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Everything happening in Flower Mound this summer — dates, addresses, and links

Last updated: July 3, 2026. Events are subject to change. Always confirm details with the venue before heading out. Know about an event we missed? Let us know.

Upcoming Events in Flower Mound

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Independence Fest 2026 — Children's Parade Family

Independence Fest 2026 — Children's Parade

📅Sat, Jul 4 · 9:45 AM lineup, parade at 10:15 AM
📍Leonard & Helen Johns Community Park
💰FREE

Decorated bikes, trikes, wagons, and strollers parade a short route to Leonard & Helen Johns Community Park, followed by free hot dogs, drinks, children's activities, and live entertainment. Lineup begins at 9:45 AM at the corner of Eaton St. and Timber Creek Rd.

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Independence Fest 2026 — Evening Concert & Fireworks Events

Independence Fest 2026 — Evening Concert & Fireworks

📅Sat, Jul 4 · 5:00–10:30 PM (fireworks ~9:50 PM)
📍Bakersfield Park
💰FREE

Flower Mound's signature July 4th celebration features live music from Emerald City Band and Le Freak, headlined by multi-platinum country star Gabby Barrett, plus a kid's zone, Jim Engel car show, exhibitors, and a fireworks finale celebrating America's 250th birthday. Evening program, fireworks, and off-site parking are free.

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4th of July Splash Celebration at CAC Water Park Family

4th of July Splash Celebration at CAC Water Park

📅Sat, Jul 4 · 12:00–5:00 PM
📍Flower Mound CAC Outdoor Water Park
💰Included with CAC admission

Celebrate America's 250th birthday at the CAC Outdoor Water Park with fun games and activities designed for all ages and abilities. Activities are free with paid CAC admission.

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St. Philip the Apostle 4th of July Family Picnic Dining

St. Philip the Apostle 4th of July Family Picnic

📅Sat, Jul 4 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
💰FREE

The parish hosts a 4th of July Family Picnic following the 9 AM First Saturday Mass and 8:15 AM Patriotic Rosary. A community celebration of Independence Day for parishioners and neighbors.

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St. Philip the Apostle — 4th of July Patriotic Rosary & First Saturday Mass Faith

St. Philip the Apostle — 4th of July Patriotic Rosary & First Saturday Mass

📅Sat, Jul 4 · Rosary 8:15 AM, Mass 9:00 AM
📍St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
💰FREE

St. Philip the Apostle hosts a Patriotic Rosary at 8:15 AM followed by the First Saturday Mass at 9 AM to mark Independence Day. The parish then holds a 4th of July Family Picnic from 11 AM–2 PM for parishioners and the community.

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Friday, July 17, 2026

Sensory-Friendly Swim at CAC Water Park Family

Sensory-Friendly Swim at CAC Water Park

📅Fri, Jul 17 · 9:30–11:30 AM
📍Flower Mound CAC Outdoor Water Park
💰CAC admission

The CAC outdoor water park hosts a sensory-friendly open swim for individuals with special needs, featuring limited water features, no loud music, and limited lifeguard whistles. A quiet indoor area is also available as needed.

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Saturday, July 25, 2026

Community Field Day & Summer Social Family

Community Field Day & Summer Social

📅Sat, Jul 25 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍Heritage Park
💰FREE

New for 2026, this Parks & Rec Month celebration brings the community together for classic field day games, try-a-sport stations, and pop-up fitness classes. Enjoy a dedicated Park & Play zone, hands-on creative activities, and nature exploration; photo contest winners will also be announced.

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Friday, September 11, 2026

Movies in the Park — Week 2 Family

Movies in the Park — Week 2

📅Fri, Sep 11 · Dusk
📍Heritage Park
💰FREE

The second installment of the Town's September Movies in the Park series, showing a family-friendly film outdoors. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for this free community event.

