
Dallas Events this Weekend
Dallas Events 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 May 20
Wildflower Arts & Music Festival
Festival attendees will enjoy a variety of musical performances from both local legends and internationally renowned artists, a battle of the bands, a songwriters contest, a silent auction, culinary offerings from food vendors from throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, kids activities and more.
When: May 20 – 22
Where: Galatyn Park Urban Center, Richardson
Cost: from $35, kids under 12 are free
Saturday May 21
2022 Plano Symphony Orchestra Gala
The evening will include a gourmet multi-course dinner, a silent and live auction filled with a fun curation of extravagant items, dancing, more dancing, and more fun at the Bourbon and Bubbles after-party!
When: May 21, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Dallas Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center
Cost: from $150 per person
Sunday May 22
Neighborhood Block Party
Mark your calendars for an afternoon of food, games, and fun on the FUMC Allen grounds. They’ll have food vendors, inflatables, games, and more. Each guest will receive a coupon for one free food item and additional items will be available for purchase.
When: May 22, 12 pm – 2 pm
Where: First United Methodist Church Allen
Cost: Free
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
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

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