Events in Richardson today

Ninja Camp offers a full day of action for ages 5 to 12, blending skill building with games, open gym time, lunch, and themed arts and crafts tied to the week’s focus. No prior ninja experience is needed, and coaches group participants by age for training. A typical day moves from warm ups and skill stations into obstacle challenges led by arena staff, followed by a provided lunch, more targeted practice, a reflection activity, and free play before pickup. Families can choose the enrollment that fits their plans, from a single day to a full week, with pricing at $85 for one day, $160 for two, $240 for three, $300 for four, or $375 for five. Multi day purchases include a discount, and the five day option adds a camp kit with a T-shirt, headband, and large chalk. Parents select which specific days their child attends. Capacity is limited to 40 campers per age group, with a minimum of three. Age groups are junior ages 5 to 7 and preteen ages 8 to 12. Registration is non-refundable, and booked days can be rescheduled to a different date if space is available. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included, with meals provided by vendors such as Domino’s Pizza, Chick-fil-A, Subway, and others. Campers may bring their own food if preferred. Safety procedures require a government issued ID at pickup, and only adults listed as authorized may collect a child. Each participant should arrive in clean athletic shoes, bring a water bottle, and have a completed Ninja Nation participation waiver on file. First time visitors are asked to complete the general safety waiver and the health intake form in advance, and returning families can update these forms as needed. For registration and questions, call 972-485-5800.

Representative Rafael Anchia’s annual back to school fair takes place at Halperin Park. The fair offers 3,500 free backpacks filled with school supplies, plus free bikes and helmets. Community resources and entertainment will be available, including mariachis, face painting, ballet folklórico and more. Families are welcome, and an RSVP is required.

Music Bingo takes over Guitars & Growlers each Monday, pairing a classic game with popular songs from across the decades. Participation is free, and prizes are offered in every round. The venue highlights handcrafted guitars, locally made craft beer, and a welcoming community, with food and drinks available while you play.

Strengthen the connection with your dog during a free, one-hour leash manners workshop focused on reducing reactivity and easing pulling. Participants learn practical leash-handling techniques, ways to read canine body language, and strategies that improve control and communication on walks. Dogs must remain leashed at all times and handlers are responsible for their pets. The session takes place outdoors, so dress for the weather. Group size is capped at six to support individualized attention. Instruction is provided by behavior trainer Carla Pineda.

This recovery-focused evening is built for lifters, hybrid athletes, runners, and anyone serious about training. Participants move through a structured protocol designed to help the body rebound faster, ease soreness, and support stronger performance. Expect a nervous system and HRV check-in to understand how you are recovering, time in compression boots to encourage circulation and leg relief, a sauna segment to loosen tight muscles, a cold plunge to target soreness and inflammation, and red light intended to aid muscle recovery and cellular health. A guided conversation explores how recovery shapes results in the gym, including the ways stress, inadequate downtime, and overtraining can hold back muscle growth, strength gains, endurance, and consistency. This session suits lifters, gym-goers, CrossFit and HYROX athletes, recognition runners, and anyone who wants to push hard without burning out. Admission is $29 per person.

Dirty Birds Plano hosts a lively music bingo night where songs stand in for numbers and sing-alongs are part of the fun. Enjoy four rounds featuring popular hits from across the decades. It is free to participate, with prizes handed out after each round. Food and beverages are available, creating a friendly atmosphere for casual competition and plenty of laughs.

Live trivia brings friendly competition to Guitars & Growlers Richardson on Tuesdays. It is free to participate, and teams may include up to six people. Prizes await the first, second, and third place teams. Seating is unreserved and based on arrival, so plan accordingly. Answers are submitted electronically using a single device per team, such as a phone, tablet, or laptop. Make sure that device is well charged, and consider bringing a portable power bank in case the battery runs low.

