What to do Monday through Sunday, [June 1–7], across Collin County and nearby cities
This week, 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 week ahead.
Mondays in the Park: Summer Concert Series
June 1 | Haggard Park, Plano
The Plano Community Band kicks off its free summer concert series with “From Sea to Shining Sea,” an outdoor performance in the Downtown Plano Arts District. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of live music in the park.
Summer KidFest
June 1, 3 & 5 | Legacy Hall, Plano
Legacy Hall’s three-day Summer KidFest series features family-friendly activities including a Trolls-themed movie day, a hands-on petting zoo and an inflatable-filled Bounce Into Summer celebration. Each event also includes face painting, balloon artists, coloring stations and outdoor chalk art.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Soccer Ball Attempt
June 4 | Warren Sports Complex, Frisco
Frisco will attempt to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for creating the world’s largest soccer ball number, celebrating the city’s soccer culture and its role as the official base camp for Sweden Men’s National Football Team ahead of the World Cup. Spectators are invited to watch the record-setting effort and official certification ceremony.
30th Annual Texas Music Revolution
June 5–6 | Historic Downtown McKinney
A two-day Texas country and Red Dirt music festival hosted by KHYI 95.3 The Range, featuring national acts and emerging artists across multiple downtown stages, plus local food, craft beer and a full community festival atmosphere.
Grapevine Main LIVE!
June 5 | Harvest Hall, Grapevine
A free outdoor concert featuring STREETZ, a Doobie Brothers tribute band, as part of the Grapevine Main LIVE! spring music series. Guests can enjoy live music, global food concepts and craft cocktails in Peace Plaza at Harvest Hall.
Frisco Margarita Festival
June 6 | Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco
A one-day margarita tasting competition hosted by the International Margarita Organization, where guests sample 10 margaritas from local bars and restaurants and vote to crown Frisco’s best margarita. The festival also features live DJs, food vendors, a beer garden and prizes, with proceeds benefiting children’s charities.
Summer of Soccer Launch Party
June 6 | TUPPS Brewery, McKinney
A family-friendly kickoff event celebrating the upcoming soccer season with live music, vendors, giveaways and watch parties. Activities include a kid zone, goat yoga, brewery tours, a USA vs. Germany viewing and an afternoon DJ set across TUPPS Brewery and Downtown McKinney.
Irving Taco Festival
June 6 | The Plaza at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
The inaugural Irving Taco Festival brings street tacos, margaritas, local vendors, yard games and live music to Toyota Music Factory. The free, family-friendly event also kicks off the Tribute to Summer concert series with a performance by Local Yoakam.
The Bloom Bazaar: An All-Women-Owned Marketplace
June 6 | Grandscape, The Colony
Shop more than 80 women-owned businesses from across DFW during The Bloom Bazaar, a summer marketplace celebrating local entrepreneurs with shopping, community and a girls’ day out atmosphere on The Lawn.
McKinney Pride Fair & Festival
June 7 | Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park, McKinney
A Pride Month celebration featuring a pop-up market, local vendors, entertainment and a DJ set in Downtown McKinney. Guests can participate in a Pride Passport program highlighting queer-affirming businesses, with a family-and pet-friendly, community-focused atmosphere.
ONGOING & EXTENDED-RUN THINGS TO DO
Photo: Perot Museum of Nature and Science
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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