07.04.11 HILLCREST FOREST PARADE FREE Roughly 200 neighbors are expected to celebrate Independence Day at the annual parade sponsored by the Hillcrest Forest Neighborhood Association and the Kramer Elementary PTA. The streets surrounding the school will fill with patriotic fire trucks, convertibles, bicycles, strollers and costumed pets. The parade begins at 10 a.m. with a salute to the American flag and the singing of the “Star Spangled Banner”, and then proceeds down Midbury between St. Michaels and St. Jude. Stick around after the show for a carnival, including balloon animals, ice pops and giveaways for children. Organizers also will award the best-dressed pet. 7131 Midbury, hillcrestforest.org
07.09 NORTHAVEN TRAIL GROUNDBREAKING FREE The Friends of the Northaven Trail will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Northaven Trail at 10:30 a.m. at Dealey Park. When complete, the trail will run from Northaven to Royal and eventually connect to the White Rock Creek Trail. Hillcrest and Royal, northaventrail.org
07.16 PESTO PARTY FREE North Haven Gardens will host a Pesto Party, featuring a recipe contest, a 1 p.m. program on pesto and basil, and store specials. First-, second- and third-place contest winners will receive NHG gift cards. 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com
07.17 YMCA KIDS TRIATHLON $35-$100 The Town North YMCA hosts its 11th annual Kids Triathlon at 7 a.m.. For children ages 7-10, the event includes a 100-meter swim, 2.5-mile bike and .75-mile run. Ages 11-14 will do a 200-meter swim, 5-mile bike and 1.5-mile run. 4332 Northaven, 214.357.8431, townnorthymca.org
07.29 ED MILLER IN CONCERT $8-$15 Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse at Northpark Presbyterian Church presents folk singer Ed Miller, who has been billed as one of the best singers from the Scottish Folksong Revival. Admission is $8 for youth and $15 for adults. 9555 N. Central, 214.363.0044