Music Bingo brings a playlist-powered twist to game night at Holy Grail Pub. Across four rounds, familiar hits span everything from nostalgic favorites to guilty pleasures. The music plays and participants mark their cards to match what they hear. The Holy Grail kitchen serves food and drinks throughout. Prizes are up for grabs, with plenty of laughs and a lively atmosphere. No app is needed, just straightforward bingo built around songs.

At The Mad Hatter in Richardson, enjoy a lively session of music bingo built around short clips from well-known songs spanning decades and genres. Match the tunes to your card and call bingo for a chance to win prizes. The event features four rounds, is free to play, and offers an upbeat atmosphere with crowd-pleasing playlists. $3 domestic bottles and well drinks are available during the event.

This program explores how Luis Valdez brought Chicano stories to the screen through films like Zoot Suit and La Bamba, pushing past political and industry resistance to craft milestones that expand and celebrate the American cultural narrative. Director David Alvarado will be in attendance for a filmmaker Q&A.

Keep your running fitness going through the summer with a weekly 5K on a scenic route in DFW. Participants can register for individual weeks or the entire series. Each event includes check in and bib pickup, a kid’s 1K, the 5K run, and time to socialize afterward. Awards are presented following the races.

Pop-In & Paint offers a relaxed, self-directed art session for all ages. This freestyle, DIY format differs from typical paint and sip classes, letting you pick any project and create at your own pace. Arrive during open drop-in hours or reserve ahead, choose the piece that inspires you, and get started. All supplies are included, along with step-by-step guidance available in print or video. No prior painting experience is needed, making it a flexible and accessible way to spend time making art.

Signups are open for Girl Gang Golf groups. In a single-session format, golfers can choose between casual social play or focused on-course skill improvement. This welcoming setup makes it easy to select the experience that best fits individual goals.

Dog Haus Biergarten Richardson hosts a recurring trivia night run by Headtilt Entertainment. Friends can gather over food and drinks while testing their knowledge through a mix of rounds. There is no fee to participate, and prizes go to the top teams. The event welcomes both seasoned quizzers and first time players.

Enjoy music bingo at Good Vibes Bar & Grill, featuring cash awards.

The Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is hosting a monthly low-cost vaccine clinic focused on making pet care simple, affordable, and accessible for local citizens. A $10 VIP Bundle covers core needs for both dogs and cats, providing a rabies vaccine and a microchip supplied by Friends of Rescue Animals, with dogs also receiving a free DAPPv parvo distemper vaccine and cats receiving a free FVRCP vaccine. With support from Petco Love, the DAPPv and FVRCP vaccines are available at no cost to anyone who needs them, no purchase required, and they can be obtained on their own or combined with rabies and a microchip for the full bundle. Service is offered on a first come, first served basis, and early arrival is encouraged. This ongoing clinic helps keep community pets healthier, safer, and connected to their families.

A new exhibit at the Garland Landmark Museum looks back on Garland’s aquatic heritage, featuring pioneering swimming pools and a synchronized swimming team recognized at the national level.

Brokers and investors from the Eastern Dallas Metroplex come together for a monthly deal exchange and investor forum centered on real transactions and meaningful deal flow. The focus stays on principals and dealmakers, not vendors, with time set aside to circulate active opportunities, discover off market possibilities, and build strategic relationships. Sachse EDC Director Matt Wavering serves as the guest speaker. The forum welcomes retail brokers, land specialists, industrial professionals, investment sales advisors, multifamily and office experts, and commercial investors from across East Dallas. Light bites will be available, along with beer and wine tickets. The gathering takes place at Lake Flying Saucer in Garland. At its core, this forum is built on the idea that conversations in the right rooms move markets forward and the right introductions create momentum.

Summer Colors is an annual art auction created in 2009 by Jenny Grumbles and Loren Koziol along with Jill and Dupree Scovell to benefit the patients of Scottish Rite for Children. Now celebrating its fifteenth year, this vibrant gathering highlights color, texture, and technique with works by more than 45 established and emerging artists, drawing 300 plus art enthusiasts and helping raise tens of thousands of dollars for Scottish Rite’s mission. The evening spans styles from classical to contemporary and brings artists and collectors together to support a meaningful cause. Guests may bid on original paintings by local artists while enjoying beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door.

