How to Soak up the Last Days of Summer in Las Colinas

Enjoy concerts on the Plaza at Toyota Music Factory

Summer is going out with a bang at The Plaza at Toyota Music Factory. Every Saturday in August at 9 p.m., enjoy free concerts featuring the best tribute bands in DFW, playing everything from classic rock to country hits. 

Kick off the school year on Saturday, August 9th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Plaza at Toyota Music Factory. Enjoy live music, photo opps, carnival games, face painting and more. For additional details, please visit here

Whisk up wonder with Ritz Kids Cooking in Action

Photo courtesy: The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas

The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas is redefining family-friendly luxury with its newly launched Ritz Kids Cooking in Action experience. This hands-on culinary program invites young guests to cook alongside the resort’s acclaimed chefs, fostering both creativity and confidence in the kitchen. Children receive a personalized apron, a keepsake recipe, and a photo with the chef to commemorate the experience. Available exclusively to resort guests, the class is $55 per child and can be reserved in advance through the concierge.

See a movie at Alamo Drafthouse

Photo courtesy: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Are you a movie fanatic?  Escape the heat inside Alamo Drafthouse to enjoy a superior movie-watching experience. Alamo Drafthouse is screening new releases, including Superman and Jurassic World: Rebirth in August. Click here to purchase tickets.

Take a peddle boat or paddle board out with SUP NTX

Photo courtesy: SUP NTX

Explore Lake Carolyn and the canals by kayak, paddleboard or peddle boat with SUP NTX. Exercise and stay active in the water all while enjoying picturesque views of the Urban Center. Click here to book your next watercraft adventure at SUP NTX. 

Enjoy one of Las Colinas’ Parks or Greenbelts

Rochelle Park

Take advantage of the cooler early mornings and enjoy a stroll in Rochelle Park or a bike ride along Campion Trail. Be sure to stay hydrated and cool. Click here for our complete Las Colinas Parks and Greenbelts guide.

Summer Staycation

Texican Court Summer
Photo courtesy: Texican Court

End your summer with a relaxing staycation in Las Colinas. Las Colinas is home to numerous boutique and luxurious hotels, many of which offer refreshing and inviting poolscapes waiting just for you. Click here to choose your local staycation destination. 

Grab a ResortPass to a local resort pool

Summer at Westin
Photo courtesy: Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas

No backyard pool – no problem!  Get ready to soak in the sun and lounge poolside with amenities by purchasing a ResortPass. The Omni Las Colinas, Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, and the NYLO Las Colinas offer incredible options for a daycation (or longer).  Purchase a ResortPass and enjoy the Omni Las ColinasWestin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas or NYLO Las Colinas‘s hotel pool. Click here to purchase.

Bowl or game at PINSTACK Las Colinas

PInstack Las Colinas
Photo Courtesy: PINSTACK

PINSTACK is your go to for the best bowling experience with their state of the art bowling lanes. Fuel up before or after you bowl at their full service restaurant. In addition to dining and bowling, PINSTACK also features laser tag, a rock climbing wall, bumper cars and a high-ropes course suspended 20 feet above 100 of the newest video games and simulator technology. Click here to book your lane and learn more.

Grab dinner at Food Truck Tuesdays

Summer food trucks
Photo courtesy: Food Truck League DFW

Every Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. food trucks line up at Levy Event Plaza as part of Food Truck League DFW’s Food Truck Tuesdays. The line-up changes every week, you are sure to find tasty, savory or sweet bites for everyone.

Ice cream and sweet treats guide

Photo courtesy: Creamistry

Sweet summertime calls for ice-cold treats. Grab a delicious scoop of ice cream or an icy popsicle from one of Las Colinas’ many sweet treat shops. Click here to pick your next indulgence.