Events in Carrollton today

Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, this summertime race invites participants to take on the heat across a range of distances. The course features park scenery with shady sections and sunny views for a seasonal challenge. Options include a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, Quarter Marathon, and Half Marathon, offering a fit for every level of runner. Every distance comes with a finisher medal and a super soft race tee, and chip timing is provided for the 5K, Quarter Marathon, and Half Marathon. Bigfoot trophies and age group awards recognize standout performances. A DJ keeps energy high at the rally tent, and on-course support includes snacks, water, and multiple aid stations. Families can take advantage of youth pricing for ages 12 and under at $15 for the 5K and Quarter Marathon. Referral rewards offer $20 back when five friends register through a referral link, and teams can access group discounts. Volunteer opportunities are available, including options to help and then run.

Open water training takes place at Safe Harbor Pier 121 with the Playtri Open Water Club, a long-standing weekly program serving athletes from across the DFW area. Sessions depend on conditions. Swims may proceed in rain, but not when there is thunder, lightning, or wind deemed unsafe by coaching and lifeguard staff. Swims are held only when the water temperature reported by Texas Parks and Wildlife is above 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Two coached options are available, one focused on technique and another geared toward longer continuous swimming. Safety coverage includes a lifeguard and a watercraft at every session. Participants meet in the parking area east of the RV park. A high-visibility swim cap is required. Wetsuits are required when the water is below 60 degrees, with limited exceptions for those with extensive cold-water experience. Current Playtri athletes may attend at no cost, while non-Playtri athletes can drop in for a $10 cash fee, with electronic payments not accepted. All swimmers must complete both the printed open water waiver and the Playtri online waiver before entering the water. Weather updates are posted on the event’s Facebook page ahead of each session. For questions, email headcoach@playtri.com.

This vaccination clinic at the City of Carrollton Animal Adoption Center features affordable services offered by the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection. This is a convenient way to receive essential vaccinations at a lower cost.

Enjoy a mat Pilates session beside the pool on the pool deck, designed to build core strength, increase flexibility, and engage the whole body. This class is complimentary.

A summer-themed showcase of comics and collectibles fills NTX Arena with more than 50 vendors, weekend-long prize giveaways, and two special guests signing on both days. Roy Thomas, Marvel’s former editor in chief and a co-creator of characters such as Wolverine, Vision, Ultron, and Banshee, is set to appear, known for influential work on The Avengers, Conan the Barbarian, and Star Wars. Kevin Grevioux, co-creator of the Underworld film franchise and a writer with credits across Marvel, Blade, and Batman, will also be on site. CGC grading will be offered on location through Route 66 Comics & Collectibles. One ticket grants access to both this event and the NTX Sports Card Show. Attendees can buy, sell, and trade comics and collectibles throughout the hall, with prizes awarded across the weekend. VIP admission provides entry one hour before general access each day, and parking is free.

Fresh off a Texas Water Safari that drew record participation and celebrated Kristin Miller’s victory in the women’s tandem unlimited class, attention turns to preparing for the Trinity River Challenge in North Texas. An inaugural Show and Tell day invites paddlers of every experience level to explore the sport of canoe racing through hands-on practice, boat trials, and friendly instruction. Dedicated women’s training with Kristin and Charlene will focus on building comfort with paddles and boats, along with those first steps on the water. Support will be available throughout to help participants sample a wide range of craft, learn foundational strokes, and take guided paddles upriver. Boats on hand include safari-rigged aluminum canoes known for stability, Kevlar standard tandems that are lighter and quicker, solo standards and unlimited canoes, stand up paddleboards, and surfskis. Questions are encouraged and the team will stay until everyone has had the chance to try what they want, at no cost. Stickers and NTX gear will be available, with food and drinks provided, creating a welcoming setting to gain confidence and discover a new sport. If you plan to attend, an RSVP is requested so organizers can prepare.

Get ready for the Prep Dig Texas showcase, a high-energy girls volleyball event designed to put top players from around the state on the court together. The day includes check-in, position-specific drills, and team scrimmages so athletes can compete, get reps, and show their skills in front of Prep Dig scouts and media coverage through BallerTV.

