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15 Places to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Dallas That Aren’t Your Kitchen

by Jill Robbins

This Turkey Day, skip the endless cooking and eat your Thanksgiving dinner at one of these Dallas restaurants

Halloween isn’t even in the rearview and you’re probably seeing displays of yams and pie fixings in the grocery store. If you find the idea of cooking Thanksgiving dinner stressful, or daunting, or if you simply have a case of the “I don’t wannas,” make note: That the metroplex is filled with awesome restaurants and specialty markets that love food as much as you do, and because they went ahead and perfected Thanksgiving dinner, you won’t have to stress over whether or not your turkey is overcooked or if nana forgets the stuffing.

Whether you’re looking to get the family dressed up for a sit-down meal in a nice restaurant, want to hit a buffet, or are simply looking for a heat-and-eat meal where the hard part is already done for you, all you have to do is find what you like among this list of Dallas spots—from Whole Foods to unique spots like Bacchus Kitchen—serving up Turkey Day spreads. But pro tip: make your reservations early. You’re not the only one who is considering the “skip the cooking and dishes” idea, and things do book up quickly.

Related: Simple Ways to Teach Kids Gratitude This Thanksgiving

Bacchus Kitchen + Bar
Thanksgiving dinner at Bacchus Kitchen + Bar is traditionally served family style. However, a look at their 2022 Thanksgiving menu suggests this might be a buffet, as it lists crepe, egg, and pasta stations, in addition to carved turkey and prime rib. Wine pairings are offered for an additional charge. Order by Nov. 22. $95 and up.

215 E. Dallas Rd.
Grapevine, TX
Online: bacchustx.com

Central Market
If you want to have your Thanksgiving at home, but you just don’t want to be involved in the cooking process, check out one of Central Market’s Dallas locations for curated menus and a la carte options for sides, appetizers, and desserts. If you order before Nov. 7, you’ll get a $10 coupon off your next in-store purchase. $70 and up.

Various locations throughout Dallas
Online: centralmarket.com

 

OAK’D Handcrafted BBQ
Diners can enjoy smoked meats sliced fresh to order and prepared to perfection, locally sourced sides including roasted brussels sprouts and BBQ sweet potatoes. Homemade pies and sweet treats—recognized by Texas Monthly as the “Best in Dallas”—are baked by the in-house pastry chef and will have guests swooning. Order by Nov. 19. Complete dinners serving 10 to 12 people start at $285.

5500 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX
Online: oakdbbq.com

Dolce Riviera
Dolce Riviera is offering a Thanksgiving Day buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call to reserve. $75 for adults, and $25 for children 12 and under.

2950 N. Harwood St.
Dallas, TX
Online: dolceriviera.com

Golden Corral
America’s most well-known buffet has Thanksgiving meals to go. Order the “Holiday Feast to Go” online or using the Golden Corral app. Select Golden Corral locations are open on Thanksgiving so if you want the in-person experience, check your local store. $79 and up.

Various locations throughout Dallas
Online: goldencorral.com

La Madeleine
This restaurant offers hot and ready-to-eat and heat-at-home meals. The menu includes an upscale twist on the traditional turkey and ham dinner, with swanky accompaniments like mushroom sauce and cranberry chutney. $60 and up.

Various locations throughout Dallas
Online: lamadeleine.com

Local Foods Kitchen
If you’ve got adventurous palates in your crowd of Thanksgiving people to feed, Local Foods Kitchen has delights such as carrot butternut soup, caramelized Brussels sprouts, and a variety of desserts, including caramel pumpkin gingersnap cheesecake (yum!). They also offer an “everything but the bird” package with sides and desserts. Pricing is a la carte but plan to spend around $150 to feed a table of 4 to 6 people.

4548 Hartwood Dr.
Fort Worth, TX
Online: localfoodskitchen.com

Norma’s Cafe
Order a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal from local favorite, Norma’s Café. Dinners include roasted turkey breast or spiral-cut glazed ham, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a 10-inch pumpkin pie. They have five locations to pick up your meal. $119 per meal, with a la carte options at an additional charge.

Various locations throughout Dallas
Online: normascafe.com

Saltgrass Steak House
Saltgrass Steak House has offered Thanksgiving meals in the past, however, the restaurant’s site still showcases its Halloween party meal offerings. If you’re interested in Thanksgiving from Saltgrass, we recommend checking back.

Various locations throughout Dallas
Online: saltgrass.com

Scout at the Statler Hotel
The Statler Hotel is offering a special thank you to veterans, first responders, and their immediate families.  A traditional Thanksgiving dinner buffet with all the trimmings will be served in The Statler’s restaurant, Scout, with football playing on the big screen. Reservations are required. Complimentary valet parking will be provided.

1914 Commerce St.
Dallas, TX
Online: thestatlerdallas.com

Urban Crust
A Thanksgiving meal at Urban Crust includes turkey, gravy, chestnut polenta stuffing with Jimmy’s Italian sausage, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, butternut squash soup, and a choice of dessert. Orders open up on Nov. 1 for pick up on Nov. 23 between 2-4 p.m. $256.

1006 E. 15th St.
Plano, TX
Online: urbancrust.com

Trulucks
Trulucks will offer a traditional three-course Thanksgiving feast of turkey with everyone’s favorite sides and a selection of desserts. In addition, guests can enjoy two-holiday specialty cocktails: the Holiday Nog ($15) and a Turkey Fashioned, which is their take on an Old Fashioned made with Wild Turkey bourbon, spiced orange syrup, angostura, and orange bitters ($14.50). Reservations are recommended and can be made online or via Open Table. Adults cost $59, while children 12 and under are $25.

Online: trulucks.com

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Cracker Barrel
The popular comfort food chain offers several options for heat-and-eat dinners for gatherings of all sizes. They also have a variety of pies. $89 and up.

Various locations throughout Dallas
Online: crackerbarrel.com

Westin Galleria
Say goodbye to dishes and hello to a Thanksgiving buffet crafted by award-winning chef, David Smith. Adults cost $85, while children under 12 cost $45. Children five and under eat free. Be sure to make your reservations via Open Table.

