This week across the Dallas area you can find plenty to do, eat, learn or just enjoy. Everything from flowers, charity runs, basketball, Black History to fishing. For more details read below and click on the links. Enjoy!
Allen
The Collin County Home and Garden Show will be held from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10 at Allen Event Center, in Allen. With thousands of square feet of exhibits, you’ll find the latest in products and services for everything from builders, contractors, materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment systems, storage, plants, landscape displays/materials, kitchenware, and much more. Adults ages 17-64 tickets are $8. 65 and older, and retired military tickets are $7. This event is free for ages 16 and younger and for first responders and active military (with ID). For more information visit here.
Dallas
You can’t miss out on Dallas Mavericks vs. Milwaukee – African American Heritage Night on Feb. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at American Airlines Center, in Dallas. The Mavs celebrate the 20th annual African American Heritage Night with pre- and post-game activities and a special half-time performance by Southern University’s “Human Jukebox” marching band. From 5:30 to 7 p.m., visit the southeast corner of the AAC for a pregame mixer presented by Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey. A post-game party will take place in the Lexus Club (Platinum Level) immediately following the final buzzer. DJ Steve Nice will be spinning at both parties. Events are free but game ticket is required. Game time is 7:30 p.m. For more information visit Mavs.com.
Explore the Hidden History DFW: African American Tour on Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at J.B. Jackson Jr. Transit Station, in Dallas. Tickets start at $37. Hop aboard the Hidden History tour bus and learn about the rich history of African Americans in Dallas from the end of the Civil War to the 1960s. The three-hour guided tour visits more than 20 sites including Freedman’s Memorial Cemetery, historic 10th Street, Deep Ellum and more. Tour departs the J.B. Jackson Jr. Dart Transit Center at 9 a.m. Optional: Lunch is offered after the tour at an African-American restaurant. Price of lunch is not included with the tour. For tickets visit https://www.hiddenhistorydfw.com/.
Hot Chocolate 15K / 5K will take place on Feb. 9 starting at 7 a.m. at Fair Park, in Dallas. Bundle up and run through Fair Park in the Hot Chocolate 15k / 5k, stopping at “sweet stations” along the route for a choco fix. Runners raise money for Make-A-Wish children’s charity and receive decadent chocolate goodie bags and post-race treats. Tickets start at $54. Visit https://www.hotchocolate15k.com/dallas to purchase tickets.
Mountain View College will host Black History Jeopardy begins at 3:15 p.m. in the Treetop Lounge, on Feb. 12 and Film screening of “Black Panther” at 7 p.m. in the Treetop Lounge on Feb. 13 at Mountain View College. Migration, assimilation and social justice are among the topics that will be explored during Black History Month by the Dallas County Community College District. DCCCD colleges are highlighting the history and cultural events for all students. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Frisco
Trick-a-Trout Kid Fish will be held on Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Frisco Commons Park, in Frisco. The Frisco Commons pond will be stocked with thousands of trout. Kids 16 and under are invited to fish from 8 to 11 a.m. Bring your own gear. Free fishing poles to those first to catch a fish. This event is free.
Grand Prairie
Join the Epic Plunge on Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Epic Waters Grand Prairie, in Grand Prairie. Take a polar plunge into Grand Prairie’s new outdoor Epic Wave Pool. Participants who take the plunge will receive a long-sleeved t-shirt, hot chocolate and all-day admission to Epic Waters indoor waterpark. Tickets must be purchased in advance, either online or by calling 972-337-3131. Tickets start at $50. For tickets visit https://epicwatersgp.com/.
Grapevine
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Sweetheart Wine Trail will be held on Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Cross Timbers Winery, in Grapevine. Tickets start at $50. Participants receive three wine tastings at each participating winery tasting room, a souvenir wine glass and food samplings. Participating wineries include Cross Timbers Winery, Grape Vine Springs Winery, Homestead Winery, Messina Hof Grapevine Winery, Sloan & Williams Winery, Umbra Winery and Wine Fusion. For tickets visit https://grapevinewinerytrail.com/.
Irving
To honor Black History Month, North Lake College will be hosting a series of events throughout the month. The Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Ensemble performance begin at 11 a.m. in room H200 on Feb. 12. NLC’s office of student life will host the event. Afterwards, there will be a presentation titled “Jim Crowism and Racial Segregation” will be held from 1:30 to 2 p.m. in Room G401 and will be given by North Lake history instructor Dr. Roy Vu.
Black Migrations will be presented on Feb. 13 from 2:30-3 p.m. in A206, at North Lake College. The session will be hosted by NLC’s Brother2Brother chapter; visiting history scholar Dr. Malcolm Frierson and Arthur James, executive dean, are chapter sponsors.