Celebrate two decades of THEO serving homeschool families with a gathering that highlights Christ-centered learning, meaningful community, academic excellence, and support for parents on the homeschool journey. What began as a simple vision has grown into a network of students, families, and teachers committed to education rooted in faith. The milestone reflects years of encouraging students to pursue truth, develop their God-given gifts, and prepare for the futures ahead, with gratitude for the past and hopeful anticipation for what comes next. Former students, parents, and teachers from every season are welcome to reconnect and share stories. The heart of THEO is found in relationships, from mentors who invested in students to friendships that continued long after graduation, along with the confidence and strengthened faith that took shape along the way. The celebration follows the annual THEO Open House, creating a natural moment for past, present, and future families to meet and reflect. Festivities include a coffee cart, food trucks, face painting, raffles, a silent auction, and more. Donations and the auction will help sustain the mission so future generations of homeschool families can continue to find community, encouragement, and Christ-centered educational opportunities. It is a moment to honor God’s faithfulness over 20 years and to look ahead to building the next chapter together.

At The Learning Experience Castle Hills, the Touch-A-Trunk Festival offers families a hands-on chance for kids to get up close to a range of impressive vehicles and even touch a trunk or two. Highlights include a visit from Bubbles the mascot, face painting, plenty of photo opportunities, and activities suited for all ages. It is designed for curious youngsters who love trucks, cars, and big wheels.

Compete in a coed 4v4 indoor grass volleyball tournament for B/BB intermediate players at USSPT - United States Sports Performance Training. Teams must keep two women and two men on the court at all times, and there is no female touch requirement on plays. The surface is indoors on grass, so weather will not affect matches. Registration is by team for $100, with space capped at five teams. Prize options include $200 cash, a Gymbership, a hoodie, or volleyballs. If the listing is not visible, the tournament is already full.

Bridging sensuality and spirituality, this workshop presents Tantra as a genuine path toward heightened awareness and mental freedom. It explores how Tantra harmonizes apparent opposites, including masculine and feminine energies, the channels Ida and Pingala, and qualities like light and dark, fire and water, and both fierceness and grace. Attendees move through core ideas step by step while engaging practices such as sacred art connected to yantra, sound through mantra or japa, movement like yoga and mudra, and advanced breathing techniques including pranayama. The experience also clears up common misconceptions that narrow Tantra to sexuality, emphasizing its wider scope in authentic communication, emotional expression, inner spirituality, psychological insight, a healthy enjoyment of sexuality, cultivating intuitive abilities, and deep self healing in relationships, along with practical success in everyday life. Grounded in traditional teachings that preserve the essential methods, the session offers tools to live with greater connection, health, and wholeness. Class fee is $20. Monthly memberships are available. At times, alternate workshops may replace this meditation and pricing may differ.

A lively 30-minute foam party created for kids, featuring upbeat music, clouds of bubbles, and foam cannons on the event lawn. The focus is on dancing, laughter, and cooling off in a playful summertime way. Admission is complimentary.

Create a handy tool caddy that sits on your sewing table to keep notions within easy reach. This make and take workshop is designed to be completed in one session while introducing new skills. It is suited for beginners and welcomes both solo participants and those attending with a budding sewist. Please bring three fat quarters. Instruction is led by Kris Stevenson. The fee for this class is $20.

Class 3 in this beginner friendly four part series with Barbara Gale invites participants to explore their unique design through the language of the hands, blending a scientific approach with personal growth. Learn how lines, shapes, finger patterns, and other features can reflect temperament, strengths, challenges, and the life patterns that shape self understanding and direction. Guided by a Hand Analyst and Soul Guidance Coach with 18 years of experience, this interactive session includes hands-on practice, clear instruction on decoding markings and zones, and practical ways to apply insights for greater clarity and purpose. The curriculum introduces foundational techniques for recognizing elements, energies, symbols, and personality wiring, along with the meaning of key signs so they can be used as tools for growth. It suits anyone wishing to understand their own design or begin reading for others, and it pairs well with the work of seekers, coaches, healers, and aspiring hand analysts. A comprehensive study workbook with strategies and examples is provided. Classes can be taken individually or as the full series, priced at $55 per class or $192 for all four.

This social gathering at Rebel Scum Con will take place at the Community Tables at the Frisco Embassy Suites & Convention Center. Attendees can exchange and pick up free swag, and participation is open to everyone. The organizers are Tennessee Star Wars Collector's Club, Line Force Fan Club, Virtual Cantina, Star Wars Joshua, and the Rebel Scum Con Store.

Ty Ellis & The Flatliners present Honky Tonk Time Machine live at Love and War, delivering a full evening of 90s throwbacks. Kyler Smith & The Sunday Sinners open the show.

Enjoy a blend of R&B, hip hop, and pop hits spanning the 1990s through today.

