FUN

1. DART Carrollton, Garland, Irving, Plano, Rowlett; dart.org Round up the kids and take a day trip on DART. These DARTable downtowns will turn a morning or afternoon into an excursion.

2. Trinity Metro Tarrant County; ridetrinitymetro.org; 817/2158600. Trinity Metro delivers you safely to fun summer destinations throughout Tarrant County on buses, TEXRail, Trinity Railway Express (TRE) and ZIPZONE on-demand rideshare services.

3. American Airlines CR Smith Museum Fort Worth; crsmithmuseum.org; 682/278-9085. Master measurement concepts at Measurement Rules, a fun, STEMbased summer exhibition. Plus, explore how concepts relate to airline operations. Visit our website for tickets.

4. Amon Carter Museum of American Art Fort Worth; cartermuseum.org; 817/738-1933. Join us every Wednesday in June and July for Art Tales. Hear stories, create artwork, play gallery games and more.

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5. Celebration Station Mesquite; celebrationstation.com; 972/279-7888. From go-karts to arcades, mini golf and more, there's something for everyone at Celebration Station. Host a birthday or just celebrate the everyday with us!

6. City of Roanoke, Texas Roanoke; roanoketexas.com; 817/491-2411. Join the City of Roanoke for an Independence Day celebration. This free event includes: bounce houses, face painting, contests, giveaways, a concert and a giant fireworks display.

7. The Cove at the Lakefront® Little Elm; thecoveatthelakefront.com; 214/6182047. Make a splash this summer at The Cove™! From parties and special events to swim lessons and our FlowRider®, there’s something for everyone.

8. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Dallas; dallasarboretum. org; 214/515-6615. Summer at the Arboretum features Family Fun Fridays including a petting zoo, Kindermusik, story time and Frozen Fridays, featuring cool frozen treats from local shops.

9. Dallas Zoo dallaszoo.com; 469/5547500. Destination: Dinosaurs Presented by Reliant is open all summer at Dallas Zoo! One of the country's largest immersive dino exhibits—100+ dinos, activities and more.

10. Denton County Museums Denton; dentoncounty.gov/CHOS; 940/3492850. Learn about Denton music in the Making a Scene exhibit at the Courthouse Museum, and see tractor displays during Farm Heritage Day on June 10.

11. Farmers Branch Parks & Recreation fbparksandrec.com; 972/919-2620. Discover the diverse wonders of Farmers Branch Parks! Explore our nature preserve, attend a program at the Historical Park and splash around at the waterpark.

12. Fort Worth Stockyards Fort Worth; fortworthstockyards.com; 817/6259715. From cattle drives to rodeos, the true spirit of the west awaits! Explore attractions such as the maze, petting zoo, horseback riding and more.

13. Fort Worth Zoo fortworthzoo.org; 817/759-7555. With 64 acres, the Fort Worth Zoo is home to nearly 7,000 animals and many exciting attractions. Plan your summer visit today!

14. Frisco Water Park Frisco; friscotexas. gov/1254/frisco-water-park; 972/2926600. Splash into play at the Frisco Water Park! Cool off this summer with fun water features for the whole family.

15. Gaylord Texan Resort Grapevine; gaylordtexan.com; 888/537-9274. Enjoy endless possibilities at Gaylord Texan Resort. Discover a thrilling water park, extraordinary atriums, family-friendly activities, unique dining and a relaxing spa. Welcome to more.

16. Globe Life Field Tours Arlington; globelifefield.com; 817/533-1833. Experience the home of the Texas Rangers on a behind-the-scenes tour! Daily tours, birthday parties and pregame tours offer indoor fun for all ages.

17. Grandscape The Colony; grandscape.com. Choose your own summer adventure with fun and sun for everyone. From pirates to princesses and more, join us at Grandscape Tuesdays all summer long.

18. Grapevine CVB Grapevine; grapevinetexasusa.com; 800/457-6338. Authentic family fun awaits you in Grapevine. Ride the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, make a splash at the city’s pools or waterparks, visit Meow Wolf and more.

19. Hapik Garland; hapik.us; 972/696-0514. HAPIK is a unique, fun indoor climbing arena where adults and kids can enjoy some healthy, action-packed fun!

20. Irving Archives and Museum Irving; irvingarchivesandmuseum.com; 972/721-3700. At Spark!Lab, everyone is inventive. Spark!Lab offers kids opportunities to create, innovate and problem solve and empowers them to develop skills they need for success.

21. Log Cabin Village Fort Worth; logcabinvillage.org; 817/392-5881. Escape the present and experience the past at Log Cabin Village, Fort Worth's living history museum! Enjoy candle-dipping, a hands-on cabin and much more!

22. Perot Museum of Nature and Science Dallas; perotmuseum.org; 214/428-5555. Everything from dinosaurs to DNA to diamonds are packed into five levels of hands-on discovery and adventure. Prepare to amaze your brain.

23. Reunion Tower Dallas; reuniontower.com; 214/296-9950. Day or night, the iconic Reunion Tower is the top spot for family fun! Check our website for fun summer events in June and July.

24. River Legacy Nature Center Arlington; riverlegacy.org; 817/860-6752. Come explore the Nature Center, walk the trails, play in the Discovery Room, and learn about the wonders of nature and our place in it!

25. Strikz Entertainment Frisco; strikz.com; 972/668-5263. Strikz, Frisco's home of Kids Bowl Free, is a premier entertainment destination with futuristic bowling, video and prize games, laser tag, axe throwing and more!

26. Visit Mineral Wells visitmineralwells. org; 940/325-2557. Find fossils or rockclimbing skills, check out our murals or get on the water. Whatever your family enjoys, Mineral Wells is the perfect weekend getaway.

27. Visit Southlake southlakestarsandstripes.com ; 817/748-8652. Make every moment marvelous by celebrating America’s founding with an unforgettable night of family-friendly revelry in Southlake, Texas.

28. Water Works Park Denton; dentonwaterworks.com; 940/349-8800. If you haven't discovered Water Works Park, this summer is the perfect time! The park has waterslides, a wave pool, a lazy river and more.