Good Morning!
does anyone know of anything going on this weekend that is kid friendly? first weekend in a long time that i am NOT on call and i would like to get out and do something with my son.
thanks in advance
Here are a couple of lists of 4th of July Activities (throughout the weekend):
http://familyeguide.com/july-4th-activities-dfw.html
http://sheisdallas.com/independence-day-celebrations-in-d...
Have fun!
Sunday 7/3
Kaboom Town!
The dazzling 30-minute fireworks show is choreographed to music and a live radio simulcast. There is great food, live music and spectacular historic warplane fly-bys. Family Fun Activities - Look for rock climbing wall, giant slide, fun inflatables, sand art, massages, an obstacle course and much more. All ages. 5pm-12am in Addison at Addison Circle Park. Free. For more info: http://www.addisontexas.net/.
Monday 7/4
Big Top 4thFest
Join the City of Bedford This July 4th at the Bedford Boys Ranch Park, for a good old-fashioned, flag-waving Independence Day Celebration, with an Island twist. The 4thFEST Big Top Celebration is a full day of family fun that includes a free concert, InflataFUN Zone, a variety of circus family fun free activities, festival-style culinary delights and of course, the spectacular fireworks extravaganza when the sun goes down. All ages. 12-11pm in Bedford at Boys Ranch Park & Activity Center. Admission is free but there is no on-site parking. Parking and shuttle service for $4/person (free for kids 3 & under) will be offered at Pennington Field, 1501 Central Drive. For more info: http://www.ci.bedford.tx.us/.
Fair Park Fourth
Enjoy the best of Fair Park, including free museum admissions from 4:30-7:30. This family-fun event will also feature the seven-time Grammy-nominated Stefani Little Band, "dancing water" shows at the Esplanade Fountain, concessions for purchase. Guests are encouraged to view the fireworks from inside the Cotton Bowl (enter at Gate D). All ages. 4:30-10pm (fireworks 9:30pm) in Dallas on the Fair Park Esplanade. Free; parking $10. For more info: http://www.fairpark.org/.
Fourth of July Jubilee
From the tiniest of tots to the silver-haired set, this daylong event includes something for everyone: Children's activities, a bounce house, face painting, children's art show, the 4th of July parade (parade travels around the courthouse about 9am, does not travel down Locust St. side of courthouse), a flag raising ceremony, music and more. All ages. Parade 9am, carnival 10am in Denton at Quakertown Park. Free except for $1 admission for Civic Center Pool from 12-7pm. For more info: http://www.cityofdenton.com/.
Fourth Of July Stockyards Style
Bring the family to the Fort Worth Stockyards for: Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive at 11:30am & 4pm; Petting Zoo 11am-4pm; Face painter 12-4pm; Fort Worth Herd Cowcamp 1:30-2:30pm; Gunfight Shows at 11:45am & 4:15pm and Live Music from 2-5pm. All ages. 11:30am-5pm in Fort Worth at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Free. For more info: http://www.stockyardsstation.com/.
Red White & Boom
The annual Red, White and BOOM! activities range from a parade to live entertainment, kids' activities and incredible fireworks at the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch; the day will be packed with excitement and fun. All ages. Parade 10am; Family activities and food 7pm; Fireworks at dusk in McKinney. The parade begins at Henry & Tennessee Sts. in Historic Downtown McKinney (map of all activities); night activities at McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch. Free. For more info: http://www.mckinneytexas.org.
I found this list helpful: http://www.metroplexbaby.com/July4.htm
