Join us for the 2018 Free Art in the Park summer series, each Wednesday evening in June & July (except Fair Park 4th). You will never look at art the same again! Our artist-led classes allow everyone to paint something different, with no two paintings alike. We have over 500 images to choose from or you can bring in your own picture! Join us in creating artistic memories and enjoying free family fun....then stay for the evening to enjoy the evening's free movie on the lawn from 8:00 - 10:00PM (dusk)! 2018 free painting dates include June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, and July 25. Free admission/free parking at Gate 5/Grand Avenue, then join us on the Museum Green lawn near the Natural History Building. *Please note inclement weather location is the Women's Building at Parry @ Washington; enter Gate 3 behind Women's Building, or ride DART Green line to Fair Park Station.

The 2018 Summer (June/July) free movie series kicks off June 13th each Wednesday at dusk at the Museum Green lawn area (near Natural History Building). Series dates & movies include: June 13 - Despicable Me3 - Rated PG - 89 mins.; June 20 - Wonder Woman - Rated PG-13 - 141 mins.; June 27 - Spider Man: Homecoming - Rated PG-13 - 133 mins.; (No movie for Fair Park 4th); July 11 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Rated PG-13 - 150 mins.; July 18 - Coco - Rated PG - 109 mins. July 25 - Cars 3 - Rated G - 102 mins. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets for an evening of great, free family fun! (Pets ok on leash and please clean up after your pet.) Free parking at Grand Avenue/Gate 5 at Robert B. Cullum. Start time approximately 8:00 PM at dusk (movie will not start until complete darkness). Inclement weather location is 1st floor of the Women's Building. Enter Washington @ Parry/Gate 3 behind Women's Building for free parking.

Returning again for 2018 are the Thursday Night Crit Racing at Fair Park every Thursday evening from March 8th - September 13th at 5:30 PM. Pre-registration closes Wednesday's at 10 p.m. From I-30, East of Downtown, Exit 2nd Ave./Parry St. (Exit 47). Continue into Fair Park from Gate 5. Every racer is REQUIRED to have chip timing available to purchase online or rent onsite for $3 a day.

Come out to Samuell Grand Recreation Center and enjoy some coffee and snacks while learning more about volunteer opportunities with the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. Learn about ways to get involved in your community, how you can make a difference in someone's life, and meet people who share the same interests as you.