Butterflies, countless concerts, food festivals and Pride. It looks like this weekend is going to be busy. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you plan your precious time off with the best things Collin County has to offer.
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When: June 3, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. | June 4, 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Addison Circular Park | 4970 Addison Circle, Addison
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Since 1993, Taste Addison has combined great music with great food and fun for the whole family. And like years past, it won’t disappoint. The festival will feature free activities and a petting zoo and over twenty food and drink vendors offering full size plates and $3 bites to give you the chance to try whatever you fancy. Tribute bands and original musicians will perform on both festival stages. You might want to purchase one of the VIP+ tickets and secure a seat on the Main Stage Observation Deck for an insider’s view. Sean Paul and Stone Temple Pilots close Friday and Saturday.
When: June 4 and 5, 2022
Where: exhibition center | 3809 Grand Ave, Dallas
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Get ready for a weekend full of rainbows as Dallas Pride prepares a festival and parade to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with live music, drag queen shows, DJs and more. So take a seat on one of the three stages to see your favorite artists, or head to the Teen pride or Family pride area for some family fun on Saturday. On Sunday, the parade will take to the streets of the Colosseum, bypassing the Cotton Bowl past the Hall of State and returning to the Colosseum.
When: June 4, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown Richardson
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Richardson celebrates its multicultural community with a 28 square mile event, featuring international cuisine, music and performances representing hundreds of different cultures. A great opportunity to enjoy and learn all about Collin County’s diverse community with food and fun!
When: June 1 to July 14, 2022
Where: Blase Family Farm | 1232 E Fork drive, Stone wall
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Blueberry season is here and Blase Family Farm invites you to take matters into your own hands. So grab a bucket and get your family ready to pick from the 1,600 bushes that grow on the farm. You can even make it a full day by visiting the bees and enjoying an outdoor picnic with all the delicious treats the farm has to offer.
When: June 3, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.
Where: Hotel Omni Frisco | 11 Cowboys Way, Frisco
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Summer is almost here, and the folks at the Omni Frisco Hotel are gearing up with a Hawaiian-themed party on their elevated deck and pool. You have until Friday to get your hula skirt and lei ready to enjoy craft cocktails, Hawaiian-inspired cuisine and live music at this summer nighttime event.
When: June 3 and 4, 2022 | 15:00
Where: McKinney Performing Arts Center | 111 N. Tennessee, Downtown McKinney
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Two days of all Texas music is what the folks at KHYI have in store. And it promises to be their biggest event yet, with names like Wade Bowen, Jack Ingram and Ray Wylie Hubbard opening Friday night. Over 90 bands will perform on over 20 stages in beautiful historic downtown McKinney.
When: June 4 to August 27, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Plano Art Center | 902 East 16th Street, Plano
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Nine outstanding sculptors from North Texas will participate in ArtCentre’s Texas Scupts exhibit, where you can view their works for nearly three months. Starting this Saturday with the opening and reception at 2:00 p.m., the exhibition will also offer lunchtime discussions on June 29, July 20 and August 10 during which you can join artists to discuss their inspiration, their creative process and the meaning of their works. .
When: June 4, 2022
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum | 1 Natural Place, McKinney
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Heard’s Butterfly House reopens this Saturday and invites you to come in and enjoy the company of these beautiful pollinators. The museum’s garden, with its native flowers, shady resting benches, and of course, free-flying native butterflies, is the perfect place for nature and portrait photography. You can even take home some tips for building your own butterfly garden!
When: June 4, 2022 | 7:00 p.m.
Where: Legacy Hall Box Garden | 7800 Windrose Ave, Plano
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If you’re a nostalgic rocker, you can’t miss this weekend’s Queen tribute concert at Legacy Hall. Queen Legacy brings all the theatricality, energy, vocal power and stage personality of the real band. What could be better than enjoying a fun outdoor show with friends, great drinks and a fantastic view of the stage from the balcony of the Legacy Hall Box Garden VIP Lounge?
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When: June 4, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum | 1 Natural Place, McKinney
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The Heard offers more than butterflies this weekend. After strolling through the garden, grab a bite from one of the food trucks and head to the amphitheater to dance to live music during the museum’s fundraising event.
When: Thursday to Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Sunday 12:00 – 21:00
Where: The shops of Willow Bend | W Park Blvd 6121, Plano
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This narrative and immersive adventure tells the thrilling story of Gort, the psychedelic robot, told by a 1000 year old dragon. An interactive art exhibit, this 40,000 square foot storytelling experience uses all of its resources to give you a 360º sensory encounter you won’t forget: augmented reality, 2D and 3D projection mapping, spellbinding lights and sound effects.
More great things to do this weekend in Dallas and Collin County
Karaoke Night at McCall Plaza
When: June 3, 2022 | 10:00 p.m.
Where: McCall Square | 998 E 15th St, Plano
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Crowley Park “Neighboring Houses Garden Tour”
When: June 4, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Crowley Park district
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summer luau
When: June 3, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Ford Pool | 724 Whitman Drive, Allen
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Sip and throw 2-hour pottery workshop
When: June 3, 2022 | 7:00 p.m.
Where: Jump into art studios | 404 N Church St, McKinney
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Concerts by the Creek Spring series – Slim Chance
When: June 4, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Watters Creek to Montgomery Farm | 970 Garden Park Drive, Allen
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Picnic in the Adriatic
When: June 4, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Adriatic Village | 6602 Mediterranean Drive, McKinney
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Colton Hamilton: Downtown Sessions
When: June 4, 2022 | 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Where: McCallPlaza | 998 E 15th St, Plano
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Let’s go dancing ! with the Plano Symphony Orchestra
When: June 5, 2022 | 15:00
Where: Plano North Texas Performing Arts | 6121 W. Park Blvd. B216, Plano
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