Online: marriott.com

Whole Foods Market
In the past, Whole Foods Market has offered complete meals and sides/desserts to go for your Thanksgiving meal. We’ve checked the websites for their Dallas-area locations and don’t see any Thanksgiving meal offers yet but Whole Foods is known for its everyday stock of heat-at-home items. $75 and up.

Various locations throughout Dallas
Online: wholefoodsmarket.com

 

 

 

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Why Cultural Immersion Is So Important for Kids (& How to Make It Happen)

by Mimi Nartey

Recently, there has been an explosion of information and resources for parents on social privilege and social responsibility. As a result, many parents and children are having deeper conversations about racism and other systems of bias and how to act as an effective change agent.

All this conversation is important, but remember, social justice parenting is broader than activism. It doesn’t just mean preparing your children to stand up for diversity, equity, and inclusion; it also means teaching your children to be authentically sensitive, loving, and empathic. According to Race, Class, and Parenting: 7 Strategies for Raising Sensitive, Confident and Loving Kids, the key is training your children to be curious, rather than judgmental about other people and cultures. By encouraging cultural immersion with your kids, you’ll be opening their eyes and hearts to a whole new world.

Model Curiosity for Your Kids

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Journalist Ian Leslie explains, “Curiosity is a combination of intelligence, persistence, and hunger for novelty.  Curiosity will also enable your children to be humble and adaptable.”

You can model constructive cultural curiosity for your kids by the way you comment about different people:

"That's a pretty scarf she is wearing on her head...I wonder if it has a special meaning."

"I wonder what language they are speaking...it sounds cool."

"I have never seen that food before...I wonder how it tastes."

"Her hair looks really pretty. I wonder how long it took her to style it that way."

As you demonstrate how to be curious, your children will develop open-mindedness and charisma that will carry them far in their lives and careers.

Related: How I Explain Racism to My White Friends (So They Can Explain It to Their Kids)

Give Your Child Cultural Immersive Experiences

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It is a rewarding process to raise children who are curious rather than judgmental. We need to do a better job of giving our kids more immersive experiences. Take them to concerts to experience different kinds of music and dance. Travel to foreign countries (and leave the resort). Encourage them to learn new languages.

When your children are immersed in new cultural environments, they will organically learn to have respect and empathy for the experiences, talents, and perspectives of others. The most beautiful part about this process is the nuance in their understanding of how we are all different, but how we all share a common humanity.

Help Your Children Learn Humility and Adaptability

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There is a difference between having one or two friends from a minority group and immersing yourself in a different cultural context.  In communities that are not very diverse, it does not require as much humility and adaptability for a child from the majority group to find commonality between themselves and one of the few children of color in the school or neighborhood.  On the other hand, if a child attends a religious service or goes to a cultural festival, or travels to a country where they become the minority in that context, much more is required intellectually and emotionally. This kind of growth is the goal of social justice parenting.

Feed Their Curiosity

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Food is one of the most fun and simple ways to experience cultural immersion. The foods people cook are a reflection of their natural environment and historical geography. Although we may not all have the opportunity or means to travel all around the world, we can still give our children the opportunity to learn about these places and cultures through food.

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15 Easy Japanese Recipes Kids Will Love

11 Simple Greek Recipes for Families

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8 Traditional Cuban Recipes for the Entire Family

 

 

 

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I Sent My Children to Bed Without Dinner—and We All Survived

By Dr Bethany Cook

When I was a little girl, if I didn’t like the food that was presented to me, my mother would make me sit at the table for hours on end. Sometimes my older sister would sneak into the kitchen and take bites of my dinner just so I wouldn’t have to sit all night and we could play.

This technique didn’t work to broaden my picky palate. It merely made me angry and resentful. If I didn’t finish my plate within whatever time frame my mom deemed appropriate (which ranged from 30 minutes to three hours), she took the plate away and sent me to bed hungry and mad. I swore to myself that if I ever had kids, I would never send them to bed hungry.

Then a few nights ago, I did that exact thing. I sent my kids to bed without supper. The decision was not an easy one, and many times during the evening, I questioned it. I even interrupted my spouse with a phone call while she was at an evening work event. Let me tell you exactly how things went down.

For the kids’ Friday night dinner, I prepared red beans and rice. I had never made this for them before, but many people have asked me for the recipe whenever I’ve brought it to share. Thinking I was clever and that it would be fun for the kids (my mistake), I decided to place tortilla chips throughout the beans and rice so that they looked like mountains sticking out. The kids were supposed to use the chips as “edible spoons.”

When I placed their bowls on the table, my 5-year-old son immediately and dramatically threw his head back, howling “Ooooooo noooooooo, this is soooo grosss!” distorting his face in all sorts of ways. His 4-year-old sister turned up her nose, made gagging noises, and reluctantly, with much prodding, tried three small bites before refusing the rest.

The rage rose from the tips of my toes to my chest and then, right before I verbally exploded… a moment of calm and peace washed over me. To be honest, I think I was “comfortably numb” after having expended so much energy during the week coming up with creative and tasty meals that were met with endless moans and complaints.

Related: How to Get a Picky Eater to Eat, According to a Food Blogger

Walking away from the table, I went out back for a few moments to collect myself. I prefer to be proactive rather than reactive in these types of situations because, as a parent, if you draw a line in the sand, you’d better be ready to enforce it.

I thoughtfully came to the decision to send the children to bed without dinner for the following reasons:

  • The kids never miss meals/snacks and had eaten well at breakfast and lunch that day.

  • Both are physically healthy and do not have any health issues that would be negatively impacted by them missing a meal.

  • I want my children to appreciate the food they eat, where it comes from (respect for land and animals), respect for time put into preparing food, and the money it costs to buy. Teaching them these concepts doesn’t happen by saying, “Kids are starving all around the world and would love to eat what’s on your plate! Food costs money, and I’m sick of wasting it!”

