April 23-30

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

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“Run for Your Wife” 

A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding. 

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Thursday), 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) 
Runs through May 4 
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $24 adults, $22 seniors & students (Friday & Saturday)
$22 adults, $20 seniors & students (Thursday & Sunday)
Additional details: Purchase Tickets to Run For Your Wife at Richardson Theatre Centre

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April 23

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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April 24

The American Civil War Part 2 

This lecture will cover little-known facts about the war, some points of interest about the Reconstruction period immediately after the war and other thoughts about the period beyond the Reconstruction. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch during this Richardson Public Library-sponsored program. This event is for seniors 50 and older.  

Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: The American Civil War Part 2

 

Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) 

This annual event features traditional readings by faculty, staff, students and community members of poetry, prose and personal testimony in a variety of languages as well as a performance by the UTD University Choir. If you would like to participate by reading something, register here. 

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Edith O’Donnell Arts & Technology Building, 1st Floor Lobby
800 W. Campbell Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah)

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April 25

Richardson Replants Tree Giveaway 

As part of the Richardson Replants program, the City is giving away free trees to residents. The types of trees available includes Chinkapin Oak, Desert Willow, and Peach. Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis to residents with a valid identification card or recent water utility bill to prove Richardson residency.

Time: 1 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Terrace Park, 200 N. Lois Ln. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/RichardsonReplants 

 

  

Carnival 

Join Richardson Heights Elementary School for a carnival. There will be free inflatables and carnival games. There will also be grilled burgers and hot dogs, cotton candy, a cake walk, face painting, games and more. 

Time: 5-8 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Heights Elementary School, 101 N. Floyd Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: https://schools.risd.org/RichardsonHeightsES/ 

 

Storytime & S’mores with a Wetland Twist 

Spend an evening at the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center with a walk on the boardwalk, book reading, a fun educational discussion, kid-friendly activities and time around the fire put. Attendees should bring camp chairs and marshmallow skewers.  

Time: 6-8 p.m. (Friday)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: $10 adults, $5 children
Additional details: www.wetlandcenter.com  

 

CityLine Live Featuring Frankie Wheeler 

Enjoy live music from Rock artist Frankie Wheeler at CityLine's outdoor plaza. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets and pups are welcomed and encouraged.  

Time: 6-9 p.m. (Friday)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: CityLine LIVE featuring Frankie Wheeler (Rock)

 

2025 Spring Recital – Chamberlain School of Ballet 

Students of Chamberlain School of Ballet take the stage for Spring Recital: 2025. Beautiful classical ballet, breathtaking contemporary and brilliant jazz numbers fill a showcase celebration of drive, dedication and artistry.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (April 25 & 26), 3 p.m. (April 26)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
Admission: $22-$37
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center

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April 26

 

DEA Drug Take Back 

Bring your unused or expired pharmaceuticals for disposal. All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in consumer containers may be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The depositor should ensure that the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage. Intra-venous solutions, injectables and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens.  

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Richardson Police Department, Visitor Parking Lot
200 N. Greenville Ave.
Admission: Free
Additional details: DEA Drug Take Back

  

“Tchaikovsky & Sibelius” 

Join the Richardson Symphony Orchestra for its season finale. Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4” is a thrilling adventure packed with raw emotion, a bold brass fanfare, and lush strings intertwining a journey from introspection to triumph. Paired with Sibelius’ “Violin Concerto,” where virtuosity meets emotion in a thrilling dialogue between soloist and orchestra, featuring haunting themes, breathtaking cadenzas and a captivating finale with Geneva Lewis as the soloist.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $25-$85
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center

 

Earth Day Nature Walk 

Join the Richardson Urban Naturalist program on this exciting nature walk celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day. Led by a Texas Master Naturalist, this walk through the Spring Creek Nature Area is a great opportunity to learn about the natural environment in Richardson.  

Time: 9 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Spring Creek Nature Area
Meet at entry portal at the corner of Renner Road and Routh Creek Parkway
Admission: $5, kids are free to attend with parent
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation 
Activity #45988 

 

Stress Less with Mindfulness Workshop 

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting a workshop that introduces participants to the experience and practice of mindfulness to reduce stress. Successful stress management has been found to be effective in reducing related symptoms such as worry, depression and physical tension. Learn about the benefits of mindfulness-based approaches to stress reduction. Understand how to recognize your personal stressors. Experience mindful movement, mindful breathing and other mindfulness skills as ways to relax and manage stress. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.  