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Friday, September 18, 2026

Movies in the Park — Week 3 Family

Movies in the Park — Week 3

📅Fri, Sep 18 · Dusk
📍Heritage Park
💰FREE

Third of four free outdoor movie nights in September at Heritage Park, part of the Town of Flower Mound's annual Movies in the Park series. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

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Sunday, September 20, 2026

Movies in the Park — September Series Family

Movies in the Park — September Series

📅Four Fridays in Sep 2026 (exact dates TBA) · Dusk
📍Heritage Park
💰FREE

The Town of Flower Mound's popular Movies in the Park series returns for four Friday evenings in September, screening family-friendly films under the night sky. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs; the event is free.

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Friday, September 25, 2026

Movies in the Park — Week 4 Family

Movies in the Park — Week 4

📅Fri, Sep 25 · Dusk
📍Heritage Park
💰FREE

The final Friday night outdoor movie of the Town's September 2026 series at Heritage Park. Free admission; bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy a film under the stars.

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Ongoing & Recurring

Weekly markets, story times, and multi-week happenings you can catch all season.

Lakeside 5K Benefiting Ally's Wish Sports

Lakeside 5K Benefiting Ally's Wish

📅Summer 2026 — typically late Sep/Oct (confirm date)
📍Lakeside DFW
💰Registration fee

The annual Lakeside 5K benefiting Ally's Wish is a community road race held at the scenic Lakeside DFW development. The event includes a kids' run and supports a local charitable cause.

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Lakeside Music Series — Late Summer Friday Events

Lakeside Music Series — Late Summer Friday

📅Every Fri, Aug · 7:30–9:30 PM
📍Lakeside Village Music Series Plaza
💰FREE

Free live music every Friday evening at the outdoor Music Series Plaza at Lakeside Village continues through August. Genres span rock, blues, folk, country, and jazz; outside food, drinks, and coolers are welcome.

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National Park & Recreation Month Photo Contest Events

National Park & Recreation Month Photo Contest

📅Jul 3–10, 2026 (submissions); winners announced Jul 25
📍Flower Mound Parks & Recreation (submit online)
💰FREE

Submit photos capturing the beauty and community spirit of Flower Mound's parks, trails, and events to the Town's annual Parks & Rec Month photo contest. Winners receive gift cards and have their photos featured at Town Hall and the Community Activity Center.

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Twin Coves Park Open Recreation — Summer Season Sports

Twin Coves Park Open Recreation — Summer Season

📅Daily through summer 2026
📍Twin Coves Park
💰Varies by activity

The newly upgraded 243-acre Twin Coves Park on the north shore of Grapevine Lake offers swimming, camping, hiking, and waterfront recreation all summer. One of Flower Mound's premier outdoor destinations for families.

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Hound Mound Dog Park — Community Dog Days Family

Hound Mound Dog Park — Community Dog Days

📅Daily through summer 2026
📍Hound Mound Dog Park
💰FREE

Flower Mound's dedicated off-leash dog park offers a fun community gathering spot for pet owners throughout the summer. Part of the Town's extensive 58-park system.

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Sunday Farmers Market at Lakeside DFW Shopping

Sunday Farmers Market at Lakeside DFW

📅Every Sun, through fall 2026 · Morning hours
📍Lakeside DFW
💰FREE admission

A weekly Sunday farmers market featuring local produce, artisanal baked goods, handmade crafts, meat, honey, tamales, and more. A community gathering staple running throughout the summer season.

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Summer Reading Challenge — Unearth a Story Family

Summer Reading Challenge — Unearth a Story

📅Jun–Aug 2026 (ongoing program)
📍Flower Mound Public Library
💰FREE

Readers of all ages can earn prizes — including free books, Bahama Bucks coupons, and Hawaiian Waters water park passes — just for reading and participating in library activities. Weekly raffles offer prizes such as LEGO sets, gift cards, and signed books.