    Science has proven this approach doesn’t work because a child doesn’t have the cognitive capacity yet to comprehend that abstract concept. What a child can appreciate at the age of four or five is the feeling of hunger. Throughout the evening, I mentioned that many children around their neighborhood and the world experience feeling hungry every night. My children are old enough to appreciate and understand that. I also knew this would be a “one-off” event.

  • My children and I needed a “factory reset.” We had fallen into a negative pattern of behavior. I could feel my body tense up with anxiety as dinner time approached and my children asked, “What’s for dinner?” because I knew they would inevitably complain—and I would seethe. We all needed a “night off” from the norm. Sending them to bed without supper was definitely that for everyone. I felt like crap most of the night, even though I was comfortable with my decision.

After I came to my conclusion, I walked back into the kitchen, took their bowls away, and calmly told them they would not be getting dinner. They, of course, said “fine” and that they weren’t hungry anyway. I explained to them that refusing dinner is not only a waste of food but that it hurts their bodies when they don’t eat and my feelings when they say the food I present to them is “gross.”

The last few hours of the day I spent extra time with them as I knew they would not be at their “best.” When appropriate, I helped them identify their hunger and how it negatively impacted their moods (more short-tempered, grouchy). I also reiterated (in a kind manner, not a derogatory or demeaning way) how moving forward, I hoped they would have a more open mind to the food I presented at mealtime.

Do you know what happened the next day? They woke in fine and happy moods. They heartily ate their breakfast without complaint, were cheerful and chipper for lunch, and at dinner time, when I gave them steamed broccoli and carrots with homemade pork schnitzel (they have never had the pork prepared that way), they sat down and said, “thank you” and ate each and every bite.

*****Cue the exploding confetti and release the balloons! Parent win!*****

Holy moly, it worked! I have no clue how long it will last (we’re coming up to week two), and they still sometimes make a small fuss or face but quickly get themselves in check.

I can’t promise that if you do this with your children, the next day they will show more respect for your time and effort. What I can tell you is that sometimes parents have to do things that feel counterintuitive at the time, yet they’re the right thing to do.

In this day and age, many parents are afraid to set a boundary/discipline their child(ren) for fear of being accused of abuse/neglect. I completely respect that and understand where it comes from. Once upon a time, children were viewed as property without feelings/needs/etc and were treated very poorly. Even with the knowledge that we have today, children are still being abused and seen as “less than,” but we now have laws in place to try and protect them.

It took me four days to convince myself to write this article. Why? Because I am human and fear judgment and ridicule. Someone out there may not approve of my decision to send a child to bed without dinner and might see it as a form of abuse.

Nevertheless, I chose to push my fears aside and write the damn article anyway because I know there are thousands of parents out there struggling to get their children to eat a little bit healthier. It’s my hope that this story gives you the courage to set firmer limits around food.

Obviously, common sense needs to factor into a decision like this. If you plan to do the same, make sure you are calm, collected, and ready to cope with any backlash that comes your way in a loving manner. We all know what it’s like to feel hungry and irritable.

Sending the kids to bed without dinner will not become a family tradition. It is my hope that this “one-off” incident is enough to help them recognize the importance of eating and to develop empathy for others who aren’t as fortunate as they are.

I am a 42-year-old biological mother of two young children in a same-sex relationship, a clinical psychologist with a specialty in neuropsychological assessment, a music therapist, a trainer of therapy dogs and ex-communicated Mormon from Indiana with a wicked sense of humor. 

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How to Get Picky Eaters to Eat, According to a Food Blogger

by Sheri Silver

As a professional recipe developer and mom of 3, now ages 30, 25, and 12, I’ve been working with food and parenting for a LONG time. I also have a unique perspective of parenting on both sides of the internet—and there were pros and cons to both experiences. For example, with my older two, I didn’t have the vast resources of food blogs, Facebook groups, and Google to turn to for #allthequestions. All I had were some books, friends and family, and my pediatrician. But at the same time, I didn’t have endless feeds in my face—at any hour of the day or night—flaunting image after image of perfect moms, with their perfect children, in their perfectly curated homes, eating their perfectly balanced meals. 

Again, pros and cons.

And while a lot of things changed in the world between kid #2 and kid #3, the one thing that didn’t change in the decade-plus between my 2nd child and my 3rd child? The struggle to feed a picky eater. Three. Times. A day. (Plus snacks).

And—weirdly—neither did the “tried and true” tips for dealing with a picky eater. This was a major bummer, as all three of my kids were “selective” eaters. So, when I turned to the internet with my 3rd—convinced I’d be handed a shiny new collection of modern, innovative, “tried and true” tips—I found myself with the same suggestions as the first time around:

  • Cut food into cute shapes (so many cookie cutters!)
  • Let your kid help grow/shop for/prepare the food—they’ll be SO much more invested (no. just no.)
  • Sneak zucchini/beans/carrots/whatever into brownies/cookies/cake/whatever (the baker in me took MAJOR offense to this one)
  • Offer choices (did someone say, “short order cook”?)
  • Lead by example (takes to eating Oreos in the closet)
  • Limit junk food (takes to eating Oreos in the closet)
  • Have regular mealtimes (seriously?)

Like I said, MAJOR BUMMER.

Even before I started blogging, I considered myself a foodie, and a serious home cook and baker. There was nothing I wouldn’t have bought, prepared, sculpted, you name it, to get my daughter to eat a well-rounded meal. And yet it was clear early on that she simply had a (very) limited palate. Fortunately, I had a low-key and supportive pediatrician, who finally sat me down at her 4-year well visit (where I once again bemoaned my lack of success at getting her to eat better) and told me 2 things:

1. Stop looking at the meal-by-meal, or even the day-by-day, but look at what she eats over a whole week.

2. Stop fighting this battle. She was in excellent health, and this would not last forever.

And so I did. And all of a sudden things didn’t look so dire. Did she eat a variety of vegetables? No. She ate ONE (sliced red peppers), and I noticed she would eat a LOT if I served it up during her allotted afternoon TV time. So, I did. 

