Top 6 Things To Do This Week In Plano, Frisco, McKinney And Beyond [May 12-15, 2025]

Warning: This week may cause sudden bursts of curiosity, creativity or competitive bocce playing. With dino digs, moon missions and mystery menus on the table, North Texas is trading the ordinary for the outlandish. From McKinney to Frisco, May 12–15 invites explorers of all ages to build, taste, launch and maybe even bug out a little — in the best way possible.

Dino Quest At Crayola Experience

When: Until May 20, 2025 | Times vary
Where: The Crayola Experience, 6121 W. Park Blvd., A100, Plano
Tickets (Get $3 OFF per ticket when you buy ahead online)

Time to get a little Jurassic and a whole lot of crafty. Crayola Experience is calling all junior paleontologists to roll up their sleeves for a dino-mite adventure packed with prehistoric projects. From sculpting dino buddies to painting fierce, lifelike eyes, it’s hands-on fun that’s anything but extinct.

NASA: The Apollo Project

When: Until June 28, 2025 | Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday
Where: Frisco Heritage Museum, 6455 Page St., Frisco
More info

History and space collide at this museum, where visitors can explore Frisco’s past while looking to the stars. The latest exhibit, NASA: The Apollo Project, takes a deep dive into the Space Race, with artifacts and stories from the era that put a man on the Moon. Special programs feature everything from rocket launches to astronaut talks and even a taste of space food — because who doesn’t wonder what zero-gravity dining is like? With hands-on activities and fascinating lectures, it’s an out-of-this-world experience for all ages.

Premium Wine and Cadillac Pizza Pairing Experience

When: May 13, 2025 | 7 p.m.
Where: Lone Star Winery, 103 East Virginia Street, McKinney
Tickets $52.83

Who says fine wine and pizza can’t be besties? Guests can sip their way through five expertly paired wines, each matched with a sample slice of Cadillac pizza—McKinney’s local legend in dough form. With insights from wine pros and flavors that speak fluent foodie, it’s a laid-back tasting tour with a Texas twist.

Tonight's Specials With Chef Mario Carbone

When: May 15, 2025 | No RSVP Required (5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.), RSVP Required (starting at 6:30 p.m.)
Where: Carbone Dallas, 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 395, Dallas
Reservations

One night, one chef, zero do-overs. Chef Mario Carbone is cooking up a mystery menu of never-to-be-seen-again dishes crafted just for Dallas — blink and you’ll miss it. Kick things off with the finest spritzes and a round of bocce in the courtyard, if you’re feeling bold enough to challenge the chef himself.

Bugs LIVE: Giant Animatronic Insects & Arachnids

When: Until June 29, 2025 | Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Mondays)
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
More info and tickets here

Take a walk on the wild side at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, where the Bugs LIVE exhibit brings giant animatronic insects to life. Stroll through scenic nature trails and encounter towering spiders, beetles and butterflies while learning about the vital role these creatures play in our ecosystem. Perfect for nature lovers and curious minds alike, this immersive experience mixes fun with education. Don’t forget to bring your camera for a bug-tastic photo op!

Imagination Playground 

When: May 15, 2025 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m
Where: The Lawn at The Lakefront, 125 Main St, Little Elm
More info

Big blue blocks, endless possibilities — this hands-on play experience turns little builders into big dreamers. With oversized foam pieces designed for stacking, constructing and inventing, kids can create their own mini-worlds while honing problem-solving and teamwork skills. Whether they’re crafting castles, obstacle courses or something only their imagination can explain, one thing’s for sure — playtime just leveled up.

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