
Dallas Events this Weekend
Friday July 9
Summer of Sculpture:ZimSculpt
This is a chance to see more than 100 hand-selected, important modern sculptures artfully displayed throughout the acclaimed Dallas Arboretum. ZimSculpt features exquisite sculptures of several dozen contemporary Zimbabwean artists displayed throughout the garden.
When: through August 8
Where: Dallas Arboretum
Cost: $10 – $15

Saturday July 10
Christmas in July
Can’t wait for the holidays? Take a photo in a giant snow globe decked in a summer theme that is sure to be your funniest Christmas card yet. Make a Christmas ornament while enjoying the sunshine.
When: July 10, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Downtown Carrollton
Cost: FREE
Sunday July 11
Plano Symphony Orchestra Family Series – Heroes & Villains
What is a great story without a great villain or a hero? Enjoy a chamber ensemble from the Plano Symphony Orchestra as it introduces great characters from Harry Potter, Superman, The Little Mermaid, 101 Dalmatians, and more! Villains like Ursula in The Little Mermaid or Cruela de Vil in 101 Dalmatians often have great melodies to bring their huge personalities to life! In this 45- minute performance, families with children 2 – 12 will learn about instruments in the orchestra, hear great music, and even participate in the action on stage!
When: July 11, 3 pm – 3.45 pm
Where: Plano North Texas Performing Arts
Cost: $12 (BUY HERE)
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
More Fun Weekend Events
Jurassic World: The Exhibition at Grandscape in The Colony
The exhibition immerses audiences of all ages in interactive scenes inspired by the beloved film. Now, the park that was only a promise comes to life… right before your eyes.
When: through August 8
Where: Grandscape, The Colony
Cost: Adults $29.50, Kids $19.50 (3-15)
Sensory Friendly Days
Sensory Friendly Day is an exclusive time at Plano’s pools for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to have a fun, interactive learning experience in a comfortable environment. Cost is regular admission, and participants are welcome to stay once the pool opens to the public.
When: July 9 & 11, 11 am – 1 pm
Where: Plano Pools
Cost: Regular admission
Creekside Live
When: every Friday in July and August, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Watters Creek
Cost: FREE
Dive In Movie Night
When: every Friday in July, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Hawaiian Falls, The Colony
Cost: included with admission
Free Summer Language Camp
When: July 10, 10.30 am & 11.30 am
Where: Frisco Library
Cost: FREE
Dive In Movies
Every Friday, enjoy hit family friendly movies pool side at the Frisco Water Park. Movies are included with daily admission or valid memberships.
When: July 9, 8 pm
Where: Frisco Athletic Center
Cost: included with admission
Kids Movie Saturday at Lava Cantina
When: July 10, 12 pm
Where: Lava Cantina
Cost: Free
Sand Castles & Story Time
Join us for a morning of fun and relaxation on the new swim beach at Stewart Creek Park! Storytime, read by your favorite characters (Session 2: Baby Sharks) will run from 9:00 – 10:00am followed by an hour of building sand castles on the beach. Prizes will be awarded each session for the best castles! Registration fee of $5/family includes entry into the park for one vehicle. Register by calling Parks & Recreation at (972)625-1106, or register online at PlayTC.com.
When: July 10, 9 am – 11 am
Where: Stewart Creek Park, The Colony
Cost: $5 per family
McKinney Margarita Stroll
Sip, shop and stroll through downtown McKinney!
When: July 10, 12 pm – 7 pm
Where: Downtown McKinney
Cost: $15 – $30
Raptors Then & Now
Join us as we welcome animal ambassadors from the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center. From 1pm-2pm, enjoy a fantastic presentation about “Raptors Now.” Your ticket also includes admission into our Creature Corral, to visit with “Raptors Then” before or after the presentation.
When: July 10, 1 pm – 2 pm
Where: The Dinosaur Company, Allen
Cost: $10 for kids 3 – 17, $13 for adults
3rd Annual Bastille Day
Bonjour! Join us as we celebrate all things French with a free live performance by La Pompe, fresh crêpes, and St-Germain French 75s! Spend a luxurious Sunday with friends and see all there is to discover, eat, and drink at Legacy Hall in honor of Bastille Day.
When: July 11, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Legacy Hall
Cost: Free – $120

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