Dallas Dazzles in July: Music, Art, and Outdoor Adventures in the Lone Star State

Dallas is pure energy in July, offering a dynamic blend of activities that make this city sparkle far beyond its reputation for big business and cowboy boots. Today, music lovers can head over to The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory for the Slightly Stoopid: Step Into The Sun Summer Tour, or enjoy pop icon JoJo Siwa live at the House of Blues, both promising high-octane performances. Ashanti graces the stage at Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, adding R&B to the city’s diverse playlist. But Dallas’ musical soul isn’t just in the big venues—Blake Cheek brings a lively afternoon set to The Rustic in East Dallas, and local favorites Graceland Ninjaz keep it funky at Ferris Wheelers, a spot renowned for BBQ and backyard vibes.

Art and outdoor enthusiasts will find the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden in full swing, with its Trayscapes: Nature, Nostalgia & the Art of Everyday exhibit, plus hands-on activities like yoga sessions and Family Fun Fridays. If you want a tranquil morning, Early Morning Member Walks let you explore the gardens before the summer heat kicks in. For urban adventure, the Downtown E-Scooter Sightseeing and History Tour is a fun way to learn Dallas’ stories while zipping through city streets. If you’re craving something unique, the Sunset Fat Tire E-Scooter Guided Tour gives a different perspective of downtown as golden hour lights up the skyline.

No visit to Dallas feels complete without a trip up Reunion Tower, the city’s most iconic structure. This summer, the GeO-Deck offers more than panoramic 360-degree views from 470 feet up—there are magical performances, live entertainment, and surprise character visits, all included with admission. Inside, interactive touch-screen displays reveal Dallas’ landmarks, and next door, Crown Block serves steak and seafood with a side of spectacular sunset cityscapes. According to Reunion Tower’s event schedule, arrive early for first-come, first-served fun, and don’t forget a free digital photo to capture the moment.

Dallas is known for its history, and the JFK Assassination and Sixth Floor Museum Tour takes listeners through one of America’s defining stories, guiding you to the infamous Dealey Plaza and inside the very building from which history changed course. For something quirky, the Historic Dallas Downtown Solo Self Guided Walking Tour lets you explore independently, uncovering local tales and hidden architectural gems tucked between gleaming towers.

The city’s food scene is another adventure. Community Beer Company’s Summer Luau brings tropical energy to Dallas, with craft brews, island bites, and the Queens’ Market’s pop-up vendors all Saturday long. Ferris Wheelers, meanwhile, is the go-to spot for live music and Texas barbecue in an open-air setting under string lights and, yes, a real Ferris wheel.

Dallas’ calendar stays packed. Arlington Improv hosts Family Magic & Comedy for All Ages, and Saturday night brings Jay Pharoah’s sharp stand-up humor to the same stage. Pop Punk Nite at Granada Theater is where nostalgia reigns as Van Full of Nuns keeps the crowd jumping with hits from the glory days of the genre. Opening Bell Coffee offers an intimate local experience with live music from Paige Hill’s Birthday Celebration, a reminder that Dallas’ neighborhood scenes are as lively as any big venue.

Hidden gems await those who explore deeper—Kidd Springs Park offers a morning of stories, crafts, and a guided walk, making it a peaceful, family-friendly way to start the day. The historic DeGolyer House in the Arboretum provides a glimpse into Dallas’ elegant past, while nearby Oak Cliff charms with its blend of vintage shops, indie galleries, and the colorful Bishop Arts District, perfect for an afternoon stroll and sweet treat.

Sports fans shouldn’t miss the Cowboys AT&T Stadium Tour with transportation, a behind-the-scenes look at one of football’s most famous arenas. For a broader perspective, the City & Fort Worth Combination Tour transports you from Dallas’ urban heart to the legendary cattle culture of Fort Worth, ideal for those wanting to experience two Texas cities in one day.

