{"id":157037,"date":"2026-02-09T15:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/157037\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T15:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:38:08","slug":"top-10-things-to-do-this-week-in-plano-frisco-and-beyond-local-profile-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/157037\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things To Do This Week In Plano, Frisco And Beyond &#8211; Local Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What to do Monday through Sunday, [Feb. 9-15], across Collin County and nearby cities<\/p>\n<p class=\"dropcap\">From Monday through Sunday, North Texas is full of things to do, whether you\u2019re planning ahead or making last-minute decisions. The week brings a mix of lively performances, seasonal experiences and unique happenings across the region.<\/p>\n<p>As the weekend winds down and Valentine\u2019s Day approaches, there are also plenty of ways to lean into a little romance \u2014 from cozy date-night outings to low-key experiences perfect for spending time with someone special. This guide highlights standout events, quieter options and ongoing attractions still happening through the weekend, making it easy to find something that fits your schedule, interests and, if you\u2019re feeling the love, your Valentine\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monarchstag.com\/?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BOSS Club<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFeb. 6-15 | Monarch Stag, Frisco<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nBOSS is bringing the Dallas Open into the city\u2019s social scene with a full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localprofile.com\/food-drink\/boss-brings-a-tennis-themed-takeover-to-monarch-stag-during-the-dallas-open-11845516\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">takeover of Monarch Stag<\/a>, transformed into \u201cBOSS Club\u201d for the tournament. Alongside the bar\u2019s full spirits lineup, a special BOSS cocktail menu features court-themed drinks like the Taylor Spritz, Double Gibson, Deuce Margarita and the bourbon-based Backspin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestarinfrisco.com\/calendar\/nexo-dallas-open-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas Open 2026<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFeb. 7\u201315 | Ford Center at The Star, Frisco<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThe Nexo Dallas Open brings world-class professional tennis to the Dallas Cowboys\u2019 training facility. Two sessions run daily, afternoon and evening, with tickets granting access to all matches in the chosen session.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.visitplano.com\/event\/dana-moon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dana Moon<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFeb. 11 | Mic Drop Comedy, Plano<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nDana Moon brings her sharp, character-driven stand-up to Plano. A stand-up comic, character actress and viral video star, Moon has been featured on Netflix, MTV and Fox, with more than 20 million views online. Known for fearless storytelling, hilarious act-outs and brutally honest takes on modern dating, she\u2019s been dubbed a young Carol Burnett \u2014 with a TikTok addiction and no filter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdallas.com\/events\/thursdays-on-tap\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thursdays on Tap <\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFeb. 12 | Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nExperience the Perot Museum after hours with live music, food trucks, drinks and outdoor games, plus full access to all exhibit halls. This 21+ event offers a fun, laid-back way to explore the museum without daytime crowds.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cantinalaredo.com\/location\/frisco-texas\/#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Casa Noble Tequila Dinner<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFeb. 13 | Cantina Laredo, Frisco<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nCantina Laredo is hosting an exclusive four-course Casa Noble Tequila dinner. The evening begins with a cocktail reception featuring a Casa Noble tequila flight, followed by dinner, with each course paired with a full-size Casa Noble cocktail. The experience is $79.99 per person.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/pretty-in-pink-ladies-cocktail-hour-at-palato-wine-bar-tickets-1979352103424\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pretty in Pink Galentine\u2019s Cocktail Hour<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFeb. 13 | Palato Wine Bar, Frisco<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nToast to friendship at Pretty in Pink, a ticketed Galentine\u2019s cocktail hour at Palato Wine Bar. The $20+ ticket includes a welcome cocktail, Valentine\u2019s goodies and complimentary valet, with a special Galentine\u2019s menu available all evening at happy hour pricing for the perfect pre\u2013Valentine\u2019s girls\u2019 night.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/Dinner-in-the-Diner-is-back-.html?soid=1125335691837&amp;aid=JjAuu72941M\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dinner in the Diner<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFeb. 13 | Museum of the American Railroad, Frisco<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nCelebrate Valentine\u2019s with a one-of-a-kind dining experience aboard the Museum of the American Railroad\u2019s restored 1937 M-K-T Dining Car. Guests will enjoy authentic railroad recipes served in grand style, with this year\u2019s black-and-white theme encouraging contemporary or vintage attire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.qgiv.com\/for\/blacklandprairieraptorcenter\/event\/babc\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPbUDlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQcDFYVGdVYkpyTHM4bExBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvMfZ6TT2PaavXd9j3bNWHjQhWXksWJW16xkKKJq8TNfjNo_woiL5jsMVGTu_aem_jM0MY-GLCVAvom7qwa_m4A\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Birds &amp; Brews<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFeb. 14 | Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, Lucas<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nEnjoy a relaxed evening at Blackland Prairie Raptor Center with craft beer, hard cider and wine from the Y8S TAP mobile beer fridge, plus bites from the Smok\u2019d TX BBQ food truck. Guests can meet raptor ambassadors, take Valentine\u2019s Day photos and explore the prairie on a guided night walk, with proceeds supporting BPRC.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1422319349399494\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anti-Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFeb. 14 | Grandscape, The Colony<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nDitch the hearts and flowers and celebrate not celebrating Valentine\u2019s Day at Grandscape. All The Small Things: A Pop Punk Experience takes over the stage and lawn for a free, high-energy show \u2014 perfect for anyone who\u2019s single, over it, or just here for the music. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the night.