

Oysters at S&D Oyster

49 Year Dallas Seafood Institution S&D Oyster Co. is Still Bringing Gulf Coast Flavors to Uptown

Vidorra Rockwall

Vidorra's 4th Location in DFW is Now Open, Overlooking a Lake in Rockwall

HG Sply Co Alliance Town Center

Popular Rooftop & Restaurant HG Sply Co Opens Massive New Location at Alliance Town Center

Kona Happiest Hour Dog

Your Guide to Dog-Friendly Patios in Dallas

Dine in a Secret Garden at East Dallas Farm-to-Table Hidden Gem, Garden Cafe

The Rustic Fall Patio

Enjoy Fall Specials, Live Music & a Great Happy Hour on the Rustic’s Huge Patio This Season

Find a Family-Friendly Food Park with a Play Area, Live Music & More at The Shindig in East Dallas

Say Hello to The Charlotte: The Rooftop, Restaurant & Lounge on Henderson Ave

Birdie's Eastside Frozen Espresso Martini

Enjoy Frozen Espresso Martinis & Wine Slushies on the Patio at Birdie's Eastside

standard service

23 Of The Best Patios In the Dallas-Fort Worth Suburbs

Lawnie’s, A New Outdoor Bar on Henderson Ave, is Now Open

STANDARD SERVICE

20+ Patios With Misters To Stay Cool In Dallas

303 Bar & Grill

303 Bar & Grill

77 Degrees

Addison Ice House

Addison Ice House

America Gardens

America Gardens

Beverley's

Bitter End

Black Friar

Bottled Blonde

Bowlounge

Bryan Street Tavern

Bryan Street Tavern

Canopy by Hilton

Canopy by Hilton

Catbird

Chelsea Corner

Chicken N Pickle

Chicken N Pickle

Clutch

Cork and Growler

Cork and Growler

Cosmos

Courtyard Marriott Downtown

Courtyard Marriott Downtown

Dot's Hop House

Dot's Hop House

Double Wide

enjoy a sweet treat

PSA: Dessert Avenue Near Dallas Has a 30 Page Menu and is Open Until 2am

Take a Day Trip from Dallas to Ham Orchards, a 100-Acre Peach Paradise

Roadrun'r Exotic Cereal Bar

Find Roadrun’r Exotic Cereal Bar Hidden Inside a Sneaker Shop in Arlington

Enjoy Korean Desserts Like Teddy Bear Drinks, Shaved Ice & More at Jubilee Cafe in Carrollton

Enjoy Adult Milkshakes & Plant-Based Soft-Serve at Swirled Peace in Bishop Arts

howdy homemade ice cream

19 of the Best Ice Cream Shops in DFW

Get Authentic Argentinian Gelato Delivered in Dallas, Courtesy of Gelato La Boca

Find an Over the Top Texas State Fair Inspired Sundae at Pure Milk & Honey

Cult-Favorite Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Has a New Dallas Location in Victory Park

Dallas Fave Kate Weiser Chocolate Has Now Expanded as a Wine & Dessert Bar

Where to Find the Most Over the Top Desserts in DFW

Parlor's Ice Creams Holiday

15 Spots for Holiday Sweet Treats in Dallas

Van Leeuwen Opens in West Village, the Colorful Cult Ice Cream Obsession From Brooklyn

swizzle dole whippe

9 Places To Try Dole Soft Serve (Aka Dole Whip) Around Dallas

milkshakes at The Yard Milkshake Bar

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With the Yard Milkshake Bar, as Seen on Shark Tank

baldos gourmet ice cream

Baldo’s Serves Up Gourmet Ice Cream With Unique Flavor Combos, Ice Cream Flights, Wine and Beer

Burgers at Mr. Frosty

Straight Out Of The 50’s, Mr. Frosty is Denton’s Drive-In Serving Burgers & Root Beer Floats

A French Patisserie Has Landed In North Dallas… Introducing La Rêve

Welcoming Zero Gradi, the Perfect Stop for Gelato and Other Treats

A Homemade Mexican Ice Cream Shop, Paleteria La Super Is a Sweet Family Run Spot

Andy's Frozen Custard

Andy's Frozen Custard

Baldo's Ice Cream & Coffee

Baldo's Ice Cream & Coffee

Cauldron Ice Cream

Cauldron Ice Cream

Henry's Homemade Ice Cream

Henry's Homemade Ice Cream

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

MELT Ice Creams

MELT Ice Creams

MilkyTreats Ice Cream

MilkyTreats Ice Cream

Sweet Firefly Gourmet Ice Cream & Candied Treats

Sweet Firefly Gourmet Ice Cream & Candied Treats

Yumilicious Frozen Yogurt

Yumilicious Frozen Yogurt

beat the heat at a museum

crown at the Dallas Museum of Art

The Stunning Cartier & Islamic Art Exhibit at the Dma Has Launched, Featuring So Many Jewels

