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JULY 3

36th Infantry Division, U.S. Military Band concert

The Dallas Arboretum hosts a patriotic concert from 7:30–9:30 p.m. Wear your best patriotic attire for the costume contest and have a chance at winning a family four-pack to Studio Movie Grill. Guests can preorder their food from Highland Park Cafeteria or purchase at the kiosk the night of the show. Gates open at 6 p.m. All tickets must be purchased online in advance. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org, $9 (child member)–$22 (adult nonmember), free parking

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JULY 15

Too Hot To Handle 5k/15k

At 7:30 a.m., runners face the heat at this race, held on the north side of White Rock Lake. Enjoy snacks and a beer garden in the sponsor village following the race. This event benefits the Protective Animal League and Team in Training, the world’s largest endurance sports training program with a mission to raise money to fight blood cancers. Awards will be announced at 9 a.m. Norbuck Park, runproject.org/too-hothandle-5k15k, $30–$45

JULY 4

Fair Park Fourth

From 4:30–10 p.m., Fair Park hosts an evening of family fun complete with a Dallas Wind Symphony patriotic concert, a dancing water show at the Esplanade Fountain and a fireworks show at the Cotton Bowl. During the event, admission to Fair Park’s participating museums will be free or reduced.

Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Cullum, fairpark.org, free, $10 parking

JULY 4

Little Forest Hills Fourth of July Parade

The Little Forest Hills Neighborhood Association’s 10th annual parade, featuring homemade floats, fire engines, classic cars, entertainers and more, will begin at the corner of Diceman and Old Gate at 9 a.m. This year’s theme is “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” and neighbors are invited to Casa Linda Park for watermelon, drinks and prizes following the parade.

lfh4thofjulyparade.webstarts.com/ index.html, free

JULY 13–15

Taste of Dallas

Featuring food from more than 60 of the city’s best restaurants, the 26th annual Taste of Dallas returns to Fair Park this year. Chefs will offer culinary demonstrations in the automobile building alongside wine and beer tastings, cookbook signings, a culinary marketplace and more.

Fair Park, 3600 Grand, 214.991.0199, tasteofdallas.org, $8, children 12 and younger free, parking $12

JULY 14, 28

White Rock Local Market

From 8 a.m.–1 p.m., join local farmers, artisans and more for a neighborhood farmers market. July 28 will feature farmers, growers and artisan foods, while July 14 is the “everything” market with arts and crafts as well.

Green Spot Market & Fuels, 702 N. Buckner, whiterocklocalmarket.com, free

Concerts at the Arboretum

This month’s lineup includes Lime Light, Asleep at the Wheel, Good Question Band, Killdares, Molly Ringwalds, Blaze of Glory, Brave Combo and Spazmatics.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org, $9–$22

There’sa certain stigma attached to dining out with small children. Servers are generally not enthusiastic about cleaning up the mess. Goodfriend passes no such judgment. “We don’t hate your kids,” says owner Matt Tobin. “We opened this restaurant for the neighborhood. We are catering to the element that is here, and it’s young families.” Goodfriend serves up “farmhouse burgers” made with grass-fed beef and has quite a selection of craft beers. The menu lists suggestions for pairings. The Loretta beef burger with onionbacon jam and blue cheese goes well with the Left Hand Milk Stout. Not a meat-eater? There are options for veggie and turkey burgers, too. The most inventive item on the menu, Tobin says, is the Latin Lover, a chorizo burger with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and manchego. Goodfriend doesn’t have a kids’ menu, and it doesn’t need one. The “cuddly pigs” (pigs-in-a-blanket) and sweet waffle fries keep the little ones happy. —Emily

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Hacienda On Henderson

Beat the heat... meet friends on our patio for refreshing drinks.

Half Price Food on Mondays! 5-10pm

Open Daily 11am-2am. Late Night Menu. Catering Available.

Lunch Menu 11am-3pm.