Mother’s Day weekend is rolling in with more than just bouquets and brunch — think crawfish tails, cowboy grit and country guitar licks. Whether you’re treating Mom to a proper tea, dancing off margaritas at a tribute concert or gazing at galaxies in Frisco, this weekend brings the charm (and then some). And for anyone still gift-stumped, Local Profile’s Mother’s Day guide has ideas that go beyond flowers and frantic Saturday shopping.
Plano Farmers Market 2025
When: May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Plano Farmers Market at The Shops at Willow Bend, 6209 W Park Blvd, Plano
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Fresh finds and laid-back vibes await each Saturday at the Plano Farmers Market. From local honey and just-picked produce to artisan jams and crusty loaves, this weekly gathering is a go-to for foodies and casual strollers alike. Bonus: it’s pet friendly, wheelchair accessible and perfectly placed near shops and bites if you’re in the mood to make a day of it.
Morgan Wallen & Lainey Wilson Tribute
When: May 10, 2025 | Doors 6 p.m., Showtime 7 p.m.
Where: Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave, Plano
Tickets starting at $8
Get ready to two-step into tribute territory with a high-energy night of back-to-back country bangers. Wallen Nation channels the mullet magic of Morgan Wallen, while Lainey Nation brings the bell-bottomed fire of Lainey Wilson’s biggest hits. Add cocktails, balcony views, and over 20 bars and eateries, and you've got yourself a honky-tonk showdown without ever leaving town.
Frisco Starfest
When: May 10, 2025 | 6 p.m.
Where: Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco
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Things are looking up — literally — during this monthly stargazing soirée where the Texas Astronomical Society sets up telescopes for a cosmic night under the stars. Held at Frisco Commons Park, this free come-and-go event invites space lovers of all ages to peer into the universe, swap constellation stories and maybe even wish on a satellite. Just bring your curiosity, a jacket and maybe a blanket — you’ll want to get comfy for liftoff.
FC Dallas Vs Real Salt Lake
When: May 10, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Where: Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco
Major League Soccer lands in Frisco as FC Dallas takes the pitch against the Seattle Sounders in a high-energy showdown. Expect fast footwork, loud chants and the kind of drama only a 90-minute match can deliver. The energy in the stands rivals the action on the field—just don’t forget to wear your team colors or risk being caught in the cross-kick.
PBR World Finals Eliminations & Ride For Redemption
When: May 8-15, 2025
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth
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Eight seconds never felt so intense. The PBR World Finals stampede into North Texas with a high-stakes showdown that starts in the Fort Worth Stockyards and ends under the bright lights of AT&T Stadium. Expect dust, drama and a whole lot of cowboy grit as the best bull riders on earth go head-to-head (or horn-to-boot) with the sport’s fiercest four-legged athletes.
Guitar Prasanna
When: May 9, 2025 | Doors 6 p.m., Showtime 7 p.m.
Where: Windmills Grandscape, 5755 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony
Tickets starting at $30
Electric guitar meets ancient tradition when Guitar Prasanna takes the stage, fusing Carnatic classical music with jazz, rock and pure creative flair. With a resume that spans Oscar-winning soundtracks, Berklee credentials and collaborations with everyone from A.R. Rahman to Victor Wooten, his live show offers a rare blend of precision and improvisation. Catch this global trailblazer in action — full menu and bar included, because even boundary-breaking music goes down better with bites.
13th Annual Celina Cajun Fest
When: May 10, 2025 | 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Celina's Downtown Square
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Get your bibs and boots ready — Celina Cajun Fest is back with crawfish by the bucket and enough Zydeco beats to keep the whole square two-steppin'. This free family-friendly blowout features gumbo, jambalaya, handmade goods, live gators, a kid zone and a headline performance by Texas native Casey Donahew. With VIP options and crawfish platters up for grabs, it's a full day of spicy eats and Southern charm that rolls deep into the evening.
Snehardramayi High Five 2025 Music and Entertainment Benefitting Solace Charities
When: May 10, 2025 | 6 p.m.
Where: Mar Thoma Event Center, 11550 Luna Rd, Dallas
Tickets starting at $35
Dallas welcomes a Mollywood-style evening as Malayali icons M.G. Sreekumar, Stephen Devassy and Ramesh Pisharody take the stage at Mar Thoma Event Center for Snehardramayi High Five 2025. The high-energy show blends music, comedy and cultural pride, all in support of Solace Charities, which provides critical care for seriously ill children in Kerala, India. From legendary vocals to laugh-out-loud moments, it’s an all-star lineup for a life-changing cause.
The Smurf Experience
When: May 7 - Aug. 11, 2025 | Times vary
Where: Arlington Museum of Art, North Entrance, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington
Tickets starting at $29.99 (May is selling out fast!)
The Smurfs are calling, and it’s time to suit up blue and save the world — literally. Visitors enter a life-sized, immersive Smurf universe filled with scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and puzzle-packed missions to outwit the infamous Gargamel. With VR flights on storks and magic spell challenges, it’s part escape room, part fantasy adventure — and entirely smurftastic.
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