Celebrate our nation’s independence with your neighbors, family, and friends on Thursday, July 3, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Historical Park!

Farmers Branch hosts the area’s best low-level fireworks show and offers a variety of free activities for kids. This year’s event will also feature the high-energy party band, Empire 6.

Residents can get their Fast Pass for the July 3rd Independence Day Celebration at the Community Recreation Center, The Branch Connection, the Aquatics Center, the Historical Park, Manske Library, and City Hall.

New this year: ticket entry is required for non-residents ($5 per person). Ticket sales will be online only; there will be no cash or card sales at the gate. The link to purchase tickets will go live on June 30.

Free parking will be available at 12300 Ford Rd. Lawn seating and outside coolers are allowed, but no outside alcohol is permitted.

For details on the event, visit farmersbranchevents.com, and for updates, follow farmersbranchparksandrec on Facebook and Instagram.

NCTCOG is developing a Regional Bicycle Safety Action Plan to make our communities safer and more bike-friendly. Survey input will help shape projects and policies that save lives and improve roadway safety across North Texas. We encourage everyone to take the survey, regardless of age and ability. Survey participants can enter for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card! The survey will be conducted through June 2025.

Learn more about the Regional Bicycle Safety Action Plan at nctcog.org/bikesafety.

Your input is needed! Farmers Branch Parks & Recreation is excited to embark on the transformation of Squire Park. The goal of the Squire Park re-design is to improve the park's amenities and features to better serve the neighborhood's families.

Join us at Squire Park on June 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. for food, fun, and to share your ideas for improving the park. For more info, visit farmersbranchtx.gov/parks.

Celebrate NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) Park and Recreation month with us this July! The Farmers Branch Parks & Recreation team is hosting a pop-up event each Monday in July. Each activity is free and open to everyone. For more details, visit farmersbranchtx.gov/parks.

Just a few of the activities scheduled by Parks and Rec staff for NRPA Month are listed below. Visit farmersbranchtx.gov/parksandrec for more information.

Mosquitoes must have standing water (just 1 teaspoon) in which to begin their life cycle. Almost any container or area of standing water presents a potential "nursery" where mosquitoes can develop. Residents are encouraged to follow these tips to eliminate mosquito-breeding areas from their homes and yards:

• Fix leaky outdoor faucets and sprinklers.
• Avoid overwatering lawns.
• Rinse and refill birdbaths and pet watering dishes regularly.
• If a container cannot be easily drained, use mosquito dunks to prevent breeding.
• Mow overgrown grass.
• Keep gutters and drainpipes clear of leaves and debris.
• Cover trash cans.
• Keep fountains running to keep water moving.
• Add Western Mosquitofish to ornamental ponds.
• Dump out water that collects in outdoor toys.

Protect you and your family against mosquitoes. When spending time outdoors, be sure to follow these tips.

June 23 | 3 - 5 p.m.

Movie: Shrek (2001).

Movie Mondays are open to everyone in the family! Feel free to BYO pillow and snacks. Library will provide popcorn and water.

June 25 | 3 - 4 p.m.

Programs will be held every Wednesday this summer for toddlers and kids. This Wednesday features Firefighters Are Friends presented by the Fire Dept.

July 10 | 1 - 2 p.m.

Teens, time to test your inner engineer! Take on one of our LEGO challenge cards, or free-build your own creation.

July 12 | 3 - 5 p.m.

Kids and teens can join us for a round of Mario Party Jamboree! Enjoy board games, puzzles, and Legos while you wait your turn! Light snacks provided.

July 12 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Is there a budding artist in the family? Have them leave their mark by painting a rock in Mary's Garden at the Historical Park. Supplies provided.

July 20 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Bring your own kite from home to the Historical Park and enjoy an afternoon soaring in the meadow. Take home instructions on how to make your own kite.

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