Part of the Free Tribute to Summer Concert Series, this outdoor concert on the Toyota Music Factory Plaza features high energy tribute performances that span classic rock, country, arena anthems, and chart-topping hits. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs, enjoy dinner and drinks, and take in live music under the stars with family, friends, and fellow fans. The lineup for the series includes Local Yoakam, All The Small Things, Tennessee Whiskey, Desperado, Fleetwood Journey, The Small Things, King George, Matchbook 20, Live 80, Fool Fighters, Turnpike Tributeours, Infinite Journey, and Like Combs.

Sweetie’s Cheesecakes will be at the Carrollton Farmers Market, set among more than 20 vendors offering community staples like produce, meat, eggs, honey, breads and jams, along with pastries, pies, cookies and candies from local artisans. Their table will feature a core lineup such as Plain, Signature, Chocolate and Mango Habanero, plus current seasonal selections. Everything is sold frozen for easy take-home, and the cheesecakes keep for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator or for months in the freezer, which makes stocking up simple. This family owned bakery makes individual cheesecakes and 10 inch cakes, including gluten friendly and sugar free options. Built on a decades-old recipe and packaged in convenient grab-and-go containers, the desserts are prepared to deliver freshness and convenience.

ZN Fashions Dallas Wedding Expo brings together elegance and tradition at the Dallas/Plano Marriott, featuring Pakistani bridal fashion and ornate jewelry. Discover fresh trends and standout designs while meeting wedding industry vendors who can help bring a wedding or special event vision to life. Admission and parking are free.

Every Sunday, admission to Irving Archives & Museum is free. Spend time exploring the galleries, try hands-on activities in the Spark!Lab, or enjoy a leisurely visit to one of the special exhibitions. On the first Sunday of each month, complimentary tours of the permanent exhibition are available. This offer does not apply on Easter Sunday when the museum is closed.

Take part in a hands-on workshop that turns colorful pipe cleaners into delicate blossoms, then arrange them into a custom floral display. Beginners are welcome and all materials are included. Learn simple techniques, play with color and shape, and head home with a cheerful bouquet to brighten your space or gift to someone special. Cost is $15.

Celebrate the bond with your furry or scaly companion at a guided pet portrait painting session. Friendly artists lead participants step by step, so beginners are welcome. Provide a photo of your pet ahead of time and a prepared canvas will be ready. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with time for sipping as you paint and create a keepsake of your best friend. Space is limited.

Tennessee Jet makes a return appearance at Love and War in Plano, Texas for a live performance. Tickets are available now, with options for individual general admission, reserved seats, and tables. Pricing is $22.50 when purchased in advance and $25 on the day of the show. The announcement also mentions Outhouse Tickets, KHYI 95.3 The Range, and Visit Plano.

410 Line Dancers offers a weekly line dancing class in Plano at HQ Dallas Dance Studio. The session welcomes beginners and experienced dancers alike, with clear, step by step instruction. You do not need a partner. Expect lively music, a friendly community atmosphere, and a focus on fitness, fun, and good vibes.

Settle in for a night out at Cibo Cucina Italiana with a date-night special for two priced at $39 that includes an appetizer, a pizza, and a pasta to share. For an additional $10, add two drinks to round out the meal. Whether planning a romantic dinner or a relaxed evening with someone special, it offers an inviting place to connect over Italian classics.

Every Monday, Cibo Cucina Italiana features a Pasta and Pizza Night with classic Italian favorites at special prices. Enjoy spaghetti for $15, fettuccine alfredo for $15, rigatoni for $17, gnocchi for $17, or a pizza for $15. Drinks are also on special, including $5 beer, $6 house wine with options like red cabernet and Anterra chardonnay, and $7 well cocktails. These offers are available for dine-in only, making it an easy choice for a date night, a family dinner, or an evening out with friends.

Build confidence in lifesaving care during an American Red Cross instructor-led skills practice focused on recognizing and responding to cardiac, breathing, and other first aid emergencies. Through guided, hands-on work and realistic scenarios, participants learn how to assist someone who is suddenly ill or injured until advanced medical professionals take over. This session serves as the hands-on skills component for Red Cross training that covers adults, children, and infants. The online learning portion with videos and lectures is not included. Participants must purchase and complete the corresponding American Red Cross online course in advance for the certification they need. Available certification tracks include Adult and Pediatric First Aid with CPR/AED, Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED, Adult CPR/AED, and Adult First Aid. Successful completion results in a two-year American Red Cross certification. For questions, text the instructor at (682) 777-3665.

