20 Things to Do in June in Dallas

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June in Dallas means school is out and summer fun is here! Enjoy the start of a new season with countless events to celebrate Pride, Juneteenth and Father's Day, cool outdoor activities to beat the heat, attending concerts and new restaurants to try. Here are 20 of the best things to do in Dallas in June.

Celebrate Pride Month

Head to Fair Park on June 1 for a day of Pride fun! The Dallas Pride Miller Lite Music Festival will feature incredible music, art, food, merch and exhibits. Celebrate with the whole family at the Family Pride Zone which includes games, entertainment, bounce houses, face painters and more. The Teen Zone is an annual event that aims to create a fun, safe space for LGBTQ+ teens to authentically celebrate who they are.
On June 2, wear your pride and pick your favorite float at The Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade that will encircle the Cotton Bowl through Fair Park.
Don’t miss the 3rd annual Pride in Bloom on June 8-9. The event will return with two full days of music, chef demos and local vendors. All partners are LGBTQ+ owned and operated, so support the community all weekend at the Dallas Arboretum!
On June 21, celebrate at the annual Dallas Arts District 2024 Pride Block Party, the largest pride event in Downtown Dallas.
June 13-16 is Dallas Southern Pride's Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration!

Treat Dad this Father's Day

From the RH Rooftop to the Mansion, there are countless places to treat Dad to a nice meal in Dallas. Check out some of our favorite restaurants for special occasions here.
Visit the Haas Moto Museum & Sculpture Gallery in the Design District and Rodeo Goat for burgers or Ferris Wheelers for BBQ on the patio after.
Bring out his competitive side at Top Golf, Another Round, Scout Dallas or Electric Shuffle.
Shop at Wild Bill's Western Store for gifts of boots and hats and Stag Provisions for everything else.
If he's into comics, Sci-Fi or gaming, join him at FAN EXPO Dallas from June 7-9 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas.

Bar stools are tucked against a shuffle board at Electric Shuffle. A tv, pictures and shelves hang on the walls

Honor Juneteenth with these events in Dallas

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is hosting the 2024 Juneteenth 4K Walk & Festival on Saturday, June 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Give back and join the Community Clean Up and free festival on June 15 at the Fair Park Juneteenth Festival of Service.

Outdoor fun in Dallas

Attend Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Symphony in the City Parks Concert series starting June 4 at Fretz Park, June 6 at Kiest Park, June 7 at Kidds Spring Park and June 10 at Paul Quinn College.
Visit Carpenter Park near Deep Ellum which is the new home to a basketball court, dog play area, interactive fountain, children's environmental playscape, gardens and walking paths.
White Rock Lake offers land and water activities in natural surroundings. Visit early morning or late evening to beat the heat. Hike or bike on the trail, arm yourself with a pair of binoculars and go birdwatching. For more ways to stay cool this summer, check out our guide on how to beat the heat!
Stop off at the Bath House Cultural Center to enjoy local art and events featuring live music, art workshops and more!
Visit The Dallas Arboretum to see summer blooms and enjoy their Cool Thursdays Concert Series which overlooks White Rock Lake.

Celebrate June's National Days

June 1 is National Dinosaur Day! Whether you love fossils or Jurassic Park, discover dinosaurs in Dallas at the Dino Safari at the Dallas Zoo and the T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall at the Perot Museum. While you're at the Perot, check out the new "Mission Mars: Perseverance Rover" exhibit for the family and Thursday's on Tap for the adults.
June 8 is National Rosé Day! Make plans to sip crisp rosé at Leela's Wine Bar or Trova, try the rosé cocktail at Standard Pour or toast with Mercat Bistro's Péché Migno drink with rosé (an Insta-worthy drink).
Celebrate National Sushi Day on June 18 by pairing a glass of rosé with sushi at Uchi or try some of the best temaki rolls in Dallas at Nori Handroll Bar in Deep Ellum. Dive into Hungry Belly in the Knox/Henderson area for sushi plus noodles and everything else you're craving.

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Grace loves exploring the diverse neighborhoods in Dallas from Lower Greenville to Bishop Arts. In her spare time, you can find her trying new restaurants (with a dirty martini in hand), walking on the Katy Trail, or on a mission to find the best matcha in Dallas. Have a Dallas restaurant you want to tell the world about? Send it her way!

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