Ways to Cool Off This Summer — Family Fun and Awesome Events
Are you feeling the heat, Texans? That’s right, summer days and summer temperatures are upon us, and the list of fun things for you and the family to do is endless.
Luckily, you’ve got Chrissy the #DentonRealtor by your side to give you a list of happenings in Denton and the surrounding areas.
So grab your sun hat and some sunscreen, as it’s time to take a ride on the #DentonRealtor summer express!
Denton Waterworks Park
If you are looking to splash into a great time, check out Denton Water Works Park. With a number of big slides, a kiddie play pool, and a wave pool, this park has got it all. If any of the little ones have summer birthdays, Denton Waterworks Park is a great venue to celebrate at.
You can also now experience a dine-in movie in the park as well. They are doing 2 dive-in movie nights scheduled for this summer! At 7 p.m. gates will open and you can enjoy the wave pool while the kids enjoy the splash area. Then around 9 p.m., or sundown, the movie will begin.
You can sit in the wave pool while the moving is playing and order tasty treats from the Tidal Wave Cafe. Once the movie has begun, the kiddie area will close.
Here is the next movie date:
Coco - Friday, Jul 8, 2022
Check out more fun over at Waterworks Park website.
Stay Cool! (Library Activities)
If you are looking for something cool to do indoors this summer, check out the Denton public library branches. They have many events scheduled for the summer.
June 16th - Baby Storytime South Branch Library
Bring your baby to these classes promoting infant and caregiver bonding through stories, songs, and activities. For infants as old as 18 months and their caregivers.
June 17th - Camping Storytime North Branch Library
June is National Camping Month! Join us for a fun, camping-themed StoryTime with stories, songs, and puppets. Ages 1-5.
June 21st- Rainbow Popsicle Stick Picture Frame Craft South Branch Library
Stop by the South Branch Library to pick up a grab and go kit. The 50 kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies run out. Kits are best for ages 5-10.
June 22nd - July 4th Wreath Craft South Branch Library
Celebrate the Fourth of July by learning how to make a mesh-ribbon wreath! You'll be able to take home your completed new creation.
Through June 30th - North Branch Scavenger Hunts: Sea Creatures
Can you find all the animals? Stop by North Branch Library and join one of our self-paced, indoor scavenger hunts all month during open hours.
Through June 30th- Telling a People's Story: African-American Children’s Illustrated Literature Exhibit
"Telling A People’s Story" is the first major exhibition devoted to the art found within the pages of African-American children’s picture books.
These are just a few of the fabulous fun family oriented activities right here at our Denton libraries! Check out all the events — For more specifics and a full list of events, visit the Denton Public Library event calendar.
Twilight Tunes
Denton Main Street Associations’ award-winning concert series, located in downtown Denton, is back for its 29th installment! If you love local music and are interested in the local musical talent Denton has to offer, then this event is for you.
Twilight Tunes provides free concerts every Thursday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There’s still 3 more concerts you can catch June 16th, June 23rd and June 30th.
For a full lineup for this year’s Twilight Tunes, check out their Facebook.
Take the A-Train!
We know that Denton is well known for its excellent jazz music (and it's musicians who perform songs such as Duke Ellington’s “Take the A-Train”). Interestingly enough, Denton has its very own A-train!
One of the first perks of getting on the A-train this summer is, of course, the air conditioner! The A-train commuter rail connects Denton and Dallas counties via Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
This means while enjoying the cooler temperature you can head to downtown Carrollton, the local museum, and more!
Plan your ride— visit the DCTA schedule.
Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
At the Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, their mission is “Engage, Explore, Educate.”
This museum allows your children to explore their curiosities in a safe and supportive environment. They focus on the importance of a family unit learning things together as a way to grow closer together.
They provide experiences for you and your children to learn about:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Arts
Math
Good Old-Fashioned Summer Fun
With all of the amazing events Denton has to offer, don’t forget about good old-fashioned fun at home. Get to know your community better by having gatherings at your home. Get the grill out, cook some food, and mingle.
Make sure you get the sprinklers going so the kids can have a blast. Some of the best things in life are as simple as sprinkler-fun in the sun! Get the kids off of the smartphones and outside playing with one another.
If you want to take it up a notch, you could also make homemade popsicles as a tasty treat for you and the kids. The sky’s the limit when it comes to summer in Denton!
Do you have a go to summer activity or a favorite spot to cool off? We want to hear about it! Toss it in the comments or tag us on social!
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Get to Know Chrissy the #DentonRealtor
Chrissy Mallouf has lived in Denton community for over 32 years and has become an integral part of Denton’s fabric. Chrissy obtained her real estate license in 2008 after spending over 16 years in the banking industry in roles ranging from consumer, commercial banking, and director of sales.
She was recognized as the #1 buyer’s agent at Keller Williams Realty Denton in 2015, 2016, and 2017, has won the Denton Record Chronicles’ Best of Denton for the past 6 years and was awarded Best of Denton County in 2017 and 2019. Chrissy is extremely passionate about mentoring and helping other achieve things they did not think were possible.
In 2001, she was voted one of Denton’s most influential people. Chrissy graduated from the Texas Association of Realtors Leadership Program and serves on the 2020 Greater Denton/Wise County Association of Realtors Board of Directors.
She is married to John Mallouf and has two beautiful children, Madison and Holden. Chrissy loves to spend time traveling with her family and making memories, supporting her kiddos in their various activities, volunteering, and cheering on her favorite football teams.
When she’s not being a super mom or a top-producing realtor, you will find Chrissy giving back to the community by serving on several non-profit boards. She serves on the Denton Parks Foundation Board, is involved in Denton ISD, is a member of Denton Benefit League supports major community events like Denton Holiday Lighting, Kiwanis Fireworks Show and Arts & Jazz.
She is a member of the Denton Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Keller Williams Agent Leadership Council.
She is your #DentonRealtor!