Maacs Grill hosts Video Music Bingo with Headtilt Entertainment, blending actual music videos with sing along favorites and fast paced bingo rounds for prizes. The game is simple to learn and there is no cost to play, making it a fun option for first timers and returning players alike. Settle in with tasty food and cold drinks while you watch, listen, mark your card, and aim for a win. A weekly progressive jackpot adds extra excitement to every game.

Challenge Entertainment hosts weekly live trivia at Rack & Tap Sports Bar & Grill in Lewisville. Teams work together at their tables to tackle questions covering sports, history, music, science, and more, and the game is free to play. The top three teams earn gift card prizes, with $30 for first place, $20 for second, and $10 for third. The night also features drink deals such as $4.50 Jack and Back and $6.00 mugs, and pool is free.

This free, one hour workshop helps you build a stronger connection with your dog while addressing two common challenges, reactivity and pulling. You will learn practical leash skills that promote better control and clearer communication, along with tips for reading your dog’s body language. Dogs must remain on leash at all times, and owners are responsible for their pets. The session takes place outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Group size is limited to six participants to keep instruction focused. The workshop is led by behavior trainer Carla Pineda.

Kick off the morning with a friendly 5k run walk at Windhaven Meadows Park, meeting near the splash pad. Runners and walkers of all paces, including club members, friends, and fans, gather throughout the year for this casual meetup. For safety, the group does not meet during lightning, torrential rain, icy conditions, when the temperature or heat index is 95 F or higher, or under any other unsafe conditions.

Cibo Cucina Italiana is offering an evening special designed for two, featuring a full Italian meal for one set price. For $39, guests receive an appetizer, a pizza, and a pasta to share. You can also add two drinks for an extra $10. The setting suits a romantic night out, and this offer is available for dine-in only. For reservations, call 469-362-7177.

This weekly community night welcomes collectors of trading cards, sports cards, comics, and more, with a focus on connection and a shared love of the hobby. The space is set up for browsing, talking shop, and casual trading, and there is no pressure to take part in any one activity. Within the evening, TCG Tuesdays brings a rotating schedule of organized play for popular games like Pokémon, One Piece, and Magic, plus a changing spotlight title. Structured tournaments run alongside an open, social floor for collectors, traders, and vendors. Expect open trade tables and a relaxed hangout every week, plus a small marketplace offering singles, sealed product, slabs, comics, and supplies. Entry is free, and both newcomers and longtime hobbyists are welcome to play, trade, buy, sell, or simply spend time with fellow collectors. It is designed to be a weekly routine rather than a one-time stop.

A groundbreaking ceremony will commemorate the start of construction for a new gym and storm shelter. The occasion highlights the launch of these new facilities and marks an important project milestone.

Learn the fundamentals of Mahjong in a three-week series that builds skills step by step and prepares you to play confidently outside of the sessions. The cost is $175, payable via Venmo at @mahjontexas or Zelle at mahjontexas@gmail.com.

Dirty Birds Plano presents a music powered twist on bingo where songs take the place of numbers. The night unfolds over four rounds featuring hits from across the decades, there is no cost to participate, and prizes are given out in every round. Look forward to sing along energy, plenty of laughs, and a lively atmosphere, with food and drinks available throughout.

Music Bingo turns a classic game into a music-filled challenge where your song know-how can lead to a win. The night features four rounds of popular tracks, spanning everything from throwback favorites to guilty pleasures. The setup is simple: the music plays, and you match what you hear on your bingo card. Food and drinks are served from Holy Grail’s kitchen. Count on prizes, plenty of laughs, and an upbeat atmosphere. No apps needed, just straightforward fun with great tunes and bingo.

Holy Family of Nazareth offers Surviving Divorce, a ministry created to support those facing the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. Whether newly separated, recently divorced, or still working through the aftermath years later, participants can expect a welcoming environment centered on support, understanding, and real healing. The program meets in the Parish Office Conference Room and the Hill Room, with two sessions running at the same time. Childcare is available with a reservation. Space is limited. The fee is $60, and scholarship assistance is offered.

Keep your running routine going through the summer with a weekly 5K on a scenic DFW course. Take part for a few weeks or sign up for the entire series. Each week features check in and bib pickup, a kids 1K to kick things off, then the 5K. After the finish, there is time to connect with fellow runners, followed by an awards presentation.

