Ready to make the most of your Dallas summer? Whether you’re looking for surf lessons at the brand-new Surf Good or grabbing lunch at The Katy Trail Ice House, Dallas offers a variety of different ways to spend the summer season. Check out our curated Dallas summer bucket list for the must-do activities to soak up the Dallas sun — how many can you check off our list?
- Explore the vibrant gardens at the Dallas Arboretum — Summer at the Arboretum which runs from June 1 through August 4.
- Visit Klyde Warren Park — Try the food from Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs, Eloisa Kitchen, and other amazing food trucks. The park also offers a variety of outdoor activities like yoga in the park and its Boho Market.
- Grab your friends and head to the historic Katy Trail — When you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy lunch at the Katy Trail Ice House.
- Catch a Texas Rangers Game at Globe Life Field — Is it summer with a visit to the field?
- Stay cool and enjoy some art and interactive pieces at the Dallas Museum of Art — admission is free; reserve your ticket.
- Attend a concert or event at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
- Cowabunga, head on over to Dallas’ GoodSurf for some lessons — Ride the waves right here in Dallas.
- See the art and try the local bars at the Trinity Groves Art Park — how many murals can you find in the Beer Garden?
- Set sail on a sunset cruise on White Rock Lake —board The Spirit of Dallas for beautiful views on the water or a picnic on the lake.
- Find family-friendly fun using our guide on kid-friendly activities — Fun for the whole family.