Upcoming Events: July Edition

“July is a blind date with summer.” – Hal Borland

Beat the heat with great summer activities in The Colony!

Liberty by the Lake

Come celebrate America’s independence at the 26th annual Liberty By The Lake Festival on July 1.  The party starts with the Liberty 5K, 10K & Mile Fun Run at Stewart Creek Park from 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM.  Then, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, enjoy the Independence Day Parade as it routes from Peters Colony Elementary to The Colony High School.  Afterward, make your way over to The Colony Five Star Complex at 6:00 PM for a night full of exhilarating games, rides, great eats, live music and more! End the night with a patriotic Independence Day fireworks show to remember.

Red White and Blue Featuring Coffey Anderson

Mr. Red White & Blue is coming back to Grandscape! On July 3, come celebrate Independence Day during Red White and Blue with a special concert by Coffey Anderson and special guest, Ryder Grimes. Food and drinks can be purchased from select restaurant tents on the lawn. Then, when the sun goes down, admire the FREE Red, White & BOOM fireworks show to end the night! Get your tickets at this Eventbrite listing.

Hawaiian Luau

Experience the ultimate island adventure at Hawaiian Waters at the annual Hawaiian Luau on July 7. Take in the sights, sounds and flavors of the islands without leaving North Texas. Kids and adults can make their own leis, learn to hula and more! Grab your grass skirts and come out for a day of fun, hula dancing, fire performers and island cuisine! *Included with a daily admission ticket or season pass.

Walk This Way – Tribute to Aerosmith LIVE at Lava Cantina

Feel that Sweet Emotion as Walk This Way – a Tribute to Aerosmith takes the main stage at Lava Cantina on July 8. Walk This Way puts on a rockin’ tribute to the sights and sounds of the original Bad Boys from Boston. If you are looking for an authentic and entertaining Aerosmith Tribute Band, you’re in the right place. Visit this Eventbrite page to buy your tickets today.

Fun in the Sun: Zoofari

Get ready for a WILD day at Grandscape! Stop by the Grandscape Lawn on July 11 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for Zoofari, where you can learn about some of your favorite animals and even get an up close picture with some of them. See some exotic animals like a tortoise, baby crocodile, lemur and more at this FREE event!

Go Loco for Coconuts at Truck Yard

Aloha! It’s that time of year again for Truck Yard’s Loco for Coconuts celebration. The party starts Friday, July 14 at 5:00 PM and lasts all day Saturday, July 15! Join in for themed drinks such as Coconut Water, Frozen Coconut Key Lime Pie and Lada Colada, Hula and fire dancers and even a pig roast.  Grab your best tropical attire and take a trip to the islands while never leaving North Texas.

Fun in the Sun: Splashscape

There’s no reason to swelter in the Texas sun. Beat the summer heat as Grandscape turns into Splashscape on July 18 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM! Enjoy FREE water games and activities out on the Grandscape Lawn. Bring a towel and enjoy the summer like a kid again!

Christmas in July

Who says it’s too early for holiday spirit? Tis the season for sunscreen and shades as Grandscape brings you Christmas in July with two themed events. On July 20, Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail at the first ever Christmas in July Drink Walk! Enjoy tropical Christmas-themed cocktail samples from your favorite Grandscape restaurants. You can get tickets for the Drink Walk on this Eventbrite page. Then, on July 25, make crafts, enter for a chance to win giveaways and even get a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus while they are on their summer vacation as Christmas in July takes over the Grandscape Lawn!

Yacht Rock Party at The LOCAL

It’s about time for a summer night party! Join The LOCAL for their Yacht Rock Party with special guests, the Windbreakers. Wear your best yacht rock attire and enjoy the laid back party vibes at this FREE event. The music starts at 8:00 PM and the party continues until close!

The Spazmatics LIVE at Lava Cantina

It’s the Revenge of the Nerds at Lava Cantina as The Spazmatics are back and ready to party on Saturday, July 22 starting at 8:00 PM! Get your thick black glasses, suspenders and calculators ready because it’s a night you WON’T want to miss! Visit the Eventbrite listing to get your tickets.

 Weekly Events

Mondays

  • Sing your heart out at Karaoke Night at Saintsbury Tavern, hosted by DJ Mr. Jones, aka GetnDaZone!

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

  • Enjoy a glass or bottle of your favorite wine at Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails on Wine Down Wednesdays, where all wine is 50% off.
  • For those who know it all, swing by Drunken Donkey for Team Trivia from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
  • Show off your golden pipes with Wednesday Night Karaoke at The LOCAL!

Thursdays

  • Enjoy dinner and a live performance from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM during Thursday Night Live at Seven Doors Kitchen and Cocktails.
  • Shazam meets bingo at The LOCAL with Music Bingo from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
  • Rack ‘em and break ‘em all you want with free pool at Shakertins from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Fridays

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