GET ACTIVE ....................................... 6 EXPERIENCE ..................................... 10 EXPLORE AND ESCAPE .................... 26 RECHARGE ....................................... 30 EAT (AND DRINK!) ........................... 34 LISTINGS .......................................... 44 On the Cover TABLE OF CONTENTS The Cove at The Lakefront® is a 42,000-square-foot indoor waterpark in Little Elm, Texas, packed with year-round fun for all ages. Featuring 11 thrilling water slides, a FlowRider® Double surf machine, lazy river, massive interactive play structure, lap pool, toddler areas, and more — The Cove is the ultimate family destination in the Lakefront District™. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, family getaway, swim lessons, or just looking to beat the Texas heat, The Cove delivers nonstop excitement no matter the season.” Get your summer bucket lists ready: the next few months are loaded with opportunities to check your goals off in bulk. With a full slate of once-in-a-lifetime sporting events, shows, out- door fun, excursions, services and dining desti- nations, every corner of the Metroplex (and be- yond) has the potential for some core summer memories. And to help you in your pursuit of warm-weather fun, culture, self-care, tasty bites and cold drinks, we’ve rounded up this guide, chock full of local highlights and hotspots. Staff A D V E R T I S I N G ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Michelle Lozano DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Charlie Dondlinger SENIOR MULTIMEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Holli Perry ACCOUNT MANAGER Holly Gerondale, Shelby Holloway MULTIMEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Todd Brown, Gregg LeCaptain, Hannah Lucas, Rylan Morris, Bailey Morrison, Madison Truscan, Ashley Zamberlan, Steve Zastawny DIGITAL COORDINATOR Kamry Brown DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Jennifer Robinson CLIENT & MARKETING CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR Sydney Kimble C I R C U L AT I O N CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Carlos Garcia B U S I N E S S GROUP PUBLISHER Stuart Folb DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS & OPERATIONS Kelly Foster FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT Kimberly Holleyhead BUSINESS COORDINATOR Amber Friend WRITTEN BY: Jennifer Davis-Lamm A SPECIAL ADVERTISING PRESENTATION D SUMMER GUIDE 2026 4 DALLAS OBSERVER • SUMMER GUIDE 2026
