
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 11
Valentine’s Champagne & Chocolate Tour
Imagine…the most decadent finds from premier local chocolatiers, dessert shops and ice cream venues, paired with champagne. Highlight will be a fun champagne toast at a local winery. Enjoy it all on their luxury motorcoach.
When: February 11, 12 & 14
Where: Dallas by Chocolate Tours
Cost: $48 – $89
Saturday February 12
Valentine’s Panthers, Pumas & Pancakes
Coffee, juice, fruit, and all-you-can-eat pancakes! Afterward, take a self-guided tour around the sanctuary.
When: February 12, 7 am – 10 am
Where: In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue, Wylie
Cost: $25 adults, $15 kids (4-12)
Sunday February 13
Galentine’s Wood & Cookie Pairing
Join AR Workshop for a DIY class to make one of their many Wood Projects and enjoy complimentary sips and sweets! We will be pairing everyone’s favorite cookies with wine for a tasting you won’t forget! There will be a troop on hand selling cookies in front of the shop so you can snag some boxes and support a great cause.
When: February 13, 11 am – 2 pm
Where: AR Workshop Frisco
Cost: price depends on the wood project you choose
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 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
Teen Night Out – Baking Around the World
When: Friday, February 11, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Young Chef’s Academy of Frisco
Cost: $45 per participant
Valentine Slime Time
When: Friday, February 11, 6 pm – 7.30 pm
Where: Play Street Museum, Allen
Cost: $18
Sweetheart Wine Train
When: Friday, February 11, 7 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Cost: $50
Trick a Trout – Kids Fishing Event
When: Saturday, February 12, 8 am – 11 am
Where: Warren Sports Complex
Cost: Free
Valentine’s Day Event
When: Saturday, February 12, from 9 am
Where: Frisco Fresh Market
Cost: Free
Daddy Daughter Date – 1 Hour Train Excursions
When: Saturday, February 12
Where: Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Cost: $20 per person
Duck Derby
When: Saturday, February 12, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium, Allen
Cost: $8 entry per duck
Valentine’s Open Skate
When: Saturday, February 12, 11.45 am – 1.45 pm
Where: Allen Community Ice Rink
Cost: $5 entry, $3 skate rental
Valentine’s Chocolate & Wine Walk McKinney
When: Saturday, February 12, 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney
Cost: $30 – $45
Legacy West Kids Club
When: Saturday, February 12, 12 pm – 3 pm
Where: Legacy West
Cost: Free (tickets required)
Just the Girls, Galentine’s at Grandscape
When: Saturday, February 12, 1 pm – 5 pm
Where: Grandscape, The Colony
Cost: $65
Valentine’s Family Class
When: Saturday, February 12, 3 pm – 5 pm
Where: Carefree Colors, Plano
Cost: $20 per person
Parent’s Night Out
When: Saturday, February 12, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Texas Dynamix Gymnastics, Plano
Cost: tba
Credo Beauty FREE Valentine’s Day Gift
When: Feb 10 – 13 (while supplies last)
Where: Credo Clean Beauty, Legacy West
Cost: Free gift with $125+ purchase, online and in-store
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