THINGS TO DO

11 places that prove Plano is anything but plain
by Sydni Ellis
Community | CULTURE | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | outdoor recreation | plano | recreation | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO

16 Free or super cheap things to do in North Texas this summer
by Joi Louviere
| June 27, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
Here are some activities that are free or cheap to do in the Dallas area.

Fun in the suburb: 11 top things to do in Irving, Texas
by Joey Held
| June 27, 2025
CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | fun | HARDGATE | irving | LIFESTYLE | texans | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
From stampeding mustangs to gondola rides around a lake, learn about all the fun things to do in Irving, just a few miles northwest of Dallas.

Where to go paddleboarding around Dallas-Fort Worth
by Sydni Ellis
| June 24, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | paddleboading | THINGS TO DO
Explore DFW on the water by going to one of these cool paddleboarding locations, many of which offer board rentals.

20 Fourth of July fireworks shows across DFW
by Sydni Ellis
| June 20, 2025
Discover 20 Fourth of July fireworks shows around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex on or before July 4.

Juneteenth 2025: 4K Freedom Walk and Festival in Dallas
| June 13, 2025
Dallas celebrates Juneteenth 2025 with freedom walks, artist showcases, and entrepreneur events. Community festivities from June 14-19.

Step inside the worst-kept secret trend: Texas speakeasies
by Sierra Rozen
| June 11, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas life | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | food and drink | LIFESTYLE | local | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS
Whatever it takes to enter a speakeasy—the bar trend making a comeback 100 years later—it’s worth it.

30 of the highest-rated things to do in Texas, according to Tripadvisor
by Stacker
| June 11, 2025
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.If you’re craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in […]

Get a taste of all 28 Michelin Star Restaurants in DFW
by Sydni Ellis
| June 9, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW RESTAURANTS | food and drink | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
Visit these Michelin Star restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth for a truly decadent dining experience.

Dallas unveils ambitious 2025 Bike Plan for safer streets
| June 5, 2025
bike plan | biking | CLIMATE CHANGE | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | LIFESTYLE | old texas | safer routes | urban transportation
Dallas adopts the 2025 Bike Plan to expand cycling infrastructure, reduce emissions, and create safer routes for all skill levels across the city.

‘Donut’ stop believing: How Shipley Do-Nuts created a breakfast empire
by Sierra Rozen
| June 5, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW RESTAURANTS | food | food & drink | food and drink | History | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
Behind the fresh, gourmet, glazed “do-nut” recipe was Lawrence Shipley Sr. and his family. Cut by hand and served hot, the donuts were sold wholesale. By the mid-1940s, the breakfast treat became so popular that Shipley was selling them individually to customers.

9 places to make a splash in North Texas this summer
by Joey Held
| June 4, 2025
DFW has no shortage of impressive pools to make your summer a little cooler. Here are some of our favorite spots around the city.