Things to do and Local Events this Weekend

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Dallas Events this Weekend

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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

More Things to Do

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

Plano Area Monthly Events

Family Friendly Weekend Events {September 18-20, 2020}