Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival

The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is a three-day celebration of eclectic arts and live music on five stages. It draws thousands of people annually, is held the third weekend in May, and produced by the City of Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. 2025 headliners include Young the Giant and Cold War Kids.

For over 30 years attendees have enjoyed a variety of musical acts on multiple stages, kids activities, artistic performances on Performance Row, regional cuisine and shopping with local artisan in the Marketplace. Additionally, the festival offers many programs that recognize and support talented musicians and artists such as Battle of the Bands, Budding Talent Vocal Competition, Student Art Contest and the award-winning Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest.  Not to mentioned the Art Guitar Auction, featuring acoustic or electric guitars transformed by artists into a creative piece of work, available for purchase.

Kids Activities:
WF! Kids is the perfect stop for your little rockers at heart! From fun art, games, informative activities, and kid-friendly tunes, WF! Kids is a family fun place to move, groove and enjoy the Festival weekend. Stop by the Eisemann Center Lobby to also view the winners of the Student Art Contest, a partnership with the Richardson Independent School District. Escape from the chaos of the crowds, and explore your wild side…kid style.

2025 Hours
Friday, May 16, 6pm–midnight
Saturday, May 17, 11am–midnight
Sunday, May 18, 11am–6pm

Los Trompos
Presented by the Eisemann Center, Los Trompos (“Spinning Tops” in Spanish) draws its inspiration from a toy that has been popular with children around the world since the dawn of time. This large-scale, interactive artistic installation engages visitors in a way that is both meaningful and playful.

Los Trompos features a set of larger-than-life, three-dimensional spinning tops in a variety of colors and shapes. The colorful surfaces of each top are created in part by fabric woven in a traditional Mexican style. The fabric is stretched over the modules to seat several people at once.

Functioning as both artwork and rotating platform, each sculpture acts as a gathering place for relaxation, social interaction and entertainment. By working together to create momentum, visitors can spin the tops on their bases. Through interaction and collaboration, Los Trompos comes to life and gives new meaning to the art of play.

Experience Los Trompos at Wildflower! each day in front of the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts.

Pictured above: Los Trompos art installation was created by Esrawe + Cadena and is powered by Creos.

Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.