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Dallas Events this Weekend
Go on a Scavenger Hunt!
Why not head out for a family adventure in one of our local Parks and Nature Reserves with one of our downloadable Scavenger Hunts, ready for hours of fun!
Fun Things to do This Weekend
There are some great things to do and fun events happening nearby!
Friday June 18
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 June 19
Kids Movie Saturdays
Sunday June 20
Jurassic World: The Exhibition at Grandscape in The Colony
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
Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden
Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators in our Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden. The butterfly house includes native species, which vary by season and what is available from suppliers. Our butterfly garden is filled with host plants that naturally attract these lovely creatures. You may even find a few ideas to try in your own garden!
When: through July 8, 9 am – 5 pm
Where: The Heard Museum
Cost: Exhibit included with general admission
Summer Club House
The Colony Summer Clubhouse is back! Our four-month summer series showcases performances such as magic shows, animal presentations, sing-along storytelling and a BMX trick show. All performances take place outside near The Kids Colony Park 2. Bring your friends and family, all ages are welcome. Seating opens at 9am so be sure to come early and snag a front row spot!
When: June 18, 10 am – 11 am
Where: Kids Colony Playground, The Colony
Cost: FREE
Summer of Cirque – Pirates & Princesses
When: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through June 26
Where: Gaylord Texan
Cost: $24.99 for adults, $14.99 for kids aged 12 and under
Credo Beauty Summer Gift Promotion
FREE 11-piece Clean Beauty Set for Long Days & Warm Nights $150 value, Free with $150+ purchase, online and in-store, Thursday, June 17 to Sunday, June 20 (or while supplies last).
When: June 17 – 20
Where: online at in store at Credo Beauty Legacy West
Cost: free gift with $150 purchase
Raptors – Then & Now
When: June 18, 1 pm – 2 pm
Where: The Dinosaur Company, Allen
Cost: $10 for kids 3-17, $13 for adults
Overnight Campout
You are invited to camp out under the stars at Ford Pool! After you set up camp, staff will lead the rest of the evening full of nighttime fun including activities on land and in the pool! Dinner will be provided.
When: June 18, 7 pm – June 19, 9 am
Where: Ford Pool, Allen
Cost: $20 per tent/family
Free Summer Language Camp
When: June 19, 10.30 am & 11.30 am
Where: Frisco Library
Cost: FREE
McKinney Craft Beer Walk
When: June 19, 12 pm
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney
Cost: $30
Daddy Daughter Dance
When: June 19, 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center
Cost: $12 residents, $16 non-residents
Discounted Price for Local Entertainment Pogo Pass
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