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This Month’s Events
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.
Spring Break at JadeWaters
When: Every Sunday in May, 9 am – 7 pm
Where: Hilton Anatole, Dallas
Cost: Included with accommodation
Cinco De Mayo
When: May 1, 11 am
Where: Traders Village, Grand Prairie
Cost: Admission is free, parking is $5
Spring Family Concerts 2022 – Plano Symphony Orchestra
When: May 1, 3 pm & 4.30 pm
Where: Courtyard Theatre
Cost: $12
Frisco Fair May 2022
When: through May 15
Where: Frisco Fresh Market
Cost: Admission is Free, just pay to play
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Plano 2022 Butterfly Festival
When: through May 8
Where: The Shops at Willow Bend
Cost: $7 each
Cinco De Mayo at Truck Yard
When: May 5, 11 am
Where: The Truck Yard at The Colony
Cost: free entry, pay for food and drinks
National Day of Prayer
When: May 5, 12 pm – 1 pm
Where: The Hope Center, Plano
Cost: Free
Happy Hour Hike at Legacy West
When: May 5, 6 pm – 11 pm
Where: Legacy West
Cost: $20
Mother’s Day Weekend at the Dallas Arboretum
When: May 6 – 8
Where: Dallas Arboretum
Cost: $10 – $16
Vintage Market Days of McKinney Spring Event
When: May 6 – 8
Where: Myers Event Center, McKinney
Cost: from $10
CityLine LIVE: Live Music Series
When: every Friday in May, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: CityLine DFW, Richardson
Cost: Free
Teen Night
When: every Friday, 7 pm – 10 pm
Where: JW Entertainment, Allen
Cost: tba
Karaoke Night at McCall Plaza
When: May 6, 7.30 pm – 10 pm
Where: McCall Plaza, Plano
Cost: $10
Head for the Cure 5K- Central Texas
When: May 7, 8 am – 11 am
Where: Oak Point Park Ampitheater, Plano
Cost: Registration Required
Run for the Rosé 5K
When: May 7, 8 am – 11 am
Where: Towne Lake Park, McKinney
Cost: $40
Community Garage Sale
When: May 7, 8 am – 12 pm
Where: Plano Event Center
Cost: Free
Plano AsiaFest 2022
When: May 7, 11 am – 5 pm
Where: Haggard Park, Plano
Cost: Free
10th Annual Frisco StrEATS Food Truck & Music Festival
When: May 7, 11 am – 8 pm
Where: Frisco Rail District
Cost: Free
Derby Day Wine & Whiskey Walk McKinney
When: May 7, 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney
Cost: from $30
Cinco de Mayo Weekend Fiesta
When: May 7, 1 pm
Where: Legacy Hall
Cost: Free
Salt the Rim
When: May 7, 6 pm – 10.30 pm
Where: McCall Plaza, Plano
Cost: $25
Mother’s Day at Epic Waters
When: May 8, 10 am – 8 pm
Where: Epic Waters, Grand Prairie
Cost: included with general admission
Allen Food + Wine Walk
When: May 14, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: The Village at Allen
Cost: $30
Dallas Arboretum Presents Second Annual Black Heritage Celebration
When: May 14 – 15
Where: Dallas Arboretum
Cost: $10 – $16
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
When: May 20 – 22
Where: Galatyn Park Urban Center, Richardson
Cost: tba
Texas Mineral & Fossil Dallas-Plano Show 2022
When: May 20 – 22
Where: Plano Event Center
Cost: Free
2022 Plano Symphony Orchestra Gala
When: May 21, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Galatyn Park Urban Center, Richardson
Cost: tba
Karaoke Night at McCall Plaza
When: May 27, 7.30 pm – 10 pm
Where: McCall Plaza, Plano
Cost: Free
SEE ALSO:
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
Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday 8 am – 4 pm, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
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
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
More Fun Weekend Events
Sounds of Summer
When: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Grandscape Texas
Cost: Free
Weekend Playtime!
When: May 28, 9 am – 10.30 am
Where: Play Street Museum Plano
Cost: $13
The Boho Market at Frisco Square
When: May 28, 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Frisco Square
Cost: Free
3-Hour Wetland Canoe Trail
When: May 28, 10 am – 1 pm
Where: Heard Museum, McKinney
Cost: $42
Family Fun Fest
When: May 28, 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Music City Mall, Lewisville
Cost: Free
Ford Pool Opening Day
When: May 28, 11 am
Where: Ford Pool, Allen
Cost: $3 residents, $5 non-residents
May Family Movie – Turning Red
When: May 28, 12.30 pm
Where: Little Elm Public Library
Cost: Free
Klyde Warren Park’s Memorial Day Movie Marathon
When: May 28, 3 pm – 9 pm
Where: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas
Cost: Free
National Scooter Day
When: May 28, 3 pm – 8 pm
Where: Edge Skate Park, Allen
Cost: Free
FREE Showing of Encanto + Meet Mirabel & Isabela @ Family Night in the Park
When: May 28, 5 pm – 10.30 pm
Where: Farmers Branch Historical Park
Cost: Free
Super Hero Parents Night Out-Plano
When: May 28, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Texas Dynamix Gymnastics Plano
Cost: $35 – $40
Tejano Fest – May 2022
When: May 29, 11 am
Where: Traders Village, Grand Prairie
Cost: Free event, $5 to park
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