Sept. 25-Oct. 2

Plan your weekend with Richardson's Things to Do e-newsletter, published weekly every Wednesday. 

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Sept. 25

Game Zone 

Join Heights Recreation Center for some fun in the Game Zone Room. Kids can play Xbox, Playstation, foosball, air hockey, board games and more.  

Time: Open during Heights Recreation Center’s normal operating hours 
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.  
Admission: $25 (yearly pass) 
Additional details: Heights Game Zone   

Sept. 26

Sept. 27

Sept. 28

Pink! - Art Exhibition 

Curated by UTD Professor Dr. Diane Durant, Pink! is an art exhibition that is described as “a jolt, a juxtaposition, a precious nostalgia, an accident and a community.” Pink will have sculptures and paintings to works on paper and photography. 

Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Wednesday, Saturday), 1-6 p.m. (Thursday & Friday) 
Runs through Sept. 28 
Location: UT Dallas SP/N Gallery, 3020 Stewart Dr. 
Admission: Free 
Additional details: PINK! - Comet Calendar

CityLine Live Fall Series – Taylor Lewis 

Live music returns to the outdoor plaza. Listen from one of CityLine’s restaurants or enjoy from the plaza. Hear from country artist Taylor Lewis. Lawn chairs, picnics, blankets and pups are encouraged.  

Time: 6-9 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIVE featuring Taylor Lewis (Country)

Sept. 29

Registration Open for Cottonwood Art Festival Chalk the Walk Contest 

You don’t need to be Leonardo da Vinci to enter our sidewalk chalk art contest! Register for the Cottonwood Art Festival Chalk the Walk Contest for a chance to win big cash prizes. Artists will have the opportunity to bring to life a masterpiece on the sidewalks of Cottonwood Park. Spaces are limited.

Time: Registration open now
Contest takes place Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. 
Location: Cottonwood Park, 1301 W. Belt Line Rd. 
Admission: $10 for youth (ages 12-18), $20 for teams and adults, registration required
Deadline to register is Sept. 29 (or when full)
Additional details: Chalk the Walk - Cottonwood Art Festival

Sept. 30

Humanizing the Homeless: Portraits, Signs and Songs 

View this art exhibit that aims to raise awareness of homelessness. It is presented by UT Dallas Associate Dean of the Arts and Director of Choirs Jonathan Palant, SMU professor of advertising Willie Baronet and Canada-based artist Leah den Bok. It features images, taken by Leah den Bok, of those experiencing homelessness.  

Time: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
(Runs through Sept. 30) 
Location: UT Dallas Edith O’Donnell Arts & Technology Building (ATC), 1.1 Corridor
800 W. Campbell Rd.  
Admission: Free 
Additional details: Humanizing the Homeless: Portraits, Signs, and Songs - Comet Calendar

Oct. 1

Oct. 2

Research Innovation 

The University of Texas at Dallas Office of Research and Innovation with the Richardson Rotary presents Research Innovation. This two-part fall series explores research Innovation at UTD. Learn more about the research that takes place at UTD as prominent researchers showcase their science and areas of expertise. 

Time: 5-6:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
(Second sessions takes place on Nov. 6)
Location: Richardson IQ^®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Explore Research Innovation: 1st Wednesdays Series

Wednesdays @ 11: It’s Duplo Day! 

Kids ages 2-5 years old can work on their cognitive and fine motor skills through play and guided activity stations all using Duplo bricks. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Time: 11-11:45 a.m. (Wednesday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd, Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Wednesdays @11: It's Duplo Day!

Attend one of the most prestigious fine art festivals in the country. See some of the finest artists during the first weekend of October.  

Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Oct. 5), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Oct. 6) 
Location: Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Belt Line Rd.  
Admission: Free 
Additional details: www.cottonwoodartfestival.com

Registration Open for Huffhines Harvest Fest Costume Contest 

Ghosts, princesses, witches and superheroes unite! Sign up to participate in the annual Huffhines Harvest Fest costume contest for a chance to win cash prizes on Sunday, Oct. 20. Pre-registration is required for participation.  

Time: Registration open now
Contest takes place Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m.
Location: Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Huffhines Harvest Fest Costume Contest

Adaptive Halloween Bash 

Registration is now open for the annual Adaptive Halloween Bash. Enjoy a night of dinner, music, dancing, meeting new friends and socializing with old friends and prizes. There will be a costume contest, so plan to come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume.  

Time: 7-9:30 p.m. (Oct. 25)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $30 (residents), $32 (nonresidents)
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation  

Registration Open for Annual Gobble Hobble 

Registration is open for the 19th Annual Richardson Gobble Hobble. This event, featuring a Family Fun Run and 5K, benefits the Richardson Boys & Girls Club. There will be a Fun Zone which includes a free photo booth, balloon artist and street games.  

Time: 8 a.m. (Family Fun Run), 8:30 a.m. (5K) 
(Nov. 23)
Location: Galatyn Park, 2351 Performance Dr. 
Admission: $40 (5K), $30 (Family Fun Run), registration required
Pricing to increase $5 per race after Oct. 21
Additional details: Richardson Gobble Hobble

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