Top 10 Things To Do This Weekend In Plano, Frisco, McKinney And Beyond [July 18-20, 2025]

There’s no need to stay cooped up when the weekend forecast calls for sunshine and a side of summer fun. From ice cream celebrations and water park splashes to sidewalk sales and bourbon strolls, the days ahead offer plenty of ways to keep cool while staying entertained. Whether it’s live music, movie nights or a hands-on STEM adventure, the days ahead are packed with ways to unwind, explore and maybe even dance like nobody’s watching.

Friday Night Market at The Boardwalk

When: July 18, 2025 | 6 - 10 p.m.
Where: The Boardwalk at Granite Park, 5800 State Highway 121, Plano
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Night Markets bring a laid-back evening of shopping, sipping and snacking to Grandscape, where local artisans set up shop alongside an array of restaurants and bars. Visitors can browse handmade goods, catch live entertainment and unwind with everything from burgers to bistro fare. With free parking and plenty of patio space, it’s a stress-free way to mix dinner with a bit of retail therapy.

Movie at the Range: Happy Gilmore

When: July 18, 2025 | 6 p.m.
Where: The Courses at Watters Creek, 7201 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano
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Golf meets giggles when Happy Gilmore hits the big screen at the Range, complete with food trucks, drinks and a hockey stick putting contest. Inflatable gators make for prime photo ops while a closest-to-the-pin challenge ups the stakes with prizes. Just bring a chair and your best swing.

Sounds of Summer: Mamma Mia Night

When: July 18, 2025 | 8 - 10 p.m.
Where: Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony
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Fans of flared pants and glitter will want to dust off their best disco moves for a night of ABBA’s greatest hits, from “Dancing Queen” to “Mamma Mia.” The live tribute promises big energy and bigger singalongs, with options to claim a picnic table or lounge on the lawn. Just remember, platform shoes are optional but highly encouraged.

Flowers & Fiction

When: July 19, 2025 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Where: Bibliobar Bookstore, 1018 E 15th St., Plano
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Books and blooms share the spotlight at this cozy floral workshop, where guests can sip, snip and craft their own summer bouquet. The experience pairs flower arranging with a hand-picked book to take home, making it part garden party, part book club. It’s a hands-on afternoon designed for anyone who prefers their petals with a plot twist.

Special Friends Summer Splash Bash

When: July 19, 2025 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Where: Frisco Water Park, 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, Frisco
Tickets starting at $6

The Frisco Water Park is making waves with a private morning bash just for individuals with special needs and their families. Guests can enjoy exclusive access to slides, splash zones and the lazy river, plus stick around after for a full day of water fun at no extra cost. Just don’t forget to register — cannonballs optional.

Downtown McKinney's Annual Sidewalk Sale

When: July 19, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
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Downtown McKinney is turning its historic streets into a bargain hunter’s playground with an open-air sidewalk sale that celebrates all things local. Shoppers can browse fashion, gifts and handmade goods while chasing summer deals and quirky finds. No admission needed, just comfy shoes and a sharp eye for the next great treasure.

Bourbon, Beer & Bubbly: Prosper on Tap

When: July 19, 2025 | 12 - 4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Prosper, 215 West Broadway Street, Prosper
Tickets $36.64

Boots, bubbles and bourbon come together for a daytime stroll that pairs small-town charm with big flavor. Guests can sip their way through local shops, sampling pours from craft breweries, distilleries and wineries along the way. Western outfits might even score more than compliments, like a new pair of Tecovas boots.

Moon Day 2025

When: July 19, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas
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Space nerds and curious minds alike can shoot for the stars at this out-of-this-world celebration of National Moon Day. The annual event brings hands-on STEM activities, interactive exhibits and a full day of cosmic curiosity perfect for future astronauts and Earthlings alike.

National Ice Cream Day

When: July 20, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: Margaret’s Cones & Cups, 3255 Pga Pkwy, Frisco
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National Ice Cream Day gets a playful twist with scoops, discounts and a dash of kid creativity. Little artists can join the “Color-A-Cone” contest, crafting their dream ice cream design for a shot at winning Topgolf lounge time. It’s a sweet way to celebrate the holiday — one cone and crayon at a time.

“Bug Lab” Exhibition

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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