Things to Do This Week in Hurst, TX

Your weekly guide to events and activities in Hurst, TX. Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.

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SYMPOSIUM | Saint Sebastian Revealed

Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium · Dallas, TX

This symposium brings together scholars who will present recent research on the sixteenth-century painter Fernando Yáñez de la Almedina, subject of the current exhibition Yáñez: Saint Sebastian Revealed. Space is limited, register online in advance. Friday, April 17 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. Keynote Lecture.

Madam Queen

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · South Dallas Cultural Center · 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX, 75216, Dallas, TX

Soul Rep Theatre is proud to present Madam Queen, a fully staged world-premiere production of the final work by the late, beloved Dallas playwright diannetucker. This historical drama–developed with support from the TACA New Works grant–marks the culmination of a year-long creative journey and...

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Thoroughbred Racing Season

Starts in 6 hrs · Fri, Apr 17, 11:30 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Lone Star Park · 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, Grand Prairie, TX

Gates Open: 5:00 p.m. First Live Race: 6:35 p.m. General Admission is just $10 and General Parking is Free! Click Here to Purchase Tickets for This Event Star Player Rewards Star Player Rewards20X Bonus Points: Points earned from wagering on Lone Star Park races are increasing from 2 to 20...

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Autism Speaks Dallas–Fort Worth Empower Walk + 5K

Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Levitt Pavilion – Arlington, TX · 100 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX, 76010, Arlington, TX

Join us for the Autism Speaks Dallas–Fort Worth Empower Walk + 5K at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington, Texas! This inspiring, family-friendly event brings our community together to celebrate individuals with autism, raise critical funds, and support programs, advocacy, and services that make a real...

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Children’s Drawing from the Masters

Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX · Ages 7–11

This program invites children to enjoy mornings of guided looking and informal drawing instruction. Each session is focused on a different work of art and offers the chance to carefully observe and explore different drawing techniques in a fun, hands-on environment. Drawing materials will be...

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Read to Rover

Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · South Branch Library · 3228 Teasley Lane, Denton, TX · Ages 6–10

Give your child an opportunity to practice reading one-on-one with a trained, certified therapy dog. This program is made possible by a partnership with the Therapy Pals of Golden Triangle. Space is limited, first-come, first-served. Ages 6-10.

Scout-N-About: Prep Like a Pioneer

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Fort Worth Museum of Science and History · 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76107, Fort Worth, TX

What would you take if you had to pack up and go? Inspired by pioneers who carried what mattered most with them, this program pairs trail stories with hands-on guidance to help you build a modern go bag. Scout-N-About – “Preparing like Pioneers” is a partnership between Fort Worth Museum of Science.

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Community Theatre Auditions, Plano Auditions » 1776 – Auditioning Grades 3-Adult – Community Theatre Plano

Tomorrow · Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · NTPA Willow Bend Center · 6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, Plano, TX · Ages 18+

Sign Up for an AuditionFill out online audition formNew to Auditions? If you are thinking about signing up your first audition but aren’t sure what to expect, you might consider attending a FREE UpSTARt Workshop which is a fast-paced, high-energy, and fun-filled two-hour workshop designed to our...

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African Drum & Dance Class

Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Sammons Center for the Arts · 3630 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219, Dallas, TX

Class is open to all ages and levels. First timers are always welcome to drop in. Classes are always accompanied by live and energetic African drumming. $15 for adults and $5 for children.

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Thoroughbred Racing Season: Dollar Day

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Lone Star Park Grandstand · 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, 75050, Grand Prairie, TX

Gates Open: 12:00 p.m. First Live Race: 1:35 p.m. General Admission is just $1 and General Parking is Free. Click Here to Purchase Tickets for this Event Dollar Day: $1 Admission, Programs, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Soft Drinks & Beer. Live Music: Emerald City’s Downtown Fever Band NHC/BCBC Tournament:...

Scout-N-About: Preparing Like Pioneers

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Fort Worth Museum of Science & History · 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76107-4062, Fort Worth, TX · Ages 18+

Scout-N-About – “Preparing like Pioneers” is a partnership between the Cattle Raisers Museum, National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame and the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History. This session will be hosted at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, located at 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX...

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Conversational English: Family Edition

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Parr Library · 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093, Plano, TX

Discuss everyday topics, boost confidence, meet people from around the world, and learn about American culture while your children play. Basic English required

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Connections

In 4 days · Wed, Apr 22, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · The Gates · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX

This informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners or family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive discussions; experiment with different materials to create individual and group projects; and discover works of art through...

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Adult Trivia Contest! Spring 2026

In 3 days · Tue, Apr 21, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Flower Mound Public Library · 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75022, Flower Mound, TX · Ages 18+

Are you a fan of quiz nights and trivia tournaments? Join us for Trivia Night at the Library! Team up in groups of up to 2-5 to compete, with FMPL staff Supriya serving as your oh so humble Trivia master. Don’t have a team? Don’t worry! Show up and we’ll make it work! Compete for...

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Spanish Language Chat

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Frisco Library · 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

Are you learning to speak Spanish? Come to Spanish Language Chat to practice speaking with other learners! This is not a formal language class, but rather a chance to practice speaking the language. 1st and 3rd Saturdays every month. If you aren't quite ready to speak to others, try our Mango...

