Frisco, Texas – Kaleidoscope Park will host its inaugural Black Heritage Celebration on Saturday, March 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., a day dedicated to honoring the history, influence, and ongoing contributions of Black communities.
Presented in collaboration with the Plano African American Museum and Alpha Kappa Alpha of Greater Frisco, the free public event will feature a wide range of cultural programming highlighting fashion, music, art, and entrepreneurship through engaging experiences designed for all ages.
Visitors can look forward to a dynamic lineup of live entertainment on the Performance Lawn, with performances beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing throughout the day, concluding with the final performance at 4 p.m. Performances will include stepping, live cello, rap, DJ sets, drum circles, motivational speaking, dance, oration, and spoken word.
Hands-on demonstrations at the Community Stage will begin at 11:30 a.m., with the final session taking place at 3:30 p.m., offering opportunities for learning, storytelling, and other modes of creative expression.
Families can also enjoy four interactive craft stations throughout the event, including unity bracelet making, African mask design, Adinkra stamp printing, and Kente paper weaving.
The celebration will be emceed by Michael Guinn, an award-winning poet, actor, promoter, and speaker, and a voting member of both the Recording Academy and the NAACP Image Awards.
Throughout the entire duration of the event, a curated lineup of Black-owned and operated businesses and organizations will be present for guests to explore and engage with, including (but not limited to):
- 202Love Youth Mentorship – Nonprofit organization
- Brisket Boss – Food vendor
- Douglas Vision Committee – Cultural artifacts
- Fish Trap’N – Food vendor
- Homes with Terroni – Real estate
- Kenne K Collections – Luxury handbags
- LeafBerri Co. – Kenyan tea company
- Plano African American Museum – Mobile museum
- Puzzles of Color – Puzzle shop
- Rebecca Clark – Children’s author
- Round House Paper – Gift shop and bookstore
- Sincerely, Peace – Art and stationery
- The Penmanship Lab – Writing workshops
- Totally Awesome Cheer – Cheer gym
- Tru Gift Co. – Custom gifts
- Tyra Goodley – Visual artist
- Urbane Collective – Event venue
- Y by Yaya – Boutique
Guests can also enjoy six food trucks onsite throughout the event, including Cookie Society, El Dog’s Gourmet Hot Dogs, Juniorz Sweet Treatz, Tahji’s Gourmet Lemonade, Ms. Bibby’s, Charmed by Missa (vegan options available), and Shells & Tails 2 Geaux.
“Kaleidoscope Park’s inaugural Black Heritage Celebration reflects our commitment to creating meaningful cultural moments that bring people together,” said Shawn Jackson, Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Park. “This celebration is one of several new community events we’re introducing in 2026 as we continue to expand our programming.”
Kaleidoscope Park is a nonprofit public space that brings the community together through free events and experiences all year long. From concerts and family activities to cultural celebrations and art, each program is made possible through community support. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Park relies on sponsors to keep programming accessible and vibrant for all. Those interested in sponsoring an event or series can contact Director of Development & Relationships Cara Dudley at cdudley@kaleidoscopepark.org, or visit kaleidoscopepark.org/support/sponsorship to learn more.
ABOUT KALEIDOSCOPE PARK
Kaleidoscope Park is a dynamic, innovative arts and culture destination for North Texas that celebrated its Grand Opening in October 2024. The Park is home to free, year-round public programming, including markets, diverse musical and dance performances, and a variety of health and recreational activities. The Park features monumental works of public art, architecture, and gardens set among a children’s play area, dog park, performance lawn, outdoor workspaces, and shaded promenades and plazas. Learn more at kaleidoscopepark.org.
ABOUT THE KALEIDOSCOPE PARK FOUNDATION
Kaleidoscope Park Foundation is a nonprofit public-private partnership between Communities Foundation of Texas and the City of Frisco. The Foundation’s mission is to thoughtfully engage the diverse and rapidly growing communities of North Texas through free public arts and culture programming that is genuine, inclusive, and accessible. Operating as a Foundation supported by private donations, financial support for development, operations, and programming is always welcome.
ABOUT COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS
The mission of Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is to improve the lives of all people in our community by investing in their health, wealth, living, and learning. With a vision of building thriving communities for all, CFT works locally and across the state with many individuals, families, companies, foundations, and nonprofits through a variety of charitable funds and strategic grantmaking initiatives. CFT is committed to serving and understanding donor needs, expertly handling complex gifts, wisely managing charitable funds, and leveraging its community knowledge to increase charitable impact, in addition to powering several initiatives including the W. W. Caruth, Jr. Fund at CFT, CFT’s Center for Business Impact, Educate Texas at CFT, Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy at CFT, GiveWisely, and CFT’s North Texas Giving Day. CFT’s North Texas Giving Day raised $70 million on a single day in 2024 to help over 3,200 North Texas nonprofits. Learn more at CFTexas.org.
ABOUT HALL PARK
A pioneering development in Frisco since the mid-1990s, HALL Park today encompasses 2.2 million square feet of office and retail space throughout 15 buildings. One-third of the park is dedicated to green space and includes three miles of walking trails, over 200 works of art including the Texas Sculpture Garden, the largest private collection of contemporary Texas sculpture made available to the public. In October 2021, its developer, HALL Group, commenced construction on the first phase of its new masterplan development that will evolve HALL Park into a dynamic mixed-use community. Upon completion, the full masterplan–anticipated to span 15-20 years of development–will encompass approximately 9.5 million square feet of usable mixed-use space, including residential, with a projected value of around $7 billion. Learn more at hallpark.com.
