Looking for exciting activities this weekend in Dallas and Collin County? From live concerts to engaging workshops, food or outdoor activities, this list has all the top happenings to help you plan your perfect weekend.
Don't miss out on these exciting opportunities to have fun and connect with your community!
Be sure to also check out our Labor Day weekend guide for more events.
Here’s a curated roundup of the events happening from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1:
Annual Collin College Art Faculty Exhibition 2024
When: Until Sept. 9, 2024
Where: The Art Gallery at Collin College, 2800 E Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
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Discover the works of Collin College's talented art faculty in this annual exhibition showcasing a variety of media and styles.
WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup
When: Aug. 29 - Sept 2, 2024 | Times vary
Where: Village Dallas, 5605 Village Glen Dr, Dallas
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Dallas will host the WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup for the first time. The Village Dallas will be the venue for Group C, one of the three groups competing in the tournament.
Learn & Lunch: Summer in Sicily
When: Aug. 30, 2024 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Central Market Plano, 320 Coit Road, Plano
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Explore the flavors of Sicily in this educational lunch event where you’ll learn about the region’s cuisine and history while enjoying a delightful meal.
Lew Temple Meet & Greet
When: Aug. 30, 2024 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Madness Games & Comics, 3000 Custer Rd., Ste 310, Plano
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Meet actor Lew Temple, known for his roles in The Walking Dead and Texas Chainsaw Massacre, at this special fan event.
Make & Take: A Cheese & Charcuterie Board
When: Aug. 30, 2024 | 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Central Market Plano, 320 Coit Road, Plano
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Create your own cheese and charcuterie board with the guidance of culinary experts in this hands-on class.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
When: Aug. 30 - Sept. 7, 2024 | Times vary
Where: The Courtyard Theatre, 1509 H Ave, Plano
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Enjoy a captivating performance of the musical mystery The Mystery of Edwin Drood, where the audience helps solve the case.
Family Movie Night at PGA Frisco
When: Aug. 30, 2024 | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: The Monument Realty PGA District, 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco
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Bring the whole family for a fun-filled movie night under the stars at PGA Frisco.
A Moment in Time
When: Aug. 30 - 31, 2024 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: The Cove, 402 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
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Painter, sculptor, and printmaker Maria Hampton captures the essence of progress in her art, whether it's in buildings, landscapes, or people. Her work pauses the moment, highlighting the quiet beauty of change as it unfolds.
Free Climbing at Bouldering Project Dallas
When: Aug. 30, 2024 | All day
Where: Bouldering Project Dallas, 1330 Conant St, Dallas
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The lights will dim as a DJ spins rave music, setting the stage for an evening of free climbing, dancing, and self-expression. When hunger strikes, a food truck will be on hand to refuel.
French Pastry: Profiteroles and Éclairs
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: My French Recipe, 3033 W Parker Rd., Suite 203, Plano
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Master the art of French pastry in this cooking class where you’ll learn to make classic profiteroles and éclairs.
Action Arts: Martial Arts for Film
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: The Movie Institute, MI North Studio, The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W Park Blvd., Ste B214, Plano
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Learn the basics of martial arts choreography for film in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Emerald City All-Stars Concert
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: The Monument Realty PGA District, 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco
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Experience a high-energy performance by the Emerald City All-Stars, known for their dynamic shows and vibrant sound.
Youth Combine
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 8:00 a.m.
Where: The Star in Frisco, 1 Cowboys Way, Frisco
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Young athletes can showcase their skills in this combine event, receiving an “APS” (Athletic Performance Score) to measure their performance and featuring various drills and challenges.
Laugh After Death
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia Street, McKinney
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Dani Bee, an Edinburgh Fringe Festival alum, is touring with Laugh After Death, a solo show featuring 22 characters. Drawing on her experience with elderly patients, Bee combines humor and heartache in a performance akin to Fleabag and Sexaholics.
PlantCon
When: Aug. 31 - Sept. 1, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
Where: Marriott Dallas/Allen Hotel & Convention Center, 777 Watters Creek Boulevard, Allen
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Immerse yourself in the world of plants with workshops, vendors and expert speakers at this annual convention.
