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Weekend Guide: Soccer Festivals, Immersive Harry Potter Experience and More

Frisco and the surrounding DFW area offer extended-run attractions including a FIFA World Cup fan festival, an immersive Harry Potter screening, and historical exhibits.

Opal Carrington

July 3, 20262 min read

Community events - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Community events - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Frisco is about 12 miles south of Celina.

Visitors in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex have several extended-run attractions to explore this weekend, ranging from immersive entertainment to sports celebrations. The lineup includes a large-scale Harry Potter experience, multiple soccer-themed festivals tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and cultural exhibitions across the region.

At Cosm Dallas in The Colony, guests can step into a Harry Potter-themed immersive screening running through July 2. The experience utilizes 12K LED dome technology to surround audiences with visuals and environments inspired by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The attraction blends cinema with themed entertainment to create a fully transported feeling for viewers.

Soccer fans have numerous options to celebrate the sport leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2026, which features nine matches at AT&T Stadium in Arlington from June 14 through July 14. In Frisco, the FC Dallas Soccer Celebration is active at Simpson Plaza until July 19. This 34-day festival includes live match watch parties, interactive activations, live music, and food. Free tickets are required for entry to the plaza events.

Similar celebrations are occurring in Dallas. The Dallas Fan Fest runs from June 11 through July 19 at Fair Park, offering live match screenings, entertainment, and cultural experiences. Additionally, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas is hosting Soccer: More Than a Game, an interactive exhibition exploring the science behind the sport. Running through September 7, the 10,000-square-foot display features STEM-focused displays and hands-on experiences detailing the physics and strategy of soccer.

For those interested in local history and art, the Frisco Heritage Museum is presenting Legends of Soccer until December 1. This free exhibit covers World Cup history through tributes to players like Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, and Pelé, alongside iconic moments from past tournaments. In McKinney, the America 250: Texas Trailblazing Wonder Women Exhibition is open at Millhouse through August 30. The juried show features 25 large-scale works by Texas artists honoring influential women in history.

Art enthusiasts can also visit the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden for Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies. The neo-expressionist artist’s large-scale sculptures and colorful installations are displayed throughout the gardens until September 30.

Details regarding specific daily operating hours for these venues or additional weekend-only events were not provided in the source material.

Source: Local Profile.

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https://www.localprofile.com/things-to-do/top-10-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-plano-frisco-and-beyond-12499327

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Opal Carrington

Opal Carrington writes about community life, schools, public safety, and events in fast-growing Celina.

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