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Watermelon Day, Pickleball Tournament: 5 Dallas-Fort Worth events to check out July 31-Aug. 2

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area happening July 31-August 2.

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Ashley Yarbrough

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Published July 29, 2026 at 4:17 p.m. CTUpdated 1 hour ago

Watermelon Day, Pickleball Tournament: 5 Dallas-Fort Worth events to check out July 31-Aug. 2 — The Dallas’ Original Watermelon Day event will have 20 varieties of Texas-grown watermelons available to purchase directly from local farmers. (Courtesy Dallas Farmers Market)

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area happening July 31-Aug. 2.

Play Night at Discovery

Enjoy after-hours access to Frisco Discovery Center, the National Videogame Museum, the Sci-Tech Discovery Center and TrainTopia by the Museum of the American Railroad. This event will also feature live music as well as ice cream from Howdy 29.

July 31, 6-8 p.m.
Free
8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco
www.friscotexas.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7396

Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament

Play in a pickleball tournament at ATP Pickleball Club in Denton. Proceeds from the event support youth aging out of foster care in North Texas.

July 31-Aug. 1st, play starts at 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday
$75
719 S. I-35, Denton
https://direction613.org/events/paddle-battle-pickleball-tournament

First Saturdays in the Plaza

Visit the First Saturday Market at Sundance Square Plaza. The market will have local vendors, food trucks, salsa dance lessons, live music and a fireworks display.

Aug. 1, 5-10 p.m.
Free
420 Main St., Fort Worth
www.dfwi.org/do/first-saturdays-in-the-plaza-1

Dallas’ Original Watermelon Day

Attend the Dallas Farmers Market’s Dallas’ Original Watermelon Day event. The farmers market will have 20 varieties of Texas-grown watermelons available to purchase directly from local farmers. Dallas’ Original Watermelon Day will also have mini tractor rides, a clog dance performance and a watermelon eating contest.