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    Fireworks Aplenty

    The official list of top 4th of July events around Dallas-Fort Worth

    Alex Bentley
    Jun 25, 2018 | 1:01 pm
    Fireworks
    Fireworks will light up the Dallas-Fort Worth skies between June 30 and July 4.
    Photo by Iam Kluft

    This year lines up perfectly for fireworks lovers in Dallas-Fort Worth. If you're so inclined, you can see pyrotechnics exploding in the sky for five straight days, as different cities in the area will be holding events every day between June 30 and July 4. We've rounded up the biggest and best ones for your oohing — er, viewing — pleasure.

    Saturday, June 30

    Market Street Allen USA Celebration
    Allen usually gets the jump on the rest of the area by about a week or so, but they'll still be first out of the gate with this event at Celebration Park. There will be live music from Infinite Journey and Emerald City Band, activities like a Ninja Challenge obstacle course and football Combine Challenge, with fireworks set to music to finish the night.

    Sunday, July 1

    Viridian presents Stars and Stripes Celebration
    Red, white, and blue stars will fill the skies when the Stars and Stripes Independence Day Celebration returns to Viridian in Arlington. The event at Lake Viridian includes live music by Shotgun Rider, food, adult-sized inflatables, a giant slide for children’s activities, and fireworks.

    Monday, July 2

    Concerts in the Garden: Old-Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic
    The combination of fireworks and patriotic music played live by an orchestra is one that can't be beat, and that's what you get at the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's annual Old-Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic at Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Luckily, you get not one, not two, but three chances to experience the thrill, as the event takes place each night through July 4.

    Tuesday, July 3

    Addison Kaboom Town
    Every year, half a million guests celebrate at Addison Kaboom Town. The event is citywide, with the main party at Addison Circle Park; watch parties at many of Addison’s restaurants and 23 hotels; and the Addison Airport Air Show, which can be seen from anywhere in town. The 30-minute fireworks show is among the best in the nation, simulcast on 100.3 JACK-FM. Afterwards, while area traffic calms, attendees can stay in Addison Circle Park as Emerald City Band takes the stage to entertain the masses.

    Lone Star Park presents Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration
    The Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration at Lone Star Park on July 3 and 4 features live horse racing, live music by Vegas Stars, and an expanded Family Fun Park with bounce houses, face painters, tattoo artists, pony rides, a petting zoo, and more. After the races conclude each night, there will be a world class fireworks show choreographed to music.

    Light Up Arlington
    Light Up Arlington takes place across downtown Arlington, featuring multiple stages of entertainment, including performances by The Roomsounds and Chris Watson Band. There will also be food trucks, bounce houses, rides, games, and fireworks launched from the Municipal Office Tower and set to music from 95.9 The Ranch.

    Red White & Boom on the Bridge
    Red White & Boom on the Bridge, presented by the City of Dallas and 98.7 K-LUV, returns for another year. It features live music, family activities, and plenty of great food along the Ronald Kirk Bridge, The Felix Lozada Sr. Gateway, and the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. The evening will end with fireworks over the Dallas skyline.

    Wednesday, July 4

    Liberty by the Lake
    The Colony will present an entire day of family fun at Stewart Creek Park to celebrate the birth of America's freedom. The day includes a fun run, 5K, and 10K, live music, family fun zone, watermelon eating contest, fireworks finale, and much more. The run starts at 7:45 am, with the festival starting at 4 pm.

    Dallas Heritage Village presents Old Fashioned Fourth
    Not every 4th of July event includes fireworks. At Dallas Heritage Village, kids and families can participate in a variety of fun activities. Kids may decorate their wagons and bikes for a patriotic parade around the village at noon, or they may decorate themselves and march in the parade. There will also be carnival games, musical performances, and a chance for photos with two mammoth jack donkeys, "Nip and Tuck" and "Waylon and Willie."

    City of Irving presents Independence Day Celebration
    The City of Irving holds an annual two-part celebration of America’s independence each year. A variety of activities will take place throughout the day, including an award-winning parade and community reception at Heritage Park from 9 am-12 pm; an evening festival at Lake Carolyn from 6-10 pm, featuring music by The Argyles; and a fireworks display.

    Fort Worth's Fourth
    Fort Worth's Fourth is a day of live music and free family activities along the Trinity River. Activities include tubing, bounce houses, face painting, zipline, horseback riding, mini golf, action-packed shows, and live bands on the waterfront stage. The night ends with the largest July 4th fireworks show in North Texas.

