190 Artists, Two Stages, and One Weekend: Cottonwood Art Festival Returns to Richardson
The Fall Cottonwood Art Festival fills Cottonwood Park Oct. 3–4 with juried fine art, live music, food trucks, and a spotlight on featured artist Tony Paraná.
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Huffhines Harvest Fest Turns 50: What Makes Richardson's Signature Fall Festival Worth the Trip
Huffhines Harvest Fest marks its 50th anniversary Oct. 17–18 at Huffhines Park, with Pawtoberfest and a Children's Entrepreneur Market.
RISD Is Switching to ParentSquare This School Year — Here's What Families Need to Know
Richardson ISD is rolling out ParentSquare district-wide in 2026–27, overhauling how campuses communicate with families.
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Richardson's Urban Naturalist Program Invites Residents to See the City's Wild Side This Fall
Texas Master Naturalists lead free guided walks, gardening classes, and wildlife talks across Richardson parks this September and October.
Richardson Public Library's Fall Lineup Offers Something for Every Age This Season
From story times to author talks and STEM workshops, Richardson Public Library has a full slate of free and low-cost fall programs running through October.
Cottonwood Art Festival Returns to Richardson With Live Music, Emerging Artists, and a Bike Valet
The fall Cottonwood Art Festival takes over Cottonwood Park on Oct. 3–4, bringing juried art, live stages, and free bike valet to Richardson.
Things to Do in Richardson, TX
A local guide to the best things to do in Richardson, TX — from parks and trails to live music, craft beer, and performing arts.
Crow Museum Community Day Brings Free Art, Music, and Dance to UT Dallas Campus Sept. 26
The Crow Museum of Asian Art opens its new exhibition season with a free Community Day featuring live music, dance, and a drop-in artist studio.
Richardson Symphony Orchestra Opens Its Fall Season at the Eisemann Center
The Richardson Symphony Orchestra kicks off its fall 2026 concert season Sept. 27 at the Eisemann Center, bringing classical and pops programming to Richardson.
Cottonwood Art Festival Returns to Richardson with 190 Artists, Free Admission, and a New Featured Voice
The fall 2026 Cottonwood Art Festival brings 190+ juried artists, live music, a beer garden, and a celebrated Houston painter to Cottonwood Park.
Moving to Richardson, TX: A Newcomer's Guide
Everything new residents need to know about Richardson, TX — neighborhoods, schools, transit, and local resources to help you settle in.
Richardson's Urban Naturalist Program Brings Expert-Led Nature Walks to City Parks This Fall
Texas Master Naturalists lead free wildlife presentations, gardening classes, and guided walks through Richardson parks every Saturday this fall.
Three Nights, Three Genres: The Eisemann Center's Packed Fall 2026 Schedule
OMD, an ABBA tribute, and stand-up comic Gaurav Kapoor headline a busy September at Richardson's Eisemann Center.
A Place to Think, Learn, and Linger: Richardson Public Library's Fall 2026 Lineup
Richardson Public Library at 900 Civic Center Dr. rolls out story times, author talks, STEM activities, and an adult learning series this fall.
Every Weekend This Fall, CityLine Plaza Turns Up the Volume for Free
CityLine Plaza hosts free live music every Friday and Saturday through October, with local pop, rock, Americana, and blues acts open to all ages.