School’s out for the summer, so let’s talk about summer vacations and plans! We’ve got you covered for family vacations, staycations, date nights, weekend getaways and more.
SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS & HURRICANE HARBOR
With more than 40 thrilling rides, shows and food around any corner, adrenaline junkies will get their fill of steep drops, spins and flips on world class coasters at Six Flags Over Texas. For the littler ones, head over to Six Flags Over Texas’ Bugs Bunny Boomtown, where kids can explore and crawl around at Looney Toons Adventure Camp and aspiring thrill seekers can get their first taste of a roller coaster.
Splash the day away and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hurricane Harbor this year on classic water rides and slides, hang out in the wave pool or float along the lazy river. Plus, there’s plenty of fun for the little ones with dumping buckets, spraying hoses and curtains of water.
TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL GAME
It’s baseball time in Texas! Catch the 2023 World Champion Texas Rangers defending their title at Globe Life Field, and while you’re at it, take advantage of pre-game stadium tours and get a peek behind the scenes getting ready for game day!
DALLAS JACKALS MATCH & NORTH TEXAS SOCCER CLUB MATCH
ICYMI: there’s still sporting events happening at Choctaw Stadium (the old Rangers Stadium)! During the summer months, catch the Jackals Rugby team and North Texas Soccer Club (the reserve team for FC Dallas). Check out each team’s schedule for upcoming matches.
DALLAS WINGS BASKETBALL GAME
Summer months = WNBA season and the Dallas Wings back at College Park Center! Grab your single ticket game tickets and cheer on the Dallas Wings. Check out the schedule for theme nights and more!
THE SECRET CHAMBERS
Solve all the puzzles and clues to make your great escape from a haunted Victorian mansion, pirate ship or sci-fi lab. These award-winning escape rooms will keep you on your toes for a completely immersive and fun experience! Tack on some extra fun smashing your cares away in a rage room.
RIVER LEGACY, LIVING SCIENCE CENTER & DISCOVERY ROOM
With 1,300-acres running along the Trinity River, there’s plenty of trails to walk and playgrounds for the kids. Peek into the Living Science Center and explore the terrariums and activities in the Science Center’s Atrium. Virtually immerse yourself in woodlands habitats and seasons in the Discovery Room, playing games and learning about wildlife with the Discovery Room’s 30-foot interactive screen. Get lost staring at the massive aquariums and check out the self-exploration activity table and terrariums with native wildlife.
LEVITT PAVILION
For you live music lovers, pack a cooler and your lawn chairs to enjoy free outdoor concerts and events in Downtown Arlington. In the height of the season, listen to genres ranging from country to Latin, jazz to R&B, indie to classical and everything in-between and beyond. For all free events at the Levitt Pavilion, seating is first come, first serve on the open lawn.
INTERNATIONAL BOWLING MUSEUM
Legends of a different kind are showcased at the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame, chronicling the sport’s 5,000-year history from ancient Egyptians to the first American bowling alley and beyond. You can even bowl on their ‘Highway 66’ mini lanes, and learn about the game’s ancient past, the present and even the high-tech future of the sport through interactive exhibits.
GO APE!
Explore the great outdoors in a whole new way with treetop adventures climbing through cargo nets and over swaying logs through high and low ropes courses, zipline through a canopy of trees and swing on the Tarzan swing. Check out adventure options for all ages for hours of fun and exploration.
ALLEY CATS
Rain or shine, you can always win big with bowling, arcade games, VR laser tag and rock climbing all under one roof. Right next door, take the competition outside with an 18-hole round of Putt-Putt mini golf. Make sure you check their website for deals and packages to make the most out of your experience!
