Happy weekend, Grand Prairie! In today’s happening-today edition: Marilyn Monroe’s birthday dress, a Juneteenth walk with Dr. Opal Lee, and the summer solstice festival + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Marilyn’s legacy on display: Opened June 5, Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie showcases Marilyn Monroe's Happy Birthday dress in a limited-time display with memorabilia celebrating what would have been her 100th birthday -- read the full story.
Fall tour kicks off: Danzig hits Grand Prairie on September 20 at Texas Trust Co Theatre with Twin Temple, Burning Witches, and ANA. Pre-sale began Friday, June 19. General on-sale starts Monday, June 22 -- get all the details.
Festivities across North Texas: Juneteenth celebrations continue this weekend, with Dr. Opal Lee’s 2.5-mile walk Sunday in Fort Worth and a program at Grand Prairie Public Library featuring J. Bolin and Marcus D. Wiley -- explore this weekend’s events.
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03 — On our radar
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Quick nature reset: Skip the long drive and hit Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake for shaded lakeside campsites, a swim beach, and trails you can hike, bike, paddle or ride horseback, plus a boat ramp. Book a cozy cabin or the 18-room Loyd Lodge, then call it a mini-vacation.
Local night out, solved: When the fridge looks judgmental, slide over to The Finch at EpicCentral for a modern, easygoing vibe and plates that hit the spot. Think blackened redfish tacos, shrimp & grits, and a bubbly Finch 75. Perfect for date night, friend catchups, or treating yourself.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚴 Cedar Hill Kids and Family Tri @ Virginia Weaver Park | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – If you’ve wanted to race your kid without scaring the neighbors, here’s your sign. Kids 6 to 15 do tri or splash and dash, and the family wave, any combo, tackles 200m swim, 5mi bike, 2K run, start together, bragging rights only.
🏠 Dr. Copeland Home Tour @ Dr. H.V. Copeland Home | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from errands and poke around Dr. Copeland’s 1902 home, the spot where early Grand Prairie got its house calls. Friendly docents lead you room to room with stories, quirks, and small-town lore. It’s free, donations appreciated, curiosity required.
🏆 Rick Mai Memorial Tournament @ Grand Oaks Golf Club | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Dust off the clubs and join the 5th annual Rickfest at Grand Oaks, a feel-good, family-friendly tournament that actually does good, supporting St. Jude. Glow ball Friday, mimosas and Marys Saturday, contests galore, lunch, and all the bragging rights. Even your slice will feel noble.
🧺 Guyanese Association Pot Luck Picnic @ Joe Pool Lake | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – This lakeside potluck brings Guyanese flavor to North Texas, with music, games, and friendly track races, so bring a dish to share and your best sideline cheer. Dust off the sneakers, pack Auntie's curry and a lawn chair, then enjoy laughs, sunshine, and bragging rights.
☀ Summer Solstice Festival @ The Landing | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats ringing in the longest day with Texas troubadours at Epic Central in Grand Prairie. The Woodsmen, Guthrie Kennard, Sadie Lee, Evan Boyer, Paul Renna, Dakota Ragsdill, and more, with Jason Pardo of Texas Select Radio keeping it honest. Lawn chairs, stories, zero pretense.
🎷 The Father's Day Weekend Smooth Jazz Groove II -- Najee and more @ Texas Trust CU Theatre | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Father’s Day weekend calls for smooth grooves, not another necktie, at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie with Najee, Jonathan Butler, Avery*Sunshine, and Jubu. Expect velvet sax, soulful vocals, and grown-folks vibes, then give Dad something he enjoys. No awkward brunch small talk required.
🎣 Free Kids Fishing Event @ Bass Pro Shops | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – If the kids think fish come as sticks, it is time to introduce them to the real, wiggly kind at Bass Pro's free catch and release pond. Live fish, gear provided, and kid-sized casting challenges, plus little giveaways. Low stakes, high bragging rights. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Grand Prairie report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 37%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 97°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 9%
Mostly sunny. High near 97, with temperatures falling to around 95 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis new D.R. Horton Legacy in Lakeview Pointe offers 2,840 square feet of smart single-story living with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. An open-concept layout connects the modern kitchen, stainless steel appliances, center island, and walk-in pantry to the dining and family room. The private primary suite features a large shower, dual vanity, and walk-in closet.
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