It's hottern than blue blazes in August but there are plenty of cool things to do in DFW.
Dollar Days at the Dallas Arboretum
Angela Patterson
Celebrate the final days of summer at the Dallas Arboretum where everyone pays $1 admission everyday through the month of August. Guests will want to stop by the Hoffman Family Gift Store where other great $1 items are to be found. Cool off with $1 iced teas and sodas at the Lula Mae Slaughter Dining Terrace.
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road,
Dallas, TX 75218
214-515-6500
August 4: Mayor's Back-to-School Fair
You must preregister and qualify. Get free hair cuts, vision screening, school supplies and more. Details.
August 6: Day of Prayer and Fasting
Governor Perry has asked Governors from other states and everyone to join him in praying and fasting for the nation on August 6. Details.
Aug 10-14: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
What: It's the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Where: Fort Worth Convention Center Arena
When: August 10-14, 2011
Tickets: 877-410-SEAT
August 13-19: KRLD's Restaurant Week
It's the greatest time of the year to try out a new restaurant (or an old favorite) and donate to charity at the same time. Last year I tried Wolfgang Puck's restaurant Five Sixty for the first time. I went on opening night. The wait was long but the amazing corn chowder was worth the wait. If you go on the first night of Restaurant Week, please know that some restaurants report record crowds -- on a Monday night. So be patient and enjoy. Remember, you're helping a charity.
When: August 13-19, 2012
Restaurants will be named when the details become available.
Aug 17-19: Tax-Free Shopping Weekend
When: August 17-19, 2012
Where: The great State of Texas
What: Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on August 17-19, 2012 - the state's annual tax-free weekend. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which saves shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend during the tax-free weekend.
Aug 17-25: North Texas State Fair and Rodeo
When: August 17-25, 2012
Where: 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton, TX 76201. 940-387-2632
What: A great rodeo, livestock show, parade, midway rides, carnival, concerts, trackless train, pony rides, petting zoo, barbecue cook-off, fantastic food and much more.
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Aug 20-21: Dallas Home Show
What: The Dallas Home Show is a great place where you can learn how to go green and see what's new in home building. Maybe you'll want to start a renovation project yourself.
When: August 20-21, 2011
Where: Trinity Exhibit Hall, Hilton Anatole, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX
Admission: $10 adults, $7 seniors, children 12 and under are free.
Fridays/Saturdays in August: Mesquite Pro Rodeo
Angela Patterson
Cowboys and cowgirls (and those who pretend to be): be sure to make it out to the Mesquite Pro Rodeo Series. It's a PRCA World Championship event with big name cowboys, bull riding and lots of fun. The arena is air conditioned so it's the perfect event when DFW's experiencing triple digits. There's everything from individual tickets to suites available and nightly group specials. It's the most fun you can have with your boots on.
When: 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night in June, July and August 2011.
Where: Resistol Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, TX 75149. 972-285-8777
August Festivals
Several festivals formerly held in August have been moved to September. I wonder if the weather had anything to do with that? ; )
