Things to do This Weekend near me
There are some great things to do and fun events happening near me (and you)!
Let us help you plan your next family fun outing this weekend or any day of the week! Simply choose from our curated list of weekend events for things to do with in Plano, Frisco, Dallas and across the DFW area.
Plus, check out all these great guides for things to do in Plano, TX from indoor playgrounds, movie theaters, family-friendly restaurants, and parks where you can take one of our Scavenger Hunts or the Biggest list of Unmissable Things to Do with Kids.

Things to do in (or around) Plano, March 24 – 26, 2023
In addition to these great weekend events, if the weather holds up, you should check out some fun places like Heritage Farmstead Museum, Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve and Downtown Plano.
Events are subject to change, be sure to check events are as scheduled before heading out around Plano, Texas. 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 24
Movie Night featuring “Shrek”

Castle Hills Village Shops free movie nights begin March 24, and you chose “Shrek” as the first feature! Bring a chair and blanket, and grab some free popcorn to see everyone’s favorite ogre and his sidekick, Donkey.
When: March 24, 7.30 pm
Where: Castle Hills Village Shops
Cost: Free
Saturday March 25
Food & Wine Festival Garden Market

A market featuring several dozen local vendors showcasing their locally-produced artisan goods, kitchen décor and more.
When: March 24 – 25
Where: Dallas Arboretum
Cost: Included with admission
Sunday March 26
2023 Bunny Palooza

Get excited for endless family fun from amazement rides to Easter egg hunts.They’ve got something for everyone to be hoppy about this Spring season
When: March 18 – April 9
Where: YesterLand Farm
Cost: From $17.95 online
Ongoing Events
2023 Easter Festival
When: March 25 – April 9
Where: Mainstay Farm Park, Cleburne
Cost: From $20.95 online
Farmers Markets
Location: The Shed, 1010 S. Pearl Expressway, Dallas
Days/Times: Saturday 9 am – 5 pm & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
Frisco Fresh Market
Location: 9215 John W. Elliott Dr, Frisco, TX 75034
Days/Times: Saturday 8 am – 4 pm, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
McKinney Farmers Market
Location: Chestnut Square
Days/Times: Saturdays 8am – 12noon (April-December), 9 am – 12 noon (January-March)
Richardson Farmers Market
Location: 101 S. Coit Road, Richardson
Days/Times: Saturday 9 am – 1 pm
Location: The Shops at Willow Bend Plano.
Usually outside the parking lot by at the corner of Chapel Hill and Plano Parkway. Many are also inside near the Food Court.
Days/Times: Saturday 9 am – 2 pm
Carrollton Farmers Market
Location: 2722 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton
Days/Times: Sunday 10 am – 2 pm
Plano Farmers Market
Location: Boardwalk at Granite Park
Days/Times: Sunday 11 am – 4 pm

More Fun Weekend Events
Little Farmer Friday: Swing into Spring
When: March 24, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Heritage Farmstead Museum
Cost: $15 per child, $5 per adult
Homeschool Enrichment Days
When: March 24, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Explorium Children’s Museum, Denton
Cost: Included with admission
Easter Bunny, photos and Sip n shop
When: March 24, 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Where: Prosper Playhouse & Boutique
Cost: Free
Adapted Dance Club
When: March 24, 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Sam Johnson Recreation Center, Plano
Cost: $20
Battle of the Sexes Comedy Night (ages 18+)
When: March 24, 8 pm – 10 pm
Where: dV8, Plano
Cost: $20
Candle Weekend
When: March 25 – 26
Where: Frisco Fresh Market
Cost: Free
Easter Eggstravaganza
When: March 25, 9 am – 12 pm
Where: Corinth Community Park
Cost: Free
Fitness at the Park
When: March 25, 9 am – 12 pm
Where: Slayter Park, Anna
Cost: Free
Outdoor Adventure Day
When: March 25, 9 am – 1 pm
Where: Bethany Lakes Park, Allen
Cost: Free
Market Days at Circle R Ranch
When: March 25, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Circle R Ranch, Flower Mound
Cost: Free
Shakespeare McKinney 2023
When: March 25, 10 am – 8 pm
Where: Adriatica Village
Cost: Free
Family Weekends
When: March 25, 10 am
Where: Sammons Park, Dallas
Cost: Free
Texas Forever Fest
When: March 25, 11 am – 6 pm
Where: Haggard Park, Plano
Cost: Free
Flix Junior: Sing
When: March 25 – 26
Where: Flix Brewhouse, Little Elm
Cost: tba
TDC Big Texas BBQ
When: March 25, 11 am – 6.30 pm
Where: Fair Park, Dallas
Cost: $25. Kids under 16 get a free pass!
Mother & Son Adventure Day
When: March 25, 12 pm
Where: Lions Club Park, The Colony
Cost: Boys ages 3-12. $35 per couple / $10 each additional child (from same household)
Texas Parks & Wildlife: Snake Senses
When: March 25, 1 pm
Where: Little Elm Public Library
Cost: Free
Frisco Festival of Colors
When: March 25, 2 pm – 5 pm
Where: Independence Parkway Practice Fields
Cost: Free (color $3/bag)
Easter Egg Hunt
When: March 25, 2 pm – 4 pm
Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Allen
Cost: Free
Celina Downtown Wine Crawl
When: March 25, 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: Downtown Celina
Cost: tba
Movie Night – Parents Night Out (ages 4-12)
When: March 25, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Texas Dynamix Gymnastics
Cost: $35
Mother and Son Swim, Surf and Slide
When: March 25, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: The Cove at the Lakefront
Cost: $25 per person
GalaOne 2023
When: March 25, 8 pm
Where: National Soccer Hall of Fame, Frisco
Cost: $175
Pint Sized Playtime
When: March 26, 9 am – 10.30 am
Where: Play Street Museum, Allen
Cost: $20
Sensory Bunny
When: March 26, 10 am – 11.30 am
Where: The Shops at Willow Bend
Cost: Reservations required
Dallas Soul Food Festival 2023
When: March 26, 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: Lofty Spaces, Dallas
Cost: Free
Brunch & Bubbly
When: March 26, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: Lone Star Mercantile, Allen
Cost: Free
Come Fly A Kite! (come & go)
When: March 26, 12.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Where: Farmers Branch Historical Park
Cost: Free

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Ideas on Things to do in Plano, TX
We are lucky to have some great attractions in historic Downtown Plano and some Plano attractions which are great landmarks in Plano, Texas
- Cheap Things to do for $10 or less
- Cabin Rentals and Camping near DFW
- Hikes & Nature Trails
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- You Pick Farms
- Kids eat free or cheap
- Instagrammable spots
- Splash Pads
NOTE: Upcoming Weekend Events are published each Monday
Why not try one of our Plano Scavenger Hunts in one of our Plano Parks?
Thanks to Plano Moms for helping me knock two things off my son’s personal summer bucket list … walking trails and doing a scavenger hunt with Mom!
They have pre-made scavenger hunts for Oak Point Park, Arbor Hills, and Russell Creek.

Plano Mom, Alyson
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