Family Friendly Weekend Events {March 18 – 20, 2022}

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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 18

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)

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Saturday March 19

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Sunday March 20

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: March 5 – April 3
Where: Meadowmere Park, Grapevine
Cost: $29 per vehicle, up to 6 persons

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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

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

Photos with the Bunny

When: March 18 – April 16
Where: Stonebriar Center, Frisco
Cost: from $19.99

More Fun Weekend Events

Southfork Third Monday Trade Days

When: March 18 – 20
Where: Southfork Ranch, Allen
Cost: Free, parking $10 Sat & Sun

Spring Break at Grandscape: Afternoon with Moana

When: March 18, 11 am – 1 pm
Where: Grandscape
Cost: Free

Encanto & Meet an Asian Leopard Cat at Legacy Hall

When: March 18, 11.30 am – 2 pm
Where: Legacy Hall
Cost: Free

Greater Frisco Home & Garden Show

When: March 18 – 20
Where: The Star, Frisco
Cost: Free

Teen Spring Break: Jackbox Party

When: March 18, 3 – 4.30 pm
Where: The Colony Public Library
Cost: Free

March Parent’s Night Out

When: March 18, 5.30 pm
Where: My Gym, Frisco
Cost: $49

Kid’s Jam Night/Parent’s Night Out

When: March 18, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Rockstars of Tomorrow
Cost: $35

Live on the Stage at Grandscape

When: March 18, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Grandscape
Cost: Free

Peppa Pig

When: March 18, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Grand Prairie
Cost: from $27.50

Disney on Ice

When: March 18, 7.30 pm
Where: American Airlines Center
Cost: $15 – $80

Square Deal Days

When: March 19, 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Historic Old Downtown Carrollton
Cost: Free

Princess Picnic

When: March 19, 11 am – 12.30 pm
Where: Castle Hills
Cost: $30

Pirouettes for Pets

When: March 19, 2 pm – 4 pm
Where: Watters Creek, Allen
Cost: Free, donations accepted for pet shelter

Mother & Son, Surf, Swim & Slide

When: March 19, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: The Cove at the Lakefront
Cost: $35

Credo Beauty – Gift with Purchase

When: March 17 – 20 (while supplies last)
Where: Credo Beauty, Legacy West
Cost: Free gift with $125+ purchase, online and in-store

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