Time: 10 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $15
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information  

 

 

Intro to AI 

Learn about and tinker with AI to generate text and art during this Richardson Public Library-sponsored program.  

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2630 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration and a valid RPL card required
Call 972-744-4355 to register
Additional details: Intro to AI

 

CityLine Live Featuring Kirk Holloway 

Enjoy live music from Country artist Kirk Holloway at CityLine's outdoor plaza. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets and pups are welcomed and encouraged.  

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

 

Chinese Tea & Calligraphy Workshop and Playful Asia 

The Center for Asian Studies, Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD and the DFW World Affairs Council are hosting a cultural day the Crow Museum on the UTD Campus. There will be a Chinese Tea & Calligraphy Workshop where you can learn about Chinese tea ceremonies and brush work calligraphy. There will also be an event called Playful Asia where you can learn about and have fun with Asian board games like Go, Mahjohg, Chinese Checkers, Chinese Chess and Tambola. There will also be a variety of Asian snacks available.  

Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Chinese Tea & Calligraphy Workshop) 
1-3 p.m. (Playful Asia)
(Saturday)
Location: Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, 777 Look Rd. SW
Admission: Free
Additional details: Chinese Tea & Calligraphy Workshop and Playful Asia

 

Chamber Music International 

Join Chamber Music International for its sixth and final concert of the 2024-25 season.  

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Belt Line Rd. 
Admission: $45 adults, $40 seniors, $15 students
Additional details: Chamber Music International 

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April 27

 

“15 Minutes of Fame” 

Join the Red Door Dance Academy for its performance titled “15 Minutes of Fame.” 

Time: 11 a.m. (show 1), 3 p.m. (show 2)
(Sunday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $15-$19
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center  

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April 28

Nite! Nite! Bedtime Stories 

Kids ages 3-7 can wind down with songs, books, flannels and other bedtime activities during this Richardson Public Library-sponsored program. They can wear their favorite comfy pajamas and bring a stuffed animal along. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Time: 7-7:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Nite! Nite! Bedtime Stories

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April 29

Stay Independent – Prevent Falls sponsored by Peak Physical Therapy 

This is an informative and engaging session on understanding the causes of falls, identifying risk factors and learning what to do if a fall happens. Discover ways to help keep you steady and confident every step of the way with exercise, vision care and home environment changes. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required. 

Time: 10 a.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information  

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April 30

Stay Connected to Family & Friends with Facebook 

This class helps you learn to navigate Facebook and share your thoughts, events, photos and more on the world’s most famous social media platform.  

Time: 2:30 p.m.  (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $10, must register by April 29
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information  

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Richardson Woman’s Club Annual Garden Tour 

Join the Richardson Woman’s Club for the Annual Garden Tour. There will be seminars with garden experts, garden tours, lunch and more 

Time: 8:30-a.m.-4 p.m. (May 3)
Location: Richardson Woman’s Club, 2005 N. Cliffe Dr. 
Admission: $25 (garden tour), $10 (box lunch – must purchase by April 28)
Additional details: Premier Wedding & Event Venue | Richardson Woman's Club

 

Bike Rodeo 

The City of Richardson and BikeDFW presents the second annual Bike Rodeo. Activities include a bicycle safety course, helmet fit check, bicycle repair and bike skills and games. Children are required to bring a parent, bike and helmet to participate in activities.  

Time: 10 a.m.-noon (May 10)
Location: Heights Park, 711 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: Join Us for the Annual Bike Rodeo!

 

 

Adaptive Summer Luau – Registration Now Open 

This is going to be one big pool party. Come out to the Heights Family Aquatics Center for a genuine luau feast, swimming, sliding, lounging and an authentic hula dance show to top of the evening’s entertainment. There will be something for everyone.  

Time: 6:15-9:45 p.m. (May 30)
Must register by May 27
Location: Heights Family Aquatic Center, 709 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $40 
Meal tickets for parents/caregivers can be purchased for $10
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

 

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