Things to do this weekend in and around Dallas
Friendly fun in Dallas for February 7-9, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, February 7, 2026
- Black History Month Film Screening “Free Renty: Lanier vs. Harvard” - February 7 - Dallas.
Watch a compelling documentary film screening at Bachman Lake Branch Library exploring important historical themes during Black History Month. - Black History Month Community Event - February 7 - Dallas.
Join a community gathering at Highland Hills Branch Library celebrating Black History Month with engaging activities and discussions. - Science Experiment Saturdays: Grow Your Own Crystal Heart - February 7 - Dallas.
Kids can participate in a hands-on science experiment to grow their own crystal heart at Oak Lawn Branch Library. - February Teen LitBox - February 7-8 - Allen.
Teens can pick up a special literature box filled with books and activities at Allen Public Library during open hours.
Saturday, February 8, 2026
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show - February 7-8 - Dallas.
Enjoy a delightful children's theater production of the classic story at Dallas Children's Theater with varying showtimes. - Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs - February 7-8 - McKinney.
Experience life-size animatronic dinosaurs roaring to life at Heard Natural Science Museum starting at 9:00am. - Saturday Chess Meetup (All Ages) - February 8 - McKinney.
Play chess with players of all ages and skill levels at John and Judy Gay Public Library from 11am-1pm. - Free First Saturdays at the Nasher Sculpture Center - February 8 - Dallas.
Explore world-class sculptures for free with family activities at Nasher Sculpture Center from 11am-5pm.
Sunday, February 9, 2026
- International Surrealism - February 7-9 - Dallas.
Discover surrealist art masterpieces at Dallas Museum of Art during regular hours starting at 11:00 AM. - Black History Month Scavenger Hunt - February 7-9 - Irving.
Participate in an educational scavenger hunt during normal library hours at South Irving Library. - 19th Annual Lunar New Year 2026 - February 7-9 - Grand Prairie.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with cultural performances and festivities at Asia Times Square; see website for times. - Pokémon Gym Badge Challenge - February 7-9 - Richardson.
Test Pokémon battling skills in an all-day gym badge challenge event at Richardson Public Library.
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