    Fair Park Fourth
    You can get some State Fair of Texas action by attending Fair Park Fourth, where rides, games, and concessions are open along the Midway. Visitors can also take in Fair Park's museums, historic art and architecture, family activities, concerts, and more. It all leads up to the fireworks display once the sun sets, viewable from the Cotton Bowl or anywhere in Fair Park.

    Frisco Freedom Fest
    Frisco Freedom Fest is composed of a variety of events, including Party in the Plaza at Simpson Plaza; a Children's Expo featuring hamster ball races, multiple zip lines, Euro bungees, a rock climbing wall, and more; Taste of Frisco, showcasing multiple Frisco restaurants; and a fireworks show. FC Dallas is also taking on Atlanta United at Toyota Stadium that night, with fireworks following the match.

    Firewheel Town Center presents Star Spangled Spectacular
    Firewheel Town Center, in conjunction with the City of Garland, will celebrate the nation’s independence with a full afternoon of family fun during the Star Spangled Spectacular. There will be face-painting, bounce houses, caricature artists, balloon twisters, strolling entertainment, food trucks, and more. 92.1 Hank FM Party Patrol will be onsite, there will be a live performance by Hi Definition, and the event will culminate with a patriotic fireworks display at 9:15 pm.

    City of Plano presents All American Fourth
    Plano’s All American Fourth Fireworks at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve features a fireworks show synchronized to music by 97.5 KLAK. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy dining from a variety of food trucks on site, as well as pre-fireworks music with a live DJ. The fireworks will start at 9:30 pm.

    Castle Hills presents July 4th Freedom Festival
    The annual Castle Hills 4th of July Freedom Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with a day of family-friendly activities, music, food trucks, and a fireworks display. Taking place at Castle Hills Village Shops & Plaza in Lewisville, it will feature Texas’ largest inflatable maze, a giant inflatable obstacle course, 20-foot water slides, train rides, a bubble station, carnival games, and much more.

    Denton Kiwanis Club 4th of July Fireworks Show
    Since 1972, the Denton Kiwanis Club has presented the 4th of July Fireworks Show. For the seventh year in a row, the event takes place at UNT's Apogee Stadium. Prior to the fireworks, there's a children’s activity area and live entertainment. Fireworks start at 9:30 pm. The event is technically free, but there is a $10 charge to park in the surrounding parking lots, with proceeds benefiting the youth services that the Kiwanis Club supports.

    Grapevine presents 36th Annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
    The annual 4th of July celebration in Grapevine has a reputation as one of the best fireworks shows around. Multiple viewing points for the show over Lake Grapevine include Acorn Woods Park, Oak Grove Park, Katie's Woods Park, Rockledge Park, and more. The top floor of the Gaylord Texan parking garage will not be available as a viewing point this year.

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    Weekend Event Planner

    These are the 13 best things to do in Dallas on Christmas weekend

    Alex Bentley
    Dec 24, 2025 | 4:01 pm
    City Rink, Santa skating, holiday ice skating
    Photo by Ashley Gongora
    The CultureMap City Rink is one of many continuing holiday events taking place during Christmas weekend and beyond.

    When Christmas bumps up against a weekend, as it does this year, it's usually just the ongoing holiday events that are featured. But there will be more than a few new events sprinkled in this year, leaving you with plenty of choices in holiday-themed happenings, theater, comedy, music, and more.

    Below are the best ways to spend your free time this Christmas weekend. If you want more options, check out the calendar for an even longer list of the city's best events. For a big list of the best Christmas lights, go here.

    Continuing holiday events

    If you haven't already had a chance, many different holiday events will remain open at least through this weekend, and some through New Year's weekend. Choices include Snowday and Santaland at Galleria Dallas, Holiday at the Arboretum at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, CultureMap City Rink at Main Street Garden Park, The Trains at NorthPark, Coca Cola's Classic Christmas at Dallas Midtown, The Light Park in Little Elm, Frisco, or Arlington, and Prairie Lights at Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake in Grand Prairie, among others.

    Theater

    Broadway Dallas presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast
    Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast is in the middle of an extended stay in Dallas, taking place at the Music Hall at Fair Park through January 4. The enchanting and timeless tale boasts the Oscar-winning and Tony Award-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

    Pegasus Theatre presents MacMurder!
    How about a little murder for Christmas? Pegasus Theatre brings back Harry Hunsacker and his paid-by-the-hour assistant, Nigel Grouse, to try to find a mysterious murderer who might have their sets sights on Harry himself. MacMurder! is produced in Pegasus' Living Black & White style, which recreate the look and feel of classic black-and-white films through a unique combination of makeup, costumes, lighting, and set design. The production runs through January 4 at Addison Performing Arts Centre.