Bring someone along and play more for less with a simple two-for-one token deal. Buy tokens and an equal amount is added for your guest at no additional cost, so you get twice the games without paying extra. This midweek offer happens every Wednesday at Pinball in the Mall and welcomes all skill levels. It works for a friend, a date, a coworker, or a family member who wants to experience the bright lights, fast action, and chase for high scores. A relaxed way to break up the week with twice the play and plenty of pinball energy.

Cibo Cucina Italiana features midweek pizza specials. Any pizza is $15, or two are $25. Drink deals include $6 house wine and $7 well cocktails. These offers are available for dine-in only. Come with friends or family, or arrive with a big appetite.

Enjoy a one-night program with two ways to take part, offering casual social play or on-course improvement. Registration for Girl Gang Golf groups is open.

Join this volunteer-led board game program for adults where you can spend time playing games and building new friendships. Whether you’re a gaming veteran or just looking to get more involved in the hobby, you’re welcome. Bring a game from home, or choose from the library’s collection. Registration isn’t required, but space is limited.

Big Mike’s Bar and Grill Plano hosts karaoke where anyone can step up to the mic. Choose from thousands of tracks across every genre and perform solo, team up for a duet, or sing with a group. Expect a supportive crowd, plus food and drinks available. There is no cover, no judges, and no pressure, just an easygoing chance to sing the songs you love.

A new weekly game night brings Video Music Bingo to Kava Culture - Lewisville. Classic bingo gets a twist as music videos play on the screens instead of numbers being called. Recognize the track, mark your card, and try to be first to call bingo for prizes. Expect nostalgic favorites, big sing-along moments, and plenty of I forgot about this one reactions all evening. It is free to play, prizes are awarded each round, and the Wednesday format makes it an easy midweek hang with friends.

Wednesdays get a boost at The Fillmore Pub with Music Bingo, a lively game where songs replace numbers and prizes go to the quickest listeners. There are four rounds, which means four chances to win. No phone is required and no deep trivia knowledge is needed, just attentive ears and good vibes. The pub offers craft beers and classic pub fare. Come with friends or arrive solo. Seating is available indoors and outdoors, and all ages are welcome. Arriving early helps secure a seat, a drink, and a bingo card. This weekly tradition takes place every Wednesday except the final Wednesday of the month in the cozy, character-filled heart of Downtown Plano.

At Tailgaters Plano, Video Music Bingo turns bingo into a music video challenge on Wednesdays. Short clips play on the big screens, and players look for the matching song on their cards, mark it, complete the pattern, then call bingo to win. It is free to play, with prizes awarded every round. The soundtrack spans decades and genres, and the atmosphere is lively and loud.

This five-week competitive club in Plano features cumulative scoring across sessions. If a substitute plays for you, their points are added to your total. Each session also includes a $10 sweeps, with the winner taking home the prize. The full series costs $150 for all five weeks, payable via Venmo to @mahjontexas or via Zelle at mahjontexas@gmail.com.

The Steers & Beers Bonspiel, known as The First Rock, introduces a new home for the sport with the state’s first purpose-built ice facility. This inaugural curling tournament opens the venue and sets the stage for future play on purpose-built ice. The dates have been revised, and additional details will be announced soon.

Connect with fellow process servers and industry professionals at a relaxed networking happy hour focused on conversation, idea sharing, and learning more about TPSA. There is no cost to attend, and the event welcomes members, prospective members, and anyone interested in the process serving profession. Attendees can also look forward to a few giveaway opportunities. The gathering takes place at Prairie Fire At Hilton.

Scott Sean White and Helene Cronin return to Love and War in Plano for a live performance. Tickets are available now, with options for individual general admission as well as reserved seats and tables through the link in the bio. Advance tickets are priced at $19.50, and tickets purchased on the day of the show are $25.

These community meditations center on releasing the urge to become something different and resting in simple presence. Suitable for all experience levels, the series blends elements of kundalini and tantra, sound-based healing, mindfulness and Zen practices, chakra work, mudras and mantras, breathwork, dynamic methods, and other healing modalities. The studio in Plano, near Chisholm Trail and Spring Creek, features warm saffron-toned walls, concrete floors, and views of the creek and treetops to help create a sanctuary-like setting. Participants come together to share, reflect, and meditate with a shared intention of turning inward and gently uncovering the layers of the self. Drop-in attendance is $20, with a monthly meditation package also available.

410 Line Dancers offers a weekly soul line dancing class that welcomes beginners and seasoned dancers alike. You do not need a partner, and each routine is taught with clear, one-step-at-a-time guidance so everyone can follow along comfortably. Expect lively music, a friendly community, and a focus on fitness and fun throughout the session.