Things to Do | March 18-25

March 18-25

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2026 Wildflower! Student Art Contest - Apply Today

Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival invites students to create bold, colorful flower artwork inspired by the Pop Art Movement. For students K-6th grades, pick up a poster board at one of the pick-up/drop-off locations and enter your masterpiece for a chance to win a ribbon and tickets to the festival.

Time: Must apply by April 9
Admission: Pick up and drop off a poster board at Heights or Huffhines Recreation Center or the Richardson Public Library
Additional details: Student Art Contest | Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
E-mail [email protected] for more information

March 18

Groundbreakers: Post-War Japan and Korea from the DMA Collection

"Groundbreakers" brings together artists who played with materiality, space and performance in postwar Japan and Korea after the 1950s. This exhibition is organized by The University of Texas at Dallas in collaboration with The Dallas Museum of Art.

Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tuesday-Sunday) - Exhibit runs through July 26
Location: Edith and Peter O'Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, Dallas Museum of Art Gallery
777 Loop Rd. SW
Admission: Free
Additional details: Groundbreakers: Post-War Japan and Korea from the DMA Collection

March 19

Read, Explore, Create!

Explore the world through books! Engage in a fun maker activity to explore concepts from a book the Richardson Public Library will share. This program is for kids ages 4-5.

Time: 4-5 p.m. (March 19)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free ticket required
Tickets available at the Youth Services Help Desk starting at 3:45 p.m. the day of the program
Additional details: Read, Explore, Create!

March 20

Fix-A-Leak Workshop

The Fix-A-Leak Workshop is an educational session designed to help residents identify, prevent and repair common household water leaks. Participants will learn how to spot hidden leaks, understand their impact on water bills and local water resources and gain practical tips for simple fixes. The workshop also highlights everyday conservation practices to help reduce water waste, save money and protect the community's water supply.

Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. (March 20)
Location: Richardson IQ^®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Fix-a-Leak Workshop

Adaptive Program: St. Patrick's Day - Spud Day

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a big Spud Fest. There will be baked potatoes with all of the fixings and fun games to play.

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. (March 20)
Location: Heights Recreation Center, 711 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $15, registration required
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #50816

March 21

Healthier Texas Community Challenge: Tai Chi

Participate in the Healthier Texas Community Challenge and attend a group Tai Chi fitness class.

Time: Noon (March 21)
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Healthier Texas Community Challenge

Love Your Laptop

Bring your laptop to the Richardson Public Library to learn basic terminology and laptop functions. This program is for seniors 50 and older.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon (March 21)
Location: Library Millwood Creek Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free, registration and an RPL card in good standing required
Call 972-744-4355 to register
Additional details: Love Your Laptop

An Evening of String Sextets

Join the Chamber Music International as it presents another delightful Brahms/Tchaikovsky bash - this time with two fabulous string sextets.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (March 21)
Location: St. Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Belt Line Rd.
Admission: $45 adults, $40 seniors
Additional details: March 21: An Evening of String Sextets

C-TECH Learn. Create. Connect.

Experience technology the fun way during this come-and-go C-TECH afternoon featuring Colby the Code & Go Robot Mouse, digital handheld microscopes, Ozobots, Sphero robots and more. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for all ages.

Time: 3-4:30 p.m. (March 21)
Location: YS Storytime Room & Youth Services Area, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: C-TECH Learn. Create. Connect.

3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour

Join the John Bunker Sands Wetland to learn about the special ecosystem's flora and fauna and the fascinating history of the property. Topics also include the innovative design of the wetland, the relationship the wetland has with water supply and the interaction between human engineering and nature.

Time: 9-10:30 a.m. (March 21)
Location: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, 655 Martin Ln., Combine, TX
Admission: Free with admission
Additional details: Programs - John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

March 22

Sonia De Los Santos

Sonia De Los Santos was born with a smile on her face in Monterrey, Mexico and has been singing in Spanish and English for audiences of all ages since 2007. It's hard not to smile when she's sharing some of her favorite things - migrating birds, friendship, chocolate and anecdotes about growing up in Mexico and realizing her childhood dream of moving to New York. Her songs are inspired by various Latin American rhythms like huapango, cumbia, salsa and festejo, as well as the North American folk traditions from the United States.

Time: 2 p.m. (March 22)
Location: Bank of America Theatre, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: $28-$38.50
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center

Tales for Tails

Work on reading skills and meet lots of canine companions when you read to live therapy dogs. Kids attend independently for 10-minute sessions with a dog. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for kids entering grades K-4 only. All ages are welcome to meet the dogs around 3:50 p.m.

Time: 3-4 p.m. (March 22)
Location: YS Storytime Room, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free ticket required, ticket distribution starts at 2:45 p.m. day of event
Additional details: Tales for Tails

Slide Show

Join the Richardson Community Band and prepare for an all-out trombone party featuring Jacob Muzquiz, who will lead the fun. He will inspire and enthrall you with his trombone playing. The band will also perform some extra trombone-friendly pieces.

Time: 3 p.m. (March 22)
Location: Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: Free ticket required
Additional details: www.richardsoncommunityband.org

"Curtains"

Set in the 1950s "Curtains" takes the audience backstage to the drama and intrigue of the theater world. When a murder occurs during the opening night of a Broadway-bound musical, Detective Frank Cioffi is called in to investigate. As cast and crew become suspects, Cioffi unravels a web of egos, rivalries and secrets to uncover the truth.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 2 p.m. (Sunday) - Runs through March 22
Location: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd.
Admission: $37 adults, $20 youth
Additional details: www.rcttheatre.com

Budding Talent Vocal Competition - Apply Today

Young singers, this is your moment. Budding Talent is an annual vocal competition for students in kindergarten-12th grade, giving kids the chance to take center stage at the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. Finalists will perform live on Sunday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m., in front of a festival crowd cheering them on. The journey begins with a live preliminary audition on Sunday, April 12 at the Richardson Senior Center.

