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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here is a list of five events happening in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area Sept. 11-13.
This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change.
Watch "The Game Plan” on a large screen in Frisco’s PGA District. Attendees can bring a blanket, but chairs are prohibited. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
Sept. 11, 7-9 p.m.
Free
3225 PGA Parkway, Frisco
2. Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
Denton’s weekend-long Arts and Jazz Festival features five outdoor stages and multiple live music performances across five stages, including a University of North Texas showcase stage. The event will also feature food and art vendors and family friendly activities.
Sept. 11, 3-11 p.m.; Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Free
2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton
3. Guns N’ Hoses Boxing Tournament in Allen
Watch North Texas police officers and firefighters step into the ring at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center for an action-packed night of friendly rivalries in support of the Guns & Hoses Foundation of North Texas.
Sept. 12, 5-10 p.m.
Starting at $39.15
200 E. Stacy Road, Allen
4. Italian Car Fest in Grapevine
For the 22nd straight year, the Italian Car Fest returns to Grapevine’s Nash Farm featuring more than 90 modern and classic cars. The annual event represents the largest showing of premier automobiles in the southwest.
Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Free
626 Ball St., Grapevine
5. Dak Prescott Lookalike Contest in Plano
Show up in the best Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott-inspired outfit to compete in the Dak Prescott Lookalike Contest at Legacy Hall. After the contest, guests are invited to stay and watch the Dallas Cowboys season opener against the New York Giants.
Sept. 13, 6-7 p.m.
Free (with RSVP)
7800 Windrose Ave., Plano
