Allen, TX · Weekend of 2026-03-20

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Allen, TX 75013

Weekend of March 20 - March 22, 2026

WEEKEND SNAPSHOT

Sunny and mild following early morning showers on Friday. Highs near 71°F, lows around 49°F.

Ongoing construction at the US-75 and Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH-121) interchange may cause weekend delays; plan for an extra 15 minutes if heading north.

⚡ If You Only Do One Thing

Blockbuster Premiere: 'Project Hail Mary'

Opening Weekend (Multiple Showtimes)

"This is the most anticipated sci-fi release of 2026. Starring Ryan Gosling and based on Andy Weir's bestseller, it offers a high-value, immersive experience at Cinemark Allen's XD screen."

PRO TIP: Book 'XD' large-format tickets at least 24 hours in advance; opening weekend sell-outs for this specific title are high.

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📍 Top Spots

Allen Cottage Farmers Market

Saturday, Mar 21, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Allen Heritage Village

A curated upscale market featuring local artisans, handmade goods, and early spring produce.

Best For: Local shopping and high-quality artisan finds. • Cost: Free Admission

Connemara Conservancy Meadow Walk

Daily, Sunrise to Sunset • Connemara Meadow Preserve

72 acres of protected nature trails where early-season wildflowers like bluebonnets begin their first bloom.

Best For: Nature enthusiasts and morning photography. • Cost: Free

Al Fresco Dining at Watters Creek

Friday & Saturday Evenings • Watters Creek Village

Outdoor dining and strolling by the creek with live acoustic music typically starting for the spring season.

Best For: Date night or a relaxed family dinner. • Cost: Varies by restaurant

Choose Your Mode

Mode: Blockbuster Mode

Project Hail Mary in IMAX/XD $14 - $22

Friday Night • Cinemark Allen / The Village

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Tip: Arrive 20 minutes early if ordering concessions, as the village parking fills quickly on Friday nights.

Mode: Hyper-Local Mode

Heritage Village Stroll Free

Saturday Morning • Allen Heritage Village

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Tip: Park at the nearby senior center overflow lot if the main village lot is full.

Weekend at a Glance

Friday 7:00 PM

Opening Night: Project Hail Mary

NEW CINEMA

Saturday 10:00 AM

Allen Cottage Farmers Market

COMMUNITY

Sunday 2:00 PM

Trail Walk at Connemara Conservancy

OUTDOORS

⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs

Early Spring Pollen

Preserves and parks (Connemara) Saturday afternoon.

Check local oak/juniper counts; North Texas spring allergies peak in late March.

US-75 Weekend Congestion

Northbound Allen through McKinney.

Use Greenville Ave or Angel Pkwy as surface-level alternatives to avoid highway lane closures.

🍿 Movies

Top Box Office

The Cat in the Hat (PG): Bill Hader voices the iconic Dr. Seuss character in this high-energy animated holdover.

Hoppers (PG): Disney-Pixar's latest hit about a girl who swaps brains with a beaver.

Reminders of Him (PG-13): The Colleen Hoover adaptation continuing its strong box office run.

New This Weekend

Project Hail Mary (PG-13): Ryan Gosling stars as an astronaut with amnesia tasked with saving the solar system. The must-see movie of 2026.

📅 Plan Ahead

Date	Event	Action
March 28, 2026	WWE NXT Live	High - Tickets are currently on sale and selling fast.
March 28-29, 2026	Dallas Country, Blues & Red Dirt Festival	Medium - Outdoor festival requiring advance ticket purchase.

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