Top 9 Things To Do This Weekend In Plano, McKinney, The Colony And Beyond [Aug 29-31, 2025]

Long weekends have a way of filling up fast and this one is no exception. Across North Texas, stages are lighting up, games are kicking off and communities are gathering for all kinds of celebrations. Whether it’s music, food, laughter, or a little unexpected adventure, there’s something waiting to keep the final days of August lively.

Josh Adam Meyers

When: Aug. 29-30, 2025 | 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Where: Mic Drop Comedy Plano, 7301 Lone Star Dr., Suite A-110, Plano<
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Think stand-up meets stadium rock and you’ll be close to the kind of chaos Josh Adam Meyers brings to the stage. Known for fusing sharp comedy with live music, his shows can jump from punchlines to power chords in a heartbeat — sometimes with a full band in tow. With credits ranging from Netflix to festival mainstays, he turns every performance into a mix of jokes, jams and just enough unpredictability to keep the crowd guessing.

An Evening with Bernadette Peters and the PSO

When: Aug. 30, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Where: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas
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Broadway royalty takes center stage when Bernadette Peters teams up with the Plano Symphony Orchestra for an evening of timeless hits and soaring orchestral arrangements. The three-time Tony Award winner brings decades of theater, film and television experience to the Meyerson Symphony Center, blending iconic show tunes with her trademark warmth and presence. It’s a rare chance to hear a living legend backed by a full symphony, with a program that mixes Broadway sparkle and symphonic power in equal measure.

Space Day

When: Aug. 30, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Sci-Tech Discovery Center, 8004 Dallas Pkwy., Frisco
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Blast off into a day of discovery where science meets imagination through space-themed experiments, crafts and interactive activities. From hands-on experiments to learning about astronauts, kids and families can explore the cosmos without ever leaving the ground. It’s interactive fun that proves curiosity really is universal.

Jerry Jones Classic

When: Aug. 30, 2025 | 12 - 4 p.m.
Where: Ford Center at The Star, 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco
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Texas high school football kicks off in style when two powerhouse programs face off under the bright lights of one of the state’s premier venues. Fans can expect hard hits, roaring crowds and all the pageantry that makes Friday night football a Texas tradition. With affordable tickets and free parking, it’s a showdown that proves gridiron glory belongs as much to the stands as it does to the field.

Downtown McKinney Scavenger Hunt

When: Aug. 30, 2025 | 8 a.m.
Where: First clue and puzzle will start at 222 N Tennessee St., McKinney
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Clues, coins and plenty of curiosity come together in this year’s Downtown McKinney Scavenger Hunt, where hidden puzzles and challenges transform the Cultural District into one giant game board. Participants can choose between two hunts, with prizes ranging from kid-friendly tokens to a grand cash reward. Whether you’re chasing clues, chasing coins, or just chasing bragging rights, the fun is tucked into every corner waiting to be found.

Bubbly Bash 2025

When: Aug. 30, 2025 | 6 - 10:30 p.m.
Where: TUPPS Brewery, 402 E Louisiana St., McKinney
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Bubbles take the spotlight at this lively tasting event where everything from sparkling wine to hard seltzers and ciders pours freely. Guests can sample a wide range of effervescent picks, nibble on food from local vendors and enjoy live music while keeping their souvenir glass full. With a bubble truck for kids and plenty of fizz for adults, it’s a celebration that proves life is always better with a little sparkle.

Bug Lab

When: Until Jan. 6, 2026 | 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 Bug Lab exhibition, 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.

Sounds of Summer: White Out Party

When: Aug. 29, 2025 | 8 - 10 p.m.
Where: Grandscape Corona Stage & Lawn, 5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony
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A summer sendoff doesn’t get much brighter than a white-out party under the lights. Guests can throw on their best white outfits, spread out on the lawn with blankets or chairs and sing along as The Spazmatics power through their retro playlist. With live music, plenty of dining options nearby and free entry, it’s a night made for kicking back and closing summer with a little extra glow.

NCAAF: Texas @ Ohio State

When: Aug. 30, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Cosm Dallas, 5776 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony
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College football energy hits a whole new level when the Longhorns and Buckeyes face off in a high-stakes showdown. Fans can catch every hit, pass and touchdown in massive immersive detail, making it feel like game day landed right in the middle of the crowd. With school spirit running high and the action larger than life, this matchup delivers all the intensity of a playoff rematch without ever leaving town.

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