Admission: Applications open through March 22
Additional details: Budding Talent Vocal Competition | Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival

March 23

Town North Concert Band

Join the Richardson Senior Center and get lost in the rhythm while listening to music performed by the Town North Concert Band.

Time: 1:30 p.m. (March 23)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

Say it with Flowers Nebula Exhibit

Step into the quiet world of botanical symbolism. Drawn from the Louise B. Belsterling Botanical Collection, these illustrations reveal how flowers have carried meaning across cultures and time.

Time: Monday-Friday (Available through March 23)
Location: Third floor of the Eugene McDermott Library, 800 W. Campbell Rd.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Say it with Flowers Nebula Exhibit

March 24

Ravi Shankar Ensemble

Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, the Ravi Shankar Ensemble is a multi-generational collective of a world-class musicians dedicated to the enduring legacy of legendary musician Ravi Shankar. On its debut tour, the ensemble presents a special program featuring visual elements from the Ravi Shankar archives, alongside a dynamic selection of Shankar's soul-stirring music.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (March 24)
Location: Hill Performance Hall, Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Dr.
Admission: $54.50-$86.50
Additional details: Event | Eisemann Center

March 25

Wednesdays @11: Math Counts Too!

Discover the fun of math concepts like measurement, number sense, pattern recognition, sorting and more in play-based settings like a construction site, bake shoppe and recycling center. This Richardson Public Library-sponsored program is for kids ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Some activities may contain small pieces that could be choking hazards for kids under three.

Time: 11-11:45 a.m. (March 25)
Location: YS Storytime, Richardson Public Library
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 500
Admission: Free
Additional details: Wednesdays @11: Math Counts Too!

Apple iPhone Updates Including Apple's New Password Vault

Stay current with iPhone software updates and discover Apple's new Password Vault in this welcoming class. You'll learn to check for updates, install enhancements, set up secure password management and gain confidence protecting your accounts.

Time: 2:30 p.m. (March 25)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $10, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

Fashion Show with Jayne (the Bag Lady)

Join the Richardson Senior Center for an afternoon of fun and fashion. After the show, items can be purchased using credit cards, cash, Venmo and Zelle.

Time: 1 p.m. (March 26)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: Free, registration required
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

Bunny Tail Trail

This is not your typical egg hunt. Bring a basket and hop down our Bunny Tail Trail. You'll stop at booths along the way to collect eggs and enjoy other spring activities.

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (March 28)
Location: Breckinridge Park Pavilions - Entrance C
Admission: Free, no registration required
Additional details: Community Events

Morning Renewal Exercise Class - Free Preview Class

Wake up your body and make the rest of your day easier. This gentle class loosens stiff joints, improves balance and builds strength. Leave feeling steadier and more energized, not tired. No floorwork, no high impact and no fast choreography. Attend a free preview class on Saturday, March 28.

Time: 8:30 a.m. (March 28 - free preview class)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $8 class, preview class is free
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

Mother & Son Nerf Challenge - Registration Open

Registration is open for an unforgettable night of Nerf battles for moms and their sons. This Nerf challenge includes a Nerf Battlezone and target shooting fun. Open to kids ages 6-14, who are accompanied by a mom, stepmom, grandma, aunt or other mother figure. Each participant (both son and mom) must be registered.

Time: 6-9 p.m. (April 18)
Location: Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: $15 (early bird registration - ends March 18), $20 (must register by April 10)
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #50586

Trash Bash

Richardson's annual Trash Bash event returns. Attendees can do things like properly dispose of used cooking oil and kitchen grease, pick up a free preparedness bag, donate items to Network of Community Ministries and donate used eyeglasses.

Note: The electronics recycling and document shredding event will not be held on Trash Bash Day. Instead, it will take place on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Heights Church, 201 E. Renner Road.

Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (April 11)
Location: First United Methodist Church, 503 N. Central Expy.
Admission: Free
Additional details: Trash Bash

Richardson Disc Golf Tournament

Sign up to participate in the Richardson Disc Golf Tournament with one round and 18 holes. There will be prizes for the top winners in both divisions as well as player packs.

Time: 7:30 a.m. (check-in), 8:30 a.m. (tee time) - April 18
Location: Breckinridge Park, Complex C, 3555 Brand Rd.
Admission: $30, registration required
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #50828

Adaptive Disc Golf Social

Participate in this adaptive disc golf social event. There will be hotdogs, chips and drinks for all participants and caddies.

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (April 25)
Location: Breckinridge Park, Complex C, 3555 Brand Rd.
Admission: $10, registration required - must register by April 22
Additional details: Activity detail | City of Richardson Parks and Recreation
Activity #39153

Spring Has Sprung Cookie Decorating Workshop

In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, you'll decorate six spring-themed cookies. You will learn some baking basics and essential decorating techniques like piping, flooding and adding details using royal icing. No experience? No problem! Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.

Time: 9 a.m. (April 25)
Location: Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.
Admission: $50 plus a $15 supply fee due to instructor day of class, registration required
Must register by April 17
Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 to register and for more information

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