It’s June and that can only mean one thing– the gateway to summer is here! Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone, giving Dallas its first taste of summer festivities. There’s plenty more where that came from.
From exhilarating interactive experiences to aquatic adventures, there is endless fun and plenty of ways to keep yourself busy all month long.
Here are some of the best things to do this June in the Big D.
1. Taste of Dallas
The vibrant three-day festival of all things edible is set to return to Dallas this June! Running from June 13 – June 15, the festival will feature live bands, family friendly activities, Taste Marketplace, as well as an incredible range of top local chefs whipping up signature dishes.
2. Send your senses soaring with a Dining in the Dark experience
Eminent psychologists have been advocating dining in the dark as the ultimate taste experience for many years. Studies show that 80 percent of people eat with their eyes; with that sense eliminated, the theory is that the other senses—namely taste and smell—take over to elevate your meal to a whole new level.
After donning your blindfold in the darkened, candlelit room, you’ll soon realize that focusing on taste and smell alone can be a truly enlightening experience—provided you’re not afraid of the dark!
Take your date night to the next level or enjoy a surreal experience with friends, tempting your senses with dark surroundings to focus on more important things like exquisite food and wine pairings.
Diners can choose vegan, seafood, or red meat options, enjoying a starter, main entree, and dessert.
Tickets and more information can be found here.
3. Catch The Matrix and other mind-bending shows on Cosm’s stunning 87-Foot 8K LED display
No matter what you watch on Cosm’s massive display, your jaw is bound to drop. From a surfing adventure to a one-of-a-kind show from the legendary Cirque du Soleil and many more, there’s something for everyone. And now, Cosm is parterning with Warner Bros. Pictures and Emmy-nominated studio Little Cinema to present The Matrix as you’ve never seen it before. In addition to the cutting-edge display, Cosm is also offering a tailored menu for The Matrix, including “Ignorance is Bliss” steak, “Red Pill” and “Blue Pill” cocktails, and “Really Good Noodles.” Learn more & get yours tickets here!
🎟️ Tickets: Get yours here
📍Where: 5776 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056
📆When: Multiple showtimes available
4. Dallas Pride Festival & Parade
Celebrate Pride in Dallas this June at Fair Park for the return of the annual Dallas Pride Festival & Parade. Here, visitors can expect a wonderful array of festivities including live music, vendors, dance performances, and more as well as the incredible Pride Parade running from June 14 to June 15.
5. Dine with divas at Hamburger Mary’s
Described as “an open-air bar and grille for open-minded people” Hamburger Mary’s is known for its flamboyant dining experience and range of tasty food.
Founded over 50 years ago in San Francisco in 1972, the vibrant bar and grille has built a reputation for its frequent events and entertainment such as “Dining with the Divas” drag shows and charity “HamBingo Mary’s” as well as karaoke, trivia nights, and more.
Now all of that can be enjoyed in Dallas’s Oak Lawn neighborhood!
6. Imbibe Cocktails from the Best Bar in the World
Rated the best bar in North America two years in a row – and best bar in the world in 2024 –Handshake Speakeasy of Mexico City will host a two-day pop-up at Catbird in the Thompson Hotel in Dallas this May/June. Here, you can sip on a selection of four tequila and mezcal-based cocktails as well as attend a special master class in mixology lead by a Handshake bartender.
7. Board the largest party barge in Texas
One of the best ways of enjoying the warming weather is, of course, by spending as long as you can on or next to any lake you can find.
Luckily down at Lynn Creek Marina there is one lake plan that will surely stir up excitement in any Dallasites down for an adventurous day on the water.
Enjoy the ultimate lake day on the largest party barge in the state complete with slides, lounge chairs, giant coolers, and a BBQ just 30 minutes south of Dallas
8. Watch the playoffs at the best Sports Bars in Dallas
The Dallas Stars have advanced to the next round of the playoffs. Get in on all the excitement of Dallas playoff sports at the best Dallas sports bars in town!
Read the full article here.9. Marvel at the magic of a Candlelight Concert
With better weather comes new events and experiences that we’ve not been able to enjoy for several months. One of these is open-air concerts which offer an enchanting combination of flickering candles and melodic sounds.
Fever Originals’ wildly popular Candlelight series concerts are taking place in extraordinary indoor and outdoor venues all over the city this June so rain or shine there is always an option whatever the weather.
Can’t decide? Gift a loved one a Candlelight Concert with a Candlelight gift car.
Choose from concerts featuring jazz, rock, pop, classical music, and even movie soundtracks in spectacular venues around Dallas or any other city in the U.S. throughout the year.
See the full list of candlelight concerts taking place in Dallas here.
10. Geek out at Dallas Fan Expo
The Comic Con of Dallas returns this June from May 30 – June 2. The annual Dallas Fan Expo is set to feature a litany of A-list actors, musicians, anime creators and more. The convention will also feature panels, workshops, shopping, and more!
11. Escape to the Beach
The start of summer in Texas coincides with triple-digit temperatures. Cool down this June with a trip out to one or more of the best beaches in Texas!
Read the full list here.12. Get Medieval at Medieval Times
Experience the long, long-standing tradition of hand-to-hand combat, horsemanship, jousting and more at Medieval Times in Dallas. The 11th-century dinner and entertainment venue, housed in a replica castle, features a wondrous amount of excitement for the whole family!
Read the full article here!13-17. Get your Game On
Once the heat completely engulfs the DFW area in unbearable temperatures, it comes the time for seeking indoor, air-conditioned fun. Here in the DFW area, you can enjoy an assortment of amazing indoor entertainment venues.
