Top 9 Things To Do This Week In Plano, Frisco, Richardson And Beyond [May 5-8, 2025]

“Who says Mondays can’t party?” That’s the vibe as Cinco de Mayo caps off a long week of mariachi, margaritas and mariachi with margaritas — and that’s just the warm-up. From rooftop award show watch parties to bull-riding drama and country music’s biggest names, North Texas is buzzing with boot-stomping energy this week. 

Rain may be in the forecast, but so are tequila toasts, fiddle solos and eight-second rides that’ll raise your blood pressure faster than a shot of Don Julio.

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At Mexican Sugar

When: May 5, 2025
Where: Mexican Sugar - Plano, 7501 Lone Star Drive, Plano
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Cinco de Mayo may land on a Monday, but the final fiesta still packs a punch. Guests can raise a Don Julio 1942 margarita and shot pairing while soaking in the sounds of live mariachi, capping off five days of playful sips and flavorful surprises. It’s dine-in only, so bring your compadres and stay awhile — because nothing says “¡Salud!” like tequila and trumpets.

Cinco de Mayo

When: May 5, 2025 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony
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It’s time to shake your maracas and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with mariachi magic and Selena vibes at Grandscape. Guests can groove on the lawn to live performances by the UNT Mariachi Band and the Dreaming of You Selena Experience — all with a cold Corona in hand. Lawn chairs welcome, but leave the coolers at home — the party’s already fully stocked.

ACM Country Kickoff At The Star

When: May 6 & 7 | Times vary
Where: The Star Ford Center
Cost:  Free | VIP Tickets $150 Tuesday, Wednesday

Two-stepping into ACM Awards week, the ACM Country Kickoff turns Tostitos Championship Plaza into a full-blown honky-tonk hangout. With back-to-back nights of free live music, beer garden brews, a boot-scootin’ dance floor and performances from rising stars and nominees like Josh Abbott Band, Ashley Cooke and Restless Road, it's country music’s answer to spring break. Bonus points for the Lucas Oil VIP area — covered seating, cold drinks and swag that’s worth writing home about.

Opry NextStage: Live From Texas - SOLD OUT

When: May 7, 2025
Where: Legacy Hall, Plano
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Country’s biggest week kicks off early in Plano with a little Southern swagger and a lot of star power. Opry NextStage Live rolls into Legacy Hall with host Jelly Roll and headliner Riley Green, alongside a full roster of rising country talent. It’s part honky-tonk, part launchpad — and all happening steps away from the ACM Awards.

Play Something Country ACM Lifting Lives Gala

When: May 7, 2025 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Omni PGA Frisco Resort, 4341 PGA Parkway Frisco
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Brooks & Dunn take center stage at a high-gloss gala honoring their 25 ACM Awards and legendary run in country music. Held the night before the ACMs, the evening pairs a casino-style cocktail hour with a seated dinner, star-studded covers of the duo’s biggest hits and a live auction. Performers include Eric Church, Lainey Wilson, Keith Urban and more — all in support of ACM Lifting Lives’ mental health initiatives.

Academy Of Country Music Awards Rooftop Watch Party 

When: May 8, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: HALL Park Hotel, Autograph Collection, 3220 Internet Boulevard, Frisco
Tickets starting at $25

Grab your boots and head for the skyline — this ACM Awards watch party is taking country to new heights. Perched on the rooftop terrace of HALL Park Hotel, guests can expect a smoked old fashioned station, a welcome cocktail and prime views of the big show on the big screen. It’s the perfect excuse to mix your whiskey with a little stargazing.

Academy Of Country Music Awards

When: May 8, 2025 | 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Ford Center at The Star, 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco
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Country music’s biggest night is boot-scootin’ into Frisco as the 60th ACM Awards lights up the Ford Center at The Star. With Reba McEntire at the helm and performances from chart-toppers like Blake Shelton, Eric Church and Lainey Wilson, the stage is set for a night of honky-tonk history. Expect big voices and bigger moments, whether you're streaming from home or snagging a coveted seat in the crowd.

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.

Mother’s Day Tea

When: May 5-11, 2025
Where: The French Room, 1321 Commerce St, Dallas
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Pinkies up and napkins ready — this three-course Mother’s Day Tea is steeped in elegance and perfect for a weeklong toast to the women who raised us right. Expect delicate sandwiches, fresh scones and dainty pastries paired with loose-leaf tea from Zakti and a celebratory splash of Brut Champagne. It’s tradition with a twist — and absolutely no judgment if you linger for a second pour.

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