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FREE FREE Summer Lunch & Snack Program
June-August
Monday-Friday • Free Rosemeade Recreation Center
1330 E. Rosemeade Parkway
Crosby Recreation Center
1610 E. Crosby Road
School’s out and that means hundreds of local children will be looking for places where they can gather with their friends, have fun, and eat healthy meals. Carrollton is ready to meet the demand. Carrollton Parks & Recreation has once again partnered with Kids Bring Life Inc., a local nonprofit, to provide food service during the summer. The program offers lunch and a snack at no charge to children up to 18 years old and individuals over age 18 who are enrolled in school programs for those with disabilities. The service is open to all children, regardless of income. For more information about Carrollton’s program, call 972466-9816.
Paws on the Square
Saturday, June 17 • 11am-2pm • Free Historic Downtown Carrollton
1106 S. Broadway Street
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time in Historic Downtown Carrollton. Paws on the Square is a FREE event that features activities for both dogs and their human companions. Try out the agility course, meet and greet with local pet rescue organizations, and shop dog-related items from the vendors. Basic grooming services and rabies vaccinations will also be provided. For more information, visit cityofcarrollton.com/downtown.
Park and Recreation Month
Month of July • Free
Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month by participating in challenges at different Carrollton parks, recreation centers, trails, events, and other City facilities. At the end of each week, participants who completed all the challenges for that week will be entered to win a prize. Five winners will be chosen each week. If you complete all of the challenges throughout the month of July, you, along with each of our weekly winners, will be entered to win a grand prize. The challenges this year will allow players to go at their own pace and can be done anytime during the day. Keep watch for more information on Facebook and by visiting cityofcarrollton. com/parksandrec or call 972-466-3080.
Independence Day Concert
Monday, July 3 • 11am-1pm • Free Carrolton Senior Center
1720 Keller Springs Road
The entire family is invited to enjoy patriotic music provided by The New Horizons Band. In-N-Out Burger will be serving free lunches, including a hamburger or cheeseburger with chips and a drink from 11am1pm (one lunch per person). No registration required. Supplies are limited. Come back in the evening and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show!
Independence Day Fireworks Show
Monday, July 3 • 9:30pm • Free Josey Ranch Lake
1720 Keller Springs Road
Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks show. Bring the family and join the City of Carrollton for an evening of patriotic fun as the show lights up the night sky with an awe-inspiring display of color. This free display will begin after sunset at approximately 9:30pm and will last 15 minutes. There will be no event onsite. For more information, visit cityofcarrollton.com/fireworks.