BOSTON, MA – JULY 04: Festive hats as thousands attend the Boston Pops Fourth Of July Fireworks Spectacular amid heightened security at Hatch Shell on July 4, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images)
July 4
Fourth of July parade
The neighborhood comes together for the annual Fourth of July parade beginning at 9 a.m. The parade begins on Stichter Avenue, travels north on Tibbs to Mimosa, then east to Edgemere, and south back to Stichter.
Various streets, prestonhollow4thofjuly.blogspot.com, freeÂ
July 4
Independence day
The Hillcrest Forest Neighborhood Association and the Kramer Elementary PTA host their annual Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m. It proceeds down Midbury between St. Michael’s and St. Jude, and ends in a carnival.
Kramer Elementary School, 7121 Midbury, hillcrestforest.org, free
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Farmers market
Fresh produce will be available all month. Every Saturday in July, come out and support your local farmers at the Saint Michael’s Farmers Market.
Saint Michael’s Church, 8011 Douglas Avenue, saintmichaelsmarket.com, free
July 11
Olympic art
In honor of the Olympics this summer, it’s your kid’s opportunity to go for gold in art. Come learn about and create artwork inspired by the Olympic Games from the Dallas Museum of Art.
Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal Lane, 214.670.7128,dallaslibrary.org, freeÂ
July 15-31
Parade of Playhouses
Who doesn’t love the giant playhouses at NorthPark? In its 21st year, Dallas CASA has provided many opportunities to see these works of art, which bring awareness to their important work with children in need.
NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.827.8961, dallascasa.org, free
July 16
Moon Day
Come celebrate the biggest expo on space in the entire state, which takes place at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. The featured speaker is Walt Cunningham, a lunar module pilot of the Apollo 7 mission.
The Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon, 214.350.3600, flightmuseum.com, $7-$10
