Dallas Events this Weekend
Fun Things to do This Weekend
There are some great things to do and fun events happening nearby!
Friday August 20
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 21
Wicked – The Musical
When: through September 5
Where: Music Hall, Fair Park
Cost: from $34
Sunday August 22
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
Dinosaurs Live at the Heard Museum
When: through February 21
Where: Heard Museum
Cost: Price included with Heard Museum admission and free for Members
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
When: through January 22
Where: Secret Location, Dallas
Cost: from $34.90
Trail Rides at Cathy’s Critters
When: every Saturday, various times
Where: Cathy’s Critters, Princeton
Cost: $10 per person
Kids Movie Saturdays
When: every Saturday, 12 pm – 2 pm
Where: Lava Cantina, The Colony
Cost: Admission is FREE it’s just a great time that’s good for the whole family! You can also enjoy $2 OFF KIDS MEALS DURING THE MOVIE!
Plano Metropolitan Ballet Presents: Aladdin
When: January 7 – 22
Where: Courtyard Theatre, Plano
Cost: $20 per person
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 Library
Cost: Free
Little Sweetheart Dance
When: January 22, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Plano Event Center
Cost: $20 per person
More Fun Weekend Events
DIY Candle Making Workshop
When: Friday August 20, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Where: Sweet Home Bath & Body – Downtown Plano Arts District
Cost: $40
93rd Annual North Texas Fair & Rodeo
When: August 20 – 28
Where: Denton
Cost: from $15 for adults
Creekside Live
When: every Friday in August, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Watters Creek
Cost: FREE
Music in the Chamber, McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra
When: Friday August 20, 8 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Purefoy Municipal Center, Frisco
Cost: $10
Nighttime Scavenger Hunt
When: Friday August 20, 9 pm – 10 pm
Where: Frisco Commons Park
Cost: FREE (but event requires registration)
Kids Movie Saturday at Lava Cantina
When: every Saturday, 12 pm
Where: Lava Cantina
Cost: Free
Discounted Price for Local Entertainment Pogo Pass
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