Introducing the House of Shine, an Interactive Museum Focused On Helping You Discover Yourself

The Hidden Museums and Galleries of DFW

Learn Something New at the Best Classes & Workshops in DFW

Arlington Museum of Art

Arlington Museum of Art

CR Smith Museum

CR Smith Museum

Crow Museum of Asian Art

Crow Museum of Asian Art

Dallas Contemporary

Dallas Contemporary

Dallas Historical Society Hall of State

Dallas Historical Society Hall of State

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Dallas Museum of Art (DMA)

Dallas Museum of Art (DMA)

Fair Park

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Frontiers of Flight Museum

Frontiers of Flight Museum

George W. Bush Presidential Center

George W. Bush Presidential Center

Haas Moto Museum

Haas Moto Museum

House of Shine

Jesuit Dallas Museum

Jesuit Dallas Museum

Kimbell Art Museum

Kimbell Art Museum

Lighthouse Immersive

Lighthouse Immersive

Log Cabin Village

Log Cabin Village

Manic Deep Ellum

Manic Deep Ellum

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

Meadows Museum

have an experiential outing

Eva Esports

35+ Indoor Activities to Escape the Crazy Dallas Weather

Frisco Rough Riders

The Lazy River Overlooking the Frisco Roughriders Games Is a Must Do Summer Activity

London-Based Shuffleboard Bar, Electric Shuffle, Debuts in Deep Ellum

lobby of Electric Game Box

The Immersive Arcade Style Game Room, Electric Game Box

Chicken N Pickle

Chicken N Pickle is Now Open in Grand Prairie with 77,000 Sq. Ft of Fun

patio at Dallas comedy club

For Good Laughs Check Out Dallas Comedy Club in the Heart of Deep Ellum

The Point Skate Shop

Find Custom Skateboards, Lessons, & an Indoor Skate Bowl at The Point Skate Shop

Get into Your Bowling Shoes at Dallas's Retro Bowlounge

four day weekend comedy dallas

Date Night or Group Idea: Four Day Weekend, the Long-Standing DFW Improv Show

Punch Bowl Social

Grab Your Crew and Head to Deep Ellum's Activity Mecca, Punch Bowl Social

Puttery Grandscape

Check Out The Puttery at Grandscape, an Over-the-Top Indoor Mini Golf Course & Bar

10 Arcades Around DFW To Make You Feel Like A Kid Again

Skate on Over to Interskate, a Retro Disco Roller Rink That Will Transport You to the 70’s

Pickleball Is Taking Over And The Newest Spot Lands In Fort Worth Via Courtside Kitchen

A New Restaurant and Comedy Concept, TK’s Comedy, is Now Open in Addison

3 Nations Brewery

3 Nations Brewery

303 Bar & Grill

303 Bar & Grill

440 Rattler Bar

440 Rattler Bar

777 Club

Adair's Saloon

Addison Improv Comedy Club

Addison Improv Comedy Club

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Another Round

AT&T Stadium

Austin Avenue

Austin Avenue

Barbara's Pavillion

Barbara's Pavillion

Barcadia

Big Laugh Comedy Club

Big Laugh Comedy Club

Billy Bob's Texas

Billy Bob's Texas

Booty's Street Food - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

Booty's Street Food - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

Bowl & Barrel

Bowl Games

Bowlmor

Bowlounge

explore the great state of Texas

Newman's Castle

18 Unique Road Trip Stops in Texas You May Not Know About

Balmorhea State Park

Find the World’s Largest Spring-Fed Swimming Pool in Far West Texas at Balmorhea State Park

Dark Sky Reserve

Did You Know the World’s Largest Dark Sky Reserve is in Texas?

Shady Villa Hotel

Escape to the Historic Stagecoach Inn in Salado, TX

Onera Wimberley

Escape to Onera Wimberley New Luxury Treehouse Resort in the Texas Hill Country

and more!

Leela's Palm Tropicale

Escape to Leela’s Newest Summer Pop-Up, Palm Tropicale

Fair Park Fourth

Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July in DFW, From Fireworks to Festivals

Sounds of Lewisville

Free Concert Series Sounds of Lewisville Returns With Live Music, Local Eats, Fireworks, & More

Moss Lake Sunset

24 of the Best Texas Lakes to Boat, Swim, Fish & More

Peach Season Fredericksburg

Weekend Summer Getaway: Peach Season in Fredericksburg & More Hill Country Happenings

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