From adrenaline-pumping concerts to serene garden mornings, skyline high points to street-level discoveries, Dallas glows with memorable experiences in every corner.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Dallas podcast, and
here is what we know for this week. Dallas is
pure energy in July, offering a dynamic blend of activities
that make this city sparkle far beyond its reputation for
big business and cowboy boots. Today, music lovers can head
over to the pavilion at Toyota Music Factory for the
slightly Stupid step into the Sun's summer tour, or enjoy

(00:23):
pop icon Jojo Seawall live at the House of Blues,
both promising high octane performances. Ashanti graces the stage at
Texas Trust's CU Theater at Grand Prairie, adding R and
B to the city's diverse playlist. But Dallas's musical soul
isn't just in the big venues. Blake Cheek brings a
lively afternoon set to the Rustic in East Dallas, and

(00:44):
local favorites Graceland Ninjas keep it funky at Ferris Wheeler's,
a spot renowned for barbecue and backyard vibes. Art and
outdoor enthusiasts will find the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
in full swing with its tray scapes, nature nostalgia, and
the art of every day exit, plus hands on activities
like yoga sessions and family fun Fridays. If you want

(01:05):
a tranquil morning, early morning member walks let you explore
the gardens before the summer heat kicks in. For urban adventure,
the Downtown Eestcooters Sightseeing and History Tour is a fun
way to learn Dallas's stories while zipping through city streets.
If you're craving something unique, the Sunset Fat Tire Eastcooter
Guided Tour gives a different perspective of Downtown as Golden

(01:26):
Hour lights up the skyline. No visit to Dallas feels
complete without a trip up Reunion Tower, the city's most
iconic structure. This summer, the Geodeck offers more than panoramic
three hundred and sixty degrees views from four to seven
zero feet up. There are magical performances, live entertainment, and
surprise character visits, all included with admission. Inside, interactive touchscreen

(01:48):
displays reveal Dallas's landmarks, and next door, Crown Block serves
steak and seafood with a side of spectacular sunset cityscapes.
According to Reunion Towers event schedule, arrive early for first come,
first served fun and don't forget a free digital photo
to capture the moment. Dallas is known for its history,
and the jfk Assassination and Sixth Floor Museum Tour takes

(02:10):
listeners through one of America's defining stories, guiding you to
the infamous Daily Plaza and inside the very building from
which history changed course for something quirky. The Historic Dallas
Downtown's solo, self guided walking tour lets you explore independently,
uncovering local tales and hidden architectural gems tucked between gleaming towers.

(02:31):
The city's food scene is another adventure. Community beer company
Summer Luawo brings tropical energy to Dallas with craft Bruise,
Island Bites and the Queen's Markets pop up vendors all
Saturday long. Ferris Wheelers, meanwhile, is the go to spot
for live music and Texas barbecue in an open air
setting under string lights and yes, a real Ferris wheel.

(02:54):
Dallas's calendar stays packed. Arlington Improv hosts family magic and
comedy for all ages, and Saturday Night brings Jay Farrow's
sharp stand up humor to the same stage. Pop Punk
Night at Granada Theater is where nostalgia reigns, as Vanful
of Nuns keeps the crowd jumping with hits from the
glory days of the genre. Opening Bell Coffee offers an
intimate local experience with live music from Page Hill's birthday celebration,

(03:18):
a reminder that Dallas's neighborhood scenes are as lively as
any big venue hitting gems await those who explore deeper.
Kid Springs Park offers a morning of stories, crafts, and
a guided walk, making it a peaceful, family friendly way
to start the day. The historic Degolier House in the
Arboretum provides a glimpse into dallas elegant past, while nearby
Oak Cliff charms with its blend of vined shops, indie galleries,

(03:42):
and the colorful Bishop Arts District, perfect for an afternoon
stroll and sweet treat. Sports fans should not miss the
Cowboys at and T Stadium Tour with transportation, a behind
the scenes look at one of football's most famous arenas.
For a broader perspective, the City and Fort Worth Combination
Tour transports you from Dallas's urban heart to the legendary

(04:03):
cattle culture of Fort Worth. Ideal for those wanting to
experience two Texas cities in one day. From adrenaline pumping
concerts to serene garden mornings, skyline high points to street
level discoveries. Gallus glows with memorable experiences in every corner.
Thanks for listening, Please subscribe and remember this episode was
brought to you by Quiet Please podcast Networks. For more

(04:25):
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