Did she eat a variety of proteins? No. She ate ONE (my tuna salad, and always for lunch). But she never tired of it and so I always made sure I had a batch on hand (and stopped focusing on her non-negotiable “pasta with butter and cheese” dinner). 

She always ate a wide range of fruits, so I put that at the top of the list of things to feel good about her diet, and when I’d reflect at the end of each week (as opposed to the meal-by-meal), things looked a LOT better. 

And she grew up to be a beautiful eater, who is a pleasure to go out for a meal with as well as to cook for. 

My point? 

The answer to the question, “How do you raise food-loving kids?” is that you can’t. Whether it’s a control issue, a sensory challenge, or simply (in my kid’s case) a limited palate, you cannot force a kid to eat. 

This isn’t to say that you should toss your hands up and stop trying. I NEVER stopped trying. But I did stop stressing. I had a good friend whose daughter ate a strictly “white food” diet, refusing to eat a single fruit, vegetable, or protein. And another whose kid was dining on oysters, escargot, and sushi from the time he sprouted teeth. And still another whose son was side-by-side in the kitchen with her, measuring, whisking, and sautéing dinners for the family by age three.

And they all grew up to be fine, healthy adults. 

So, serve those cut-up veggies in front of the iPad/in the car/while watching TV. Have that “one protein” always at the ready (yes, even on vacation). Modify dinners IF you can (but don’t worry if you can’t or don’t want to—that’s why they invented mac and cheese). And look at the week, not the day.

And use those cookie cutters for making cookies. As nature intended.

 

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14 Creative Bento Box Lunches That Will Totally Inspire You

by Kate Loweth

Gone are the days when a PB&J is standard lunch fare. There are a gazillion bento boxes for kids on the market and they are just calling out for some fun school lunches. Scroll through to find some holiday-themed bento box lunches, special tools that kids will love, googly eyes that make your sandwich rolls come to life and tons of other ideas. Pop in a printable lunchbox joke and your student will be the talk of the lunchroom!

Minions Bento Box Lunch

Charlie Brown & Snoopy

Dr. Seuss Bento

Related: 23 Bento Boxes That Make Lunch Time Fun

Earth Day Bento Lunch

Elephant Mother & Child

Googly Eyes FTW

Harry Potter Bento Lunch

Related: 17 Creative Lunch Ideas (That Aren’t Sandwiches)

Use Some Skewers

Space-Themed Lunch

Everybody Loves Rainbow Fruits

Under the Sea

Halloween Creepy Critters

Bugs Away Bento

Dinosaur Bento

Related: Printable Lunchbox Jokes to Brighten Your Student’s Day

Everything You Need to Up Your Bento Box Game

Turn an everyday sandwich into something more with some cookie cutters and sandwich cutters. We especially like: 

Kids love to play with their food and we love these options to encourage that (within reason, right?): 

Or better yet, make it easy for yourself and grab this kit that has everything you'll need! 

 

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Tonight’s Dinner Recipe: Korean Beef Bowl

by Christal Y.

Thanks to Ambs Loves Food, your cravings for a Korean beef bowl can be sated in just 20 mins. This simple ingredient list of pantry staples will pack your dish with so much flavor your little foodies will be asking for seconds. Pst – cooking the rice will take longer than the beef, so if you plan ahead and have pre-cooked rice to reheat, making this dish could take less than 20 mins!

Ingredients:
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon crushed ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon veggie oil
1 tablespoon chives
roasted/steamed broccoli
cooked brown rice

Method:
1. Start with a large skillet and heat oil until hot. First add garlic and cook for a minute until you can smell it fragrantly. Add in ground beef.

2. While beef is cooking mix brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and lastly ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. Once beef is cooked and all crumbled, drain the fat. Pour in sauce mixture with chives, let simmer until hot.

4. Serve over brown rice with roasted broccoli.

Planning on cooking this recipe today? Share your results with us in the Comments below!

Textile designer by day, food blogger by night, Amber Knight is the author and photographer of Ambs Loves Food, a blog full of easy, delicious recipes. Her recipe index is filled with classical dishes that kids will love, like banana oat chocolate chip muffins to comfort mac and cheese. She even gets her craft on with fun DIY projects! Visit Ambs Loves Food by clicking here.

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12 Modern Twists on the Traditional Lemonade Recipe

by Dhyana Levey

Your summer fun itinerary includes lemonade stands, picnics and backyard BBQs, so why not switch it up with a new lemonade recipe? From blackberry mint lemonade to passionfruit lemonade, there’s a flavor for everyone! These lemonades will be the star of your summer get-togethers.

'African Heat' Spicy Lemonade

This drink might be cold in temperature, but you'll soon feel the heat that ginger and cayenne pepper leave dancing on your tongue. Sweetened with honey, this is a refined sugar-free drink that can be made with still or sparkling water. Find this lemonade recipe at Somebody Feed Seb. 

 

Blackberry Mint Lemonade 


If you are looking for a refreshing blackberry drink for summer then this Blackberry Lemonade Mojito Mocktail is the way to go! Fresh muddled blackberries and mint are mixed with lemonade and sparkling soda water for a fun twist. 

Passionfruit Lemonade

You'll definitely want to have this beauty on your table this summer. It uses butterfly pea powder to make color changes. 

Peach Lemonade

Gathering Beauty

This recipe from Gathering Beauty is just plain peachy. With just the right amount of sweetness and tang, you’ll be craving this drink year-round. 

Pink Grapefruit Lemonade

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Jul's Kitchen

Did you know that grapefruits are high in vitamin C, lycopene and potassium? Created by Juls' Kitchen, this drink is not only healthy, but it packs a delicious punch without any sugar to boot. 

Green Melon Lemonade

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Curious and Catcat

Low on sugar, colorful and delicious, make this drink with any green melon (food blogger Kathie of Curious and Catcat used futuro melon).

