
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. 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 February 4
Celebrate Lunar New Year
In addition to lots of playtime, kiddos can enjoy a yummy Lo Mein dinner from our neighboring restaurant Red Lantern and will have fun painting their own Chinese Dragon..
When: Friday, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Play Street Museum, McKinney
Cost: $18 per child
Saturday February 5
Happy Lunar New Year in Downtown Plano
Come celebrate the Year of the Tiger.
When: February 5, 1 pm – 3 pm
Where: McCall Plaza, Plano
Cost: free
Sunday February 6
Cookies & Crafts
This event will start with a cookie decorating lesson from Cookie Inspired. Then you will customize and DIY your choice or wood or canvas project. Take home your DIY project, 4 decorated cookies, and some sweet knowledge on this tasty skill!
When: February 6, 2 pm – 5.30 pm
Where: AR Workshop Frisco
Cost: varies depending on craft project choice
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

Ongoing Events
Native Texas Butterfly House and Garden
When: Tuesdays through Saturdays 9am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm until October 2, 2022
Where: Heard Museum McKinney
Cost: included with admission
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
Sounds of Summer
When: every Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Grandscape Texas
Cost: Free
Safari Nights at the Dallas Zoo
When: every Saturday, through July 2, 9 am – 9 pm (band starts at 7 pm)
Where: Dallas Zoo
Cost: included with admission
Psychedelic Robot: An Immersive Art & Storytelling Experience
When: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through August 21
Where: The Shops at Willow Bend
Cost: from $32.30
Family Movie Matinee
When: every Friday in June and July, 1 pm – 3 pm
Where: The Colony Public Library
Cost: Free
Music & Movies – FREE Live Music
When: every Friday & Saturday in June and July, 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Fairview Town Center
Cost: Free
More Fun Weekend Events
Freedom Friday
When: July 1, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Cheeky Monkeys Plano
Cost: $14.99 for 2 hours
Winos and Dinos: Animatronic Production Tour (21+)
When: July 1, 6 pm – 7 pm
Where: The Dinosaur Company, Allen
Cost: tba
Stars & Stripes Weekend
When: July 1 – 3
Where: Frisco Roughriders
Cost: prices vary depending on seating
4th of July Celebration
When: July 2, 8 am
Where: Frisco Fresh Market
Cost: Free
Denton’s 4th of July Market
When: July 2, 8 am – 12 pm
Where: 101 S Locust St, Denton
Cost: Free
Storybook Saturday – USA Celebration
When: July 2, 9 am – 11 am
Where: Slayter Creek Park, Free
Cost: Free
North Dallas Toy Show
When: July 2, 9 am – 3 pm
Where: Celebration Event Center & Ballroom, Plano
Cost: $3, kids 12 and under are Free
4th of July Parade – The Colony
When: July 2, 10.30 am
Where: Parade starts at Peter’s Colony Elementary School on John Yates. The parade route will then head West along Nash Dr., and turn South on Blair Oaks. It will finish at The Colony Five Star Complex North Parking Lot.
Cost: Free
Free First Saturdays
When: July 2, 11 am
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center
Cost: Free
Independence Day Weekend
When: July 2 – 4
Where: Dallas Arboretum
Cost: $5 admission through the month of July
Dallas Mimosa Walk: Fourth of July Weekend
When: July 2, 12 pm
Where: Deep Ellum Outdoor Market
Cost: $35
Splash And Blast 2022
When: July 2, 5 pm – 10 pm
Where: Old Celina Park
Cost: Free
25th Annual Liberty By The Lake Festival
When: July 2, 6 pm – 11 pm
Where: Five Star Sports Complex, The Colony
Cost: Free
Celebrate Coppell: Party in the Park
When: July 2, 6 pm
Where: Andrew Brown Park, East Coppell
Cost: Free
Klyde Warren Park’s Independence Day Celebration
When: July 2, 7 pm – 10 pm
Where: Klyde Warren Park
Cost: Free
City of Carrollton Community Fireworks Display
When: July 2, 9.30 pm
Where: 1700 Keller Springs Rd, Carrollton
Cost: Free
4th of July Cupcake Wars
When: July 3, 9 am & 2 pm
Where: Play Street Museum, Allen
Cost: $18 per child
Sachse Red, White, and Blue Blast
When: July 3, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Heritage Park
Cost: Free
July Jubilee
When: July 4, 8 am – 10 pm
Where: The Lakefront at Little Elm
Cost: tba
Sparks & Stripes: Parade
When: July 4, 9 am – 11 am
Where: Downtown Heritage District, Irving
Cost: Free
City of Rockwall 4th of July Parade
When: July 4, 11 am
Where: Harry Myers Park
Cost: Free
Red White & Brews
When: July 4, 11 am – 6 pm
Where: TUPPS Brewery, McKinney
Cost: Free
Splish Splash Freedom Bash
When: July 4, 5 pm
Where: Apex Center, McKinney
Cost: $10 member, $14 non members
Fort Worth’s Fourth
When: July 4, 5 pm – 10 pm
Where: Panther Island Pavilion
Cost: Free
Frisco Freedom Fest
When: July 4, 5 pm
Where: Frisco Square
Cost: Free
Red, White, Blues & Brews
When: July 4, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: The Shops at Legacy North, Plano
Cost: Free
Sparks & Stripes: Live Music & Fireworks
When: July 4, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Levy Event Plaza, Irving
Cost: Free
Ongoing Events
Dinosaurs Live
Let your imagination run wild as you travel back in time along a half-mile nature trail to get up-close and personal with 11 life-size animatronic dinosaurs.
When: through February 21, 2022
Where: Heard Museum, McKinney
Cost: Price included with Heard Museum admission and free for Members
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
Lakefront Cupid Crawl
When: through February 28
Where: Lakefront at Little Elm
Cost: Pick up a free bingo card and visit participating businesses
More Fun Weekend Events
Braiding Class
When: Friday February 4, 6 pm – 7 pm
Where: Sweet & Sassy Plano
Cost: $15
February Open Gym
When: February 4 – 5
Where: Texas Dynamix Gymnastics
Cost: tba
The Sponge Bob Musical
When: Friday February 4, 7 pm – 10 pm
Where: Plano West Senior High School
Cost: $10 – $20
Frisco Fresh Market 2022 Re-opening
When: Saturday February 5, 8 am – 4 pm
Where: Frisco Fresh Market
Cost: free
North Dallas Toy Show
When: Saturday February 5, 9 am – 3 pm
Where: Dallas Events Center, Farmers Branch
Cost: $2 (kids under 12 are free)
The Dallas by Chocolate Tour
When: Saturday February 5, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Where: Dallas by Chocolate Food Tours
Cost: $52 – $61
Zip Line Day
When: Saturday February 5, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Heard Museum, McKinney
Cost: $12
Decadent Valentines Dreams Chocolate Tour
When: Saturday February 5, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Where: Dallas by Chocolate Food Tours
Cost: from $47
26th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
When: Saturday February 5, 2 pm – 10 pm
Where: Frisco Conference Center
Cost: $23 – $28
Chinese Lunar New Year
When: Sunday February 6, 2 pm – 4 pm
Where: Grandscape
Cost: free
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