Whether you want to try your hand-eye at iCompete’s batting, golf, and axe-throwing simulators; take a spin at Round One’s Japanese-inspired interactive bowling alley; rip up go-karts on a three-story neon track at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games; or take part in all the inventive activities at Bowl Games – you can find your game in Dallas.
18. Go Big at Mini Golf
Revel in the nostalgic experience of mini-golf in Dallas at one of the area’s wonderful putt-putt venues. Drive out to Grandscape for a shot at 37 holes of mini-golf – as well as a beer garden, restaurant, and ice cream parlor – at Tiger Woods’ Popstroke, or work on your short game at Puttshack’s boozy new 28,000-square-foot putt-putt facility in Addison.
19. Go Dancing at the World’s Largest Honky Tonk
Dust off those boots for a little do-si-do at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, the largest honky tonk in the world. Here, the venue features a Texas-sized dancing floor, finger-licking barbecue, as well as billiards, bull riding, a live music venue, and 30 bars.
Read the article here.20. Cuddle up at East Dallas’ cat café
If you like kicking back with some four-legged friends, you’ll be happy to hear that East Dallas now has an adorable new cat café.
As both a casual café and a place for potential parents looking to adopt, Whiskers and Soda is the perfect place for any feline fanatics wanting to kick back with a cup of coffee and mingle with some furry friends.
Operating in partnership with animal rescue and adoption agency A Voice for All Paws (AVAP), where Caroline is president, Whiskers and Soda ensures the cats are fully vetted and in the most relaxed environment to hang out with humans.
Read more about Whiskers and Soda here.
21. Let loose at Bolder Adventure Park
Time to come back to the real world, and wake that body up with a real taste of the action at the new Bolder Adventure Park.
A short drive down to Grand Prairie, thrill-seekers of all kinds can find an array of activities across a 66,000-square-foot air-supported dome.
Rain or shine, two via ferrata courses, rock climbing, zip lines, tubing slides, synthetic ice skating, bumper cars, paintballing, a six-story free fall experience, and much more promise an exhilarating day out for friends or family with different levels of adventure for all.
More information can be found here.
22. Enjoy The Smurfs Experience
Running from now until August 11, The Smurfs Experience has taken over the Esports Stadium in Arlington with a fantastic wonderland. Here, visitors can explore nine mission zones, meet the Smurfs, and engage in virtual reality activities for the official event of the Peyo Company.
Read the full article here.23. Check out the new Activate Games experience in Plano
If physical challenges float your boat you might also be interested in Activate Games. The indoor, interactive gaming experience, recently opened a new location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area offering an exciting new futuristic form of entertainment and competition.
Fusing technology and physical activity, the Winnipeg-based company has a wide range of high-tech, real-life games. Hundreds of combinations of live-action challenges have been designed to test physical and mental agility pitting teams against each other in one to three-minute face-offs.
Those interested in a casual night out or a fierce competition against friends can now head down to Plano for a live-action gaming experience like no other.
24. Head out to Frisco to one of the biggest libraries in the state
An enormous new state-of-the-art library has just opened in Frisco after two years of construction. Located inside a warehouse built in 1998 for rocket construction, the $62 million project offers a 157,000 square feet space that is now one of the biggest in the state.
With 40-foot floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the new library is swamped with natural light and boasts a terrace, a second-floor mezzanine, a community event room, quiet reading rooms, and plenty of other gathering spaces for different ages and purposes.
One of the library’s most exciting new features is its striking centerpiece “Rexy”, a full-size model of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton that greets kids in the children’s area.
25. Cozy up in the nooks of this bookish coffee shop
For all the people out there who have ever been shushed at a library – this place is for you. At the Funny Library Coffee Shop, guests are encouraged to crack up as much as they are to crack open one of its many books.
For all the people out there who have ever been shushed at a library – this place is for you. At the Funny Library Coffee Shop, guests are encouraged to crack up as much as they are to crack open one of its many books.
Shelved inside the ground floor at the Virgin Hotels Dallas lies the Funny Library. Part coffee shop, part library, part Kubrick set a la A Clockwork Orange, Funny Library offers Dallasites a hyper-stylized escape from the hustle and bustle.
26. Sink your teeth into the best cuts of meat in the city
Dallas is well-known for its unbeatable selection of steakhouses. Whether you’re in the mood for a succulent melt-in-your-mouth filet or a juicy ribeye, the city’s iconic steakhouses won’t disappoint.
From classic ambiance to modern interiors, each steak restaurant brings its own unique flavor to the table. Expect high-quality cuts of meat served up with signature sides, and perfectly paired fine wine to create an unforgettable culinary experience.
We’ve rounded up our best steakhouses in Dallas which you can find here.
27. Attend a Concert Under the Stars
Sky Blu Rooftop bar, Dallas’ largest open-air hotel bar, is hosting additional lively Concerts Under the Stars this June. With events paying homage to Amy Winehouse and ABBA, the starlit tribute concerts will bring you talented musicianship, classic cocktails, and panoramic views.
28. A terrifying true exorcism story brought chillingly to life on the big screen
Based on a real-life 1928 exorcism that inspired the infamous book Begone Satan!, this period-set psychological horror stars Al Pacino and Dan Stevens in a gripping battle between faith and darkness. Expect unnerving realism, intense performances, and a slow-burn descent into spiritual horror that stays with you long after the credits roll. Learn more about the movie here.
📅 In theaters nationwide June 6, 2025