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Things to Do | Sept. 2-9
Sept. 2-9
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Annual Peanut Butter Drive
Richardson is one of many cities participating in the North Texas Food Bank’s annual Peanut Butter Drive. The drive is being held throughout September, with the goal of collecting peanut butter, both physically and online through monetary donations, to help feed North Texans facing hunger. Donations can be made online or at the following locations:
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Network of Community Ministries
1500 International Pkwy.
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Huffhines Recreation Center
200 N. Plano Rd.
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Heights Recreation Center
711 W. Arapaho Rd.
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City Hall Annex
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 550
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City Hall
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525
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Richardson Public Library
2360 Cambell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
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Richardson Senior Center
820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Time: Runs through Sept. 30
Additional details: Learn more about the Peanut Butter Drive
Sept. 2
CityLine: Whole Foods Market 5’N Wine Social Run Club
Join the community run club that pairs miles with mingling. Meet fellow runners, joggers and walkers on the first and third Wednesday through October for an energizing evening at CityLine.
Time: meet on the patio before 6:30 p.m. (Sept. 2)
Location: Whole Foods CityLine, 1411 E. Renner Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Visit the CityLine website to learn more
Sept. 3
Disc Golf at Breckinridge Park
Play a round (or two) of disc golf at Breckinridge Park. The disc golf course of 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
Sept. 4
CityLine Live – Carson Lewis (Texas-Cali Soul)
CityLine Live is your destination for outdoor live music at the heart of the CityLine Plaza. Every Friday and Saturday evening, discover a different local artist, enjoy dinner on the patio and more.
Time: 6-9 p.m. (Sept. 4)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Learn more about CityLine LIVE featuring Carson Lewis (Texi-Cali Soul)
“We’re Not All Here”
Folding Chairs Sketch Comedy is back at The Core Theatre for more peak comedy. The comedy troupe has stories to tell. Stories about hot air ballon proposals, Humpty Dumpty, Zumba cults and the greatest wish in the history of the world. The troupe will push boundaries, question reality and consider “comfort zones” uncomfortable.
Time: 8 p.m. (Sept. 4-5), 4 p.m. (Sept. 6)
Location: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $20
Additional details: Visit The Core Theatre to learn more
First Fridays Art Reception
Eiseman Center Presents 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. For the month of September, the First Fridays Reception will be featuring artist Abbey Messmer and her exhibition, “Everything Looks Different from Here.”
Time: 6 p.m. (Sept. 4)
Location: Forrest & Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Visit the Eisemann Center to learn more
Sept. 5
CityLine Live – Mike Randall (90s Country)
CityLine Live is your destination for outdoor live music at the heart of the CityLine Plaza. Every Friday and Saturday evening, discover a different local artist, enjoy dinner on the patio and more.
Time: 6-9 p.m. (Sept. 5)
Location: CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Learn more about CityLine LIVE featuring Mike Randall (90's Country)
Intro to 3D Printing with Tinkercad
Join the Richardson Public Library for an introduction to Tinkercad. This is a hands-on class where participants will learn to navigate through Tinkercad’s main 3D design resources, manipulate Tinkercad’s basic geometric shapes, export a 3D model for printing and print on the Library’s 3D printer. This class is for anyone 18 years and older.
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Sept. 5)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration and a valid RPL card required
Additional details: Learn more about Intro to 3D Printing with Tinkercad
1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour
Join the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center to learn about the birds that live at the wetland. Led by master birders, the tour is for beginning and intermediate birders. Learn how to use binoculars, field guides, keep a life list and identify birds.
Time: 7:30 a.m. (Sept. 5)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: $10 (includes admission)
Additional details: Visit the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center website to learn more
Sept. 6
Tales for Tails
Kids in grades K-4 can work on reading skills and meet a lot of friendly canine companions when they read to live therapy dogs. They will attend independently for 10-minute sessions with a dog. All ages are welcome to meet the dogs around 3:50 p.m.
Time: 3- 4 p.m. (Sept. 6)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Learn more about Tales for Tails
“Jaane Pehchaane Anjane”
Jaane Pehchaane Anjane” is a Hindi musical stage play starring Anupam Kher and Swaroop Sampat. The play is written and directed by Gajendra Ahire, with music composed by Anu Malik. The play explores modern relationships, loneliness, companionship, identity and the emotional connections between people who may appear familiar yet remain strangers. It combines humor, drama, music and heartfelt storytelling.
Time: 8 p.m. (Sept. 7)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: $52-$370
Additional details: Visit the Eisemann Center website to learn more
Sept. 8
Spice of the Month Kits
Each month, the Richardson Public Library highlights a new spice and books that feature that spice. Spice kits include a sample of the spice, background information and two recipes from the Library’s collection. Kits will be available on the first Monday of each month while supplies last.
