Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 — meaning it’s a great time to browse our gift guide for parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Shop great gifts that say I appreciate you:
Local pick:Candle from Calyan Wax Co. | $13-$34 | Give them the gift of an elegantly scented home with options like Passionfruit + Ginger or Desert + Agave.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Personalized photo wallet card | $14.95 | Tug on heartstrings with this engraved metal wallet insert that features your custom message on one side + a meaningful photo on the other.
Local pick:UNBendt Straight Wheat Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond | $60 | If you also happen to be a spirit connoisseur, this could be an opportunity to open an award-winning whiskey together and bond over tasting notes.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Crocs recovery slide | $64.95 | If they already love Crocs, upgrade them to the next best thing: a luxe, comfortable slide that will become their most-worn shoe of the summer.
Custom photo socks | $16.99 | Photos of pets, babies, or any person can be added to these socks that are sure to surprise and delight.
Carhartt lunch box | $29.50 | This camping cooler and worksite lunchbox is durable, waterproof, and extra roomy.
Golf cooler bag | $25.99 | This slim, insulated cooler sleeve can fit into the side pocket of most golf bags and fits up to six beer cans.
Nasher Sculpture Center has a rotating schedule of things to see + do for kids — they’re going to love it there. | Photo via Kayla Oudthone
We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like the Nasher Sculpture Center and The Dallas World Aquarium to hidden gems like the Dallas Firefighters Museum, there’s something in Dallas for children of all ages.
Sheila and Jody Grant Children’s Park
Kids 12 and under can get the wiggles out at this 18,000-sqft park featuring a 35-ft climbing tower + slide, splash areas, a climbing wall, and lots of other play equipment.
Rocky Ridge Drive Thru Safari
Located about an hour south of Dallas, this wild experience invites visitors to drive through a 200-acre animal refuge, safari-style. Kids will remember feeding the animals right from your car.
Great Wolf Lodge
Book a day pass or stay overnight at this 80,000-sqft indoor waterpark in Grapevine that keeps its water at a perfect 84° year-round. Kids will remember catching the waves at Slap Tail Pond and hitting the Totem Towers water slides at the top of Fort MacKenzie.
Ah, to be a kid again. What was your idea of the perfect Saturday morning?
A. Sleeping in as long as possible B. Watching cartoons with a bowl of cereal C. Going to the park with friends D. Riding around the neighborhood on your bike
Smoke & Saddles: Rodeo & BBQ Festival | Thursday, June 5-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Mesquite Arena | Free | Yeehaw — this festival’s got everything a cowboy might want: barbecue cook-offs, carnival rides, live music, vendors, and a rodeo, of course.
Friday, June 6
Adult Prom Night: Under the Sea | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | DFW Young & Social, Farmers Branch | $25+ | Pull out that dress you never get to wear — it’s time for a prom with the full fixings including a theme, professional prom photos, board games, karaoke, and plenty of bad dancing.
Sunday, June 8
James Arthur: “The Pisces World Tour” | 7:30 p.m. | Texas Trust CU Theatre, Grand Prairie | $42+ | You might just love this artist until your lungs give out — say you won’t let go.
Monday, June 9
Downtown Yoga in the Park | Monday, June 9 | 7 p.m. | Reverchon Park | $15+ | We hear that taking a deep breath in the great outdoors is a very effective medicine for curing the Monday blues.
Wednesday, June 11
Stroller Tour at Dallas Contemporary | Wednesday, June 11 | 10 a.m. | Dallas Contemporary | Free | Bring your inquisitive or energetic little ones for a guided tour of the museum before it opens.
Shakira | 7:30 p.m. | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $86+ | The international pop sensation’s “Hips Don’t Lie” — and now she’s bringing the “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” tour to the Big D.
The City of Garland has approved a measure that rezones 317 acres on the city’s south side to make way for more urban residential and urban business district developments. Previously a mixture of industrial and commercial retail zones, the city hopes to turn the area into a mixed use, pedestrian-oriented community. (Dallas Business Journal)
Dallasite
Here’s something to buzz about, Dallas. Local 13-year-old Faizan Zaki is the winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. He claimed the title after a tense final rounds against two other final contestants. Zaki finished as a runner-up last year. Want to see how you would do? Try our DALtoday Spelling Bee. (Associated Press)
Ranked
Nine businesses headquartered in Dallas made this year’s Fortune 500 list. Names that made it on this ranking of the biggest US companies by revenue include AT&T at No. 37, Energy Transfer at No. 53, and CBRE at No. 128. Ka-ching.
Biz
But revenue isn’t the only game Dallas is killing it in — DFW is also leading the US in the number of new corporate headquarters added to its city. Roughly 100 HQs moved to DFW between 2018 and 2024, putting us at the No. 1 spot. Austin ranked second on this list. (Dallas Business Journal)
Civic
Don’t forget to head to the polls this Saturday, June 7. Several local runoff elections will be on the ballot depending on where you live. The most prominent elections include one Dallas City Council seat, McKinney Mayor, and the McKinney City Council at-large seat. The polls will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. (WFAA)
Weather
We had some nice, cooler weather yesterday, but the heat is on its way back (you’re surprised, right?). Temps float back up into the 90s by the end of the week before a short cooldown. See the full 14-day forecast from WFAA meteorologist Pete Delkus.
Listen
The Texas Rangers might need to think about improving their offensive approach more quickly if they want to see their season improve. Here’s why from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Shop
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Number
$4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. You can beat the FOMO with a gold IRA, which lets you own physical gold without the hassle of storage.†*
Seasonal
Summer’s more fun when you can actually hear it. Whether it’s ocean waves or outdoor movies, get back in the moment with this crowd-favorite hearing aid that packs dual processing tech for the ultimate clarity. Bonus: The 45-day trial means no risk if you’re not into it.*
This best-selling bath mat. When was the last time you replaced the mats in your bathroom? If you’re anything like us, it’s been too long. Consider this your sign to upgrade. We love this one that features a soft, ultra-absorbent design and comes in multiple colors and sizes for easily mixing + matching.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
If the DALtoday Spelling Bee quiz made you feel bad, know that it’s my job to spell things correctly and I didn’t know any of those words before today.
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