July 4th Food, Drink Specials, Events In Dallas: 2018 Guide

DALLAS, TX — The North Texas area has no shortage of Independence Day activities and fun. And while fireworks shows in the area are plentiful, so are bargains, deals and parties.

To have your July 4th event added to our holiday roundup, email Dallas@Patch.com.

Crayola Experience Plano

Active, veteran and retired military personnel who present a valid military I.D. can enjoy a free day of family fun from July 4-8. Additionally, their accompanying immediate family (spouse, children, and grandparents) members will receive 25% off general admission.

Regular admission to Crayola Experience is $21.99 at the door or $19.99 online. Children under 3 are free. Annual Passes are now $30.99. Families of four can take advantage of Crayola Experience's Annual Pass sale: 4 Annual Passes for $104. For tickets and info go to CrayolaExperience.com/Plano.

The Stoneleigh Hotel

The Stoneleigh Hotel pays tribute to Independence Day by celebrating the holiday’s cherished American traditions and customs: a relaxed day poolside feasting on hamburgers and hotdogs. The team at Perle on Maple shined the grill, chilled the beer, and is ready for a leisurely day the American way. Guests can stay cool with Bomb Pop popsicles served in prosecco, or can order a red, white, and blue ice bucket filled with Deep Ellum Brewing Company beer. The Stoneleigh’s Independence Day Party is from 12pm – 6pm on July 4th. Reservations are available on OpenTable.com or by calling (469) 375-5846.

Liberty Burger

Enjoy a $7 "1776" cocktail, a red, white and blue hand-crafted 16-ounce drink made with tequila, blue curacao, pineapple juice, and creme de coco, or a $6 Sizzling July 4th Shake made from strawberry custard and blue Pop Rocks.

While you're there, dig into a personal all-American pie. For the holiday, Liberty Burger offers full size Cherry, Apple, Blueberry, Peach and Chocolate Meringue.

Red, White and Blues on 4th of July Weekend at Dallas Arboretum

Enjoy blues music, an all-American Independence Day picnic, dancing demonstrations, barbecue, ice cream, $2 hot dogs and $2 root beer floats all weekend long at the Dallas Arboretum.

Active and retired/former military enjoy free admission with ID June 30 - July 4.

Visit the arboretum's website for a full events lineup.

Red, White & Brew at Noble Rey Brewing Company

Live music, food, 21 beer taps and much more are up for grabs at the fourth annual Red, White & Brew. The cost of a ticket comes with three beers and a pint glass.

Find more event information here.

Five on the 4th at Klyde Warren Park

If you're a runner, kick off your Independence Day celebrations at Klyde Warren Park with a 5k run benefiting YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.

This family-friendly event features several events to choose from: a 5-mile Run, a 2-Mile Walk and multiple races for kids. Face painting, balloon artists, music and more await, so make plans to join us for a fun, festive day!

Sign up here.

Fair Park Fourth

Take in live music, rides, games and concessions on the State Fair Midway on Wednesday, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day.

Admission tickets can be purchased at the gate for $8 or online for $5 at BigTex.com. All Midway proceeds will go toward the State Fair of Texas Scholarship Program.

A free fireworks show will be held on park grounds at approximately 9:30 p.m., or after sunset.

Find more information on Fair Park's website.

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• Dallas July 4 Fireworks, Parades and More: 2018 Guide
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Email Dallas@Patch.com to have your July 4th event added to this roundup.

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