1. CityLine Night Market
Head on over to the CityLine Plaza to shop at more than 40 booths with handmade and vintage goods. The market will also feature live music. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets and leashed dogs are welcome. This event will occur on the second Friday of each month through December.
- Aug. 8, 6-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1150 State St., Richardson
- www.citylinedfw.com/events/cityline-night-market-live-music-august-2025
Save the date for a free live concert at HUB 121 featuring American Petty – A Tom Petty Experience. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Chop Sports, The Elwood BFD, Wine A Little McKinney, Escape 360 Café, and Elysium. A concession stand will also be located near the stage, no outside food and drinks are allowed inside.
- Aug. 8, 8-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- HUB 121, 7570 State Highway 121, McKinney
- www.visitmckinney.com/event/free-concert-american-petty
Swing by Frisco Commons Park where the Texas Astronomical Society will be hosting a star party. Members and guests can observe and learn about stars. This event recurs monthly on the second Saturday.
- Aug. 9, 6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco
- www.texasastro.org
Bring a photo of your pet to Pipe and Palette and, with the guidance of artists, sketch and paint a portrait of your pet. Attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to grab an apron and bring an ID for purchases of alcohol. Other light snacks and beverages are also allowed.
- Aug. 10, 4:45-6:45 p.m.
- $50
- Pipe and Palette, 6121 W. Park Blvd., Ste. C118, Plano
- www.pipeandpalette.com
Chicken N Pickle offers Brunch & Bingo every Sunday. Guests can enjoy brunch items, beer and free bingo. Brunch ends at 2:00 p.m. and bingo ends at noon.
- Aug. 10, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Chicken N Pickle, 4600 Merlot Ave., Grapevine
- www.chickennpickle.com