North Texas is set to buzz with creativity and community spirit this weekend, May 16-18, 2025, as three vibrant festivals offer music, art, and family-friendly activities for all ages.
Main Street Fest in Grapevine
The 41st Annual Main Street Fest, presented by Bank of the West, returns to Historic Main Street in Grapevine to support historic preservation projects. From May 16 to 18, attendees can enjoy carnival rides, live music, and a bustling artisan marketplace. Festival fare includes corny dogs, funnel cakes, and unique treats like shrimp torpedoes and acai bowls. Shoppers can explore handcrafted goods, from laser-etched vinyl art to local honey, alongside boutique finds at merchants like Moodelinas Boutique.
The KidZone, sponsored by Whataburger, features dance parties hosted by Great Wolf Lodge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, LEGO-building with LEGOLAND, and interactive exhibits from SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium. Adults 21+ can savor the Craft Brew Experience at Liberty Park Plaza, with tasting tickets starting at $28, or a $35 Craft Brew Pairing Seminar at Rock & Brews on Friday at 7 p.m. or Sunday at 2 p.m.
Music highlights include country legend Neal McCoy headlining Friday at 9 p.m. and Emerald City’s Downtown Fever on Saturday at 9 p.m. Admission is free Friday until 5 p.m., $10 for adults, $5 for children and seniors, or $20 for a weekend pass—complimentary shuttles run from Grapevine Mills and the Grapevine Library.
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Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival in Richardson
The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival, held May 16-18 at Galatyn Urban Park in Richardson, promises a “wild weekend” with over 100 bands across six stages. The festival features the Prosperity Bank Marketplace for artisan shopping, the Ovation at Galatyn Park Food Court, and Patterson & Associates Performance Row with acrobatic acts. The WF! Kids area offers crafts, games, and kid-friendly performances.
On Saturday, May 17, enjoy the annual Wildflower! Cornhole Tournament near the Methodist Richardson Medical Center Stage. Registration includes two festival tickets and prize opportunities. The Art Guitar Auction, benefiting NETWORK of Community Ministries and Richardson ISD Fine Arts Programs, closes Sunday at 3 p.m. Los Trompos, presented by the Eisemann Center and a highlight of the festival, showcases colorful, interactive spinning-top sculptures for relaxation and play.
Tickets range from single-day passes to VIP options, and prices are expected to increase soon. Visit the festival website for details.
Art & Soul of Kaleidoscope Park in Frisco
Frisco’s inaugural Art & Soul of Kaleidoscope Park festival, held May 17-18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., transforms the 5.7-acre park into a free celebration of creativity. Featuring 23 North Texas artists, including Kelli Berry, Monica Bhattacharya, and Kat Warwick, the event showcases ceramics, glass, digital art, and more, selected by a jury of local arts advocates.
Visitors can enjoy live demonstrations, such as stone carving by Kat Warwick, a pawprint art station for dogs, and kids’ crafts.
“Art has a special way of bringing people together,” said Shawn Jackson, Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Park. “This event is more than a festival—it’s a celebration of our community’s creativity, a space to connect with others, and a reminder of the joy art brings into our everyday lives.”
Admission is free, and volunteer opportunities are available at the festival website.