Check out these events in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex this weekend.

Thanksgiving Pickleball Mixer

Practice Pickleball with an assigned partner and then switch up your partner with each match played.Repticon

Join the Repticon team as they bring a two-day reptile show to the Grapevine Convention Center. See live animals from around the world and purchase pets and pet products directly from experts. Learn more about reptiles and exotic animals at live seminars and demonstrations.Culture in The Core

This event brings together Richardson’s diverse communities to have fun, to learn and to experience the music, dance, foods and arts of different cultures. A variety of local culinary options, drinks, shopping and live entertainment will be available. Popular vendors will also be in attendance, offering a selection of items for purchase.Rob Holbert Group live


Visit the Third Rail Bar for live entertainment, cocktails and food from Harvest Hall’s kitchen.Tri-Town Amazing Race

Ten pit stop challenges will be located throughout Flower Mound, Highland Village and Lewisville. Each pit stop will provide physical or mental challenges to encourage team bonding. Teams must consist of two to six people. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishing teams as well as the winners of the “Best Costume Contest” and “Social Media Contest.” Participants will receive light breakfast and lunch.Merry and Bright Toy Drive

This event will not only raise funds to buy toys for children receiving services in the hospital, but will also include family friendly activities. There will be live reindeer, a visit from Santa, an inflatable balloon artist, an inflatable obstacle course and slide, snow throw, face painting, a trackless train, cotton candy art, and a live DJ.Starry Blooms: A Van Gogh-Inspired Date Night

Bring a partner, a friend, or come solo to the Van Gogh-inspired Date Night, where you’ll create your own flower still life on canvas. A guide will assist with painting your art piece.