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Southern Dallas County- Best Southwest Juneteenth Festival
June 14, 6 – 10 p.m.
Grimes Park, DeSoto, TX (501 E. Wintergreen Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115)
The City of Desoto and Best Southwest cities are excited to join for the Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration. Activities include food vendors, a variety of arts and crafts, live performances, and much more. Best Southwest area which includes Desoto, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, and Lancaster is so named because of the cities’ ability to work together on projects that benefit Southern Dallas County.


Dallas Pride Parade
June 15, Festival opens 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parade begins, 2 p.m.
The Dallas Pride Music Festival will feature a variety of musical and dance performances on both the outdoor main stage and on an indoor community stage. More than 200 vendors will have booths to see and shop at the festival. Local animal rescue groups will also be on-site for guests to meet a possible new furry family member.

 Grand Prairie: The Father's Day All-Star Smooth Jazz Grove with Shelia E., Norman Brown
Jun 15, 6 p.m. (CDT) 
1001 Performance Place
We bring together innovation, entertainment, and pure magic. Every aspect has been carefully designed to ensure an unforgettable experience for all our guests. Whether you're seeking adventure, inspiration, or simply a break from the ordinary, this event promises to deliver beyond your wildest dreams. Prepare for a journey into the extraordinary!

Irving: Father's Day Brunch Buffet at The Ranch
Jun 15, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Ranch at Las Colinas , 857 W John Carpenter Fwy
Treat Dad at The Ranch for our legendary brunch buffet experience. This Father’s Day, feast Bloody Mary Bar
Carving Station
Desserts
Hearty Breakfast Selections
Seafood Bar
Adults: $59.95
Ages 5-12: $19.95.
Reservations are open at www.theranchlc.com

Duncanville: 2025 Juneteenth Celebration
June 16 – 20, 6:30 – 9 p.m. & June 21, 9 – 11 a.m.
201 James Collins Boulevard
The Duncanville Arts Commission is proud to present the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration: Celebrating Our Heritage and Diversity of the Arts, a weeklong series of engaging, inspiring, and culturally rich events honoring the spirit of Juneteenth through literature, poetry, music, and meaningful dialogue.

Irving: Tash Sultana: Return To The Roots USA Tour 2025
June 17, 7:30pm
300 W Las Colinas Blvd
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Las Colinas! This state-of-the-art venue offers a one-of-a-kind concert experience with cutting-edge sound, an intimate indoor theater, and an open-air pavilion. 

Grand Prairie: Movies on the Beach
June 20, 7 – 10 p.m.
3401 Ragland Road
Lights, Camera, Loyd Park! Grab your family and relax as we show some fan-favorite movies at Loyd Park. Whether you’re camping or just there to enjoy the show, this is a perfect way to spend a summer evening!

Coppell: Mike Super: Magic & Illusion 2.OH™
June 21, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis Street
Mike Super returns to the Coppell Arts Center to wow audiences You won’t believe your eyes. (And you’ll laugh a lot too!)


ON GOING THROUGH THE SUMMER

Summer Reading Programs
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**Hutchins**
June 1 – July 16
This summer, let your imagination shine in the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World! From June 1 through July 16, join us as we explore a world full of stories, color, creativity — and prizes!
Sign up in person at the library and track your minutes using the READsquared app.

Open to all ages — kids, teens, and adults — but participants must be Hutchins, TX residents or Wilmer-Hutchins students.

Reading Goals:
• Kids – 300 minutes
• Teens & Adults – 600 minutes
Everyone who completes the challenge is entered into our Grand Prize Drawing for amazing rewards like a Nintendo Switch, TVs, laptops, toys, and more!

Award Ceremony & Grand Prize Drawing: Saturday, July 19

Kids — don’t miss our craft and activity days throughout the summer! Check the library’s monthly calendar for dates and details.

Come read, create, and color our world — one book at a time. Stop by the library and sign up today!

**Cedar Hill**
**June 7 - Aug 2**
**Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trail**

Join us at the library as we kick-off our Summer Reading Challenge! Celebrate the beginning of summer with a family friendly events for all ages. Color your world at the library this summer! Log the books you read to earn badges and rewards. There is a registration process for each age group, children, tweens, teens and adults.

How to collect weekly prizes:
Adults can pick up their weekly prize from the Service Desk located on the upper level of the library. Pick one prize from the multiple of prize offerings each week. There is no back tracking on prizes from missed weeks.

How to enter to win grand prizes:
Throughout the summer on this app, you get a chance to put your tickets that you earn from logging your books into the virtual adult grand prize buckets. Winners will be announced at the end of the summer.

**Grand Prairie**
[https://www.gptx.org/library/Summer-Reading-Club](https://www.gptx.org/library/Summer-Reading-Club)

**Desoto**
[https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/departments/library/services/summer_reading_club.php](https://www.ci.desoto.tx.us/departments/library/services/summer_reading_club.php)

**Lancaster**
[https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1540/2025-Summer-Reading-Program](https://www.lancaster-tx.com/1540/2025-Summer-Reading-Program)

**Coppell**
[https://www.coppelltx.gov/776/Summer-Reading-Challenge](https://www.coppelltx.gov/776/Summer-Reading-Challenge)


Irving: 2025 Summer Art Adventure Camps!
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Irving Arts Center is excited to announce the return of its summer camp program after a one year hiatus due to construction and facility renovations! 

From June 9 through August 1, Irving Arts Center offers a variety of fun, thoughtfully curated educational experiences for kids and teens ages 4-16* with 11 unique camps to choose from. These hands-on classes are taught by professional art educators and artists.  
* Ages as of June 1, 2025

Art Camps for Ages 6-12

June 16-June 20 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Cool Creations
June 23-June 27 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.  Hand Made
July 7-July 11 from 110 a.m.- 3 p.m. Out of this World Designs
July 14-July 18 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. S.T.E.A.M. Powered
July 21-25 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Pop Art & Patterns
July 28-Aug 1 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Rinse & Repeat 

[Learn More About Art Camps for Ages 6-12!](https://www.irvingartscenter.com/programs-education/youth-family/summer-art-theatre-camps/in-person-art-camps-for-ages-6-12/)

2025 Summer Art Camp Schedule
Mini-Camps for Ages 4-5

July 7-11 from 10 a.m.- noon Intro to Art- Intergalactic Adventures
July 21-July 25 from 10 a.m.- noon Intro to Art- If You Give a Kid a Paintbrush
July 28-Aug 1 from 10 a.m.- noon Intro to Theatre- The Magic School Bus Ride, A Dramatic Adventure
 
[Learn More About Mini Camps!](https://www.irvingartscenter.com/programs-education/youth-family/summer-art-theatre-camps/in-person-mini-camp-for-ages-4-5/)
 
Teen Camps for Ages 13-16
July 14-July 18 from 10AM-3PM:  Summer Studio Intensive- Drawing, Painting & Mixed Media

[Learn More About Teen Art Camps](https://www.irvingartscenter.com/programs-education/youth-family/summer-art-theatre-camps/in-person-teen-scene-camps-for-ages-13-16/)

ABOUT IRVING ARTS CENTER’S SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
For over 30 years, Irving Arts Center’s Summer Camp program has provided a well-rounded opportunity for participants to learn about a variety of art disciplines and engage in hands-on projects and activities that develop skill sets, self-confidence and an appreciation for lifelong learning.