Dallas Events this Weekend
Fun Things to do This Weekend
There are some great things to do and fun events happening nearby!
Friday September 18
Frisco Rail District Outdoor Market
This is an ongoing open-air marketplace, where our local merchants bring their goods and services to the curbs! Our businesses range from a variety of salons, gift shops, boutiques, bakeries, restaurants, arts, music and entertainment, and so much more. Stroll Main Street to support local, shop small, and stay safe.Make it a day with friends and family and Shop the Rail every third weekend of the month! Find out more.
When: September 18 – 19
Where: Frisco Rail District
Cost: FREE
Saturday September 19
Dinosaurs Live at the Heard Museum
Explore nature and encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s outdoor trails at the 15th annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit. Find out more.
When: September 5, 2020 through February 15, 2021
Where: The Heard Museum McKinney
Cost: Price included with Heard Museum admission and free for Members
Sunday September 20
Virtual Plano Balloon Festival Races
Plano Balloon Festival Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K, Elevate & Sky High Challenges have gone virtual! More info.
When: September 19 – 20
Where: Virtually
Cost: $20 – $60
Ongoing Events
Enjoy the beauty of the Butterflies at the Heard Museum, McKinney
Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators in their Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden. {Find Out More}
When: Daily through September 29, 2020; Depends on Museum Opening Hours
Where: Heard Museum,
Cost: Price included with Heard Museum admission and free for Members
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
Dallas Farmers Market Pumpkin Patch
When: through October 31
Where: Dallas Farmers Market
Cost: FREE
End of Summer Sales Event at Painted Tree Marketplace Frisco
When: September 18 – 20
Where: Painted Tree Marketplace Frisco
Cost: FREE
Trail Rides at Cathy’s Critters
When: Saturday September 12, various times
Where: Cathy’s Critters, Princeton
Cost: $10 per person
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