Family Friendly Weekend Events {August 27-29, 2021}

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Dallas Events this Weekend

Friday August 27

Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden

Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators in our Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden.

When: through October 3
Where: Heard Museum
Cost: included with admission

Saturday August 28

Back-to-School Family Fun Day hosted by Creative World School Frisco

Your family is invited to join us for a FREE Back-to-School Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Event highlights include outdoor activities in our courtyard, the opportunity to check out our one-of-a-kind Exploratorium™ space, school tours, snacks, goody bags and more! Some of our favorite local Frisco businesses will be on site offering additional activities for our guests! All are welcome! We can’t wait to meet your family! Families who pre-register for the event will be entered to win prizes!

When: Saturday August 28, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: 4915 Coit Road, Frisco TX
Cost: Free for all ages

Sunday August 29

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

“Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century. Explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360 degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show. 

When: through September 3
Where: Secret Location Dallas
Cost: Adults $34.90, Kids $19.90

Ongoing Events

Wicked – The Musical

When: through September 5
Where: Music Hall, Fair Park
Cost: from $34

Ongoing Events

CityLine Live

When: every Friday, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: CityLine DFW, Richardson
Cost: Free

Kids Movie Saturdays

When: every Saturday, 12 pm
Where: Lava Cantina
Cost: Free admission and $2 off kids meals during the movie

Teen Night

When: every Friday, 7 pm – 10 pm
Where: JW Entertainment, Allen
Cost: tba

Family Storytime

When: every Saturday, 10.30 am – 11.15 am
Where: McKinney Public Library
Cost: Free

Legacy West Music Series

When: every Saturday, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Legacy West
Cost: Free

Spring Break at JadeWaters

When: every Sunday in April & May, 9 am – 7 pm
Where: Hilton Anatole, Dallas
Cost: included with accommodation

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More Fun Weekend Events

Texas Mineral & Fossil Show Plano

When: May 20 – 22
Where: Plano Event Center
Cost: Free admission and parking

38th Annual Main Street Fest

When: May 20 – 22
Where: Downtown Grapevine
Cost: Free

Sip n Shop

When: May 20, 5.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Prosper Playhouse
Cost: tba

Moonlight Movies: Raya

When: May 20, 7.30 pm
Where: Murphy Central Park
Cost: Free

Plano Antique Mall – Parking Lot Sale

When: May 21, 7.30 am
Where: Plano Antique Mall
Cost: Free

Kids Fishing Tournament

When: May 21, 9 am – 1 pm
Where: Old Celina Park
Cost: Free

Sandcastles & Storytime

When: May 21, 9 am – 10.30 am
Where: Stewart Creek Park, The Colony
Cost: $10 resident, $15 non-resident

Dog Days in the Gardens

When: May 21 – 22
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
Cost: Regular admission for humans and $5 per dog

Brunch & Blooms

When: May 21, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: The Boardwalk at Granite Park
Cost: tba

Square Deal Days

When: May 21, 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Shops of Downtown Carrollton
Cost: Free

Epic Gran Fiesta

When: May 21 – 22
Where: Epic Waters Grand Prairie
Cost: Included with admission

Family Weekends (FREE!)

When: May 21, 10 am – 1 pm
Where: AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas
Cost: Free

Bubbles and Butterflies

When: May 21, 10 am – 11.30 am
Where: Stewart Creek Park, The Colony
Cost: Daily entry pass required

Summer Kickoff – Texas

When: May 21, 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Nebraska Furniture Mart
Cost: Free

Kids’ Movies and Concerts at The Lakefront™

When: May 21, 5 pm – 8 pm
Where: The Lakefront, Little Elm
Cost: Free

Addison After Dark: Boot Scootin’ Bash

When: May 21, 7 pm – 10 pm
Where: Addison Circle Park
Cost: Free

Muffins & Mimosas!

When: May 22, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: Lonestar Mercantile, Allen
Cost: Free

More Fun Weekend Events

Credo Legacy West – free gift with purchase

When: Aug 26 – 29 (while stocks last)
Where: Credo Beauty, Legacy West
Cost: Free gift with $125+ purchase, online and in-store

Clear the Shelters

When: through Sept 19
Where: Plano Animal Shelter
Cost: Adoption fees will be half price from Monday, August 23 through Sunday, September 12. Adoption fees will only be waived from Monday, September 13 to Sunday, September 19.

Creekside Live

When: every Friday in August, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Watters Creek
Cost: FREE 

Erika Ashley’s Elite Dog Grooming Grand Opening!

When: Saturday August 28, 10 am- 12 pm
Where: 6505 W Park Blvd, Plano TX 75093
Cost: Free

Dallas Cowboys 2021 Training Camp

When: Aug 27 & 28
Where: Ford Center at The Star
Cost: Free

Trail Ride at Cathy’s Critters

When: every Saturday, various times
Where: Cathy’s Critters, Princeton
Cost: $10 per person

Kids Movie Saturday at Lava Cantina

When: every Saturday, 12 pm
Where: Lava Cantina
Cost: Free

Parents Night Out | Superhero themed!

When: Aug 28, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Texas Dynamix Gymnastics, Plano
Cost: $35

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• Drive In Movies & Pop Up Concerts Nearby
• Cheap Things to do for $10 or less
• Cabin Rentals and Camping near DFW
• 18 Things for Teens to do this Summer
• Hikes & Nature Trails
• Swimming Pools near me
• Camping at Eisenhower State Park
• You Pick Farms
• Kids eat free or cheap
• Instagrammable spots
• Splash Pads
• 10 Great Outdoor spots in Plano, Frisco, McKinney and North Dallas
• For Little Kids
• Date Night Ideas out and about and Date Nights at home

Are you ready to plan ahead or want to see what a list of things to do this month?

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