08.01.10-08.30.10
AUGUST DOLLAR DAYS  $1 It’s hot out there this month, but it might be worth a trip to the Dallas Arboretum, where tickets are only a buck instead of the usual $10. That could add up to big savings for families. The gift shop also will have a selection of $1 items. (Parking remains $7 per vehicle.) This month, you also can get a deal on the Fall Garden Getaway combo ticket that includes a trip to the State Fair of Texas and the Arboretum, $18 for both. Visit bigtex.com to buy tickets. 8525 Garland Road. For more details, call 214.515.6500 or visit dallasarboretum.org. 

THROUGH 11.20

WE USED TO SWIM HERE FREE The Bath House Cultural Center presents the exhibit, “We Used to Swim Here”, featuring archival photographs from the early 20th century when White Rock Lake allowed swimming. The gallery is at 521 E. Lawther. Hours have changed for the summer to noon-6 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. For more details, visit dallasculture.org.

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08.06
AUTHOR LECTURE FREE Teen writer Joseph Hughes will speak at 3 p.m. at the Audelia Road Branch Library at 10045 Audelia to discuss his upcoming fantasy book, “Armorica”. For details, call 214.670.1350.

08.14
FARMERS MARKET FREE The White Rock Local Market will set up 8 a.m.-noon at The Green Spot, 702 N. Buckner, selling local, organic, seasonal produce and hand-crafted goods. For more details, visit whiterocklocalmarket.com.