
Dallas Events this Weekend
Fun Things to do This Weekend
There are some great things to do and fun events happening nearby this Weekend!
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 25
Rhea Lana’s of Frisco/McKinney Family Shopping Event Spring 2022
Rhea Lana’s of Frisco/McKinney is hosting a Safe, Family Shopping Event! Get your kiddos set for all things Spring & Summer! Shop hundreds of families at once and save 60-90% off retail prices!
When: February 25 – March 5
Where: 3500 Preston Rd, Plano 75093
Cost: FREE – $50
Saturday February 26
Willow Bend Kids Club
This event is FREE to attend! NO registration required! Activities will include: Balloon Artists, Airbrush Artists, Crayola Experience Crafts & Goodies, and a special costume character appearance from Crayola!
When: February 26, 12 pm – 2 pm
Where: The Shops at Willow Bend
Cost: Free
Sunday February 27
Mardi Gras Pardi
This event will include:
• Performances by the N’Awlins Gumbo Kings
• Cajun food from Lava Cantina & Walk-Ons (available for purchase)
• Crawfish boil by the Cajun Crawfish Co. (ticket required)
• Kid’s mask decorating contest
• Crawfish eating contest
• Airbrush tattoo artist
• Fortune teller
• LOTS of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities
• PLUS, multiple chances for you to win an authentic King Cake from New Orleans!This is a free event and open to the public with ticket options available for additional experiences.
When: February 27, 2 pm – 6 pm
Where: Grandscape, The Colony
Cost: FREE – $350
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
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
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
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
Ongoing Weekend 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 27, 2022
Where: Heard Museum, McKinney
Cost: Price included with Heard Museum admission and free for Members at Heard Museum
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
Butterflies in the Garden
When: February 25 – April 10
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
Cost: adults $12, children $8
More Fun Weekend Events
Collin County Home & Garden Show
When: February 25 – 27
Where: Allen Event Center
Cost: FREE
Frozen Fun & Games
When: February 25, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Play Street Museum, Allen
Cost: $18
Adapted Sweetheart Dance
When: February 25, 6.30 pm
Where: Sam Johnson Rec Center, Plano
Cost: $20 residents, $24 non-residents
Mardi Gras at Legacy Hall
When: February 26, 3 pm – 10 pm
Where: Legacy Hall
Cost: Free to $65
Plano Community Band presents “Musical Montage: Strings, Winds and Drums”
When: February 27, 6 pm – 7.45 pm
Where: Eisemann Performance Center, Richardson
Cost: Free
2022 Boots ‘N Barbecue Gala for Wylie ISD Education Foundation
When: February 27, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Southfork Ranch
Cost: $65
Epic Plunge
When: February 27, 1 pm
Where: Epic Waters, Grand Prairie
Cost: $40
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