Top 8 Things To Do This Week In Plano, Frisco, McKinney And Beyond [July 28-31, 2025]

No need to let the week slip by when the last days of July are packed with sun-soaked fun, after-dark adventures and a few surprises you won’t see coming. From golf under the stars and splashy morning parties to museum nights made for grown-ups, North Texas is buzzing with reasons to get out. 

Whether you're chasing laughs, live music or just a way to beat the heat, this week offers something for every mood and every schedule.

Fun in the Sun: Grandscape Summer Splash Bash

When: July 29, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Grandscape Stage & Lawn, 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony
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Cool off with water games, family fun and plenty of sunshine at this splashy summer party. Grandscape’s Summer Splash Bash promises kid-friendly activities, sweet treats and a great way to beat the heat. Families are encouraged to bring new, unused school supplies to support the Boys & Girls Club of Collin County’s back-to-school drive happening onsite.

Summer Jam Golf Festival

When: July 29, 2025 | 7–10:30 p.m.
Where: PGA District, 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco
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Celebrate golf under the stars at this free festival open to the public. Expect live music from Emerald City Band, putting contests with prizes and hands-on golf fun across the PGA District. Attendees who RSVP online are entered to win a night at Omni PGA Frisco Resort.

Comedy Hypnotist Gary Conrad

When: July 30, 2025 | 6 p.m.
Where: Mic Drop Comedy, 7301 Lone Star Dr., Suite A-110, Plano
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Get ready to laugh — and maybe even get hypnotized — by veteran performer Gary Conrad. Known nationwide for his wild, crowd-pleasing shows, Conrad brings his high-energy hypnosis act to Plano for one night only. Whether you're on stage or in the audience, it's a hilarious ride you won’t forget (or maybe you will).

Titanic: The Exhibition

When: Until Sept 1, 2025
Where: 14902 Preston Road, Dallas #1200
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Step back in time with Titanic: The Exhibition, an immersive experience that traces the story of the world’s most famous ship, from its grand design to its ill-fated maiden voyage. Explore beautifully recreated interiors, hear period music and follow the real-life story of a passenger whose boarding pass you’ll receive. The exhibit features relics recovered from the Titanic and her sister ships, plus a recreated sea floor scattered with sand and artifacts.

Hair Bands Music Bingo: Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

When: July 30, 2025 | 7 p.m.
Where: The Stix Icehouse, 301 Eldorado Pkwy, #100, McKinney
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Ready to rock? Head to The Stix Icehouse for a headbanging edition of Hair Bands Music Bingo, featuring a tribute to the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne. This free-to-play event kicks off at 7 p.m. and includes four rounds of themed music bingo with prizes up for grabs in each one. Expect iconic tracks, plenty of nostalgia and a fun night out with friends in McKinney’s favorite backyard hangout.

Thursday On Tap

When: July 31, 2025
Where: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas
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Science, snacks and skyline views come together at this adults-only night out where museum halls stay open late and the food trucks roll in. Guests can sip on drinks, play outdoor games and enjoy live music while exploring the exhibits — no kids, no crowds, just good times and curiosity on tap. It’s part date night, part science experiment and all the more reason to ditch your usual Thursday plans. Early tickets are encouraged; this popular evening tends to sell out.

Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden

When: Until Sept. 27, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
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Butterflies do all the fluttering while visitors do the wandering at this immersive garden, where native Texas plants play host to a kaleidoscope of pollinators. Part nature walk, part photo op, the space is open year-round and always buzzing with seasonal beauty. Bring your camera, your curiosity and maybe a few garden ideas to take home.

“Bug Lab”

When: Until Jan. 6, 2025 | 1 p.m.
Where: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas
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Bugs take center stage at the Perot Museum’s newest exhibition, “Bug Lab,” where larger-than-life models and interactive chambers reveal how insects inspire real-world tech, from swarm intelligence to surgical precision. Created in collaboration with New Zealand’s Te Papa and Wētā Workshop, the hands-on experience invites guests of all ages to test their reflexes, explore immersive habitats and rethink everything they thought they knew about creepy crawlies. It’s science, spectacle and six-legged genius all in one.

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