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Art Shop at the Library — Summer Dino Crafts Family

Art Shop at the Library — Summer Dino Crafts

📅Every Mon, Jun–Jul · 2:00–4:00 PM
📍Flower Mound Public Library
💰FREE

Drop-in free art-making sessions tied to the Summer Reading Challenge theme 'Unearth a Story,' featuring a special Dinosaur Craft of the Week. Participants 'purchase' supplies with play money and create their own masterpiece; registration recommended as walk-in space is limited.

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Flower Mound Summer Recreation Sports Leagues Sports

Flower Mound Summer Recreation Sports Leagues

📅Summer 2026 season (Jul–Aug)
📍Flower Mound Community Activity Center
💰Varies

The Town's Community Activity Center hosts summer recreation sports leagues and programs for youth and adults throughout July and August. Visit the CAC website for current registration and schedules.

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Drop-In Chess at the Library Family

Drop-In Chess at the Library

📅Recurring Tuesdays, summer 2026
📍Flower Mound Public Library
💰FREE

Drop-in free-play chess for all ages at the library, part of the summer programming series. No registration required; all skill levels welcome.

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Crochet & Knitting Drop-In Craft Session Family

Crochet & Knitting Drop-In Craft Session

📅Select Thursdays, summer 2026
📍Flower Mound Public Library
💰FREE

A welcoming drop-in crafting session for ages 12+ to explore crochet and knitting, part of the library's ongoing summer adult programming series. No registration required.

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Lakeside Music Series — Friday Night Live Music Events

Lakeside Music Series — Friday Night Live Music

📅Every Fri, Jul–Sep · 7:30–9:30 PM
📍Lakeside Village Music Series Plaza
💰FREE

Outstanding live musicians perform every Friday evening (April–November) in the outdoor Music Series Plaza at Lakeside Village. Outside food, drinks, and coolers are welcome; genres span rock, blues, folk, country, and jazz.

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Lakeside DFW Restaurant Row — Summer Dining Dining

Lakeside DFW Restaurant Row — Summer Dining

📅Ongoing through Sep 2026
📍Lakeside DFW
💰Varies

Lakeside DFW is home to over 30 businesses including four of the top ten highest-performing restaurants in Flower Mound, all set along the shores of Lake Grapevine. The walkable boardwalk and dining corridor make it a top summer dining destination.

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Blackland Prairie Raptor Center — Birds of Prey Program Family

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center — Birds of Prey Program

📅Recurring summer dates — check library calendar
📍Flower Mound Public Library
💰FREE

The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center presents a family-friendly educational program showcasing live hawks, owls, and falcons that call Flower Mound home. A great introduction to local birds of prey for all ages.

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Flower Mound Farmers Market at Old Town Shopping

Flower Mound Farmers Market at Old Town

📅2nd Sat of each month, Apr–Oct · Morning hours
📍Old Town Lewisville (near Flower Mound)
💰FREE admission

A nearby farmers market held on the second Saturday of each month (April–October) featuring local produce, artisan goods, and community vendors. Just minutes from Flower Mound.

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Dallas Paleontological Society — Bone Wars Skit & Fossil Giveaway Family

Dallas Paleontological Society — Bone Wars Skit & Fossil Giveaway

📅Summer 2026 — check library calendar for exact date
📍Flower Mound Public Library
💰FREE

The Dallas Paleontological Society presents a humorous, interactive skit transporting audiences back to the 19th-century Bone Wars rivalry between paleontologists O.C. Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope. Attendees leave with an authentic Texas fossil.

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Lakeside Music Series — Summer Dining & Live Music Night Dining

Lakeside Music Series — Summer Dining & Live Music Night

📅Every Fri, Jul–Sep · 7:30–9:30 PM
📍The Shops at Lakeside Village
💰FREE

A dining and lifestyle event at the Lakeside Pkwy corridor showcasing local restaurants and the vibrant Lakeside dining scene alongside live outdoor music. Outside food, drinks, and coolers are welcome at the Music Series Plaza.

