WHAT TO DO IN DFW | July 16-19
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Bingo Loco – More Details
Location: Texas Live
When: July 18 | 8:30pm
- It’s a high-energy, game show-style bingo party with a music twist
- Test your music knowledge by guessing songs while playing bingo
- Between games, there are lip-sync battles, dance-offs, conga lines, and rave rounds
- General Admission gets you entry and a seat inside Live! Arena and participation in the Music Trivia, including your playing card
Cowtown Comic Con – More Details
Location: Waxahachie Civic Center
When: July 18 & 19
- Expect incredible costumes, comic books, collectibles, artists, and special guests
- Browse vendors, meet fellow pop culture fans, and check out interactive experiences
- Kids 12 and under get in free!
Hamilton (Broadway Musical) – More Details
Location: Bass Performance Hall
When: July 15 – 26 (starts this week!)
- If you’ve been wanting to see the hit Broadway musical, now’s your chance! Limited two-week run
Around the World Bar Crawl (@Dallasites101)– More Details
Location: Harwood District
When: July 18 | 1-7pm
- Travel to 7 different bars all representing a different country (playing games on the TVs too)!
- Happiest Hour – USA
- Mercat Bistro – France
- Poco Fiasco – Switzerland
- Harwood Arms – Great Britain
- Saint Ann – Japan
- Te Deseo – Argentina
- Tequila Social – Mexico
- GA is $15
Ice Cream Sunday: Family Festival – More Details
Location: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth
When: July 18 | 1-7pm
- Free family event to beat the heat with art activities, live music, face painting and free Melt Ice Cream (while supplies last)
- NOTE: There’s also a sensory-friendly hour available for families who would benefit from a quieter environment. Registration is required.
Dallas Cowboys Youth Football & Dance Camps – More Details
Location: Ford Center
When: July 20-22, July 27-29, Aug 3-4
- Dallas Cowboys Youth Football & Dance Camps are open for ages 6–16
- Football campers receive coaching from former NFL players, while dancers learn from the current Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
- Registration includes lunch, a camp T-shirt, a medal, and a commemorative photo.
- It’s a great summer experience for young Cowboys fans looking to build skills and confidence.
Summer Movie Series at Legacy Hall – More Details
Location: Lexus Box Garden, Legacy Hall
When: Thursdays, July 16 (+ July 23 & July 30)
- FREE RSVP admission
- Grab complimentary popcorn, food and drink specials, and watch your favorite rom-coms under the stars. Just bring a blanket or lawn chair!
- July 16 – Bring it On
- July 23 – How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
- July 30 – Legally Blonde
4th Annual Disco Wine Train – More Details
Location: Grapevine Vintage Railroad
When: July 17
- Enjoy a two-hour disco-themed train ride with music, dancing, and retro vibes.
- Your ticket includes two glasses of Texas wine, a souvenir wine glass, and savory bites (21+)
18th Annual Moon Day – More Details
Location: Frontiers of Flight Museum
When: July 18 | 10am-4pm
- Celebrate the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing at the Frontiers of Flight Museum’s annual Moon Day.
- Enjoy space-themed exhibits, hands-on activities, and presentations for all ages.
- It’s a fun, family-friendly event for anyone interested in space exploration.
- Museum admission includes access to all of the Moon Day activities.
2026 Summer Boat Show – More Details
Location: Dallas Market Hall
When: July 16-19
- The Dallas Boat Show is back this weekend, featuring the latest boats, personal watercraft, and marine gear
- Browse fishing boats, pontoons, jet skis, and the newest boating technology from top North Texas dealers.
- There are also family-friendly activities, exhibitors, and interactive experiences throughout the show.
- Whether you’re shopping for a new boat or just love being on the water, it’s a great weekend event.
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NOW OPEN:
Dig World (NOW OPEN) – More Details
Location: Grapevine Mills
When: Opened Saturday (July 11)
- A two-acre construction-themed park where kids and adults can dig, drive, and build using real machinery.
- There is a “Dude Perfect Zone” featuring construction-themed trick shots like mini-excavator golf and boom-lift basketball, plus gem mining, sand pits, and other family-friendly activities.
Torchy’s Tacos (NOW OPEN) – Uptown Dallas
Location: 23Springs
When: Opened July 1
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SPORTS:
Texas Rangers –
- Ticket deal to know— use code STENSINTHECITY for 25% off select single-game tickets at com/singlegame (valid Sunday–Friday, excludes Saturdays and Astros series)
FIFA:
- July 18 – Losers of each semi-final matchup will compete for the third-place play-off, often called the “Bronze Final.” This matchup is scheduled for 4pm Central (Miami)
- July 19 – FINALS 2pm Central (New York New Jersey Stadium)
- Halftime show: Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, BTS, Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus
Dallas Wings:
July 16 (Tonight) – College Park Center (Arlington)
July 19 – College Park Center (Arlington)
FIFA Fan Fest – More Details
Location: Fair Park (Dallas)
When: LAST WEEKEND
- Free, family-friendly, open to all ages
- Walkable village for fans, with giant viewing areas, mini‑pitches, sponsor zones, and food courts stretching across Lots 9 and 10 and The Pavilion amphitheater
- Featuring live match broadcasts, concerts, interactive games, food vendors, and cultural experiences from around the world
- GET A FREE FIFA FAN FESTIVAL TICKET HERE (8 ticket limit per day)
- FREE, but need a ticket… it is your RSVP!
