Hidden Gems in Flower Mound, TX
Beyond the chain restaurants and big-box stores, Flower Mound holds local favorites worth knowing. Here are the spots locals keep coming back to.
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Flower Mound Volunteers Set Out to Pack 300,000 Meals in Two Days
Over 1,000 volunteers will gather at Trietsch Church on July 16–17 to pack a shipping container of meals for global hunger relief.
Flower Mound Opens Water Park to Sensory-Friendly Morning on July 17
The CAC Outdoor Water Park hosts a low-stimulation swim event July 17, 9:30–11:30 a.m., designed for individuals with special needs.
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Farmers Markets & Local Shopping in Flower Mound, TX
A local guide to farmers markets, butcher shops, and grocery destinations in Flower Mound, TX — from River Walk Sundays to everyday fresh finds.
A Thousand Neighbors, 300,000 Meals: Flower Mound's Rise Against Hunger Packathon Returns
Trietsch UMC rallies 1,000+ volunteers July 16–17 to pack 300,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger at its Morriss Road campus.
What Makes Flower Mound's Independence Fest More Than Just a Fireworks Show
From a children's parade to a Grammy-nominated headliner, Flower Mound's July 4 programming stacks up as one of DFW's most layered civic celebrations.
Flower Mound Opens the Water Park Early for a Sensory-Friendly Morning on July 17
The CAC Outdoor Water Park hosts a sensory-friendly session July 17, 9:30–11:30 a.m., with quieter conditions and a calm indoor retreat space.
Where the Music Starts Before the Fireworks: Lakeside Village's Summer Concert Tradition
The Lakeside Music Series brings free outdoor concerts to Flower Mound every Thursday night, with classic rock filling the plaza through July.
The Flower Mound Public Library Has a Surprisingly Full Summer Lineup
From an archaeology escape room for teens to hands-on terrariums for adults, the library on Broadmoor Lane is running one of its busiest summers yet.
Bakersfield Park Goes Big for America's 250th: What to Know About Independence Fest 2026
Flower Mound's biggest annual Fourth of July celebration brings live music, a car show, a kids zone, and fireworks to Bakersfield Park on July 4.
Reading, Rewards, and Raptors: Inside the Flower Mound Library's Summer 2026 Programming
The Flower Mound Public Library's summer lineup blends a reading challenge, dinosaur crafts, live birds, and paleontology theater into one ambitious season.
A Week Inside the FMPD Junior Police Academy: What Rising 7th and 8th Graders Need to Know
The Flower Mound Police Department's Junior Police Academy runs July 14–18. Here's what students can expect and how to prepare.
The Trail Gets Its Turn: Inside Flower Mound's Purple Cone Flower Trail Improvement Project
A beloved Flower Mound walking and biking path is getting long-awaited upgrades. Here's what residents need to know about the closure and what comes next.
Bikes, Wagons, and Free Hot Dogs: Flower Mound's Children's Parade Returns July 4
The Independence Day Children's Parade rolls through Leonard & Helen Johns Community Park on July 4 with decorated bikes, activities, and live entertainment.
Flower Mound Parks & Trails: An Outdoor Guide
A local guide to Flower Mound's best parks, trails, and lake recreation — from Heritage Park to the legendary Northshore Trail.
Things To Do in Flower Mound
Full Guide →The River Walk at Central Park
Heritage Park
Murrell Park
Gibson-Grant Historic Log House
Stone Creek Park
Twin Coves Park
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