Fun Things to do This Weekend
There are some great things to do and fun events happening nearby!
Events are subject to change, be sure to check events are as scheduled before heading out for any weekend events. We rely on pricing being provided by event hosts but this information is not always available and we recommend checking directly with the event host.
Friday January 27
Galleria Dallas Lantern Festival
View nearly 250 Chinese lanterns on display over the ice rink for Lunar New Year.
When: January 20 – February 19
Where: Ice Rink, Galleria Dallas
Cost: Free
Saturday January 28
Winter Blast Parent’s Night Out
Drop your kids off for a fun evening playing themed games, winning prizes, open gym time, pizza, and more! This is open for kids 4-12 years old.
When: January 28, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Texas Dynamix Gymnastics, Plano
Cost: $35 online registration or $40 at the door
Sunday January 29
The Lion King – final day
Disney’s THE LION KING is part of the 2022-2023 Broadway at the Bass Season.
When: through January 29
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
Cost: ***update – sold out***
Ongoing Events
Parent & Child Yoga
When: every Saturday, Jan 14 – March 4, 10.15 am – 11.15 am
Where: Oak Point Rec Center, Plano
Cost: $89 total for 1 Parent & 1 Child. 8 classes total
Dino Friends Expedition
When: through January 31
Where: The Dinosaur Company, Allen
Cost: Adults $12.50, children $9.50
Animatronic Production Tour
When: through February 17
Where: The Dinosaur Company, Allen
Cost: Adults $19.50, children $16.50
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
Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday 8 am – 4 pm, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
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
Farmers Market at the Boardwalk at Granite Park: Sunday 11 am – 4 pm
More Fun Weekend Events
Back to School Game Night
When: January 27, 5 pm – 7 pm
Where: iCode Plano
Cost: $15
Sip n Shop @ Prosper Playhouse
When: January 27, 5 pm – 8.30 pm
Where: Prosper Playhouse & Boutique
Cost: Free
January Art Walk
When: January 27, 5 pm – 8 pm
Where: Cottonwood Market, Richardson
Cost: Free
Kids Jam Night … Shhhh Its Parents Night Out
When: January 27, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Rockstars of Tomorrow, Frisco
Cost: $35
Kids Craft Workshop: Create a Self-Portrait!
When: January 28, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Nebraska Furniture Mart
Cost: Free
2023 Lunar New Year Celebration
When: January 28, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Frisco Ranch Shopping Center
Cost: Free
Brunch of Secrets – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
When: January 28, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Lava Cantina
Cost: Free
Sewing Basics ***update – sold out***
When: January 28, 10.15 am – 1 pm
Where: The Colony Public Library
Cost: Free
Saturday Morning Crafts
When: January 28, 10.30 am
Where: Allen Public Library
Cost: Free
FREE Guided Historic Walking Tour
When: January 28, 11 am – 12 pm
Where: Downtown McKinney
Cost: Free
Lunar New Year Performance
When: January 28, 4 pm
Where: Galleria Dallas
Cost: Free
Free Pet Shot Clinic
When: January 29, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Collin County Animal Services, McKinney
Cost: Free
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