
Celebrate the 4th at the Standard at Chisenhall Bring your car, a lawn chair, or a blanket and take in. The fair is held in Fair Park, a larger-than-life venue featuring an impressive number of entertainment venues, amusement rides, museums, gardens, landmarks and more. The Standard at Chisenhall, 279 W Hidden Creek Parkway. Boat owners can spend the day on Joe Pool Lake, fishing for bass, crappie and catfish, while those without a boat can just jump on in for a swim. State Fair of Texas The State Fair of Texas is the event of the year in Dallas, a major festivity with a long tradition that goes as far back as 1886. And they have a story time out in the middle of the mall for older ages. They have a Baby Bounce catered towards the younger babies with lots of songs, shakers, and movement. The Northpark Mall does a great story time. Art aficionados will love exploring this walkable, vibrant cultural enclave, which spans 20 city blocks and is filled with a diverse mix of acclaimed museums, theaters, and galleries many of which are also listed below. The 1826-acre park offers overnight camping, as well as trails for hiking, running or mountain biking. NorthPark Story time: Most public libraries offer a children’s story time so check online to find one closest to you. If you grow tired of Dallas’ urban sprawl and want to reconnect with nature, visit Cedar Hill State Park, just a 25-minute drive from downtown Dallas. Home not only to the oldest shopping center in the US, Highland Park Village, but also to the first Neiman Marcus store, which still welcomes customers today, Dallas has definitely earned the right to be called a shopper’s paradise.Įxperiences vary between world-class malls, like the Galleria and NorthPark Center (home to an Andy Warhol painting!), and localized spots like Traders Village, the largest outdoor flea market in Texas, and the farmers market on the weekend. The Wild Detectives is an independent bookstore and coffee shop in Dallas' trendy Bishop Arts shopping and dining district © Mattia Sobieski / Alamy Stock Photo Shop til you drop, all over town