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinneytexas.org\/674\/Krewe-of-Barkus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras Dog Parade<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFeb 15. | Downtown McKinney<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nDowntown McKinney fills with pirate pups and nautical flair during the 24th annual Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras dog parade and festival. This year\u2019s sea-inspired theme invites dogs and their humans to dress in their best pirate, sailor and ocean-themed costumes for a family-friendly afternoon. Festivities begin at 12:30 p.m. at Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park with vendors and activities, followed by the parade stepping off at 2 p.m. through Historic Downtown McKinney.<\/p>\n<p>ONGOING &amp; EXTENDED-RUN THINGS TO DO<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"harry-potter_-the-exhibition_hogwarts-houses\" id=\"file-4119350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/harry-potter_-the-exhibition_hogwarts-houses.jpg;w=960.jpeg\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nPhoto: Harry Potter: The Exhibition&#13;<\/p>\n<p><a data-ga-action=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-category=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-label=\"https:\/\/www.threeempiresbrewery.com\/events?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threeempiresbrewery.com\/events?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Be Mine Bubble<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nJan. 12\u2014Feb.15 | Three Empires Brewing, Frisco<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThree Empires Brewery is offering its Be Mine Bubble experience through February 15. The 90-minute private bubble tent includes a charcuterie board for two and a choice of wine, bubbly or a growler of beer. Priced at $150 per reservation, the experience offers a romantic escape at the brewery in Frisco\u2019s Rail District.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ga-action=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-category=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-label=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/restref\/availability?lang=en-US&amp;correlationId=f0b6238c-ecc8-4c78-9089-b666ebfcccf7&amp;restRef=34564&amp;otSource=Restaurant%20website&amp;utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/restref\/availability?lang=en-US&amp;correlationId=f0b6238c-ecc8-4c78-9089-b666ebfcccf7&amp;restRef=34564&amp;otSource=Restaurant%20website&amp;utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"noopener noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Galentine\u2019s Girl Dinner<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nFeb. 2\u201313 | Ocean Prime Lounge, Dallas<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nOcean Prime invites friends to gather for its Galentine\u2019s Girl Dinner, a polished take on a night out centered on small bites and ros\u00e9 flights. The experience features shareable plates and bite-size desserts designed for an elevated \u201cgirl dinner,\u201d served in the lounge and on the enclosed terrace.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ga-action=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-category=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-label=\"https:\/\/galleriadallas.com\/programs\/events\/galleria-dallas-lantern-festival?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" href=\"https:\/\/galleriadallas.com\/programs\/events\/galleria-dallas-lantern-festival?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"noopener noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Lunar New Year Celebration<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThrough Feb. 28 | Galleria Dallas, Dallas<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nGalleria Dallas welcomes the Year of the Horse with a breathtaking installation of more than 250 red lanterns suspended above the Center Court ice skating rink. The vibrant display offers a festive cultural atmosphere and a picturesque backdrop for skating and shopping.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ga-action=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-category=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-label=\"https:\/\/www.planoartassociation.org\/events\/125-revisited2025?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" href=\"https:\/\/www.planoartassociation.org\/events\/125-revisited2025?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">125 Show 2025: Revisited Exhibition<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThrough Feb. 8 | Plano Art Association Gallery, Plano<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nGroup exhibition featuring original work by North Texas artists who live or work within a 125-mile radius of Plano.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ga-action=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-category=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-label=\"https:\/\/harrypotterexhibition.com\/?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" href=\"https:\/\/harrypotterexhibition.com\/?utm_source=local%20profile&amp;utm_campaign=local%20profile%3A%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Harry Potter: The Exhibition<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThrough Apr. 12 | Pepper Square, Dallas<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThis traveling exhibition features immersive galleries, original film props and interactive experiences celebrating the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ga-action=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-category=\"OutboundLink\" data-ga-label=\"https:\/\/crowmuseum.org\/exhibition\/ancient-echoes-modern-voices-the-crow-collection-goes-beyond\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" href=\"https:\/\/crowmuseum.org\/exhibition\/ancient-echoes-modern-voices-the-crow-collection-goes-beyond\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ancient Echoes, Modern Voices: The Crow Collection Goes Beyond<\/a><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThrough Jun. 28 | Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas, Richardson<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nThis long-running exhibition expands beyond traditional display with rotating presentations that connect Asian art histories to contemporary themes.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss anything Local. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localprofile.com\/newsletter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a> for our free newsletter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What to do Monday through Sunday, [Feb. 9-15], across Collin County and nearby cities From Monday through Sunday,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":157038,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[64629,160,162,161],"class_list":["post-157037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-plano","tag-dallasplanofriscovalentines-dayeventscollin-countynorth-texasfamilythings-to-do","tag-plano","tag-plano-headlines","tag-plano-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157037","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157037"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157037\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/157038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=157037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=157037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}