Summer Bucket List: A Girl’s Guide to Finding Fun in Richardson This Summer

Summer is here, and Richardson is serving up the most fun girls’ day (and night!) options — and our guest contributor Aimee Bloom has done all the homework for you. Aimee is a mom of two fun teens, wife to a handsome lawyer, fitness enthusiast, fashionista, hair guru, face product connoisseur, and the kind of woman who will casually drop a Mandarin phrase on you while looking totally fabulous. She has traveled the world, lived a life full of adventure, and somehow still has time to scout out the best local gems for a perfect girls’ outing. From floral workshops and head spas to mahjong nights, night markets, and sound baths, Aimee has curated the ultimate summer bucket list for you and your girlfriends. Grab your crew and get ready to explore your own backyard in the best way possible!

Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe Workshops

Four Seasons Farmers Markets

  • Schedule: Every Saturday from 10am–2pm

  • Location: 101 S. Coit, Richardson, TX

Head Spa Day!

  • Zero Gravity Head Spa: 2126 East Beltline Rd, Richardson, TX

  • Meraki Head Spa: 1310 W. Campbell Rd, Suite 12, Richardson, TX

Try New Coffee Shops!

I love coffee. And a cool coffee shop is the perfect place to meetup with a friend to catch up, or even solo to grab a cup of joe on the go. However, both of these are worth the “sit and stay a while”.

  • Moon Wolf Coffee & Provisions: 920 Custer Road, Richardson, TX

  • LA Souq: 150 W. Main Street, Suite 900, Richardson, TX

Mahjong!

One of my favorite things to do with gal pals is to play Mahjong. It’s all the rage, and for good reason. It keeps me connected with my friends, off our devices, and our minds sharp. Here are a few places I’d like to try this summer.

  1. If you visit @mahj080 on Instagram, you can keep up with their local events this summer. They have free social play on Mondays at Lockwood, as well as ClubMahj with playing locations at Lockwood, Oak Highlands Brewery, and Las Lomas. *Special side note: if you have kids interested in learning, they even have a Mahj 080 Summer Camp in July and August.*

  2. Check out @vivisrichardson on Instagram to find their upcoming mahjong events and classes. You can learn the game from mahjong instructors as well as join in their open play. If those options don’t work with your schedule, you can always rent the space out to play with friends or host your own event!

  3. Take your tiles and your friends to Lockwood Distillery for a game with friends. The square tables fit a Mahj game set up perfectly and you can order food and drinks, and nibble and play simultaneously!

Cityline Night Market and Live Music

  • Schedule: CityLine Night Market by the Boho Market runs the second Friday of each month from 6–10 pm. Mark your calendars for June 12th, July 10th, and August 14th.

Sip & Script Modern Calligraphy

Shopping and High Tea!

Brunch and Shopping!

Start the day at Selda Bakery for brunch and mosey down to Cottonwood Antique Mall and spend the day roaming the aisles!

  • @seldabakery on Instagram: 101 S. Coit Rd, Suite 10, Richardson, TX

  • @shopcottonwoodmarket on Instagram: 101 S. Coit Road, Suite 50, Richardson, TX

Mani’s and Pedi’s

Sound Bath!

Take the girls out for extreme relaxation and nervous system regulation!

Summer is here, and Richardson is serving up the most fun girls’ day (and night!) options — and our guest contributor Aimee Bloom has done all the homework for you. Aimee is a mom of two fun teens, wife to a handsome lawyer, fitness enthusiast, fashionista, hair guru, face product connoisseur, and the kind of woman who will casually drop a Mandarin phrase on you while looking totally fabulous. She has traveled the world, lived a life full of adventure, and somehow still has time to scout out the best local gems for a perfect girls’ outing. From floral workshops and head spas to mahjong nights, night markets, and sound baths, Aimee has curated the ultimate summer bucket list for you and your girlfriends. Grab your crew and get ready to explore your own backyard in the best way possible!

Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe Workshops

Four Seasons Farmers Markets

  • Schedule: Every Saturday from 10am–2pm

  • Location: 101 S. Coit, Richardson, TX

Head Spa Day!

  • Zero Gravity Head Spa: 2126 East Beltline Rd, Richardson, TX

  • Meraki Head Spa: 1310 W. Campbell Rd, Suite 12, Richardson, TX

Try New Coffee Shops!

I love coffee. And a cool coffee shop is the perfect place to meetup with a friend to catch up, or even solo to grab a cup of joe on the go. However, both of these are worth the “sit and stay a while”.

  • Moon Wolf Coffee & Provisions: 920 Custer Road, Richardson, TX

  • LA Souq: 150 W. Main Street, Suite 900, Richardson, TX

Mahjong!

One of my favorite things to do with gal pals is to play Mahjong. It’s all the rage, and for good reason. It keeps me connected with my friends, off our devices, and our minds sharp. Here are a few places I’d like to try this summer.

  1. If you visit @mahj080 on Instagram, you can keep up with their local events this summer. They have free social play on Mondays at Lockwood, as well as ClubMahj with playing locations at Lockwood, Oak Highlands Brewery, and Las Lomas. *Special side note: if you have kids interested in learning, they even have a Mahj 080 Summer Camp in July and August.*

  2. Check out @vivisrichardson on Instagram to find their upcoming mahjong events and classes. You can learn the game from mahjong instructors as well as join in their open play. If those options don’t work with your schedule, you can always rent the space out to play with friends or host your own event!

  3. Take your tiles and your friends to Lockwood Distillery for a game with friends. The square tables fit a Mahj game set up perfectly and you can order food and drinks, and nibble and play simultaneously!

Cityline Night Market and Live Music

  • Schedule: CityLine Night Market by the Boho Market runs the second Friday of each month from 6–10 pm. Mark your calendars for June 12th, July 10th, and August 14th.

Sip & Script Modern Calligraphy

Shopping and High Tea!

Brunch and Shopping!

Start the day at Selda Bakery for brunch and mosey down to Cottonwood Antique Mall and spend the day roaming the aisles!

  • @seldabakery on Instagram: 101 S. Coit Rd, Suite 10, Richardson, TX

  • @shopcottonwoodmarket on Instagram: 101 S. Coit Road, Suite 50, Richardson, TX

Mani’s and Pedi’s

Sound Bath!

Take the girls out for extreme relaxation and nervous system regulation!