
Dallas Events this Weekend
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 March 11
Ocean X Adventure
FOR A LIMITED TIME, join the mission to find the elusive giant squid when OceanX takes over the creative world of Crayola for a once-in-lifetime event. So get your mission log, create your ID badge and begin your journey through the sea kelp
When: through April 18
Where: Crayola Experience Plano
Cost: included with admission (for discounted tickets )
Saturday March 12
Prairie Playland Grand Opening
Traders Village will be OPEN ALL WEEK, March 12-20, 2022 for the Grand Opening of Prairie Playland.
Join during Spring Break for live music, activities for kids, entertainment, and of course all of the 12 amusement park rides will be open 11AM-8PM!
Don’t spend a fortune during Spring Break 2022, bring the whole family to the Prairie Playland for rides, food, and live entertainment.
When: March 12 – March 20
Where: Traders Village, Grand Prairie
Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
Sunday March 13
Prehistoric Park – The Return of the Dinosaurs
The Dinosaurs return to Grapevine this spring! LEARN about Grapevine’s prehistoric past while roaming through the newly-expanded exhibition of animatronic dinosaurs.
DIG into the action and enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family. EXPLORE the biggest show yet! Day or night with Dinos After Dark exhibit hours.
Activities include Boneyard Games, Dig Site to uncover the past, Tracks Trail, Amber Fossil Craft, numerous Exhibit Displays, and Animatronic Dinosaurs
When: through April 3
Where: Meadowmere Park, Grapevine
Cost: $29 per vehicle, up to 6 persons
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
Farmers Market at the Boardwalk at Granite Park: Sunday 11 am – 4 pm

Ongoing Events
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
Butterflies in the Garden
When: through April 10
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
Cost: adults $12, children $8
Prehistoric Park: The Return of the Dinosaurs
When: through April 3
Where: Meadowmere Park, Grapevine
Cost: $29 per vehicle, up to 6 persons
Legacy West Music Series
When: every Saturday, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Legacy West
Cost: Free
Spring Break on the Farm
When: through March 20
Where: Team Family Farms, Aubrey
Cost: $10 ages 2 and up
More Fun Weekend Events
Field Day at Legacy Hall
When: March 11, 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: Legacy Hall
Cost: FREE
Friday Night Market
When: March 11, 6 pm
Where: Downtown Celina
Cost: FREE
Braiding Class
When: March 11, 6 pm – 7 pm
Where: Sweet & Sassy Plano
Cost: $30
Live on the Stage at Grandscape
When: March 11, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Grandscape
Cost: Free
Dino & Dragon Stroll
When: March 12 – 13
Where: Fort Worth Convention Center
Cost: TBA
McKinney Shamrock Run 5K
When: March 12, 8 am – 12 pm
Where: TUPPS Brewery
Cost: $30
Spring Fling Cornhole Tournament
When: March 12, 9 am
Where: Grandscape
Cost: $60 team for recreational teams
Dallas St Patrick’s Day Parade
When: March 12, 9 am – 3 pm (Parade Steps off at Greenville and Blackwell: 11:00am (sharp))
Where: Greenville & Blackwell, Dallas
Cost: Free
McKinney St Patrick’s Day Beer Walk
When: March 12, 11 am – 6 pm
Where: Downtown McKinney
Cost: $30
Haggard Library Train Show
When: March 12 – 13
Where: Haggard Library, Plano
Cost: Free
Kids Fest & Festival de la Familia
When: March 12 – 13
Where: Traders Village, Grand Prairie
Cost: Admission is Free, $5 parking
Cat in the Hat
When: March 12, 11 am – 2 pm
Where: Nebraska Furniture Mart
Cost: Free
The Cove turns 1 – Luau
When: March 12, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: The Cove at the Lakefront
Cost: Included with regular admission
Willow Bend Kids Club
When: March 12, 12 pm – 2 pm
Where: The Shops at Willow Bend
Cost: Free
Family Movie Encanto
When: March 12, 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Where: Little Elm Public Library
Cost: Free (registration required)
Zip Line Day
When: March 12, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Heard Museum, McKinney
Cost: $12
Creature Movie Series – Godzilla (2014)
When: March 12, 6 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: The Dinosaur Company, Allen
Cost: $5
Drive in Movie – Encanto
When: March 12, 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Joe Farmer Recreation Center, Allen
Cost: $25 per vehicle
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