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Royse City Futuro House, Royse City, TX

With less than 50 of these cute little art spaceships left (out of 100), you must stop by and take some photos at the Royse City Futuro House in Royse City.

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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas, TX

Among Texas' most visited historical sites is the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. In the former Texas School Book Depository building, evidence suggests it was the place of the sniper responsible… Read More

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Another Round, Dallas, TX

You’ll be saying “another round” again and again at the popular Another Round Mini Golf in Dallas. This entertainment center is designed to suit adults as well as kids, with two nine-hold mini golf… Read More

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JFK Assassination and Museum Tour, Dallas, TX

One can’t think of Dallas, Texas without remembering the tragic assassination of the 35th president of the united states. Visitors interested in learning more about the life and death of John… Read More

The 10 Best Museums in Texas!

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The Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, TX

This immensely-chic museum is worth spending hours in. With exhibitions indoors and outdoors on their beautifully-manicured lawns, it definitely makes for a day of exploring absolutely fulfilling and… Read More

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Granada Theater, Dallas, TX

The Deep Ellum district is famous for Dallas’ live music and nightlife scene. Granada Theater is where you want to be if you like that elbow to elbow environment with a full bar and just good… Read More

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Jack’s Pour House, Grand Prairie, TX

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The Comedy Arena, McKinney, TX

The Comedy Arena in McKinney, presents ComedySportz improv shows. The conceit of a ComedySportz show is that each performance is a “match” between two teams of players, scored by the… Read More

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Runway Theatre, Grapevine, TX

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Painting with a Twist, Grapevine, TX

The oddly-appropriate Grapevine is the location of the day for Painting with a Twist, though several other outlets seem on hand here. Painting With a Twist incorporates painting with a bring your own… Read More

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Name: Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs
Start: 2026-02-04T09:00:00
End: 2026-02-04T16:00:00
Location: Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary

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Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026

McKinney, TX

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary

McKinney, TX

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Thursday, Jan 29, 2026

McKinney, TX

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary

McKinney, TX

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Friday, Jan 30, 2026

McKinney, TX

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary

McKinney, TX

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026

McKinney, TX

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary

McKinney, TX

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Sunday, Feb 1, 2026

McKinney, TX

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary

McKinney, TX

Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary

McKinney, TX

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

McKinney, TX

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary

McKinney, TX

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