Happy Times and Good Sunshine: Fun Things to Do in July

July 1, 2019

Although the year may be halfway over, there are still tons of fun events to attend in Denton County this summer! From bridal shows, nature walks and art galleries to keep cool and other fun reoccurring events, there’s something to add to everyone’s calendar this month. #RideDCTA to enjoy summertime in North Texas this July!

First Friday’s in Old Town Lewisville

What’s better than a Friday spent out on the town? Join the Main and Mill Association from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 5 to mingle amid the culture in Old Town Lewisville! This event is a perfect opportunity to go shopping, grab a bite from local eateries or to enjoy live music and art installations. Admission and parking are FREE! To get to Wayne Ferguson Plaza and Main Street, ride our A-train to the Old Town station or take our Lewisville Connect Routes 21 and 22. For more information, visit mainandmillassociation.com/first-fridays.

Nature Walk with LLELA

You never know what you will encounter on a nature walk this summer! Join the Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) for their monthly Nature Walk on Saturday, July 6, for a chance to see animal tracks, singing birds, trees with personality and more! All ages are welcome to attend this FREE event! To get there, take a trip down our A-train Rail Trail to bypass the $5 per vehicle fee and get to 201 E. Jones Street! For more information, visit llela.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/24173/1500?curm=7&cury=2019.

Denton Bridal Show

Love is in the air, especially this summer! The Denton Bridal Show is here to help all soon-to-be brides and grooms prepare for the approaching wedding season. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, the Denton Bridal Show will house dozens of vendors, offer food samples, meet photographers and other wedding professionals and more! For only $10, you can attend this event and cross off a few items off your wedding to do list! To get to Monroe Pearson venue, ride our Denton Connect Routes 7 and 8. Please note there is a major detour for Denton Connect Route 7. For more information, visit dentonbridalshow.com/.

TWU Gallery: Wish You Were Here:

Have you visited the Wish You Were Here exhibition hosted by Texas Woman’s University (TWU) yet? If not, you have until Sunday, July 28, to attend! TWU is hosting its annual postcard exhibition in its East and West Galleries that allows students, faculty and community members to create original postcard art and view art created by others. Make sure to stop by between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to create your own postcard! To visit this FREE exhibit, ride our Denton Connects Routes 5 and 6. For more information, visit twu.edu/visual-arts/galleries/exhibitions-and-programming/.

Sounds of Lewisville Concert Series

The city of Lewisville is rockin’ and rollin’ this summer with its FREE concert series, Sounds of Lewisville! From 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., every Tuesday throughout July you can enjoy a wide variety of music genres for the entire family to enjoy — Selena tributes, Garth Brooks tributes and more! To get to Wayne Ferguson Plaza, ride our A-train to the Old Town station. For more information, visit soundsoflewisville.com/.  

Denton Community Market

Did you know the Denton Community Market showcases a new featured vendor each week? Stop by from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. any Saturday in July for FREE to see which vendors are featured! Join other locals at the market to support local businesses that sell beautiful art, yummy treats and unique gifts! For a Saturday filled with fun, ride our Denton Connect Routes 7 and 8 to get there! Please note there is a major detour for Denton Connect Route 7. For more information, visit dentoncommunitymarket.com/.

Let us know in the comment section below which events you plan to #RideDCTA to this month!

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