Dec. 31-Jan. 8

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

Information on how to subscribe to the newsletter can be found at www.cor.net/ThingstoDo.  

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Dec. 31

Great Room Escape 

Have fun with friends and family at the Great Room Escape. The theme of the room is 80’s House Party.

Time: Times vary 
Location: Great Room Escape, 715 N. Glenville Dr. 
Admission: $99.99 flat rate (1-3 guests), $28.99 per person (4 or more guests)
Additional details: Great Room Escape: The Nations Premier Escape Room 

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Jan. 1

 

Annual Richardson 2025 Art and Essay Contest 

Writers and artists are invited to participate in Richardson’s Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. And Black History Month Art and Essay contests. Winning works will be published by the City with authors/artists receiving $200 and certificates of achievement from the Mayor and City Council. Students must live in Richardson, or attend school with the city, to be eligible to enter.  

Time: Jan. 1-31 (Essay submissions accepted) 
Jan. 1-Feb. 28 (Art submissions accepted)
Additional details: www.cor.net/ArtandEssayContest

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Jan. 2

 

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club 

Teens ages 13-18 can join the Richardson Public Library and dive into thrilling stories, amazing artwork and fund discussions with fellow graphic novel fans.  

Time: 7-8 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
Admission: Free, registration required
Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services Help Desk to register
Additional details: Teen Graphic Novel Book Club

 

Kings of Swing Dance 

Enjoy an afternoon of fun and dancing with the Kings of Swing jazz band.  

Time: 1 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, Membership to the Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information  

 

New Year’s Camp 

Registration is now open for the Heights Recreation Center for a New Year’s Camp. Kids ages 5-11 can enjoy various games, activities and winter-themed crafts both indoors and outdoors (weather-permitting). Please bring a lunch, water bottle, closed-toe shoes, a snack and warm clothes for the playground. An outside business will visit the camp each week to host a program.  

Time: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Jan. 2, 3 & 6)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $135
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

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Jan. 3

 

Shen Yun 

Travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance and see legends come to life.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Jan. 3), 7 p.m. & 2 p.m. (Jan. 4 & 5)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $80-$200
Additional details: Events Calendar | Eisemann Center 

 

First Fridays 

The Eisemann Center hosts a small reception on the first Friday night of each month completely free and open to the public to celebrate the new exhibit in the Forrest and Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery. January will feature North Texas Woodworkers Association. 

Time: 6 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Forrest and Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free
Additional details: Event Details | 2025 First Fridays

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Jan. 4

 

Dog Man’s Supa Adventure Bash 

Join the Richardson Public Library for a Dog Man extravaganza with supa epic activities, games and fur-ocious trivia inspired by the Eisemann Center’s upcoming production of “Dog Man: The Musical!” Attendees can enter a prize drawing for a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to see “Dog Man: The Musical” at the Eisemann Center or a copy of the brand-new book, “Big Jim Begins!”  

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Dog Man's Supa Adventure Bash!!

 

CityLine LIGHTS 

Join CityLine this holiday season to see more than half a million holiday lights that brighten CityLine in a cheerful glow. The moving icicle-styled lights in the trees and overhead lights draped over the plaza lawn will serve as a memorable backdrop for happy holiday memories. There will also be an 18-foot Christmas tree that will stand tall in the plaza for you to capture the perfect festive photo with friends, family and pets.  

Time: All day (through Jan. 4)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIGHTS - CityLine DFW

 

Adult Reading Club Winter Challenge Kickoff 

Accept the challenge from the Richardson Public Library for the start of the year. Sign up at the kickoff event on Jan. 4. Then, read 1,500 minutes (20 per day) to win a gift back and other prizes! At the kickoff you’ll learn about upcoming programs in the Library and explore all the ways you can use your RPL card. Enjoy snacks and a book journal craft.  

Time: 3-5 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Public Library, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Adult Reading Club Winter Challenge Kickoff

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Jan. 5

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   

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Jan. 6

 

Healthier Texas Community Challenge

It’s almost time for the Healthier Texas Community Challenge. Formerly known as It’s Time Texas Community Challenge, the Healthier Texas Community Challenge is an eight-week health competition between communities across the state of Texas. Texans across the state compete and earn points by eating healthy, being active and staying hydrated.  

Time: Jan. 13-March 9
Admission: Registration required
All participants that register before the start of the Challenge will be awarded 250 points. 
Additional details: Community Challenge

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Jan. 7

Pre-Planning End of Life Decisions 

Join the Richardson Senior Center to discuss the plenty of options that help you save money and, more importantly, take the stress out of family decisions during a time of loss. Coffee and donuts will be provided.  

Time: 10 a.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, Registration required
Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information  

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Jan. 8

iPhone Foundations 

Learn step-by-step how to navigate, customize and make the most of your iPhone. Gain confidence in using your device and unlock its full potential with personalized guidance and instruction.  

Time: 2:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd 
Admission: $10, must register by Jan. 7
Membership to the Senior Center is not required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information  

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Pickleball Powered by Kidokinetics – Registration Open 

This program provides a fun and engaging introduction to Pickleball. Kids ages 6-12 can develop essential skills such as agility, coordination, balance, accuracy, speed and confidence.  

Time: 5-6 p.m. (every Thursday Jan. 16-March 6) Activity #44754 
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $128 (resident), $130 (nonresident)
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

 

Kidokinetics Sports Play 

This program is designed to introduce kids to a variety of sports and activities like golf, tennis, basketball, baseball, football, hockey and more. Each week will feature a warmup, a new sport or activity, free play, cool down and an age-appropriate anatomy and physiology lesson.  

Time: Every Thursday from Jan. 16-March 6 
9:30-10 a.m. (2-year-olds) Activity #44753 
10-10:45 a.m. (3–5-year-olds) Activity #44839
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $128 (resident), $130 (nonresident)
Additional details: www.cor.net/ParksOnline

 

Adaptive Trip to Texas Legends Basketball 

Join the Heights Recreation Center and see the Texas Legends play basketball in Frisco. Travel by bus to Comerica Center. You will eat at Norma’s Cafe just down the street before the event. Please bring money for food.  

Time: 5-10 p.m. (Jan. 17)
Location: Comerica Center, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco, TX
Leave from the Heights Recreation Center
Admission: $15
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

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