What to do Friday through Sunday, [May 29–31], across Collin County and nearby cities
This weekend, North Texas offers no shortage of ways to fill your calendar, whether you’re the type to map out plans in advance or decide on the fly.
The lineup spans everything from high-energy live performances and festivals to seasonal attractions and one-of-a-kind local events. No matter your interests or how late you start planning, there’s a wide mix of experiences happening across the region to help you make the most of the weekend.
Women’s Golf Day at PGA Frisco
May 29 | The PGA District, Frisco
Women’s Golf Day returns to PGA Frisco with a four-hour experience focused on golf, networking and community. Participants can choose between playing a round on The Swing, the PGA District’s 10-hole par-3 course, or taking a one-hour lesson with PGA of America Golf Professionals at the Coaching Center.
Luau Night
May 29 | Grandscape, The Colony
Experience an island-inspired evening at Grandscape’s Luau Night featuring cultural performances, traditional Hawaiian dances and live entertainment at the Corona Stage & Lawn. The free event will bring the spirit of Hawaii to North Texas with music, performances and tropical-themed fun throughout the night.
Rodeo Celina
May 29–31 | Myers Park & Event Center
Rodeo Celina brings a full weekend of PRCA and WPRA professional rodeo action to Myers Park & Event Center, featuring top competitors, high-energy performances and classic Western entertainment. Guests can also enjoy food and retail vendors, a KidZone, mutton bustin’ and family-friendly activities throughout the event.
FrisCON
May 29–30 | Frisco Public Library
FrisCON returns to the Frisco Public Library for a free, pop culture-filled weekend featuring comic book creators, voice actor panels, artist alley vendors and author-illustrator appearances. The event will also include K-pop performances, dance cover groups, food trucks and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.
Broadway Rave
May 30 | Grandscape, The Colony
Broadway Rave takes over Grandscape for a high-energy, free outdoor celebration of musical theater featuring sing-along showtunes, themed performances and a lively dance-party atmosphere at the Corona Stage & Lawn. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and join in a night of glitter, costumes and Broadway favorites under the stars.
Drink North Texas Wine Festival
May 30 | Frontiers of Flight Museum, Dallas
Sample award-winning wines from 12 North Texas wineries during the Drink North Texas Wine Festival at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. The daylong event will feature more than 40 wines, live jazz music, local food vendors, shopping and access to one of the region’s most impressive aircraft collections.
Flowapalooza
May 30–31 | Epic Waters, Grand Prairie
Flowapalooza returns for a free, family-friendly weekend festival featuring live performances, high-energy entertainment and interactive activities across the Grand Lawn inside EpicCentral. The event brings a full lineup of games, competitions and family fun.
Choctaw Cover-to-Cover Music Festival
May 30 | Klyde Warren Park, Dallas
Klyde Warren Park hosts the second annual Choctaw Cover-to-Cover Music Festival, a free outdoor concert featuring high-energy tribute performances on the Cortland Stage. The lineup includes Beatles tribute band Hard Night’s Day, ’90s country/rock act The Meat Sweats and The Central Standard Band performing hits from multiple decades. Guests can also enjoy food trucks, casino-style games and local shopping in a downtown festival atmosphere.
Peppa’s U.S. Adventures Tour
May 30–31 | Stonebriar Centre, Frisco
Peppa Pig and George Pig are heading to Stonebriar Centre for a free interactive weekend filled with live entertainment, games, coloring stations and character appearances. Families can enjoy short live shows throughout the weekend followed by meet-and-greet opportunities with Peppa and friends, with advance RSVPs encouraged for limited meet-and-greet access.
Yappy Hour at Legacy Hall
May 31 | Legacy Hall, Plano
Bring your dog to Legacy Hall’s Box Garden for a pet-friendly Yappy Hour featuring drink specials, open-air social spaces and plenty of activities for pups. Guests can enjoy pup cups, organic dog treats and tennis balls throughout the yard while relaxing and socializing in a laid-back outdoor setting.
ONGOING & EXTENDED-RUN THINGS TO DO
Photo: Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Dragon Trails
Mar. 15– June 27 | Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney
Step back in time and let your imagination roam as you explore one of McKinney’s scenic nature trails with an added surprise. The seasonal outdoor exhibit has animatronic dragons lining the trails, connecting myth and science through hands-on family fun.
Soccer: More Than a Game
Mar. 7–Sept. 7 | Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas
As North Texas prepares for the global spotlight of the FIFA World Cup, the Perot is kicking off the excitement with Soccer: More Than a Game. The 10,000-square-foot interactive exhibition explores the science behind the world’s most popular sport, from the physics of a perfectly curved free kick to the strategy behind championship teams. Through hands-on experiences and STEM-focused displays, visitors of all ages can discover the science, skill and spirit that power the game.
Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies
April 20–Sept. 30 | Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas
Internationally recognized neo-expressionist artist Hunt Slonem brings large-scale sculptures and colorful installations to the Dallas Arboretum for an immersive outdoor exhibition. Set throughout the gardens, Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies transforms familiar pathways with monumental works inspired by nature, movement and color.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at Cosm Dallas
May 7–July 2 | Cosm Dallas, The Colony
Step inside the world of Hogwarts through an immersive screening experience that surrounds guests with towering visuals, magical environments and hidden Easter eggs inspired by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Using Cosm’s massive 12K LED dome technology, the experience blends cinema and themed entertainment to make audiences feel fully transported into the wizarding world.
Ancient Echoes, Modern Voices: The Crow Collection Goes Beyond
Through Jun. 28 | Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas, Richardson
This long-running exhibition expands beyond traditional display with rotating presentations that connect Asian art histories to contemporary themes.
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