Family Friendly Weekend Events {September 10-12, 2021}

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Dallas Events this Weekend

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Friday September 10

When: through October 3
Where: Heard Museum
Cost: included with admission

Saturday September 11

Dinosaurs Live at the Heard Museum

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 October 30
Where: The Heard Museum McKinney
Cost: Price included with Heard Museum admission and free for Members

Sunday September 12

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

Check out Grandscape in The Colony this Weekend!

Ongoing Events

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

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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

More Fun Weekend Events

Clear the Shelters

When: through Sept 19
Where: Plano Animal Shelter
Cost: Adoption fees will be half price from Monday, August 23 through Sunday, September 12. Adoption fees will only be waived from Monday, September 13 to Sunday, September 19.

Grandparents Day Deal

When: September 10 – 12
Where: The Crayola Experience, Plano
Cost: All grandparents get in free.

Deep Ellum Arts Festival

Seven blocks of Main Street in the Dallas entertainment district of Deep Ellum, 2900-3500 Main Street, Dallas TX 75226, will be transformed into one enormous street festival.

When: September 10 – 12
Where: Deep Ellum
Cost: FREE

Kids Night Out – Mini Snacks

When: September 10, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Young Chef’s Academy Frisco
Cost: $50

East Louisiana Block Party

When: September 10, 6 pm
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney
Cost: Free

Live on the Lawn

When: September 10, 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm
Where: Simpson Plaza, Frisco
Cost: Free

CityLine Live

When: every Friday and Saturday in September and October
Where: CityLine DFW
Cost: FREE

Paw Patrol Party with Chase

When: September 11, 9 am – 1 am
Where: The Kids Play Co. Richardson
Cost: $20

Plano Trade Days

When: September 11 – 12
Where: 1717 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074
Cost: Free

Grandparents are T-REXcellent!!!

When: September 11 – 12,
Where: The Dinosaur Company, Allen
Cost: $45 for up to 5 participants

Dallas Travel & Adventure Show

When: September 11 – 12,
Where: Dallas Market Center
Cost: free to $18

Trail Rides at Cathy’s Critters

When: every Saturday, various times
Where: Cathy’s Critters, Princeton
Cost: $10 per person

Kids Movie Saturday

When: every Saturday, 12 pm
Where: Lava Cantina
Cost: Free

2021 Dallas OMG Food Fest

When: September 11, 2 pm – 10 pm
Where: Main Street Garden Park, Dallas
Cost: $10

Dallas Observer BrewFest 2021

BrewFest is an outdoor beer-sampling event and festival that will feature hundreds of local, international and craft beers, music, local food and more. Twelve (2oz) beer samples are included in the ticket price.

When: September 11, 3 pm
Where: 920 S Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201
Cost: from $30

Sunday Service Brunch at DAQ’s

When: every Sunday, 12 pm – 3 pm
Where: DAQ’s Luxury Daquiri Lounge
Cost: see menu for details

Carter Bloodcare Fundraiser and Blood Drive

When: Sunday September 12, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Dog Haus Biergarten, Richardson
Cost: Free

Fiestas Patrias with Tito Puente Jr. and Havana NRG!

Divine Consign Grapevine Fall ’21 Sale

When: September 12 – 13
Where: Grapevine Convention Center
Cost: Free

Bow Wow Luau at Hawaiian Falls The Colony

Dive in with your best canine friend and enjoy doggie swims, contests, games, and prizes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Colony Animal Shelter Injured Animal Fund. Concessions will be available for purchase. Limit two dogs per owner.

When: September 12, 1 pm – 5 pm
Where: Hawaiian Falls, The Colony
Cost: from $17.99

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Are you ready to plan ahead or want to see what a list of things to do this month?

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