August is here! Don’t let the end of summer stop you from having a great time in DFW! This month, there are plenty of ways to keep yourself active and happy outside. Here’s our list of the top things happening in Dallas this August that we can’t wait to check out:
You can experience an absolutely magical season here in Dallas, and part of that is thanks to the amazing spaces the city has to offer. Luckily, Fever Originals is bringing its wildly popular Candlelight concert series to beautiful venues for the season.
While Lonestar State is home to a beautiful array of beaches, if you’re looking for a short day trip, look no further than Little Elm beach just outside of Dallas. Here, sandy beaches, swimming, and beachside cocktails await. Additionally, the area features a high-octane waterpark, park park, and other area amenities.
Take a dip at “America’s oldest waterpark” this summer at Burgers Lake in Fort Worth. The family-friendly, spring-fed lake features sandy beaches as well as numerous aquatic attractions on-site including diving boars and a towering trapeze. Burgers Lake also has a resident concession stand and kitchen that offers nostalgic American classics to round out the experience.
North Richland Hills is now home to the largest indoor amusement park in North Texas. Malibu Jack’s invites visitors to dive into a wide variety of attractions, from arcade games, go-karts, and laser tag to roller coasters and other thrill rides. The sprawling new venue also boasts Bounce Beach, an under-the-sea–themed glow golf course, bowling lanes, and plenty more to explore.
There’s no understating the natural beauty of the Lone Star State. This season, head the call to adventure and venture out to the state’s most gorgeous waterfalls and the hiking trails that take you there.
There’s nothing like a fresh peach in the summertime. You could take your chances getting handsy with the selection from H-E-B, Whole Foods, or otherwise, or you could go straight to the source at Ham Orchards.
Nothing quite says “living the highlife” like clinking glasses on a city rooftop. Touch the sky this season with a brunch, evening, or nightcap on the most jaw-dropping rooftops in Dallas.
New York-based RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, has opened its first Texas outpost with a luxurious three-story establishment complete with a glass-encased rooftop restaurant.
At Riders Field in Frisco, home to the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders, visitors can experience a sporting spectacle unlike anything else in Texas—or anywhere else, for that matter. Tucked just past the right-field fence lies a remarkable 3,000-square-foot lazy river, offering spectators the rare chance to enjoy a ballgame while drifting along in cool, relaxing waters.
Play the past: an immersive, interactive museum where video games are meant to be played. For an easy August day trip from Dallas, the National Videogame Museum at the Frisco Discovery Center houses over 100,000 vintage consoles, rare arcade cabinets, and 20 interactive exhibits — including a 15-foot Pong and a fully recreated 1980s bedroom — offering a hands-on, neon-lit journey through gaming history.
Get into the Dallas Zoo for just $1 during Dollar Days. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly August outing, Dallas Zoo is offering Dollar Days with $1 general admission on Thursday, July 16 and Tuesday, August 4, plus $1–$4 food and beverage deals. Visitors choose a timeslot entry (morning 8:00–11:00, mid-day 11:00–13:00, or afternoon after 13:00) and can add optional paid add-ons.
Get behind the controls of real construction machinery at Dig World Grapevine starting July 11, 2026. For something totally different on your August-to-do list, check out Dig World—a two-acre, construction-themed adventure park opening near Grapevine Mills on July 11, 2026—where kids and adults can operate real full-sized construction equipment and enjoy themed attractions like a mini tractor course and a Dude Perfect Zone. Standard Crew Starter Pass general admission is $30; premium and annual passes are also available and children 2 and under are free.
Spa Castle Texas has reopened with $4.5 million in upgrades, new therapeutic pools, and monthly wellness programming. If you’re craving a more relaxing August activity, Spa Castle Texas in Carrollton has officially reopened following a $4.5 million renovation, adding new amenities like a River Rock Foot Bath, rebuilt Himalayan Salt Sauna, and upgraded core systems. The venue also relaunched its K-Beauty Lab menu and will host monthly wellness events.
Cool off at the Blue Hole and walk among real dinosaur tracks this summer. For an easy August day trip from Dallas, Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas offers spring-fed swimming holes like the Blue Hole, plus hiking, camping, and easily visible fossilized dinosaur footprints. Day use is $8 for adults (children 12 and under free) and kayak rentals are available for $25 per hour.
If you’re looking for an easy outdoor escape during August in Dallas, make it a beach day at Isle du Bois at Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Isle du Bois features an expansive sandy beach, 200+ campsites, and year-round outdoor activities. When July temperatures hit their peak, head to Ray Roberts Lake State Park for a classic North Texas lake escape. This 3,777-acre Texas state park is centered on the 29,000-acre Lake Ray Roberts, with options for swimming, hiking, paddling, and extensive camping. The most popular area is Isle du Bois on the south shore, where you’ll find a sandy beach, kids’ fishing pond, trails, showers, restrooms, and over 200 campsites.
Tormenta Rampaging Run — the world’s first giga dive coaster — arrives June 2026 at Six Flags Over Texas.
Six Flags Over Texas will debut Tormenta Rampaging Run in June 2026 — the world’s first giga dive coaster — in the Rancho de la Tormenta area. The Spanish running-of-the-bulls–themed ride climbs roughly 309 feet, features a 95-degree drop and nearly 90 mph top speeds, and claims multiple world-record stats.
Universal Kids Resort opens July 1, 2026 — tickets are on sale now. Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas will officially open on July 1, 2026. Tickets, annual passes, and vacation packages are on sale now — single-day tickets start at $54.99 and annual passes from $129.99; resort hotel rooms are bookable beginning June 30, 2026.
Need a quick August escape from the city? Head out to Possum Kingdom Lake — a North Texas summer oasis where over 300 miles of shoreline and dramatic cliffs await.
If you’re looking to swap the city for lake views this weekend, Possum Kingdom Lake and Possum Kingdom State Park in Caddo, Palo Pinto County, deliver more than 300 miles of shoreline, clear blue water, dramatic limestone cliffs (including the famous Hell’s Gate), plus swimming areas, scuba spots, fishing, and boating. The park grounds are open daily—and the lake also hosts a legendary Fourth of July fireworks show.
When complete, the NETT will be Texas’s longest hike, bike, and equestrian trail at 130 miles. For an outdoorsy day trip (and a big future trail to keep on your radar), the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) is a planned 130-mile shared-use route linking Farmersville to New Boston across 19 towns and 7 counties using former rail corridors. The coalition aims to have the trail cleared and graded by 2027, with full surfacing and bridge refurbishment targeted by 2029; several segments are already accessible from Dallas, including a developed section from Audie L. Murphy Head to Merit.
Step back in time at Barber’s Book Store — a three-story Fort Worth treasure with some 60,000 books. For a classic weekend day trip from Dallas this August, make your way to Barber’s Book Store, founded in 1925 and widely regarded as the oldest bookstore in Texas. Located at 901 Throckmorton in Fort Worth, the family-owned shop houses roughly 60,000 books across three stories, with rotating rare editions and daily opening hours.
For a standout weekend meal just outside Dallas, make the hop over to Arlington for something you truly won’t find anywhere else: Smoke N’Ash, a Tex‑Ethiopian barbecue restaurant in South Arlington founded by Patrick and Fasicka Hicks. The menu blends Texas smoked meats with Ethiopian flavors like Berbere and Awaze, with signature dishes including Berbere-rubbed brisket, Awaze-glazed ribs, Brisket Tibs, Berbere Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Loaded Injera Nachos, and several vegan tibs and stews.
