TO DO LIST
June & July events
COMPILED BY BETH MARSHALL
JULY 02
CHECK OUT AN ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAME COLLEYVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Courtesy Zack Haley)
Professional ultimate frisbee teams the Dallas Legion and the Austin Sol face o at Colleyville Middle School. The Dallas Legion is part of the American Ultimate Disc League, competing in the South Division. 7-9 p.m. $15 (general admission), $10 (ages 12-17), free (age 11 and younger). 1100 Bogart Drive, Colleyville. https://shop.dallaslegion.com/collections/tickets
The 40th annual Grapevine Fireworks Extravaganza will be July 4. (Courtesy John Ladd)
JUNE 09 READ TO A FURRY FRIEND Therapy dogs will visit the Grapevine Public Library as part of the library’s Summer Reading Club program. Children can practice reading as the dogs listen. No registration is required. Check the library’s website for more dates and times. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine. 817-410-3400. bit.ly/3PrL1wL 10 LISTEN TO A BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND Me and My Monkey performs at Aria Outdoor Amphitheater at The Marq in Southlake, recreating the feeling of attending a live Beatles concert. This performance is part of Southlake’s MasterWorks Concert Series, which takes place annually. Lawn chairs and coolers are allowed, and applying bug spray is recommended. 7-8:30 p.m. Free (admission). 285 Shady Oaks Drive, Southlake. 817-748-8652. bit.ly/3MkOXgO 17 THROUGH 18 SOLVE A MYSTERY IN THE PARK Grapevine Parks & Recreation partners with Grapevine Escape to host Mystery in the Park, where attendees play detectives and attempt to uncover the
truth. Two plot lines will be available: “Fidget PI” is for all ages, and “Take a Chance” is for participants age 13 and older. 4 p.m. (all ages), 7 p.m. (age 13 and older). $10 (residents), $15 (nonresidents). Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball St., Grapevine. 817-410-3450. bit.ly/3sFU2bI 18 THROUGH 19 HOP ABOARD THE TRAIN Spend quality time with dad this Father’s Day aboard a train that travels from the Historic Cotton Belt Depot in Grapevine to the Historic Stockyards Station in Fort Worth, where passengers will spend about two hours before returning. Admission includes a souvenir Father’s Day gift and a make-your-own Father’s Day card. 11:30 a.m. (check-in), 12:20 p.m. (boarding), 12:50 p.m. (departure), 6 p.m. (return time). $18-$72. Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main St., Grapevine. 817-410-3185. bit.ly/3MoUN0R 18 CREATE SOAP JELLIES The Colleyville Library hosts this session for participants to create their own shimmery soap jellies. The class is open for ages 11 and older. Registration is required. Space is limited. Noon-1:30 p.m. Free. 110 Main St., Colleyville. 817-503-1155. bit.ly/3Mweow9
CELEBRATE JULY FOURTH
IV Park, each location o ers various ways to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Events begin at 3 p.m., and reworks shows take place at 9:30 p.m. at all three parks. Free (admission). Frank Edgar Cornish, IV Park, 399 Grand Ave. W., Southlake. McPherson Park, 1297 Federal Way, Southlake. Rustin Pavilion, 1400 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake. 817-748-8919. https://bit.ly/3LpcOL8 JULY 04 ATTEND GRAPEVINE’S FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA Grapevine’s 40th annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza features a reworks show set to patriotic music that can be viewed from several spots along Grapevine Lake. Attendees can stream the show via the Soundcloud app or on the city of Grapevine’s website. Oak Grove Park, Meadowmere Park, Scott’s Landing Marina and Lakeview Park are among several locations that will be open with viewing options. Parking is limited, so arriving early is recommended. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Entry fees vary by location. 1-800-457-6338. https://bit.ly/38A7yqz
JUNE 24 CHECK OUT COLLEYVILLE’S STARS & GUITARS EVENT This annual, family-friendly patriotic celebration in Colleyville features reworks, food trucks, live music, carnival rides and more. Country music artist Joe Nichols is the featured performer for this year’s event, and the evening will come to a close with a reworks show beginning at 9:30 p.m. Alcohol will not be served or sold at this event, but guests may bring their own. 5-10 p.m. Free (admission). City Park, 5201 Bransford Road, Colleyville. 817-503-1113. https://bit.ly/3yZyyuD JULY 03 SEE FIREWORKS AT SOUTHLAKE STARS & STRIPES Frank Edgar Cornish, IV Park; McPherson Park; and the Rustin Pavilion will all host a lineup of patriotic events in Southlake. From a U.S. Air Force band performance at Rustin Pavilion to a set from The Inspiration Band at Frank Edgar Cornish,
Find more or submit Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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