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Things to Do | July 2-9
July 2-9
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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
July 3
First Fridays
Eisemann Center Presents hosts a small reception on the first Friday night of each month completely free and open to the public to celebrate a new exhibit in the Green Mezzanine Gallery. Due to the holiday, this month’s reception is a Thursday Art Walk. The exhibiting artist will be available to chat with visitors about their work. This month, Sudeep Kumar presents “Urban Whispers.”
Time: 6 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Second level of the Eisemann Center Lobby, Eisemann Center
Admission: Free
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center
Kings of Swing Dance
Enjoy an afternoon of dancing and fun featuring the Kings of Swing at the Richardson Senior Center.
Time: 1 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information
“Beats and Brews” Drum Circle in The CORE District
All are invited to grab a drum provided (or bring your own) and join “world drumming” teacher and Board-Certified Music Therapist Michael Kenny as he leads a “high energy, low ego” rhythm groove drum circle outdoors, weather permitting.
Time: 7-9 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: Four Bullets Brewery, 636 N. Interurban St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: DRUM CIRCLE
July 4
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. (Friday)
Location: Breckinridge Park, 3555 Brand Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: www.cor.net/Family4th
“Southlake”
Peek in on the life-defining moments of Randall Scott. He is a Vietnam veteran who with his young, pregnant wife Rose settled into the quiet farming suburb of Southlake, Texas in the early 1970s. This is a story of love, regret, change and redemption.
Time: 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Runs July 4-20
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $20 adults & seniors, $15 students
Additional details: THE CORE THEATRE Presents: Southlake
July 5
“The Ultimate Eagles Experience”
The “Ultimate Eagles Experience” is a stunningly accurate tribute to the music of the Eagles. Using no backing tracks or harmonizers, 7 Bridges re-creates the experience of an Eagles concert from the band’s most prolific period.Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
Admission: $55-$90
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center
Saturday Morning Kids
Join the Richardson Public Library for a family storytime program geared toward children ages 3-6. 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
July 6
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
July 7
Spice of the Month Kits
Each month, the Richardson Public Library will highlight a new spice and books that feature that spice. Kits include a sample of the spice, background information and two recipes from the Library’s collection. Spice kits will be available on the first Monday of each month while supplies last.Time: First Monday of the month (July 7)
Location: Richardson Public Library, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Visit the Richardson Public Library for more information
July 8
Financial Wellness: Ways to Maximize Your Retirement sponsored by Primerica
This discussion will focus on strategies to maximize your retirement income and achieve long-term financial stability. 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
July 9
Small Business Community Happy Hour & Networking in The IQ®
Enjoy happy hour beverages and light bites at this bimonthly networking event sponsored by the Richardson Chamber of Commerce.Time: 5-7 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Soccer Spectrum, 1251 Digital Dr.
Admission: $5 (Richardson Chamber members), $15 (nonmembers)
Additional details: Small Business Community Happy Hour & Networking
Contacts, Calendar and Phone Apps on Your iPhone
Dive into the basics of adding and managing contacts, calendar appointments and phone calls and voicemails on your Apple device. Stay connected with friends and family. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.Time: 2:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $10, must register by July 8
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
In beTWEEN Book Club
Select, read and talk about the best kids’ books, then take a deeper dive with games, book trailers and more. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for ages 9-12 only.Time: 7-7:45 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration required
Visit the Youth Services Help Desk or call 972-744-4358 to register
Additional details: In beTWEEN Book Club
Jefferson & and the Declaration of Independence
Join the Senior Center to learn more about President Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence. The lecture is presented by Richard Cudlipp.
Time: 1 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Class Act Tap Dancers - Registration Open
Join the Richardson Senior Center for an afternoon of fun featuring the Class Act Tap Dancers.Time: 1 p.m. (July 10)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-7744-7800 to register and for more information
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
Around the World Presentation – New Mexico: Land of Enchantment (Registration Open)
Join the Richardson Senior Center for an exciting and enchanting trip starting out at the Tamaya Resort. Tour the National Museum of Nuclear Science and ride the Sandia Cable Tram up the mountain. Do all of this and more from the comfort of your chair.Time: 1 p.m. (July 16)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
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
Adaptive Summer Adult Venture Days
This is the perfect opportunity for adults with special needs to venture out from home during the summer to explore new activities outdoors and indoors to help increase their cognitive, physical and social skills all while having fun in a group setting. Visit the Heritage Farmstead Museum to see how things were done when the west was young. Please bring a sack lunch for a picnic at the park.
Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (July 18)
Location: Leave from Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: $50 (resident), $52 (nonresident)
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #46399
Republic Services Recycling Tour – Registration Open
The City of Richardson, in partnership with Republic Services, is offering an exclusive opportunity for residents to participate in guided recycling tours at the Republic Services facility in Plano. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the recycling process, from material collection to sorting and processing, demonstrating the critical role recycling plays in environmental sustainability.Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. (July 31)
Location: Republic Services, 4200 14th St., Plano, TX
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: July Recycling Tour
Adaptive Bowling Night - Registration Open
Have you ever wanted to bowl a perfect 300? Come out for a night of fun at Plano Super Bowl to try and bowl your first 300 game with friends.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Aug. 1)
Location: Plano Super Bowl, 2521 K Ave., Plano, TX
(pickup and drop off will be at this location)
Admission: $20 (shoes included in price), plus additional money to cover food
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #46427