RIDE DART TO THESE EXCITING EVENTS:

DART Rail Construction UpdatesLevel Boarding Construction Project Moves to Outlying Rail Stations
• This weekend, Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, the level boarding project continues at 8th & Corinth Station
and begins at LBJ/Skillman Station.

DART's July 4 Holiday Schedule
In observance of Independence Day, July 4, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will operate on the following schedule:

  • Bus and light rail services will follow a Saturday schedule on Friday, July 3 and a Sunday schedule on Saturday, July 4.

  • The Trinity Railway Express will follow a modified schedule Friday, July 3 and will not operate on Saturday, July 4. Modified schedules for the TRE can be found at www.trinityrailwayexpress.org

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    The Science of Spying is a fascinating look at the gadgets and techniques used in the world of modern espionage. Do you have what it takes to be a professional spy? Find out with interactive displays that will teach you how to decode hidden messages, tune into secret conversations, crack a safe, reveal a liar and of course - create a disguise. When you've learned all that, you're ready for your first undercover mission. It's fun for the entire family at the Museum of Nature & Science at Fair Park, 3535 Grand Ave. Information: 214-428-5555 or natureandscience.org.
    Through Jan. 4

    Image: Dallas Zoo Dollar Day image Dollar Day is the Dallas Zoo's annual customer appreciation event with admission of just $1 all day and dollar deals throughout the park. It's a great day and a great way to visit one of the Southwest's finest zoological parks. Information: 214-670-5656 or dallaszoo.org.
    Thursday, July 2

    Image: Fireworks July 3 Fireworks on Main is a hometown celebration of freedom with live music, activities and fireworks from 6 to 10 p.m. in downtown Rowlett. Information: ci.rowlett.tx.us/Rowlett.


    July 3 The Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration offers food, fun and fireworks in the nostalgic setting of Farmers Branch Historical Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Lane. Festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. with fireworks after dark. Admission is free. Information: 972-919-2620 or farmersbranch.info.

    Image: Kaboom Town! July 3 Kaboom Town! is Addison's annual Independence Day celebration with food, historic warplane flyovers, live music and dazzling fireworks. The free festival is from 5 p.m. to midnight at Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive. Information: 972-450-6221 or addisontexas.net.


    DART Rail Construction UpdatesLevel Boarding Construction Project Moves to Outlying Rail Stations
    • This weekend, Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, the level boarding project continues at 8th & Corinth Station and begins at LBJ/Skillman Station.



    Image: Plano Independence Day Parade July 4 Plano's Independence Day Parade celebrates the city's colorful past and bright future with floats, marching bands, antique cars and entries by dozens of businesses and community organizations. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Plano Senior High School at Park Blvd. and marches up Independence Parkway to Spring Creek Parkway. Information: planoparade.com.

    Image: Fair Park Fourth
    July 4 Fair Park Fourth features spectacular fireworks, patriotic music, carnival games, great food and more throughout the grounds of historic Fair Park. The event from 5-10 p.m. is free and includes admission to the park's museums. Information: fairpark.org




    Victory Station imageAmerican Airlines Center is the place to be for some of the hottest shows and events, including:
      July 5 Beyoncé
      July 11 Keith Urban
      July 23 American Idols
      July 29-August 9 Ringling Bros. and
    Barnum & Bailey present Over the Top
      August 12-15 2009 Visa Championships
      August 21-22 Women of Faith
      August 23 Marco Antonio Solis & Pepe Aguilar
      September 18 Britney Spears
      September 23 P!nk
      September 25 Taylor Swift
      September 29 Metallica
    American Airlines Center is located at 2500 Victory Ave.
    Information: 214-373-8000 or americanairlinescenter.com.

    Image: Taste of DallasThe 23rd Annual Taste of Dallas Festival is the largest outdoor food festival in Dallas. Visit the Gourmet Pavilion where local celebrity chefs will cook up some of their legendary fare as well as host demonstrations, food samplings and wine tastings. There's also arts and crafts from regional vendors, live music and interactive events. It's fun for the whole family in the West End Historic District from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Information: tasteofdallas.org.

    Friday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12 in the West End


    EVENTS IN FORT WORTH:

    Safari ShuttleThe T's Safari Shuttle Adventure Express is a vintage-look trolley leaving on the hour and 1/2 hour from the Fort Worth ITC Station with stops at the Fort Worth Zoo and ITC. Beginning May 30, the Zoo shuttle will stop at the "Molly the Trolley" sign at the OMNI Hotel. The ITC Station is located at 1001 Jones St. in downtown Fort Worth. Returning to the ITC Station is simple - board where you got off. Return trips from the Zoo board every 30 minutes between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

    The Fort Worth Zoo is recognized as one of the top zoos in the nation, with more than 1,200 creatures from around the world living in lush, natural-habitat settings. Tree-shaded, winding paths lead visitors to incredible exhibits like World of Primates, Asian Falls, Komodo Dragons, Meerkat Mounds, Raptor Canyons and Texas Wild!
    Saturdays through Oct. 31

    View more events in the Rider Insider Calendar.


    Image of DART Day PassesRiding DART is easy! Fares are available at any DART Rail Station from a Ticket Vending Machine or from your bus operator. A $3.00 Day Pass is good for round-trip service.

    » More DART fare information.

    Note: Service that crosses the TRE fare zone boundary between West Irving Station and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station or service on an Express bus route numbered in the 200s requires a premium fare.


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