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From Community Day at the Crow Museum of Asian Art to Cottonwood Art Festival, check out these eight Richardson events this September and early October.
September
Growth Good Nonprofit Fair
Connect with local nonprofit organizations from across the area and learn how to get involved in your community at Growth Good’s Nonprofit Fair at First United Methodist Church. Businesses, individuals and families are all welcome, and lunch is included in the attendance fee.
Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
$20
503 N. Central Expressway, Richardson
Public Safety Expo
Join the Richardson Police Department for its family-friendly Public Safety Expo. The event will include police and fire vehicles on display, demonstrations of police dogs and drones, information about safety and emergency preparedness and meet-and-greets with Chase from Paw Patrol and other characters.
Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-noon.
Free
300 N. Plano Road, Richardson
Waterloo: A Celebration of ABBA
Enjoy ABBA hits like “Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia” at Waterloo: A Celebration of ABBA at the Eisemann Center, performed by a tribute band.
Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.
$58.50-$95.50
2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
Richardson Community Band Children’s Concert
Join Richardson Community Band at First United Methodist Church for a Children’s Concert, where the band will perform new and old Disney songs. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite Disney character to participate in a costume parade.
Sept. 20, 4 p.m.
Free
503 N. Central Expressway, Richardson
Richardson Woman’s Club Bridge Festival
Richardson Woman’s Club will host its annual bridge festival this September, which includes lunch, prizes and a silent auction. Proceeds will support grants to local nonprofit organizations and student scholarships.
Sept. 24-25, 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m.
$30 per person, per day
2005 N. Cliffe Drive, Richardson
Reverie Bakeshop Birthday Party and Fair
Celebrate Reverie Bakeshop’s 13th year in Richardson at the vegan bakery’s birthday party and fair. The fair will include local food, drink and arts vendors, as well as giveaways, free activities, vegan fair food, a live DJ and a Y2K outfit contest.
Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free
980 N. Coit Road, Ste. 2850, Richardson
Crow Community Day
Head to the Crow Museum of Asian Art on the UT Dallas campus for Community Day, which showcases the museum’s new season of exhibitions with a drop-in artist’s studio, live music, dance performances and more.
Sept. 26, noon-4 p.m.
Free
777 Loop Road SW, Richardson
October
Cottonwood Art Festival
The Cottonwood Art Festival brings together artists from across the country to create an outdoor gallery at Richardson’s Cottonwood Park, featuring live music, food vendors and activities.
Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free
1321 W. Belt Line Road, Richardson
