Parks
Qurom Park
on quorum dr, just north of keller springs rd. dart bus #362 quiet, very well landscaped park; perfect for having a sack lunch. there is also a large below-ground waterfall surrounded by trees.
Celestial Park
celestial rd at bellbrook dr. dart bus #463 watch the solstices on a giant sundial.
Addison Circle Park
addison circle rd and quorum dr. dart addison transit center large outdoor park and the location of festivals, concerts and outdoor plays. also has fountains for cooling off in the texas heat.
Arapaho Road Park
park in the parking lot on the northwest side of arapaho rd/addison rd intersection and walk a few hundred yards west to find the park. dart bus #333 when the wind is out of the north, this is the perfect place to watch planes depart and land as they fly just overhead. addison airport is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the nation so there is usually no shortage of traffic on a nice day.
Addison residents are proud of their parks and feature some of the best in the metroplex
Festivals
Oktoberfest
Normally held in september, oktoberfest is a collection of traditional german foods, polka, paulaner beer, and very silly liederhosen. there's an oom-pah band on site, and a backup oom-pah band in case the first one breaks down. it's advised to go on thursday, as it can get very crowded on the weekend.
Taste of Addison
Normally held in may, taste of addison is a gathering of many of the city's restaurants at addison circle park. each of the restaurants offers smaller portions of their food at low prices, allowing the public to sample their food.
Kaboom Town!
Normally held the night of july 3rd, kaboom town is one of the largest fourth of july celebrations in the dallas/ft. worth area. kaboom town is at addison circle park. because of the incredible popularity of kaboom town it can be next-to-impossible to find a nearby parking space. your best option is to stay at a residence or hotel near addison circle and walk there.
Addison holds some of the best festivals around. Addison believes in making every celebration as big as possible, and they follow through quite well. Each of these festivals are in Addison Circle Park SW corner of Quorum Dr. and Addison Circle. DART Addison Transit Center.
Worldfest
Normally held in october, worldfest is a gathering of many different cultural events. many of the local restaurants set up tents to serve exotic and ethnic foods. multiple stages show many colorful acts from around the world. there are also a lot of unique shops set up selling items from around the world. it's a good way to get introduced to many different cultures at once.
Live entertainment
Water Tower Theatre
Enjoy stage performances throughout the year. Something different every other week. Be sure to buy tickets in advance, as it fills quickly.
Addison Improv
Have dinner and drinks while laughing with world-class comedians. It's advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before the first show if you want a good seat. Arrive an hour before the first show if you're having dinner. There is a two item minimum purchase food or drink per person with each show, and the food's overpriced. 21 and up only.
Pete's Dueling Piano bar
Known for singing loud and proud. A Piano bar offering top of the line entertainment, in a fun and casual atmosphere.