Get ready for the City Park Summer Fun Outdoor Festival, June 7 through June 8, brought to Dallas by the Park and Recreation Department. The festival, taking place at City Park—also known as Old City Park—is shaping up to be a family affair with a host of activities and performances to kick off the warmer days. From the grooves of the Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet to the energetic beats of Bombazo DFW and the pop anthems by Guyz Nite Out featuring Sean G, there's something for every music lover's taste, according to the City of Dallas.
Foodies can rejoice, too, as the festival promises a spread of Dallas' favorite eats including Fletchers Corn Dog, Breakfast Brothers, and Williams Chicken, while sweet cravings can be satisfied with a Kona Ice or perhaps a burger from the renowned In-N-Out Burger—all of these temptations will be available for your gastronomic delight. A car show featuring the Chevrolet Corvette Club and the DFW 3 Wheels Clubs will showcase a fleet of cars that's sure to entrance vehicle enthusiasts, and for the young and young at heart, the event offers carnival rides, game trucks, food vendors, bounce houses, water slides, and more fun, thus ensuring that no one falls short of entertainment options.
For history buffs, the City Park summer event is an opportunity to travel through time, exploring the Victorian-era homes and commercial buildings that sprawl over 20 acres, giving visitors a glimpse of 19th-century Texas life. The park, located at 1515 S. Harwood Street in Dallas, has long stood as a bastion of local heritage, a piece of history old nestled warmly in the city's ever-pulsating heart.