Strawberry Lavender Lemonade

Havoc in the Kitchen

Lavender may not come to mind as the first ingredient ideal for lemonade, but trust us, you’ll want to try it out. The food blog, Havoc in the Kitchen created a refreshing lemonade recipe that infuses lavender into the simple syrup.

Pineapple Lemonade

Can’t get away to Hawaii or the Caribbean this summer? No sweat. Just make this tropical drink from the food blog, A Spicy Perspective. And, yes, this recipe will spice up your lemonade!

Green Juice Lemonade

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Turnip the Oven

According to Lucy of the food blog, Turnip the Oven, this recipe is what happens when your super healthy, holier-than-thou green juice meets everyone's favorite lazy summertime drink. Convinced to try it out?

Ginger Lemonade

Food Network host and mom of two, Daphne Brogdon created this lemonade recipe that showcases fresh ginger. Made in only two steps this drink is a cinch to make. Click here to get the full how-to.

Blueberry Lemonade

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Pumpkin ‘n Spice

With the farmer’s markets and grocery stores teeming with blueberries, it’s a no-brainer to whip up this lemonade recipe from Pumpkin ‘n Spice.

Color Changing Lemonade

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Bitz N Giggles

If you're feeling really adventurous, try this lemonade recipe for color-changing lemonade from Bitz N Giggles! Made with butterfly pea flower tea, your kids will get a kick out of the "magic" that happens when the lemonade is added. 

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20 Nature Books for Kids to Read This Summer

by Amber Guetebier

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Whether it’s the glory of a simple stick or a stargazing adventure overnight, children and nature can be one of the most harmonious and entertaining combos, ever. For the little ones who love the great outdoors, these nature books for kids offer inspiration and activities and are perfect to take along on your next trip.

What a Shell Can Tell

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Did you know you can tell how old a shell is, just by looking at it? This vibrant picture book details what shell patterns and textures say, what their colors and shape means and so much more. Helen Scales' book is the ideal companion for a summer day spent at the beach. Ages: 6+

Nature is an Artist

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An introduction to the beauty and magic of nature for young readers, Jennifer Lavallee's vibrant book is more than eye catching. Follow along with the children in the story, with Nature as their teacher, and see how the world is filled with artwork beyond compare. Ages: 3-8

Oceanarium: Welcome to the Museum

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From future oceanographers and biologists, to kids who are serious about the sea, Loveday Trinick's new book is a love story of the ocean. Gorgeous illustrations and vibrant colors make learning about everything from plankton to reptiles of the sea and can't miss experience. Ages: 8+

Let's Go Outside

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Your littles will be clamoring to head outside after reading Ben Lerwill and Marina Ruiz's story. A sweet lyrical tale that is also a page turner, the book ends with fun ideas families can do when they head outdoors. Ages: 3-6

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In Our Garden

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"It takes more than ideas to build a garden" in this sweet nature book for kids. Millie is in a new place, an ocean away from her old house. To make it feel more like home, she has an idea: to start a garden on her school's rooftop. The entire school and community come together as they learn about germination, patience and togetherness. Ages: 3-7

I'll Take Care of You

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With stunning illustrations by Nicolette Bertelle and beautiful story-telling by Maria Loretta Giraldo, this will quickly become a favorite story. Young readers will go on a seed's journey as it encounters the Sky, Water and Earth and learn about the care of the ecosystems along the way. Ages: 3-7

My Big Book of Outdoors

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Winter, summer, spring and fall. Forest, oceans, deserts and mountains. Each time of year and outdoor space is filled with life and beauty, and this nature book for kids explores them all. Not only does it come with informative prose, but recipes and projects, too. Tim Hopgood's robust and beautifully crafted book is wonderful for kids of all ages. Ages: 7+

Behold Our Magical Garden: Poems Fresh from a School Garden

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From the poetic mind of Allan Wolf comes a vast collection of poems fresh from the garden. Illustrated by Daniel Duncan, readers will go on a journey from germination to compost, learning along the way. Ages: 7-12

Marshmallow Clouds: Two Poets at Play among Figures of Speech

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A beautiful collection for budding poets, readers will go on an adventure through fire, water, air and earth. Each poem is accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Richard Jones and explores the beauty of the world around us. Ages: 10-13

Firsts and Lasts: The Changing Seasons

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What an amazing world we live in, to experience the cycle of seasons! This ode to nature by Leda Schubert and illustrations by Clover Robin shares the anticipation of a new season while enjoying the beauty of the current. From activities and food to sensory experiences, there's plenty to love every moment of the year. Ages: 4-8

I Hear You, Forest

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Forest bathing comes naturally to children and Kallie George’s new nature book for kids reminds us all how the sounds of nature can be restorative to our minds and bodies. The forest has a lot to say if you listen. From the creaks of the trees to the nibbles of the squirrels, the forest is forever revealing secrets to those willing to listen. Read this book and head out for a hike. Carmen Mok’s illustrations are both whimsical and realistic, making you wish you were napping on a forest floor right now. Ages: 3-7

The Camping Trip

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This sweet book from author-illustrator Jennifer K. Mann invites us along on Erenstine’s first-ever camping trip. She’s got her bags packed with all the things she thinks she’ll need but nothing prepares her for what it’s really like to be in the great outdoors. The author encourages kids to try new things and celebrate the beauty of the wild. Ages 3-7.

Fungarium: Welcome to the Museum

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Mushrooms are curious and fascinating life forms brought to the page by author and senior research leader at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England, Ester Gaya. Fungi can be food, poison, and medicine —and sometimes all three. Thanks to Katie Scott’s artwork, this gorgeous book presents like the botanical specimens of old children’s book form and includes the common and the uncommon, what fungi are, and how important they are to the world’s ecosystem. It’s oversized (11.06 x 14.88 inches!) and hardcover, making it a great gift for little nature lovers who want to learn. Kids who love this will also love other books in the Welcome to the Museum series including Botanicum and Antatomicum. Ages 5-12 (and up!).

Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals

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Katie S. Duffield’s forthcoming collaboration with Illustrator Mike Orodán celebrates nature through the wildlife crossings that exist around the world. From a bridge over a Canadian interstate to monkeys on rope bridges to bears under an overpass, Crossings teaches kids what happens when the non-natural world and the creatures of nature collide, celebrating both the ingenuity of animals and encouraging conservation and awareness. Ages 3-8.

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A New Harvest: A Tale about Perseverance and Community

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A devastating tornado leaves Rodrigo and his family homeless but through his community and a strong connection with nature, Rodrigo finds a way to build a new life. He begins a farm, where he can grow food to not only feed his family but others like him. The book is printed on the publisher Cuento de Luz’s signature stone paper, and all of author Cristina Expósito Escalona's income from royalties will be donated to the Homeless Garden Project. Illustrated Miguel Ángel Díez. Ages: 4-8

Plantology: 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Plants

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Budding botanists and curious collectors alike will adore Plantology: 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Plants by science educator and author Michael Elsohn Ross. From plant skeletons to prop roots and all the mosses in between, this super cool book will have your kids looking at the natural world in a whole new way. Ages 7 and up.

H is for Haiku

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Haiku, the shortest form of poetry, is rooted in embracing simplicity and nature. It asks the poet to take in all the senses around them and distill those down into just three lines, typically five-syllable/seven-syllable/five-syllable. Read this beautiful little book by author Sydell Rosenberg with your nature-loving kids and get inspired to write haiku celebrating the beauty of the world around you. Vibrantly illustrated by Sawsan Chalabi. Ages 5-11.

Wildchild: Adventure Cooking with Kids

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What happens when you combine a James Beard Award-nominated author and family-friendly food with the great outdoors? An epic new cookbook by Sarah Glover that wil not only inspire you to cook over an open flame, it will make you want to forage in the woods and celebrate nature together. From bread baked on hot coals to saltwater kale and potatoes, Kat Parker’s photographs will have you drooling over the places and the food all at once. All ages (family).

Amazing Islands: 100 Places That Will Boggle Your Mind

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From how an island is formed to islands that have contributed to some of the most diverse animal and plant life on earth, Amazing Islands is a beautifully illustrated guide to all things island. Travel around the world with author Sabrina Weiss and illustrator Kerry Hyndman and get your island fix from your armchair. Ages: 7-11

Talent for Trouble

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Alice lives with her Aunt Patience, living a relatively quiet life since the death of Alice's mom. And then Aunt Patience sends Alice off to a boarding school in the wild Scottish Highlands, sending Alice on an adventure of a lifetime with her two new friends. Natasha Farrant's mischievous adventure story has a Harry Potter-ish element to the friendship and problem solving with the trio that includes meeting her biological father who lives on a remote Scottish island. Ages: 10-12

 

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Your Guide to Seattle’s Summer Festivals for Families

by Jeff Totey

It’s been a long wait, but lots of summer festivals in Seattle are back this year. From small town street fairs to the grand-daddy of them all (we’re looking at you, Seafair), these family-friendly fests should be part of everyone’s epic summer plans. Take down the kitchen calendar, (or better yet, open the calendar app on your phone) it’s time to map out the best summer festivals around. From June through August, this year’s slate includes everything from parades and carnivals to kids’ crafts, live music and of course, all the fair food you can handle. Rain or shine, this summer is gonna be huge!

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Seafair

When it comes to summer festivals in Seattle it goes without saying that Seafair is the best. Celebrating its 72nd year, it is one of Seattle’s biggest and most beloved festivals, attended by almost two million residents each summer. Fortunately, they aren’t attending at the same time. Instead, Seafair is a series of events held around the greater Seattle area over a two month span in the summer. The events consists of races, parades and localized festivals all leading up to the big Seafair Weekend Festival (August 5-7) with its amazing air shows and thrilling hydroplane races.

With so much happening, it’s best to scope out your favorites from the official Seafair summer schedule. But some of our top picks for families include the Seafair Pirates’ Landing, happening this weekend (June 25) on Alki; Amazon Seafair Summer Fourth (July 4), making its triumphant return to Gas Works Park after a three-year Covid hiatus; the Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade (July 30); and the Seafair Weekend Festival (August 5-7) to round out the summer.

Online: seafair.org

Marysville Strawberry Festival

Everyone will at least chuckle at the sight of seeing grown adults riding tricycles through an obstacle course, and that’s just one of the zany events at the Marysville Strawberry Festival. Taking place in various locations across town, the Strawberry Festival includes a carnival, live entertainment, fashion show, golf tournament, a marketplace and, of course, lots of strawberries. Plus, this year marks the 90th annual Twilight Grand Parade which boasts over 100 floats, marching bands, bagpipers, drill teams, clowns and more.

Dates: June 16-19, 2022
Online: marysvillestrawberryfest.com

Kent Cornucopia Days

The Kent Cornucopia Days is one of the few places to see dragon boat racing around Seattle. Each boat is filled with 16-24 paddlers in Chinese dragon boats, competing for medals and bragging rights. And it is just one of the many exciting events for families at South King County’s largest summer festival. Presented by the Kent Lions Club, Kent Cornucopia Days is an award-winning and nationally recognized event filled with something for everyone. Come to enjoy the parade, a huge street fair, food court, car show, live entertainment, Kids Zone and more.

Dates: July 8-10, 2022
Online: kcdays.com

Kla Ha Ya Days

This summer festival in historic Snohomish has been a popular family destination for over 100 years, and it’s back to entertain families in 2022. The native word Kla Ha Ya means, “Welcome,” and Snohomish is ready to welcome you to their charming, old-fashioned summertime party. The festival’s carnival kicks off on July 13 with Kids Day and runs through the weekend. Rides, entertainment and food fair are what you’ll find at each of the carnvial’s five days. You’ll need tickets to ride the rides here (pre-sales started last week), so plan to bring your wallet.

There are plenty of free events families can enjoy at Kla Ha Ya Days too like the Frogtastic Kids’ Fair where kids can design their own frog masks, play yard games and climb aboard a fire truck. Follow up that fun with a street fair, arts and crafts booths, salmon barbeque, wine and beer garden and the Grand Parade. Check out the weekend schedule to make your plans.

