Happy weekend, Lewisville Lake! In today’s happening-today edition: New learning hub, watermelon-eating contest, and women’s trail run and hike + 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.
New learning hub debuts: BizCloud Experts has launched the Catalyst Learning Center in Lewisville, the city’s only combined training and Pearson VUE testing site, giving trainers and companies one place for courses and certification -- see the new training hub.
Community wellness on the move: Flower Mound will host its first Walk with a Doc on July 11 at Flower Mound Community Activity Center, with a doctor-led walk and wellness talk for lakeside neighbors -- join the wellness walk.
Park plans take a new turn: Highland Village scrapped 16 rental cabins at Pilot Knoll Park, citing revenue projections. Revised plans focus on entry, parking, trail connections, and a new sign, trimming up to $1.4 million -- check the park redesign.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Dial in your swing: Need an easy local reset for your irons and your sanity? Lake Park Driving Range sits right on Lewisville Lake with a lighted setup and a little soundtrack, so you can groove a bucket after work, watch the water, and finally stop blaming the clubs.
Cajun boil tonight?: Quickie Crab keeps it local and lively with spicy seafood boils, juicy crab legs, seasoned shrimp, and crispy catfish baskets that taste like a mini Gulf road trip without leaving Lewisville. Fast-casual, family-owned, and big on flavor... perfect for an easy weeknight win near the lake.
Local lake escape: Twin Coves Park and Campground is your low-effort, high-reward way to touch grass by Lewisville Lake without burning a whole weekend. Pack a simple picnic, snag a shady spot, breathe a little deeper, and let the water views handle the mood reset, whether you're sneaking in a quick afternoon or plotting a close-to-home campout.
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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.
🏃 Melon Dash 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk @ Little Elm Park | Saturday (6/20) at 7:15 AM – Whether you chase PRs or just want permission to eat watermelon before noon, the Melon Dash hits Little Elm Park with new 10K, 5K, and 1-mile routes, easy parking, and a lakeside after-party. Expect awards, a sponsor village, ice-cold beer, and a messy watermelon-eating contest.
🧹 Service Saturday @ Austin Kent Ellis Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Trade your Saturday cardio for community karma at Austin Kent Ellis Park, a monthly spruce-up where we scrub picnic tables, tidy play structures and restrooms, wrangle litter, and add paint and minor fixes. Tools provided, kids welcome, civic pride guaranteed, sore quads optional.
🥾 Women's Trail Run and Hike @ Trailhead Running Supply (Flower Mound) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’re trail-curious or you know every root on the Northshore Trail, this monthly women’s run and hike rolls out from Trailhead Running Supply for 3 to 5 miles. All paces, plenty of banter, zero ego. If dirt’s closed, we take vibes to pavement.
🎨 Kids Craft Club @ Flower Mound Art & Music | Saturday (6/20) at 10:45 AM – This Kids Craft Club pops into the world of comics, blending bold pop art with make-your-own strips. The kids cook up heroes, speech bubbles, and pow-worthy panels, while you channel your inner Sunday funnies editor with coffee, and call it quality time.
🍷 Wine & Waves @ MarineMax Dallas Yacht Center | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – Whether you know your port from your porch, Wine & Waves is your excuse to sip good wine while poking around shiny boats at MarineMax Dallas Yacht Center. Expect lake breezes, mingling, a little boat envy, and enough sophistication to call it culture.
🎉 Summer Reading Celebration @ Barnes & Noble (Flower Mound) | Saturday (6/20) – Celebrate the kids’ summer reading the fun way, with a big, book-loving party that actually welcomes noise. Young readers run the show while parents and guardians tag along for crafts, cheerful chaos, and bragging rights earned one chapter at a time.
🥕 Flower Mound Farmers Market @ Flower Mound Farmers Market | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Flower Mound’s farmers market is taking over Sundays with actual fresh produce, artisanal breads, and the kind of local honey your allergies write love letters to. Browse meats, crafts, and snacks, chat with neighbors, then pretend you only came for a cucumber. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Lewisville Lake report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 32%
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 90. Heat index values as high as 99. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southeast 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: 95°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 8%
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 15 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 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis Highland Shores estate pairs stately curb appeal with manicured landscaping, a charming porch, and an upper balcony made for quiet mornings. Inside, a soaring foyer, chandelier, hardwood floors, and double-height living room windows set the stage. A chef’s kitchen, spa-like primary suite, expansive in-law suite, and resort-style pool complete the picture.
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