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St. Philip the Apostle — Annual Parish Festival Faith

St. Philip the Apostle — Annual Parish Festival

📅Summer 2026 — typically mid-to-late September (confirm on parish site)
📍St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
💰FREE / low cost

St. Philip the Apostle's annual parish festival features food, games, a pumpkin dessert contest, live entertainment, and fellowship for the whole family. The event is a beloved tradition for the nearly 4,000-family parish community.

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Flower Mound United Methodist Church — Summer Worship & Community Events Faith

Flower Mound United Methodist Church — Summer Worship & Community Events

📅Sundays through summer 2026 (check FMUMC calendar)
📍Flower Mound United Methodist Church
💰FREE

Flower Mound UMC holds regular Sunday worship services and community programming throughout the summer, including music ministry and fellowship events. Visit the church website for the full summer calendar.

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St. Philip the Apostle — VBS 'Growing with the Saints: Parachute with the Angels' Faith

St. Philip the Apostle — VBS 'Growing with the Saints: Parachute with the Angels'

📅Summer 2026 — check parish website for exact week
📍St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
💰$40/child

St. Philip the Apostle's new summer VBS program, 'Growing with the Saints: Parachute with the Angels,' is open to children in Preschool through 6th Grade. Cost is $40 per child; a discount applies when combined with Totus Tuus enrollment.

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St. Philip the Apostle — Weekly Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration Faith

St. Philip the Apostle — Weekly Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration

📅Every Wed, Jul–Sep · 7:00–8:00 PM (following 6:30 PM Mass)
📍St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
💰FREE

St. Philip the Apostle hosts weekly Eucharistic Adoration in the church every Wednesday evening from 7–8 PM, following the 6:30 PM Mass. A time of prayer and quiet reflection open to all parishioners and visitors.

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St. Philip the Apostle — Weekly Thursday Morning Eucharistic Adoration Faith

St. Philip the Apostle — Weekly Thursday Morning Eucharistic Adoration

📅Every Thu, Jul–Sep · 9:30 AM–12:00 PM (following 9 AM Mass)
📍St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
💰FREE

St. Philip the Apostle offers weekly Eucharistic Adoration in the church every Thursday morning from 9:30 AM to noon, following the 9:00 AM Mass. Confession is also available Wednesdays 4:30–6:00 PM and Saturdays 2:30–3:15 PM.

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The Village Church Flower Mound — Youth Summer Hangout Faith

The Village Church Flower Mound — Youth Summer Hangout

📅Recurring summer Fridays (confirm schedule with church)
📍The Village Church — Flower Mound Campus
💰FREE

All 6th–12th grade students are invited to hang out at the Flower Mound campus for organized games and low-key group activities in the parking lot and outdoor area. A casual, welcoming summer gathering for teens.

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St. Philip the Apostle — Monthly 'Adoration for Life' Holy Hour Faith

St. Philip the Apostle — Monthly 'Adoration for Life' Holy Hour

📅2nd Mon of each month · 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
📍St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
💰FREE

St. Philip the Apostle hosts a monthly 'Adoration for Life' holy hour on the second Monday of each month from 9:30 AM to noon, following the 9 AM Mass. This prayer ministry focuses on pro-life intentions through Eucharistic adoration.

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Lamb of God Lutheran Church — Vacation Bible School Faith

Lamb of God Lutheran Church — Vacation Bible School

📅Summer 2026 week (confirm exact dates with church)
📍Lamb of God Lutheran Church
💰$45/child

Lamb of God Lutheran in Flower Mound hosts Vacation Bible School for children in grades Pre-K through 4. Cost is $45 per child; registration is required.

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The Village Church Flower Mound — Vacation Bible School Faith

The Village Church Flower Mound — Vacation Bible School

📅Summer 2026 week (confirm exact dates with church)
📍The Village Church — Flower Mound Campus
💰Check church website

The Village Church Flower Mound campus hosts Vacation Bible School for children in grades K–3. A gospel-centered summer program for kids in the community.

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