Update: For the 2019 Guide to Planning a Spring Getaway in Plano, click here. Whether you are visiting Plano and the Dallas area over spring break or planning a staycation, we have your guide for planning the ultimate Plano adventure. ENTER TO WIN A PLANO VACATION Don’t forget to enter to win our spring break vacation […] Read More

The holidays are a special time for family gatherings, delicious foods, festive events, holiday parties, and carrying-out family traditions. Every family has some kind of holiday tradition, whether big or small or many or few. Light-looking, cookie-baking, church services, photos with Santa, caroling, volunteering, or going to holiday performances… whatever it may be, make fond […] Read More

Plano is such a lively city to shop and stay for the holidays. Many find themselves here for the seasonal cheer offered by high-end shopping, charming boutiques, and remarkable restaurants and hotels. Plus, there are more than 15 holiday events of all kinds for you to take part in across the city. With so much to offer, we hope you visit […] Read More

It’s October and the only thing on our minds is football, cooler weather, and of course, Halloween! We’ve rounded-up a list of Halloween-related events in Plano this month.  Plano Halloween Events Pancho’s Pumpkin Patch & Hay Maze Each Tuesday through Sunday in October The Heritage Farmstead Museum has opened a new pumpkin patch experience! Poncho’s Pumpkin […] Read More

Steinfest is back for its third year Friday, October 20 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Haggard Park in the Downtown Plano Arts District. This Oktoberfest-style event is hosted by the Historic Downtown Plano Association and celebrates the finest beer, German-inspired cuisine, and the right kind […] Read More

Experience the world in a single day! Join us in downtown Plano’s Haggard Park for the 13th annual Plano International Festival on Saturday, October 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, family-friendly event showcases over 100 global cultures. Attend one of the largest naturalization ceremonies in the area, witness a parade of flags […] Read More

Traditions run deep in Texas and the State Fair of Texas is no exception! Fletcher’s Corny Dogs, fried butter, turkey legs, sausage on a stick, chicken fried bacon, cotton candy, and candy apples; oh, and of course, the Midway, shopping, live music, auto show, football, and livestock. Find all this and so much more at […] Read More

Each September, Plano hosts the magic and majesty of ballooning during the largest balloon festival in Texas. Forty-five balloons will take to the sky Sept. 22-24 for the 38th annual 2017 InTouch Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival at Oak Point Park. The festival features five balloon launches at 6 p.m. Friday, and 7 a.m. and 6 […] Read More

Updated: 5/2/2023 It’s almost summer and temperatures are rising here in Plano, Texas! Gather the kids and friends and head out for a refreshing day at the pool. Here is a list of pools in Plano to dive into this summer. Last summer Plano was even crowned the best city in Texas for pool lovers […] Read More

Update: for the 2018 events, click here.  Plan your Fourth of July in Plano with patriotic music, a prideful community parade, swimming at a Texas-sized pool (literally), and a mesmerizing fireworks show! Fourth of July Events On Monday, July 3rd get in the Fourth of July spirit at Patriotic Pops presented by the Plano Community Band […] Read More

Updated: 5/1/2024 Welcome to Plano, Texas, where adventure and entertainment come at no cost! From scenic parks to cultural experiences and everything in between, Plano offers a wealth of activities that won’t put a dent in your wallet. Whether you’re a local looking for budget-friendly fun or a visitor eager to explore without spending a […] Read More

UPDATE: for the latest information on the Crayola Experience’s opening, click here. We are so excited to welcome the Crayola Experience to Plano’s The Shops at Willow Bend in spring 2018! The hands-on attraction will measure 60,000 square feet and will be situated between the food court and Macy’s. Plano’s Crayola Experience location will be […] Read More

Plano Artfest is back for a second year, but now as a two-day event! The festival begins on Saturday, April 22nd from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in McCall Plaza and continues to Sunday the 23rd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Haggard Park. It is a free community event built around artistic inclusiveness, creative […] Read More

Update: For the 2019 Guide to Planning a Spring Getaway in Plano, click here. Whether you are visiting Plano and the Dallas area over spring break or planning a staycation, we have your guide for planning the ultimate Plano adventure. For the Adventurous An active entertainment venue for kids and adults? Yes, please! Wear the kids […] Read More

If you have ever been intrigued by fly fishing but didn’t know where to begin, now is your chance: The first-ever Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival will be held at Plano Centre March 11-12, 2017. Festival hours are 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. Texas […] Read More

It’s October and the only thing on our minds is football, cooler weather, and of course, Halloween! We’ve rounded-up a list of Halloween-related events in Plano this month. Plus, did you know Plano was just named the 8th Best City for Halloween by WalletHub? Just another reason to spend time in Plano this Halloween! Hitchcocktober Film […] Read More

Holiday Event Guide Plano is such a lively city to shop and stay for the holidays. Many find themselves here for the seasonal cheer offered by high-end shopping, charming boutiques, and remarkable restaurants and hotels. Plus, there are more than 20 holiday events of all kinds for you to take part in across the city. […] Read More

Fall is in the air and so are the arts in Plano! As you see below, now through the holidays you can see a wide variety of theater, music, and dance performances as well as various arts events. Open up that calendar and start planning! The Hollow presented by Theatre Britain September 23-September 25 Tickets: […] Read More

Join us in downtown Plano’s Haggard Park for the 12th annual Plano International Festival on Saturday, October 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, family-friendly event showcases over 100 global cultures. This year’s special attractions include a Fitness and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Courtyard Theater and an International Family […] Read More

UPDATE: for information about Artfest 2017, click here.  Chalk-art, live graffiti mural, art lessons, live music…. all this and so much more at the inaugural Plano Artfest on September 17 in the Downtown Plano Arts District! Let your creativity loose at this FREE community event for families and art lovers of all types. Built around […] Read More