BLACKLAND

PRAIRIE FESTIVAL Plano celebrates its roots with carriage rides, demonstrations by artisans (such as a blacksmith and a soap maker), tours of historic homes, live music, an antique dealers' show, food and children's activities.

Sunday from 11 a.m. to

6 p.m. at 15th Street and Avenue K in downtown Plano. 214-808-1222. www.blacklandprairie festival.org.

{TriRight} Free.

BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

AND VEGETARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL

Performances and activities will include a Buddha-bathing ceremony, dances, drumming and a vegetarian food festival. Also, booths will feature arts, such as Chinese calligraphy and opera masks. The celebration of East Asian culture is being presented by the International Buddhist

Progress Society and Buddha's Light International Association.

Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the International Buddhist Progress Society, 1111 International Parkway, Richardson. 972-907-0588.

{TriRight} Free admission; food coupons extra.

FESTIVAL OF QUILTS Quilters' Guild of Arlington presents a show featuring hundreds of quilts and many sewing-related vendors. Also, check out quilt appraisals and a silent auction of miniature quilts benefiting Susan G. Komen for the

Cure.

Today and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bob Duncan Community Center, 2800 S. Center, Arlington.

www.qgoa.org.

{TriRight} $6.

FRONTIER FORTS DAYS Visitors to the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District can get a feel for what life in Texas was like in the 1800s, when forts protected frontier settlements. This weekend, re-enactment groups will set up mock encampments on the lawn of the Exchange Building to represent historic sites on the Texas Forts Trail. There'll be plenty of staged action, such as military drills and artillery demonstrations. Also, check out performances by Cowtown Opry, Celtic Crossroads and the Frontier Brigade

Band.

Today and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Stockyards National Historic District, 130 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth. 817-625-9715. www.fortworthstockyards.org.

{TriRight} Free.

THE HIDDEN TREASURE Explore the cultures of Indonesia, China, Bangladesh, India, the Philippines, Korea, Pakistan, Singapore and Malaysia at a gala featuring fashion, music, dance, visual art and cuisine. Proceeds will benefit the Indonesian American Education Foundation.

Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora. 972-672-3932. www.iaefusa.org.

{TriRight} $10, $5 for students (includes food).

KATY 5K AND PICNIC The fundraising event includes a 5K run and walk and an inline skate course, as well as a short run for kids (dubbed the "point-5K"). Registered participants can attend the Katy Picnic, which will include food samples from 50 local restaurants. The Blenders band

will perform. Proceeds will benefit trail-maintenance efforts of the Friends of the Katy Trail. Participation is limited to

5,000 runners (4,200 participated last year); advance registration is recommended.

Thursday, with events starting at 6:15 p.m. in Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple. 214-303-1180. www.katytraildallas.org.

{TriRight} $28 (advance registration), $35 (race day), $10 for ages 13 and younger. $5 per child for the "point-5K." Race registration fee includes picnic.

MAYFEST Grand Prairie's 10th annual celebration includes outdoor demonstrations and interactive exhibits. There'll be a rock-climbing wall, fly fishing and casting, and archery. Festival attendees can go scuba diving in an above-ground pool. There'll also be arts and crafts vendors, community group performances, a storytelling tent, a petting zoo and wildlife shows.

Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kirby Creek Park,

3303 Corn Valley, Grand Prairie. 972-264-8729.

{TriRight} Free.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY The Texas leg of the national rail festival will include celebrations at Dallas' Union Station, Fort Worth's Intermodal Transportation Center, Grapevine's Cotton Belt Depot and other rail stations around the state. Local passenger rail lines and public transit groups will host rail car tours, as well as information booths about transportation. Also, antique rail cars will be on exhibit at Union Station and in Grapevine. Operation Lifesaver will show a video on how to be safe around trains and at railroad crossings at the Dallas and Fort Worth events. Live music will be on tap at most of the venues. For a detailed schedule, visit the Web site.

All events are Saturday. www.texasrailadvocates.org.

Dallas: Noon to 4 p.m. at Union Station, 400 S.

Houston St.

Fort Worth: Noon to 4 p.m. at Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center, Ninth and Jones Streets.

Grapevine: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cotton Belt Depot,

705 S. Main.

{TriRight} Free.

PANGEA DAY WATCH PARTY Victory Park presents a celebration of world cultures. The outdoor bash will include a film festival with 24 works from various countries, live music and speakers.

Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Victory Park,

3090 Olive. www.pangeaday.org.

{TriRight} Free.

URBAN BAZAAR AND BISHOP ARTS DISTRICT CAR SHOW Designers and artisans will showcase their wares, and auto buffs will bring out their prized rides at this sidewalk bazaar and car show. Kids can check out the children's area.

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a children's area and car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Urban Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bishop Avenue at Eighth Street. www.urbanstreetbazaar.com.

{TriRight} Free.

Nancy Moore