Dates: July 13-17, 2022
Online: klahayadays.com

West Seattle Summerfest

This year marks the 40th year of community spirit at the West Seattles Summerfest. It’s as family-friendly as it gets, and it’s just the reason you need to make your way to the accidental island to check out this summer festival in Seattle. It’s part street fair, part music fest and tons of fun. The Junction is closed to traffic so families can wander from booth to booth, checking out food vendors, sidewalk cafes, arts and crafts vendors and more. Music stages are scattered throughout, and an epic kids zone will be set up to keep the kids busy too.

Dates: July 15-17, 2022
Online: wsjunction.org/summer-fest

Covington Days Festival

This fun, family-friendly weekend summer festival in Seattle has over 100 vendors show off arts, crafts, food and more. The fun begins with a morning parade followed by arts and crafters, exhibitors, kid and family activities and live entertainment. We know your kids will love the inflatable toys, and the watermelon eating contest is gonna be off the hook.

Dates: July 16-17, 2022
Online: covingtonwa.gov/covingtondays

Parkadilly Kids Concert & Fair

Located at the Lake Sammamish State Park, Parkadilly is the biggest kids’ concert and summer festival on the Eastside. It’s a chance to get the kids outside, listen to music and enjoy one of our most Headline entertainers this year include the Gansango African Dance, Dancing Silhouette, Northwest Tap Connection, and Joyas Mestizas. Kids of all ages will enjoy the petting zoo with rabbits, goats, llamas and more. And don’t miss the Seattle Fly Dogs who will be demonstrating exciting tricks and impressive agility. Outdoor activities will include arts and crafts, complimentary face painting, and games galore. More than 45 kid-centric vendors will also be on-site alongside assorted food trucks to cater to all picnickers’ tastebuds.

Good to know: There is no charge to attend Parkadilly, but an annual Discover Pass or $10 daily pass is required to enter the park.

Date: July 17, 2022
Online: lakesammamishfriends.org

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Renton River Days

This family-favorite event’s big draw is the Rubber Ducky Derby. For just $5, your rubber duck can join thousands of other little yellow quackers racing down the Cedar River and possibly winn up to $1,000. All proceeds benefit the Salvation Army, Renton Rotary Food Bank, Renton School District and other deserving area non-profits. Other features include the Grand Parade, with Kent Phillips from STAR 101.5 FM as the announcer; the fantastic Rubber Ducky Derby; a pancake breakfast; live music; art demonstrations; an antique and classic boat show; and the “Nibble of Renton” food trucks to keep you well fed when you’re there. Parents can peruse the beer and wine garden, and there will be plenty of kids activities for your crew to enjoy too.

Dates: July 22-23, 2022
Online: rentonriverdays.org

Des Moines Waterland Days & Parade

The city of Des Moines begins its 63rd Waterland Days with a barbecue and concert Friday night featuring Randy Hanson and Uncle Ernie. The annual Kids Parade will usher in the nighttime parade strolling down Marine View Drive on Saturday night where the Seafair Pirates and Seafair Clowns will no doubt be throwing a ruckus. The Wheels and Keels Car and Boat show will take place on both Saturday and Sunday at the Marina. So many things to choose from. What looks good to you?

Dates: July 22-24, 2022
Online: destinationdesmoines.org/waterland-festival

Tour De Terrace

The Tour de Terrace summer festival for Mountlake Terrace and neighboring communities was created in 1993 to generate community spirit and pride, and it’s one of many Seafair affiliated events this year. Families from all over are invited to celebrate in this fun-filled weekend fest. You and the kids can check out all kinds of activities including a parade, craft fair, live music, a classic car, truck and motorcycle show, and a delish pancake breakfast that kicks everything off bright and early–not necessarily in that order. The other big draw? A carnival with thrilling rides and games your kids will want to play again and again.

Dates: July 22-24, 2022
Online: tourdeterrace.org

Kirkland Summerfest

Located right on the shores of Lake Washington, Kirkland’s largest festival returns for its 10th year with three days of lively musical performances, outdoor entertainment, a marketplace, beer and wine garden and more. While we know the kids will stay busy in the Kids Zone that will be set up on Saturday and Sunday, we have a sneaky suspicion dad may want to enter the Tackiest Tiki Hawaiian shirt contest to see if he comes out a winner.

Dates: July 29-July 31, 2022
Online: kirklandsummerfest.com

Nubian Jam

Celebrating 30 years, Nubian Jam is a “celebration of African and African American culture in the form of fellowship and community connectedness.” And while this summer festival is all about being educational and unifying, it’s also a hot spot for summer festival entertainment. Fashion shows, vendors, fair food and activities for kids of all ages guarantee that everyone who attends will have a great time.

Date: July 30, 2022
Online: scbhcwa.org/events

BAM Art Fair

The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) has been bringing the world of art, craft and design to budding artists of all ages for over 75 years. This festival of art features thousands of original artworks on display, live music, artist demonstrations, food booths, chalk work and more. But your kids will really enjoy the KidsFair geared to bring out their creative sides with art projects, games and gallery activities. The Bellevue Arts Museum is also offering free admission during event. (Not a bad place to duck in for an air conditioning break, if you need one.)

Dates: July 29-31, 2022
Online: bellevuearts.org/artsfair

Celebrate Shoreline

Come celebrate the City of Shoreline’s birthday with two stages of live music and shows. But the kids will flip for pony rides, children’s theater, a toy workshop and hands-on activities to keep their little hands busy all day long. Outside and will plenty of sunshine (we hope) this free, family-friendly, summer festival has its own “family area hours,” from noon to 6 p.m., which will work out great for families with little ones.