Time: Noon-2 p.m. (Sept. 8)
Location: Richardson Public Library, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Learn more about Spice of the Month Kit Pickup
Nebula Gallery Presents: “Dangerous Beauty”
“Dangerous Beauty” explores the striking and often deceptive allure of poisonous plants through historical botanical illustration.
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Monday-Friday) - Available through Nov. 16
Location: Eugene McDermott Library, Nebula Gallery, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: View the Comet Calendar to learn more
Sept. 9
In beTWEEN Book Club
Tweens read the best of the best books from award lists curated by the Texas and American Library Associations and other key lists. Readers select a book each month and join the roundtable discussion. Reading is also explored through book trailers, book blurbs and first chapters. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for kids ages 9-12.
Time: 7-7:45 p.m. (Sept. 9)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Learn more about In beTWEEN Book Club
Mature Adult Tech Training Workshop – Streaming TV, Movies and Radio
Learn how to access entertainment through streaming services. Explore apps for TV, movies, radio and understand how they work. This class helps you enjoy content on demand, choose the right services and avoid confusion when setting up and using streaming platforms.
Time: 2:30 p.m. (Sept. 9)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $10, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Trip Preview with Collette Tours
Join Karen Barclay with Collette Tours for a preview of the 2027 trips with the Richardson Senior Center. Karen will share itineraries and answer questions. Feature trip spotlights include Discover California Dreamin’ and America’s Cowboy Country. Membership to the Senior Center is not required.
Time: 2 p.m. (Sept. 10)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
“The Trouble with Heroes” Lecture and Book Signing
The 2026 Richardson Reads One Book Program welcomes Kate Messner, author of “The Trouble with Heroes,” where she will discuss her novel in an intimate setting. This program is for anyone 9 years and older.
Time: 7:30-9 p.m. (Sept. 15)
Location: First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N. Central Expy.
Admission: Free tickets required
Additional details: Learn more about The Trouble with Heroes Lecture and Book Signing
Richardson Reads One Book Luncheon and Book Signing
Guests will enjoy a catered lunch followed by an intimate interview with Kate Messner, author of the 2026 Richardson Reads One Book selection, “The Trouble with Heroes.” Messner will also take questions from attendees and be available afterward for book signings.
Time: 11:30 a.m. (Sept. 16)
Location: Bank of America Hall, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: $40.50 (ticket includes lunch and parking)
Additional details: Visit the Eisemann Center website to purchase a ticket
Adaptive Bowling Night
Have you ever wanted to bowl a perfect 300 game? Come out and strive to bowl a 300 game with all of your friends.
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. (Sept. 18)
Location: Plano Super Bowl, 2521 K. Ave., Plano, TX
Admission: $20, plus additional money for food, registration required
Additional details: Visit www.cor.net/ParksOnline to learn more
Activity #53092
Public Safety Expo
Join the Richardson Police Department for a free and fun family event. There will be police and fire department vehicles on display along with demonstrations from the UAS (drone) Team. Vendors and City services will provide information about safety and emergency preparedness. Meet Chase from Paw Patrol, Nat the National Night Out Knight, the K9 Unit and much more.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon (Sept. 19)
Location: Huffhines Park, 300 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Learn more about National Night Out
Terrarium Workshop
Get ready for a hands-on, creative experience where you’ll design a miniature ecosystem. This workshop focuses on sustainable crafting and the fascinating world of plant propagation.
Time: 10 a.m. (Sept. 19)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $27 plus $25 paid to the instructor the day of class
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
DixieSwing – Dixieland Band Concert
Enjoy an afternoon of fun and music featuring a performance from DixieSwing.
Time: 1:30 p.m. (Sept. 21)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Joint Freedom
Discover why stiffness happens and what you can do about it. Join the Richardson Senior Center for a in interactive wellness workshop focused on comfortable movement, joint mobility and everyday ease.
Time: 10 a.m. (Sept. 22)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Town North Concert Band
Join the Richardson Senior Center for an afternoon of fun featuring a performance from the Town North Concert Band.
Time: 1:30 p.m. (Sept. 28)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information
Gobble Hobble - Registration Open
Registration is open for the 21st Annual Richardson Gobble Hobble. This event, featuring a 5K, 10K and a 1-mile Digital Dash Fun Run, benefits the Richardson Boys & Girls Club. The course is fast, flat and features views of the Spring Creek Nature Preserve.
Time: 8 a.m. (Nov. 21)
Location: Galatyn Park, 2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: $32 (1-mile Fun Run), $44 (5K), $54 (10K)
Prices to increase after Sept. 21
Additional details: Learn more about Gobble Hobble
