OUT & ABOUT

Aug. 1-31

DOLLAR DAYS

August is the cheapest time of the year to head over to the Dallas Arboretum with $1 admission and $5 parking.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, 214.515.6615, dallasarboretum.org, $1

Aug. 2

NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY

What better way to celebrate National Coloring Book Day than by spending your day at the Lakewood Public Library? Grab your markers and crayons and head on over.

Lakewood Public Library, 6121 Worth, 214.670.1376, dallaslibrary2.org, free

Aug. 4-20

HERBBITS, WIZARDS & BORKS

Back by popular demand, the Pocket Sandwich Theater’s “Herbbits, Wizards & Borks, Oh My!” finishes its summer run this month with its satirical take on “Lord of the Rings.”

Pocket Sandwich Theater, 5400 E. Mockingbird, 214.821.1860, pocketsandwich.com, $12-$25

Aug. 6

DOG RESCUE

Are you ready for the responsibility of a new dog? White Rock Dog Rescue sets up shop at the Whole Foods Market in Lakewood with adoptable dogs to add to your family.

Whole Food Market, 2118 Abrams, 214.824.1744, wholefoodsmarket.com, free

Aug. 11-27

WORLD PREMIERE

The Pegasus Theatre features its world premiere of “The Coarse Actor Rises” at the Bath House Cultural Center. The hilarious show runs for three weekends. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, 214.670.8749, dallasculture.org, $15-$25