20 Things to Do in June in Dallas
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June in Dallas means school is out and summer fun is here! Enjoy the start of a new season with countless events to celebrate Pride, Juneteenth and Father's Day, cool outdoor activities to beat the heat, attending concerts and new restaurants to try. Here are 20 of the best things to do in Dallas in June.
Updated May 2026
Celebrate Pride Month
June 6 | Festival of Rainbows
Head to downtown Dallas for a day of Pride fun! Thanks to the huge turnouts to their previous celebratory event, Dallas Pride will be taking over four parks, with their 2026 event called the Festival of Rainbows. The huge fest will feature incredible music, art, food, merch, and exhibits.
Celebrate with the whole family at the Teen Pride & Family Pride events at Harwood Park, which include games, entertainment, bounce houses, face painters, and more. These aim to create a fun, safe space for LGBTQ+ young folks to authentically celebrate who they are.
June 6 | Sunset Parade
Wear your pride and pick your favorite float at Dallas' first-ever Sunset Parade to close the first day of Pride, which will start on Field Street and end on Harwood Street.
June 13 | Pride in Bloom
Don’t miss the 4th annual Pride in Bloom on June 13. The event will return with a full day of music, art, and local vendors. All partners are LGBTQ+ owned and operated, so support the community all weekend at the Dallas Arboretum!
June 18-21 | Juneteenth Unity Weekend
Dallas Southern Pride presents its annual Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration! Bringing joy and unity to the forefront of identity and culture, this event is a weekend-long community party for those who identify as a part of both the LGBTQ+ community and the Black community in Dallas.
June 19 | Dallas Arts District Pride Block Party
From 6 PM until midnight, join in the celebration of Pride in the Arts District of Dallas with their block party that will feature concerts, films, tours, and more. There will be plenty of food trucks to keep you partying all night and a drag competition to keep you entertained!
Treat Dad this Father's Day
Treat Him to Dinner
From the RH Rooftop to the Mansion, there are countless places to treat Dad to a nice meal in Dallas. Check out some of our favorite restaurants for special occasions with our guide to dining spots around town.
Have Some Friendly Competition
Bring out his competitive side at Top Golf, Another Round, Scout Dallas or Electric Shuffle.
Take Him Shopping
Shop at Wild Bill's Western Store for gifts of boots and hats, and Stag Provisions for everything else.
Catch a Game
Take Dad out to the ball game! Pick up tickets for one of the Texas Rangers' many home games happening throughout the month of June. Review their schedule and enjoy a day at the ball field with Dad.
Honor Juneteenth with these events in Dallas
June 13 | Juneteenth 4K Walk & Festival
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is hosting the 2026 Juneteenth 4k Walk & Festival on Saturday, June 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
June 20 | Juneteenth R&B Festival
Stone Water will be hosting a lineup of impressive musical artists and creators at the R&B Festival that will take attendees through the years with R&B music.
Outdoor fun in Dallas
Dallas Bike Tours
With a premium sound system and LED lights, a pedal pub crawl with Dallas Party Bike is perfect for any day or night out with friends, special events, birthdays, Dallas bachelorette and bachelor parties, Dallas company teambuilders, family reunions, or just for fun!
See A Concert
Attend Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Symphony in the City Parks Concert series on June 2 at Fretz Park, June 3 at Exall Park, June 5 at Kidd Spring Park, and June 6 at Paul Quinn College.
Enjoy The Parks
Visit Carpenter Park near Deep Ellum, which is the new home to a basketball court, dog play area, interactive fountain, children's environmental playscape, gardens, and walking paths.
Get on The Water
White Rock Lake offers land and water activities in natural surroundings. Visit early morning or late evening to beat the heat. Hike or bike on the trail, arm yourself with a pair of binoculars, and go birdwatching. For more ways to stay cool this summer, check out our guide on how to beat the heat!
Admire The Arts
Stop off at the Bath House Cultural Center to enjoy local art and events featuring live music, art workshops, and more!
Smell The Roses
Visit The Dallas Arboretum to see summer blooms and enjoy their Cool Thursdays Concert Series which overlooks White Rock Lake.
Celebrate June's National Days
June 1 | National Dinosaur Day
Whether you love fossils or Jurassic Park, discover dinosaurs in Dallas at the Destination: Dinosaur at the Dallas Zoo and the T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall at the Perot Museum. While you're at the Perot, check out the new "Soccer: More Than a Game" exhibit for the family and Thursday's on Tap for the adults.
June 8 | National Rosé Day
Make plans to sip crisp rosé at Leela's Wine Bar, try the rosé cocktail at Standard Pour or toast with a drink from Mercat Bistro's long list of rosés.
June 18 | National Sushi Day
Pair a glass of rosé with sushi at Uchi or try some of the best temaki rolls in Dallas at Nori Handroll Bar in Deep Ellum. Dive into Hungry Belly in the Knox/Henderson area for sushi plus noodles and everything else you're craving.
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