We made a Dallas summer bucket list just for you

Still trying to get your plans in order for the summer? Don’t worry, we created a bucket list of the top places and things to do in Dallas this summer.

People enjoying lunch at Katy Trail Ice House.

Enjoy lunch at the Katy Trail Ice House.

Photo by Visit Dallas

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.
Pink and light pink flowers at the Dallas Arboretum

Enjoy nature at the Dallas Arboretum all summer long.

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  • 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?
A game at the Globe Life Field.

Experience the rush of a Texas Rangers game.

Sharon_L_Chapman, via Wikimedia Commons

  • 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?
A birdseye view of White Rock Lake with the Bath House Cultural Center.

Enjoy the many activities offered at White Rock Lake.

DronePhotographer, via Wikimedia Commons

  • 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.
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