Helene Cronin and Scott Sean White return to Love and War in Plano, Texas for a live performance. Tickets are available now, with options for individual general admission, reserved seats, and tables. Prices are $19.50 in advance and $25 on the day of the show. Purchase early for the best seating selection.

Challenge Entertainment hosts a lively trivia night at Civil Pour Coffee + Beer in Richardson. Form a team at your table and work together on questions covering sports, history, music, science, and more while enjoying food and drinks. It is free to play, offering a casual way to spend time with friends. These trivia gatherings take place regularly, giving teams plenty of opportunities to test their knowledge.

A weekly soul line dancing class led by 410 Line Dancers welcomes beginners as well as experienced dancers. Instruction is taught step by step, no partner is needed, and the music sets an upbeat mood that fosters community. It is designed for fun and fitness in a positive atmosphere. The class is held at Harmony School of Innovation in Carrollton.

Trivia is back for 2026 at Civil Pour in Richardson. Challenge Entertainment hosts live team trivia each week, free to play with weekly prizes for the night’s winners. Expect a lively, brain-busting atmosphere, enjoy food, and compete for the title of champions. It pays to be a know it all with Dallas and Fort Worth trivia.

Music Bingo brings a lively twist to The Billiard Den in Richardson, turning familiar tunes into a friendly game of chance and quick recognition. As songs play, participants scan their cards for matching titles, mark off the squares, complete a winning pattern, and call bingo for a shot at prizes in every round. The game is free to play, and the atmosphere stays upbeat with pub bites and ice cold drinks available. It is a relaxed option for groups or date nights and is held every Thursday.

After a summer of preparation, campers step into the spotlight at Plaza Theatre for a showcase that blends K-pop cover performances with original choreography guided by guest instructors. The program reflects weeks of dedication, growth, rehearsals, and training, culminating in a celebration of dance, shared talent, and the community built throughout the season.

This monthly night market at CityLine Plaza in Richardson features music performed live, local makers, and on-site dining options. Visitors can explore a variety of small businesses in a relaxed evening setting. Admission and parking are free. It is family friendly and dog friendly. Vendor applications are currently open through the organizer’s online portal.

Season Two of Deshi Carnival brings a high-energy Bangla music concert to The Grand Center, featuring three of Bangladesh’s standout performers. National Award winner Kona, chart-topping singer Imran Mahmudul, and hitmaker Arzeen share the stage for a night of powerful vocals, beloved songs, and nonstop momentum. Presented by Chobi Karigor and Veritas Events.

Ronnie Smith Band brings dance-friendly country music to Good Vibes Bar & Grill, with a five dollar cover.

Post 597 hosts a curated indoor pop-up market series with just 10 carefully selected vendors at each event, prioritizing quality, variety, and a relaxed shopping experience. Expect a changing mix of boutiques, handmade goods, specialty foods, art, gifts, home decor, and more, with limited spots in each category to keep the selection diverse and avoid oversaturation. The market is fully indoors with air conditioning, and the canteen will be open during the event. Vendor participation is limited to 10 booths per market, with acceptance based on product category availability, overall vendor mix, and completion of required documentation. Proceeds from vendor booth fees support the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 597, funding programs that assist veterans, support military families, and empower youth in the community.

This outdoor adoption event welcomes visitors to meet a group of adoptable dogs, talk with volunteers, and learn more about the breed. Pre-approved adopters may take home a matched dog from the event. The roster of dogs is still being finalized. Watch for weather-related updates, as delays or cancellations are possible. To prepare in advance, complete an adoption application and include veterinary records to help expedite the interview process.

