UPDATE: For 2017 event information, click here.  Each September, Plano hosts the magic and majesty of ballooning during the largest balloon festival in Texas. About 50 balloons will take to the sky Sept. 23-25 for the 37th annual 2016 Plano Balloon Festival at Oak Point Park. The festival features five balloon launches at 6 p.m. Friday, […] Read More

Fletcher’s Corny Dogs, fried butter, turkey legs, fried Thanksgiving dinner, and chicken fried bacon; oh, and of course, the Midway, shopping, live music, auto show, football, and livestock. Find all this and so much more at the State Fair of Texas September 30 through October 23 at Fair Park!  For 130 years, the State Fair […] Read More

Before the kids get back to school, spare some time and take advantage of National Bowling Day on August 12th! Plano has your bowling night covered with these fun-filled options: Main Event Main Event houses over 50,000 square feet of high quality recreational bowling, billiards, laser tag, a unique selection of interactive games, and an […] Read More

Updated: 6/11/24 Welcome to Plano, Texas, where the charm of a small town meets the excitement of a vibrant city! Nestled in the heart of the Lone Star State, Plano offers a plethora of adventures that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re a local looking for budget-friendly adventures or a visitor eager to explore, there’s […] Read More

UPDATE: For 2017 Fourth of July event information, 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 Sunday, July 3rd get in the Fourth of July spirit at Patriotic Pops presented by the […] Read More

Updated: 09/26/19 The weather is warmer, the grass is green, the kids are out of school… it’s time to get out and breathe in some fresh air. June is Great Outdoors Month®! Plano is nationally recognized for our parks and recreation, so take advantage of the many offerings this month! Parks and Trails Plano has […] Read More

Celebrate the grand re-opening of McCall Plaza in the Downtown Plano Arts District April 15-16 with live music and various performances! You may remember the old McCall Plaza (pictured). But the City of Plano has transformed this space into a beautiful new outdoor performance and event venue complete with a nearly 800-square-foot covered stage, landscaping and […] Read More

Updated: 3/6/20 It’s that time of year when bluebonnets sprout and give the fresh green grass a pop of color. You may be surprised, but Plano has several areas around the city that grow the state flower. Plano Bluebonnet Sightings: Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve Arbor Hills Nature Preserve PepsiCo Foods North America (PCFNA) International […] Read More

Updated: 6/6/22 The first Go Ape treetop adventure course (zip lines, obstacles and more) in Texas is just minutes from historic downtown Plano in Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve. This vast area of natural beauty sits on 800 acres, providing visitors with breath-taking opportunities for hiking, scenic walks, exploration and other outdoor activities. Go Ape was also […] Read More