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Weekend Events in Frisco, Plano Include Concerts and Festivals

Frisco RoughRiders close their home schedule while Plano hosts art hunts and lantern festivals this weekend.

Jonah Kessler

September 4, 20262 min read

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North Texas residents have a variety of options for entertainment this week, ranging from professional baseball games to immersive theatrical experiences and cultural festivals. The events span multiple cities, offering activities for different interests.

The Frisco RoughRiders are concluding their home season at Riders Field with a six-game series against the Amarillo Sod Poodles, running from Sept. 1 through Sept. 6. The team’s homestand features several themed nights, including Quesos & Cervezas, Dallas Mavs Night, and Dallas Stars Night.

In Plano, the Downtown Arts District is hosting its fifth annual Art Drop Day on Sept. 3 and 4. Participants follow clues to find original artworks hidden throughout the district. Later in the week, the Water Lantern Festival takes place at Haggard Park on Sept. 5 and 6.

Attendees can personalize lanterns before a synchronized sunset launch accompanied by live music, with organizers expecting more than 2,000 participants.

The Downtown Plano Disco Cowgirl Market returns to the arts district on Sept. 6. The pop-up event features local vendors selling handmade goods, apparel, and accessories, along with hat bar experiences and permanent jewelry services.

Musical performances are scheduled across the region. In Frisco, a free Hispanic Heritage Celebration occurs at Kaleidoscope Park on Sept. 5. The festival includes a Parade of Nations, cultural programming, food, games, and a closing concert by Havana NRG.

Meanwhile, Brandi Carlile performs at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on Sept. 5 as part of her Human Tour, with The Head and the Heart as special guests.

Other notable events include a Dolly Parton tribute by Karen As Dolly at the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall in Plano on Sept. 4. In Dallas, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince plays at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on Sept. 4 with a live orchestra score.

The BooMont Hotel immersive experience opens at Galleria Dallas on Sept. 4 and runs through Nov. 1.

For those seeking extended activities, Soccer: More Than a Game continues at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas until Sept. 7. The exhibition explores the science of soccer through interactive displays. Additionally, Wayback Barn in McKinney offers Labor Day weekend activities from Sept. 4 to 7, including axe throwing, mini golf, and whiskey tastings.

Details regarding specific ticket prices or parking arrangements for these events are not yet clear.

Source: Local Profile.

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https://www.localprofile.com/things-to-do/top-10-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-plano-frisco-and-beyond-12738701

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Jonah Kessler

Jonah Kessler writes about arts, culture, food, and entertainment in and around Frisco.

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