Mix & Mingle with FERN Connections
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Toasted Coffee + Kitchen, 5420 Ross Avenue #180, Dallas
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Join friends, family, or come solo to meet new people at our cozy coffee event. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 for two, including brunch-based small bites, fruit juices and black coffee. Additional beverages are available for purchase. It’s a great chance to meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Rooftop Yoga at Waterproof
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Waterproof Dallas, 1914 Commerce St, Dallas
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Start your day with a rejuvenating yoga session on the rooftop of The Statler, offering stunning city views.
Showtime Saturdays: Percussion Things
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas
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Join Catherine Whiteman and Len Barnett of Percussion Things this Saturday for an engaging performance that blends storytelling with energetic percussion, showcasing West African and Caribbean tales
Wunderland Noir by Marryam Moma
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Pencil on Paper Gallery, 4755 Algiers Street, Dallas
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Marryam Moma's Wunderland Noir reimagines Alice in Wonderland through an Afrofuturistic lens, blending fashion photography and mixed media to celebrate Black identity, joy and resilience. This exhibition offers a whimsical, floral vision of the future, highlighting growth, family and cultural richness.
Pumpkin Paint Pour Party
When: Sept. 1, 2024 | 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Painting with a Twist, 1713 Preston Rd., Ste B, Plano
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Come discover Paint Pouring with the help of our experienced artists guiding you step by step. Get creative with pumpkins in this paint-pouring party perfect for all ages.
Lover – Taylor Swift Tribute Band
When: Sept. 1, 2024 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: The Monument Realty PGA District, 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco
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Celebrate the music of Taylor Swift with this tribute concert by the Lover band, performing all her hits.
Steve Aoki
When: Sept. 1, 2024 | 10 p.m.
Where: Stereo Live Dallas, 2711 Storey Ln, Dallas
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Don’t miss world-renowned DJ Steve Aoki as he brings his electrifying show to Deep Ellum.
Even More Great Things to Do This Week in Dallas & Collin County
DFW Restaurant Week
When: Aug. 5 - Sept. 1, 2024
Where: Various locations
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Legacy West University: Self-Care Club with Credo
When: Aug. 30, 2024 | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Credo at Legacy West, 7700 Windrose Ave., Ste G160, Plano
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert
When: Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2024 | 8:00 p.m.
Where: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas
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Bidi Bidi Banda: All-Star Selena Tribute
When: Aug. 30, 2024 | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Avenue, Plano
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé
When: Aug. 30, 2024
Where: Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas
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Make & Take: American Cobbler & Crisp Handpies
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Central Market Cooking School Plano, 320 Coit Road, Plano
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Family Fun Day: Create Your Own Boba & Axolotl
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Painting with a Twist, 1713 Preston Rd., Ste B, Plano
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Legacy West University: Music Class
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Free People, 7400 Windrose Ave., B100, Plano
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ABBA Tribute: Super Trouper
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave, Plano
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Try Golf Clinic at PGA of America Coaching Center
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: PGA of America Coaching Center, 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco
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Weekly Junior Golf Clinic at PGA of America Coaching Center
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Where: PGA of America Coaching Center, 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco
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Creekside Live: The Grackles
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Watters Creek Village, 970 Garden Park Dr, Allen
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Bark Bash: A Paw-Some Fundraiser
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 211 N Kentucky St, Mckinney
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ComedySportz
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia Street, McKinney
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Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
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An Evening with Omari Dillard: Soul Violinist
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Where: Wyly Theater, 2400 Flora St, Dallas
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Movie Night: Zootopia
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
Where: District 121, 6731 Alma Rd, McKinney
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Watercolor 6-Week Painting Class (Adult)
When: Aug. 31, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Jump Into Art Studios, 404 N Church Street, McKinney
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Sea Voyage Craft Theme
When: Until Aug. 31, 2024
Where: The Crayola Experience, 8001 Dallas Parkway, Plano
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Back to the 80s & Lost in the 90s
When: Sept. 1, 2024 | 10 p.m.
Where: Sambuca 360, 7200 Bishop Rd. #270, Plano
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Community Beer Co. Cycling Group Ride
When: Sept. 1, 2024 | 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Community Beer Co., 3110 Commonwealth Drive, Dallas
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T. Rex: The Ultimate Predator
When: Until Sept 22, 2024
Where: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N Field Street, Dallas
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Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden
When: Until Sept. 28, 2024
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
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Destination Dinosaurs presented by Reliant
When: Until Sept. 30, 2024 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Dallas Zoo, 650 S R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas
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The Impressionist Revolution: From Monet to Matisse
When: Until Nov. 3, 2024
Where: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood Street, Dallas
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