Assignments editor Angela Madison shares her A-list picks of upcoming events around North Texas. The bonus is they're free.
Complete list of free events:
Nasher Sculpture Center (Dallas)
Saturday, August 2nd 10AM-5PM
See website for complete schedule of activities.
2. Grapevine SummerBlast Friday Fireworks (FREE)
Oak Grove Park and Lakeview Park (Grapevine)
Rockledge Park ($5 per car)
August 1st, 9:30PM
3. Concerts By The Creek (FREE)
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm (Allen)
Friday, August 1st Twin Fiddlers 7-10PM
Saturday, August 2nd Don't Tell Mama Band 7-10PM
4. Sunday Funday (FREE)
Panther Island Pavilion Fort Worth
Sunday, August 3rd , 1-6PM
5. Historic McKinney Farmer's Market (FREE)
Chestnut Square (McKinney)
Saturday, August 2nd 8AM-Noon
It is possible to enjoy this event for free but there are additional options that range from
($3-$7). See website for full schedule and prices.
6. Zumba in Sundance Square (FREE)
Sundance Square Plaza (Fort Worth)
Saturday, August 2nd 9-10AM
7. Shen Wei (Free)
Crow Collection of Asian Art (Dallas)
Friday, August 1st 10AM-6PM
There are several free activities offered as well. See the website for me details.
8. Museums on Us 2014 Participant Roster (FREE)
Dallas Perot Museum of Nature & Science
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd
Present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and picture ID on the first full weekend of every month for one free general admission. Museum hours vary.
Klyde Warren Deck Park-Children's Park
Theme: Fantastic Fans
Saturday, August 2nd 10:30AM-12PM
And below are events for a nominal cost:
1. Summer Dollar Days ($1)
Trinity River Audubon Center
Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd 9AM-4PM, Sunday, August 3rd 10AM-5PM
2. Art Centre Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz ($12-$15)
Art Centre Theatre (Plano)
Friday, August 1st 6PM, Saturday, August 2nd 6PM
*Half-price show of Alice in Wonderland, August 7th at 7:30PM
3. The Sounds of Mexico Concert ($8-$15)
Irving Arts Center (Irving)
Friday, August 1st 7PM
4. Ansel Adams: Masterworks ($5-$8)
LAST WEEKEND!!
Arlington Museum of Art
Friday, August 1st, Saturday, August 2nd & Sunday, August 3rd
See link for hours.
5. 2014 CASA Parade of Playhouses (FREE)
NorthPark Center (Dallas)
Raffle tickets $5 each
Opening Weekend. Check site for times as they vary.
I will be tweeting updates and more events, so follow me @angelamarieWFAA. Also share with me what you are doing this weekend in North Texas? Have a beautiful Weekend!
Email: amadison@wfaa.com
