Independence Day Family Fun Weekend

Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden during Independence Day Family Fun Weekend, presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth. This weekend features several exciting events including a special glove encounter with Window to the Wild, live music, a petting zoo, an exhibit where guests will learn about the history of floral fashion or spend time relaxing in one of 150 colorful hammocks placed throughout the Pecan Grove.

At the main garden, you'll enjoy the Country Critters Petting Zoo and live music each day. Don’t miss Window to the Wild on July 6 from 10:30–11:30am. See the full weekend schedule by day, below.

Thursday, July 4:
9am–1pm Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove)
10am–4pm Floral in Fashion Exhibit (DeGolyer House)
noon–2pm Entertainment, Bob Goodwin (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
2–4pm Concert, Bad Connection (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn)

Friday, July 5:
9am–1pm Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove)
10–10:30am KinderMusik (Pecan Grove)
10am–4pm Floral in Fashion Exhibit (DeGolyer House)
10:30am–2:30pm Scoop n Buns: Frozen Treats Vendor (Pecan Grove)
11am Learn to Grow Fridays: Beat the heat & learn how to revive your garden with Rusty Allen of North Haven Gardens (A Tasteful Place)
noon–2pm Entertainment, Rebecca Cordes (Jeanne’s Pavilion)

Saturday, July 6: 
9am–1pm Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove)
10am–4pm Daily Samples (A Tasteful Place)
10am–4pm Floral in Fashion Exhibit (DeGolyer House)
10:30–11:30am Window to the Wild, Up-Close Glove Encounter: Learn about flight mechanics and how birds navigate the airways (Pecan Grove)
noon–2pm Entertainment, Karen Lim-Smith (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
2–4pm Concert, Matthew Banks Band (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn)

Sunday, July 7:
9am–1pm Country Critters Petting Zoo (Pecan Grove)
10am–4pm Daily Samples (A Tasteful Place)
noon–2pm Entertainment, Rebecca Noel (Jeanne’s Pavilion)
noon–4pm Floral in Fashion Exhibit (DeGolyer House)
2–4pm Concert, Ashmore (Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn)

RELATED: A Guide to Dallas Arboretum with Kids

On July 4–7, entrance is free to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden with paid garden admission, thanks to Kelley Family Days. Explore this award-winning eight-acre scientific garden where science and fun become one with its own STEM-related programming. Entrance is free with paid admission, thanks to Kelley Family Days (July 4-7). There will also be a Craft Corner experience during Independence Day Family Fun Weekend.

Daily Schedule July 4–7:
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. STEM Stop A: Turning Turbines
10:30 a.m. Storytime (Thurs. and Fri.)/ Puppet Show (Sat. and Sun.)
11 a.m. Walne Family Discovery Lab: “I-scream, U-scream” Ice Cream Lab
11:30 a.m. OmniGlobe: Starry Night
12:30 p.m. Walne Family Discovery Lab: “I-scream, U-scream” Ice Cream Lab
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. STEM Stop B: Tree Talk Walk
2 p.m. Walne Family Discovery Lab: “I-scream, U-scream” Ice Cream Lab
2:30 p.m. OmniGlobe: Starry Night
4 p.m. OmniGlobe: Starry Night

Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.