An outdoor market at Firewheel Town Center in Garland features locally grown produce, sourdough, sweet treats, salsas, jams, pickles, seasonings, and local farm-raised beef. Shoppers can also find skincare like soaps and body butters, plus a variety of handmade goods from local artists and makers. Food trucks and local vendors serve ready-to-eat dishes and cold beverages, and free games including axe throwing, basketball, giant checkers, and cornhole are available.

Learn to sew garments in a class designed for beginners, quilters who want to explore three dimensional construction, and anyone returning to clothing projects after a break. Instruction covers the fundamentals of taking accurate body measurements, selecting the right pattern, size, and fabric, and reading pattern instructions, plus other core basics to build a strong foundation in garment sewing.

Massage Envy Firewheel Market hosts the Professional Skincare 101 Party: Back-to-School Edition featuring special guest Mirtha T. from Marini SkinSolutions. Designed for teachers, parents, and anyone refreshing a routine, this relaxed, drop-in event pairs self-care with learning and event-only savings. Attendees can enjoy free mini facials, complimentary Nourishing Light Treatments, guidance from skincare professionals, raffles and giveaways, and light refreshments. An exclusive promotion is available, where spending $250 on Marini products includes a complimentary Nourishing Light Treatment. It offers a simple way to reset before the school season and explore products and treatments suited to your skincare goals.

Explore a shift from sensual experience to spiritual growth through a Tantra-centered session that combines meditation with thoughtful conversation. Grounded in an ancient tradition, the teachings focus on bringing opposites into harmony, such as masculine with feminine, light with shadow, fire with water, and the fierce with the gentle, to open awareness and release limiting divisions. Participants are introduced to essential elements like sacred imagery and geometry, mantra and japa, mindful movement and mudra, and advanced breathwork, with practical guidance for weaving these practices into everyday life. The discussion clarifies common misunderstandings that reduce Tantra to sexuality alone, while honoring intimacy as a conscious, devotional act that invites deeper self-knowledge through connection with another. The intention is to support genuine connection, clear communication, healthy emotional expression, healing, stronger relationships, and a more conscious, balanced way of living. Instruction follows the preserved teachings of the ancient tradition. Class fee is $20, and monthly memberships are available. The schedule may change at times when other workshops are offered, and those sessions may be priced differently.

This awards banquet at Oak Highlands Brewery celebrates the 2026 Fifteens & Sevens seasons. Guests can look forward to food, drinks, and prizes, with additional details to be announced. Tickets are $50, and an RSVP option is available to receive a notification when they become available.

Dads and caregivers can spend an evening focused on food, connection, and practical barbecue skills with Backyard Pitmasters. The class welcomes all experience levels, pairing indoor instruction with outdoor demonstrations around a specially built smoker. Instructors walk through the essentials of Texas barbecue, including trimming and seasoning, managing temperatures, and understanding smoke for flavor. Tasting is part of the learning, with samples such as brisket barbacoa street tacos and burnt ends. The night concludes with a buffet of classic Texas meats and sides, and each participant takes home a full-color, 56-page guidebook. Attendance is limited to dads and caregivers and is not intended for children, self-advocates with Down syndrome, or additional family and friends. Registration closes when capacity is reached. For questions, contact Ava Burns at 214-267-1374 or ava@downsyndromedallas.org.

Slugger's Rule returns to Gillespie's Tavern at the Shire for an evening of songs, whiskey, and good company.

Garland Cultural Arts presents a performance at the Plaza Theatre featuring Gary Nicholson with Change. A Garland, Texas native, Nicholson has won multiple Grammy Awards and received further nominations, and he is a member of both the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame and the Texas Heritage Songwriter Hall of Fame with credits across many genres. Over four decades he has written more than 600 songs, and his work has been recorded more than 700 times by artists that include Willie Nelson, George Strait, Ringo Starr and Buddy Guy.

Enjoy a fun night of karaoke at Northside Drafthouse and Eatery. Choose from a catalog of more than 50,000 songs and take the mic to sing your favorites.