Date: Aug. 20, 2022
Online: shorelinewa.gov

Snoqualmie Days

All aboard! Snoqualmie Days (formerly Snoqualmie Railroad Days) is every train lovers favorite summer festival in seattle. The annual celebration of the Snoqualmie Valley, its people, and its culture, it draws tons of visitors to the Eastside each summer. Kids will love the hands-on history activities with living history re-enactors in the History Comes Alive area, located near the gazebo in Railroad Park. This year’s festival will feature a Grand Parade, live entertainment, train rides, a pancake breakfast at the Snoqualmie Fire Station, a Field of Fun and a model railroad show. The kiddos can also opt to hang out at the Kids’ Stage or hop a ride on a train, a speeder motor car or a wagon. And if that doesn’t grab their attention, maybe the Children’s Field of Fun will have to do.

Dates: August 19-20, 2022
Online: snoqualmiedays.org

THING Music Fest

The THING is a 3-day festival of music and arts at historic Fort Worden. The event features a tightly curated lineup of diverse performers, with an emphasis on fresh discoveries. All are welcomed to this mix of music, comedy, visual arts, speakers and highlights from Seattle Theatre Group’s (STG) signature education and community programs. The festival offers four stages (two indoor and two outdoor) at this former military base, which also makes for some fun exploring as well. Hint: bring your beach gear and SUP if you’ve got it. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly, so make your plans early. And guess what? Kids age 12 and under get in free.

Dates: Aug. 26-28, 2022
Online: thingnw.org

Olalla Americana Music Fest

While not a summer festival in Seattle, families with their sights set on an old-timey music festival can ferry (or drive) over to the Kitsap Peninsula for a change of pace. Formerly known as The Olalla Bluegrass Festival, this summer festival has reinvented itself by showcasing a wider range of acoustic musical groups. Expect to hear sweet sounds from the comforts of your festival chairs (sun shades are a plus to bring). And when you need to get up and stroll, you’ll find plenty of folk craft vendors (including quilting, lace making, spinning and wood carving) and food booths to check out with your crew. If nothing else here is enough to convince you, the berry pie will. Grab a slice!

Date: Aug. 20, 2022
Online: olallaamericana.com

Sammamish P.O.P. (Party on the Plateau)

This Eastside favorite summer festival offers musical and cultural performances from local talent during the day and a popular live band in the evening. When the sun is out, the kids can play in the Kids Zone where they’ll find bouncy houses, face painting, balloon artist and a petting zoo so you can enjoy time together as a family. There will also ben an outdoor game area with plenty of yard games for folks of all ages. After all that play, head to the food rodeo where you’ll find a variety of places to choose from. The featured entertainment for the evening will be the ABBA graphs, playing early in the evening, so you can see the show and still get the kids home in time for bed. Even better if they fall asleep on the ride home.

Date: Aug 20, 2022
Online: sammamish.us

 

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Where to Catch an Outdoor Concert This Summer

by Gabby Cullen

One good thing about hot summer days is warm summer nights. And, in DFW, that means perfect weather for outdoor live music! And there’s nothing we like more than a family-friendly spot to listen to some tunes. From Concert by the Lake in Rockwall to Cool Thursdays at the Dallas Arboretum, we’ve gathered our favorite summer concert series that offers some of the best live music in Dallas. See them all below.

Concert by the Lake in Rockwall

A popular summer music series held at the outdoor auditorium at The Harbor in Rockwall, fun cover bands like Def Leggend, Infinite Journey and Memphis Soul. Held on Thursdays from 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., you can bring in your boat, enjoy music from the lake, and eat at one of the restaurants while listening or setting up on the lawn. There’s a fun fountain for the kids, too. 

Dates: Through Jul. 28th

Online: playrockwall.com/concert-by-the-lake 

Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Highland Village 

Head to The Patio Courtyard for free concerts at Highland Village. On Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., you can bring chairs and blankets, grab a bite from a nearby restaurant and let the kids splash in the interactive splash pad. 

Dates: Jun. 10-Jun. 24th

Online: theshopsathighlandvillage.com/sounds-of-Summer-Concert-Series 

At the Grove Denton Drive Live! 

Every second Saturday through Sept., Denton Drive Live! offers a family-friendly concert (two bands each night) with all types of music including salsa, rock, blues, pop and more. There are activities for the kids and plenty of food and drinks for purchase. Be aware that pets are not allowed at the concert series. 

Dates: Jun. 11, Jul. 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10.

Online: dentondrivelive.com

Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Garland

This fun summer music series will feature several local or Texas musicians on the rise. Every other Thursday, head to Winters Park where you'll find food vendors and an activity area for kids. 

Dates: through Jul. 21

Online: visitgarlandtx.com/soundsofsummer

 

Cool Thursdays Concert Series in Dallas 

This is one of the best places to see live music in Dallas! Cool Thursdays at the Dallas Arboretum brings you to one of the most beautiful spots in the metroplex, overlooking White Rock Lake. 

Dates: Jun. 16 - Jun. 30

Online: dallasarboretum.org/cool-thursdays-concert-series 

Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series in Arlington

This impressive venue offers family-friendly free concerts every weekend during the summer. It’s BYOB and okay to bring your own summer picnic. They also have ticketed events that are perfect for a date night. 

Dates: Through  Sept. 4

Online: levittpavilionarlington.org

Live Music at Legacy Hall in Plano

This popular food hall has concerts running most of the year. They start late, so while it might be a better fit for older kids, they are still family-friendly events! 

Dates: through the year

Online: eventbrite.com/d/tx--dallas/outdoor-concert/

 

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Safari Nights at the Dallas Zoo

Head for the Dallas Zoo on Saturday nights to enjoy live music, food, and of course, your kids' favorite animals! The show starts at 7 p.m., but you can arrive earlier.

Dates: through Jul. 2

Online: dallaszoo.com/safarinights

Sounds of Lewisville Concert Series 

Every Tuesday night there's a free concert held in Old Town Lewisville, at Wayne Ferguson Plaza. There are two bands, and the show starts at 7 p.m. Dogs are welcome, and you can bring your own food, but there are food vendors like Righteous BBQ, TM Ice Cream and more. 

Dates: through Jul. 19

Online: cityoflewisville.com/soundsoflewisville

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