Warm and breezy with highs reaching 78°F on Saturday; clear skies dominating the weekend forecast.
Expect heavy traffic flow on US-75 North and around Myers Park & Event Center due to regional music festivals and community fairs.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
Jeff Daniels' 'Escanaba in da Moonlight'
Friday & Saturday at 8:00 PM; Sunday at 3:00 PM
"This hyper-local production at Allen Contemporary Theatre offers a professional-grade comedy experience without the Dallas commute. It is a quirky, supernatural tale of family tradition that balances high production value with intimate local charm."
PRO TIP: Arrive at least 15 minutes early; the theater maintains a strict 'no late seating' policy and locks the entrance doors promptly at showtime.
Friday & Saturday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) • Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
A temporary outdoor installation featuring lifelike animatronic dragons nestled along the nature trails.
Best For: Young families and nature photographers. • Cost: $12 - $15 (Non-members)
Especially Needed Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM) • Myers Park & Event Center
A sensory-friendly community Easter egg hunt and resource fair designed for individuals with special needs and their families.
Best For: Community support and family inclusion.
Jim Jefferies: Son Of A Carpenter
Friday, March 27 (7:00 PM) • Majestic Theatre (Dallas)
A world-tour stop for the acclaimed Australian comedian known for his sharp, provocative social commentary.
Best For: Adults looking for high-energy stand-up comedy. • Cost: $49+
Choose Your Mode
Mode: Spectacle & Art
Blue Man Group: North American Tour$35+
Mar 27-29, Various times • Winspear Opera House
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Tip: Pre-purchase parking at Lexus Red Parking to avoid the walk from the surface lots.
Mode: Night Out
Ragtime: The Musical$40+
Friday & Saturday, 7:30 PM • Wyly Theatre
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Tip: Grab dinner at Flora Cantina nearby before the show for a seamless Arts District evening.
Weekend at a Glance
Friday Night
Mario Aguilar Live
Comedy
Saturday Afternoon
Dragon Trails Hike
Outdoors
Saturday Night
Escanaba in da Moonlight
Local Theater
Sunday Morning
McKinney Square Stroll
Leisure
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
Music Festival Traffic Surge
Saturday mid-day on US-75 Northbound between Stacy Rd and University Dr.
Use Greenville Ave as a surface-level alternative to bypass the freeway congestion near Myers Park.
Dallas Arts District Event Parking
Friday/Saturday evenings near Flora St.
Ride DART to Pearl/Arts District Station to avoid $20+ event parking fees.
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (R): Samara Weaving returns as Grace, who must survive a new deadly game after becoming the target of the world's most influential families.
The Bride! (PG-13): Maggie Gyllenhaal's punk-gothic reimagining of the Frankenstein myth set in 1930s Chicago.
Mercy (PG-13): A futuristic sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt as a detective forced to prove his innocence in a world of increasing capital crime.
New This Weekend
They Will Kill You (R): An ex-convict takes a housekeeping job in a New York high-rise, only to discover a community plagued by mysterious disappearances and a deadly secret.
📅 Plan Ahead
Date
Event
Action
Apr 10-12, 2026
Arts in Bloom Festival
Low; free admission, but dinner reservations in the square book 2 weeks out.
May 29, 2026
Stars on Ice
Medium; tickets are on sale now and expected to sell out following the Winter Games.