Museum Closed

In 2 days · Mon, Apr 20, 5:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · Fort Worth Museum of Science and History · 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76107, Fort Worth, TX

Museum Hours Tuesday – Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM Sunday | Noon – 5 PM Monday | Closed

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Southlake Auditions » Mean Girls JR – Auditioning Grades 5-10 – Southlake

In 3 days · Apr 21 – Apr 24 · NTPA Willow Bend Center · 6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, Plano, TX

Sign up for an audition slot complete an audition formNew to Auditions? If you are thinking about signing up your first audition but aren’t sure what to expect, you might consider attending a FREE UpSTARt Workshop which is a fast-paced, high-energy, and fun-filled two-hour workshop designed to our..

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Drawing from the Masters

In 2 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX · Ages 12+

Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session is focused on a different work of art and provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Drawing materials will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their.

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Teen Advisory Group

In 5 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Flower Mound Public Library · 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75022, Flower Mound, TX · Ages 10–17

Earn volunteer hours and help plan teen programs. This is a great opportunity to meet other teens and make a difference at the Library! Held every 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:30PM. For teens in Grades 6-12. In order to gain volunteer hours through TAG, you must become an official TAG member....

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Member Morning

In 3 days · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Fort Worth Museum of Science and History · 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76107, Fort Worth, TX

Museum Members get early entry to the TCU Children’s Gallery every Tuesday from 9AM-10AM! Early entry only applies to the TCU Children’s Gallery, the rest of the Museum opens at 10AM. Not a Member yet? Click here to join!

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Frisco Auditions » RENT School Edition – Auditioning Grades 9-12 – Frisco

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · NTPA Willow Bend Center · 6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, Plano, TX

sign up for an auditionComplete the online audition formNew to Auditions? If you are thinking about signing up your first audition but aren’t sure what to expect, you might consider attending a FREE UpSTARt Workshop which is a fast-paced, high-energy, and fun-filled two-hour workshop designed to...

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Citizenship Classes

Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Schimelpfenig Library · 5024 Custer Rd, Plano, TX 75023, Plano, TX

This program's goal is to help you on your path to citizenship. It is a series of classes that will prepare you for the naturalization interview and test, which are required as part of the U.S. Citizenship application process. Classes are free and presented by Light of Hope Immigration Law Center...

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Frisco Auditions » Finding Nemo KIDS – Auditioning Grades K-6 – Frisco

In 4 days · Wed, Apr 22, 5:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · NTPA Willow Bend Center · 6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, Plano, TX

sign up for an auditionComplete the online audition formNew to Auditions? If you are thinking about signing up your first audition but aren’t sure what to expect, you might consider attending a FREE UpSTARt Workshop which is a fast-paced, high-energy, and fun-filled two-hour workshop designed to...

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Mindful Moves

In 5 days · Wed, Apr 22, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Flower Mound Public Library · 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75022, Flower Mound, TX · Ages Up to 5

Join this foundational flow yoga session for caregivers with their non-mobile babies. Designed specifically to provide gentle movements to build body strength while emphasizing connection with baby. We'll move, breathe, & stretch together while embracing sweet coos from baby seeing you model...

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Celebrate Spain – VIP Access

In 6 days · Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 PM–1:30 AM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX

Step into the vibrant heart of Madrid at this year’s Celebrate Spain festival, where you can sample paella while shopping artisanal goods at a bustling mercado and visit the Education Studio for a hands-on art project. Members are welcome to join us two hours before the festival opens to the...

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Plano Auditions » Newsies – Auditioning Grades 5-12 – Plano

In 4 days · Wed, Apr 22, 5:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · NTPA Willow Bend Center · 6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, Plano, TX

sign up for an auditionComplete the online audition form New to Auditions? If you are thinking about signing up your first audition but aren’t sure what to expect, you might consider attending a FREE UpSTARt Workshop which is a fast-paced, high-energy, and fun-filled two-hour workshop designed to...

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Tween LEGO Robotics

In 3 days · Mon, Apr 20, 9:45 PM–10:45 PM UTC · Flower Mound Public Library · 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75022, Flower Mound, TX · Ages 10–17

Work in a small group to solve a problem by building LEGO ® robots and learning to code! Registration Information: Please register the participating student only. This program is not for children below or above the stated age group. Registration is recommended; walk-ins will be limited.

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Public Guided Tour

In 6 days · Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX

Explore our galleries with one of the museum’s trained docents, who will offer historical context and insights into selected works of art. The content of the tour varies according to what’s on view and the docent’s particular expertise, and it may include a combination of works in the permanent...

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Art in the Afternoon: Sculpting

In 5 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Frisco Library · 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

Let's learn about art together! We'll learn about strategies for working with clay, then we'll try it for ourselves! This program is for artists in grades 3-5 and may get messy, so please wear clothing you do not mind getting dirty. Space is limited. Any person needing an accommodation for a...

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Brown Bag Book Club

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Parr Library · 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093, Plano, TX

2026 Reading List January 22: Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson February 26: The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn March 26: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley April 23: There There by Tommy Orange May 28: Backyard Bird Chronicles..

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Pop-Up STEM: Botany

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Frisco Library · 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

Come by the library and learn all about botany during this come and go program! For grades K-5. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability to access the benefits of the Library’s services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Library by...