Dallas Events this Weekend
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Fun Things to do This Weekend
There are some great things to do and fun events happening nearby!
Friday August 13
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 14
Lone Star Mercantile Turns 4
Lone Star is turning 4 and we want to celebrate with YOU 
FREE swag bags for the first 100 customers
FREE birthday treats
Fun game with prizes!
Exclusive booth sales!
FREE wine in the evening
When: August 14, 10 am – 7 pm
Where: Lone Star Mercantile, Allen
Cost: FREE
Sunday August 15
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
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
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
More Fun Weekend Events
Wicked – Dallas Summer Musicals
When: through September 5
Where: Music Hall, Fair Park
Cost: from $34
Open House 2021 – Music Institute of North Texas
Meet our teachers, our Director, or an administrator
In-Person or Online through ZoomFree Mini Demo Classes | Instrument petting Zoo | Faculty Recital
When: August 13 – 14
Where: Music Institute of North Texas, Frisco
Cost: FREE
The Glass Menagerie
When: through August 15
Where: Outcry Youth Theatre
Cost: from $10
Creekside Live
When: every Friday in August, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Watters Creek
Cost: FREE
Kids Movie Saturday at Lava Cantina
When: every Saturday, 12 pm
Where: Lava Cantina
Cost: Free
Back to School Bash
We’ll have great food, bounce houses, a DJ, snow cones and other fun throughout the afternoon. Kids, come prepared to get wet!
When: August 15, 12.30 pm- 2.30 pm
Where: Sent Church, Plano
Cost: Free
Discounted Price for Local Entertainment Pogo Pass
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