Things to do and Local Events this Weekend

? UPDATE: Many local businesses have new safety rules and some locations may still be closed. Always check with the venue to verify event details, hours of operation, and any new requirements before heading out.

Dallas Events this Weekend

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Fun Things to do This Weekend

There are some great things to do and fun events happening nearby!

Friday April 30

Lunchtime Live Online

Join in for Lunchtime Live Online, a free, family-friendly online concert featuring local musicians. Every Friday from noon – 1 pm live on Facebook Plano Arts & Events.

When: every Friday, 12 pm – 1 pm
Where: online on Plano Arts & Events Facebook page
Cost: FREE

Saturday May 1

Allen Food & Wine Walk

Enjoy delicious wine and social distanced fun in Allen, TX!

When: May 1, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: The Village at Allen
Cost: $30

Sunday May 2

Plano Symphony Orchestra Family Series 2021

This 45-minute performance features string quartet, flute and harp, and soloists from the Ballet Ensemble of Texas exploring how music sets a mood and brings characters to life. Selections will include Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Peter and the Wolf, music from Romeo and Juliet, the Arabian Nights, and more to teach kids about the woodwind and string families of the orchestra. Families with children ages 2-12 are sure to enjoy this storytelling through music!

When: May 2, 3 pm – 3.45 pm
Where: Plano North Texas Performing Arts
Cost: $12

Ongoing Events

Farmers Markets

Dallas: Saturday 9 am – 5 pm & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm, 920 S. Harwood, Dallas

Plano Farmers/Artisan Market, Saturday 9 am – 2 pm, The Shops at Willow Bend

McKinney: Saturday 8 am – 12 noon, Downtown McKinney Square

Richardson: Saturday 9 am – 1 pm, 101 S. Coit Road, Richardson

Carrollton: Sunday 10 am – 2 pm, 2722 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton

More Fun Weekend Events

Mother’s Day Promotion – Free Gift with purchase of $150

When: April 29 – May 2
Where: Credo Beauty, Legacy West
Cost: Free 12 piece gift ($165 value) with $150+ purchase, online and in-store

Braiding Class

When: April 30, 5 pm
Where: Sweet & Sassy, Plano
Cost: $15

CityLine Live – Free Live Music in the Plaza

When: April 30, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: CityLine DFW
Cost: FREE

Cupcake Workshop

When: April 30, 6.30 pm – 8 pm
Where: Young Chef’s Academy, Frisco
Cost: $40

Movies in the Park – Croods

When: April 30, 7.15 pm
Where: Five Star Sports Complex, The Colony
Cost: FREE

TangoTab’s Feed the City – Plano

When: May 1, 8.30 am – 10.30 am
Where: Grace Church Plano
Cost: Free volunteer opportunity, see list for supplies to bring

Fun on the Farm

When: May 1 – May 2
Where: Country Critters Farm
Cost: $10 per person

Farmstead Yoga

When: May 1, 9 am – 10 am
Where: Heritage Farmstead Museum
Cost: $5

ZimSculpt @ The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden

When: May 1 – August 8, 9 am – 5 pm
Where: The Dallas Arboretum
Cost: included with general admission

Dino Friends Expedition

When: May 1 – May 2
Where: The Dinosaur Company
Cost: $45 for a private half hour session for 5 guests above the age of 3

The Moms Love Chocolate Tour

When: May 1 – 2
Where: Dallas by Chocolate Tours
Cost: $48 – $53

Cinco de Mayo Weekend

When: May 1 – 2
Where: Legacy Hall
Cost: FREE

Parent’s Night Out

When: May 1, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Urban Air McKinney
Cost: $35 per child

Concerts by the Creek

When: May 1, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Watters Creek, Allen
Cost: FREE

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More Things to Do

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Plano Area Monthly Events

Family Friendly Weekend Events {April 30 – May 2, 2021}