Ready for the first summer shout-out? This one goes to all our peeps headed to Denton.

DO
Water Works Park
What: It’s the opening weekend of seventeen acres of water slides and a 600-feet-long tubing river with a cascading waterfall.
Why: Just add water.
When: Mon.,Tues., Thurs., Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wed. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 2400 Long Rd. (940-349-8800).

DRINK
Jupiter House
What: Smoke-free coffee house serves joe, organic fruit smoothies, and milkshakes.
Why: Drink it all in.
When: 24/7.
Where: 106 N. Locust St., at Hickory St. (940-387-7100).

SEE
Sky Theater
What: Rent out one of the only planetaria in the world featuring the digitally precise Digistar II.
Why: A night to remember.
When: Anytime you want to see some real stars.
Where: 1704 W. Mulberry St., at Ave. C & Hickory Sts. (940-369-8213).

BUY
Alter Ego
What: Everything for men and women (clothes and accessories) is at least 25 years old at this excellent vintage shop.
Why: Find the perfect (Freudian) slip.
When: Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 118 Fry St. (940-898-9990).

First Editions and Out-of-Print Gems
What: Historic purple building houses more than 200,000 used books and an astounding collection of records and CDs.
Why: Read all about it.
When: Mon.-Sun., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Recycled Books, 200 N. Locust St. (940-566-5688).