    Dallas Theater Center presents A Christmas Carol
    Seeing A Christmas Carol is a tradition for many, and no Dallas theater company has done it as much or as well as Dallas Theater Center. Audiences will embark on a magical Christmas Eve adventure with Ebenezer Scrooge as three otherworldly spirits whisk him away on a breathtaking journey of hope and redemption. From the nostalgic warmth of Christmases past to the stark truths of the present and the ominous shadows of the future, Scrooge’s journey is a spectacle of wonder. There will be showings through December 27 at Wyly Theatre.

    Broadway at the Center presents Mrs. Doubtfire
    What's this? A new production on Christmas weekend? Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny comes to Dallas in Mrs. Doubtfire. The musical, based on the beloved 1993 film starring Robin Williams, tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. There will be five performances, December 26-28, at Winspear Opera House.

    Comedy

    Hyena's presents Ron Pearson
    Not only does Ron Pearson juggle in his act, he also juggles his Hollywood career. As a stand-up comedian, Pearson has made hundreds of TV appearances doing stand-up on shows like The Late Late Show, Chelsea Lately, The Dennis Miller Show, Nickmom Night Out, and on Comedy Central. He'll perform four times on December 26 and 27 at Hyena's Comedy Nightclub.

    Improv Addison presents Mark Curry
    Mark Curry is an American actor, comedian, and host best known as the star of the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper and as one of the various hosts of the syndicated series It's Showtime at the Apollo. He'll perform five times, December 26-28, at Improv Addison.

    Improv Arlington presents Aries Spears
    Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America. His quick wit, charisma, and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, high accolades, and above all, a busy schedule. He has been a regular on Fox’s Mad TV, starring in feature films, appeared on a number of national talk shows, and continually toured the country with his stand-up act. He'll perform six times, December 26-28, at Improv Arlington.

    Dallas Comedy Club presents Dean Stanfield
    Dean Stanfield is a comedian, actor, writer and race car driver from Austin. He has been showcased three years on Moontower Comedy Festival and won second place in Helium’s "Funniest Person in Austin" competition. He has featured for Mark Normand and Ian Fidance on the road and was recently named a 2025 Just For Laughs New Face in the stand-up category. He'll perform four times on December 26 and 27 at Dallas Comedy Club.

    Music

    Old 97's in concert with Joshua Ray Walker and Rhett Miller
    The Old 97's are a Dallas original, forming in 1992 and becoming pioneers of the alt-country movement. Even though they never made it huge nationally, they continue to be a big deal locally and still put out new music, most recently American Primitive in 2024. This special post-Christmas show, taking place on December 27 at Longhorn Ballroom, will feature a set by both the band and a solo set by lead singer Rhett Miller, as well as a performance by Joshua Ray Walker.

    Other holiday shows

    Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
    The first of a trio of one-off holiday events this weekend is Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, which features a thrilling blend of world-class circus artistry and favorite holiday music, is a spectacular production that transports audiences to a winter wonderland of awe and enchantment. The performance takes place on December 26 at Comerica Center in Frisco.

    Eisemann Center presents Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
    Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico, presented by Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande, is named after the beloved Andalusian Christmas carol. The show journeys through the joyous rhythms of "Bells Upon Bells" and the vibrant spectacle of Mexican dance, capturing the heartwarming story of Mary and Joseph's journey. The event takes place on December 27 at Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson.

    Mocky Horror Picture Show presents Jack Frost
    People love to revisit classic holiday movies, but what about ones that are infamously bad? In this special show, Mocky Horror stars comedians Liz Barksdale, Danny Gallagher, and Albie Robles will riff on Jack Frost, starring Michael Keaton as a dad who dies on Christmas Day and comes back to life as a snowman. In addition, the group will perform brand new comedy sketches, new riffs of holiday shorts, offer a chance to win presents from Collected Comics, and welcome a special visit from Santa Claus himself. The event takes place on December 28 at Texas Theatre.

    City Rink, Santa skating, holiday ice skating

    Photo by Ashley Gongora

    The CultureMap City Rink is one of many continuing holiday events taking place during Christmas weekend and beyond.

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