June 25-July 2

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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June 25

Alamo Drafthouse Advance Screening: “F1 the Movie” 

Join Alamo Drafthouse for early access to the film “F1 the Movie.” Be among the first to catch the F1 action before anyone else.  

Time: 7 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 100 S. Central Expy. 
Admission: $12.95
Additional details: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

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June 26

T(h)inker Thursdays: Lemon Powered Science 

Learn about the power of lemons with the Richardson Public Library. Kids ages 9-12 can work in a team to build a lemon battery, observe how to make a lemon volcano and other lemon chemical reactions.  

Time: 2-3 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson IQ^®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Visit the Youth Services Help Desk or call 972-744-4358 to register
Additional details: T(h)inker Thursdays - Lemon Powered Science

 

The Traveling Professor: Peru 

Seniors 50 and older can join the Richardson Public Library and visit Lima, Cusco and travel through mountains and valleys to mystic and stunningly beautiful Machu Picchu. Finally, join The Traveling Professor to study the fascinating, isolated ecosystem of the Amazon jungle. Peruvian pastries from Tineo Peruvian Cafe available while supplies last.  

Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Multipurpose Room, Richardson Senior Center
820 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: The Traveling Professor: Peru

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June 27

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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June 28

 

Miss Texas/Miss Texas’ Teen Finals 

The Richardson Eisemann Center will host the finals for the Miss Texas/Miss Texas’ Teen scholarship competitions.  

The finals will be broadcast live on the Miss Texas Network of televisions stations including on Rewind-TV 33.5. The competition will be rebroadcast at 10 p.m. on CW 33-Dallas-Ft. Worth. Check your local listings for the most up to date information. 

Time: 1 p.m. (Miss Texas’ Teen Finals), 7 p.m. (Miss Texas Finals) 
(Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $70-$135 (Miss Texas’ Teen), $80-$120 (Miss Texas)
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center 

 

CRASE: Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event – Registration Open 

The Richardson Police Department is offering CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training to the community. This important, evidence-based program was developed by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University. CRASE is designed to empower civilians with proactive strategies to help survive an active shooter or other violent critical incident. 

Time: 8 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Location: Richardson Police Department, 200 N. Greenville Ave. 
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: CRASE Training | Richardson Police Department

 

Visit Wild Robot Island! 

Based on the “Wild Robot” trilogy, create an island habitat fit for Roz and her forest friends, take the Roll-a-Robot challenge to build your own robot and more. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for kids ages 8-12.  

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Cambell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Visit Wild Robot Island!

 

Saturday Morning Kids 

Join the Richardson Public Library for a storytime program geared toward children ages 3-6 years. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult.  

Time: 10:30-11 a.m. (Saturday)
Location: City Council Chamber, Richardson City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
Admission: Free
Additional details: Saturday Morning Kids  

 

Family Improv – Born in the U.S.A. 

Join The Core Theatre for a night of family fun with an improv show.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $10 adults & seniors, $5 students
Additional details: THE CORE THEATRE Presents: Family Improv

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June 29

“Angel Street aka Gaslight” 

Mysterious things have been happening in the Manningham household: items go missing, their dog is injured and Mrs. Manningham hears footsteps coming from the locked, uninhabited top floor. She fears that she is going mad—that is certainly what Mr. Manningham believes. But when Detective Rough arrives to visit Mrs. Manningham while she is alone, questions arise and secrets are revealed about her husband. Suddenly, insanity is no longer the biggest threat she faces as she discovers she has married a dangerous man.  

Time: 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) 
Runs through June 29
Location: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $22 adults, $20 seniors & students (Sunday), 
$24 adults, $22 seniors & students (Friday & Saturday)
Additional details: Angel Street aka Gaslight

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June 30

Richardson Symphony Orchestra: Healing Notes 

Join the Richardson Senior Center for a free concert, brought to you by the group Healing Notes. It is comprised of musicians from the Richardson Symphony Orchestra. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required. 

Time: 1 p.m. (Monday)
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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July 1

Natural Hacks for Memory Support sponsored by Natural Grocers 

While age-related cognitive decline might seem inevitable, it doesn’t have to be. The formula for supporting our brain and our memory is simple. Join the Richardson Senior Center to discover how good nutrition and healthy habits can support our memory throughout our lifespan. Membership to the Senior Center is not required.  

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

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July 2

Disc Golf at Breckinridge Park 

Play a round (or two) of disc golf at Breckinridge Park. The disc golf course at Breckinridge Park was designed by Eric McCabe, one of the most-renowned disc golf course designers, and the winner of the 2010 Professional Disc Golf Association World Championship. 

Time: Sunrise-sunset (daily)
Location: Breckinridge Disc Golf Course at Breckinridge Park
3555 Brand Rd. (near Pavilions at Parking Lot C)
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/DiscGolf 

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Family 4th Celebration 

Sparks will fly at the City of Richardson’s annual Family 4th Celebration. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, and/or lawn chairs and enjoy the evening under the stars.  

Parking is limited at Breckinridge Park. A free round-trip shuttle service will be offered from designated off-site parking locations at 3001 & 3101 President George Bush Turnpike. Shuttle buses will start at 6 p.m. and the last bus will depart from off-site parking to the park at 9 p.m. 

Time: 6-9:30 p.m. (July 4)
Location: Breckinridge Park, 3555 Brand Rd. 
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/Family4th

 

Richardson Disc Golf Tournament – Registration Now Open 

Registration is now open for Richardson Disc Golf Tournament. The tournament will consist of one round with 18 holes.  

Time: 8:30 a.m. tee time (shotgun start) (July 12)
Location: Breckinridge Park, Complex C, 3555 Brand Rd. 
Admission: $30
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation

 

Dive-In Movies – Tickets on Sale 

Splash into the lap pool or float through the lazy river during these Dive-In Movie events at Heights Family Aquatics Center. On Friday, July 18 bring the family out to watch “Moana 2.” Then, on Friday, Aug. 15, those 18 years and older can watch “Mean Girls.” Lifeguards will be on duty. All rules of the pool must be followed.  

Time: July 18 (“Moana 2”), Aug. 15 (“Mean Girls”) 
Movies will start at sunset shortly after 8:30 p.m. 
Location: Heights Family Aquatic Center, 709 W. Arapaho Rd. 
Admission: $6 (online), $10 (at the gate)
Must be 18 years or older to watch “Mean Girls”
Additional details: Summer Movie Series

 

 

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