\nApril 30 \u2013 May 3 | Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, Frisco
\nThis four-day festival blends elevated dining, live music and celebrity golf into one immersive weekend. The second annual event brings together a lineup of renowned chefs, master sommeliers and expert mixologists, each showcasing distinctive flavors and techniques across the resort.<\/p>\n
23rd Annual Butterfly Festival<\/a> Country Closeup: Ian Munsick Featuring Trey Pendley<\/a> Cottonwood Art Festival<\/a> Salt the Rim<\/a> 14th Annual Frisco StrEATS Gourmet Food Truck & Music Festival<\/a> Cinco de Mayo Celebration with Havana NRG<\/a> Plano AsiaFest 2026<\/a> Folklorico Festival of McKinney<\/a> Zac Wilkerson<\/a> ONGOING & EXTENDED-RUN THINGS TO DO<\/p>\n Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour<\/a> Dragon Trails<\/a> Soccer: More Than a Game<\/a> Scarborough Renaissance Festival<\/a> Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies <\/a>
\nMay 1\u201310 | The Edge Skate Park, Allen
\nThis annual festival invites guests to step inside a vibrant butterfly exhibit filled with hundreds of live butterflies. The family-friendly experience offers an up-close look at these delicate creatures in an interactive setting designed for all ages.<\/p>\n
\nMay 1 | Grandscape, The Colony
\nKick off the first Country Closeup of the year with an intimate live performance from Ian Munsick, joined by special guest Trey Pendley. Held on the Corona Stage & Lawn, the free show blends modern country with western roots for a laid-back evening of live music in North Texas.<\/p>\n
\nMay 2\u20133 | Cottonwood Park, Richardson
\nThe semiannual Cottonwood Art Festival returns with more than 240 artists showcasing museum-quality work across 14 categories, including painting, ceramics, photography, glass and jewelry. The weekend festival also features live music performances, local food and a lively outdoor atmosphere in Cottonwood Park.<\/p>\n
\nMay 2 | Downtown Plano
\nThis annual margarita-fueled celebration returns to McCall Plaza with an evening of m\u00fasica, culture and community. Guests can sip frozen margaritas, take part in the Margarita Hunt across local businesses and enjoy live entertainment, including a Selena tribute performance and traditional folkl\u00f3rico dance.<\/p>\n
\nMay 2 | Frisco Fresh Market, Frisco
\nTexas\u2019 longest-running food truck festival returns to Frisco with gourmet eats from top DFW food trucks, live music, local shopping and craft beer, wine and whiskey tastings. The annual event takes over the corner of Main Street and Frisco Street for a full day of food and entertainment.<\/p>\n
\nMay 2 | Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall, Plano
\nCelebrate Cinco de Mayo with a high-energy performance from Havana NRG, one of the metroplex\u2019s top Latin bands. The longtime fan favorites bring salsa, Latin rhythms and nonstop dancing to Legacy Hall for a festive night of live music, drinks and celebration.<\/p>\n
\nMay 2 | Haggard Park, Plano
\nThe 22nd annual AsiaFest returns to downtown Plano with a day celebrating the cultures and traditions of Asia through food, music, dance and live demonstrations. Guests can experience traditional performances, language exhibits, cultural fashion shows and interactive presentations highlighting Asian medicine, music and heritage from across the continent.<\/p>\n
\nMay 3 & 10 | Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park, McKinney
\nThis free two-day festival celebrates Cinco de Mayo and Mother\u2019s Day with live folkl\u00f3rico performances, Latin American music and family-friendly activities in historic downtown McKinney. Hosted by Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company, the annual event features international dance ensembles from Argentina, Ecuador and Mexico, along with salsa, cumbia and Afro-Peruvian dance workshops, arts and crafts, and cultural programming for all ages.<\/p>\n
\nMay 3 | Love & War in Texas, Plano
\nTexas country artist Zac Wilkerson brings his Red Dirt sound to Love & War in Texas for an evening of live music, Texas food and local flavor. Known for celebrating Texas musicians and heritage, the longtime Plano restaurant pairs live performances with an all-Texas menu featuring Gulf seafood, Texas-raised meats, local beers and regional wines.<\/p>\n![\"screen-shot-2026-02-18-at-124202-pm\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1777564089_935_screen-shot-2026-02-18-at-124202-pm.png;w=960.png\"\/)
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\nFeb. 21\u2013May 25 | SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, Grapevine
\nStep into the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons during this limited-time interactive aquarium experience. Guests can enjoy character meet-and-greets, themed photo ops, a stamp rally, special merchandise and immersive exhibits featuring familiar characters throughout the aquarium.<\/p>\n
\nMar. 15\u2013 June 27 | Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney
\nStep 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.<\/p>\n
\nMar. 7\u2013Sept. 7 | Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas
\nAs 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<\/a>. The 10,000-square-foot interactive exhibition explores the science behind the world\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
\nApril 4\u2013May 25 | 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie
\nStep into a 25-acre English village as the Scarborough Renaissance Festival returns for its 45th season. Held Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day Monday, the beloved event brings fantasy and folklore to life with immersive entertainment, artisan vendors and family-friendly experiences that have welcomed generations of Texas visitors.<\/p>\n
\nApril 20\u2013Sept. 30 | Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas
\nInternationally 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.<\/p>\n