Free things to do this weekend in and around Dallas
Dallas's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Dallas - Fort Worth - Shoott - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, see link for times
Kids Bowl Free - Register your kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass today! - Find a participating bowling center near you today! - Various participating bowling centers near Dallas, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, see website for details.
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 1201 Brazos St, Austin, Texas 78701, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, all day
250 Years of Us: Amazing Race for Independence - Dallas Public Library - Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, all day
Summer in the Park Series - City of Lancaster Parks & Recreation - 211 North Henry Street, Lancaster, TX, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, 10-11:30 am
Puppet Show: Double Feature - Allen Public Library - Allen Public Library, 300 N Allen Dr, Allen, TX 75013, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:30-11 am
Friday Flicks- Duncanville Public Library - Duncanville Public Library - Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026, 2-4 pm
Summer Clubhouse - The Colony Recreation Center - The Colony Recreation Center, North Colony Boulevard, The Colony, TX, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, 9 am seating, 10 am show begins
Summer Cinema - Pleasant Grove Branch Library - Pleasant Grove Branch Library, 7310 Lake June Road, Dallas, TX 75217, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026, 1-3 pm
Music at the Market 2026 - City of Greenville - 2203 Lee Street, Greenville, Texas, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, 8 pm
Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum - Interurban Railway Museum - Interurban Railway Museum, 901 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026, 11 am
Storybook Trail: Harold the Iceberg Melts Down - Allen Public Library - Allen Public Library, 300 N Allen Dr, Allen, TX 75013, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026, daily
Free Movie Nights on Pegasus Lawn - Omni Dallas Hotel - Omni Dallas Hotel, 555 South Lamar Street, Dallas, TX 75202, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026, Gates Open: 8:00 PM, approximate start time: 8:45 PM
Angel Swim- Rowlett Wet Zone - Rowlett Wet Zone - Rowlett Wet Zone, 5304 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, see website
Downtown Denison Farmers Market - Downtown Denison - 701 West Main Street, Denison, TX, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9 am-Noon
Community Field Day & Summer Social - Town of Flower Mound - Heritage Park, 600 Spinks Rd, Flower Mound, TX, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10 am-2 pm
Summer Concert Series - City of Midlothian - Midlothian Community Park, South 14th Street, Midlothian, TX, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:30-9:30 pm
2026 Ready for Greatness DFW Back-to-School Experience - Sandra Meadows Memorial Arena - Sandra Meadows Memorial Arena, West Camp Wisdom Road, Duncanville, TX, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9 am-2 pm
Back to School Bash - The Learning Experience - Plano - The Learning Experience - Plano, 8744 Ohio Drive, Plano, TX, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10:30 am-1:00 pm
Concerts by the Creek - Watters Creek Village - Watters Creek Village, 970 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 8-10 pm
Chess A2Z July Webinar: NM Austin Liu - Opening Principles: Play Better Without Memorizing - Chess A2Z - 10940 SW Barnes Rd 247, Portland, OR 97225, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7 pm-8 pm PDT
Cedar Hill Night Market - City of Cedar Hill - City of Cedar Hill, Cedar Hill, TX, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 5-10 pm
Water and Nature Exploration - The Autism Nature Trail @ Letchworth State Park - The Autism Nature Trail @ Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, 11 am-3 pm
Summer Splash Bash - Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau - Peace Plaza in Grapevine, South Main Street, Grapevine, TX, USA, Sunday, July 26, 2026, 5 pm
July Storytime At Bird’s - Bird's Bookstore - Bird's Bookstore, 6025 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75230, United States, Sunday, July 26, 2026, 3:30 pm
Free Sundays at IAM - Irving Archives and Museum - Irving Archives and Museum, 801 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060, United States, Sunday, July 26, 2026, 12-4 pm