Steinfest is an Oktoberfest-style event that celebrates outstanding beer, great food, and the right kind of polka music to get you and your friends dancing in the street! Join us […] Read More

I’ve noticed recently in working with conferences and events some organizers have embraced technology in new and remarkable ways. For example, electronic fobs can be given to attendees to scan at a […] Read More

Live music seems to be the theme for October here in Plano. The Shops at Willow Bend is hosting Concerts in the Courtyard for the fourth year. Grab your friends […] Read More

Are you a “small house-blend coffee, black” kind of person or a “grande iced low-fat hazelnut latte” kind of person, like myself? Either way, whatever your preference, savor your cup […] Read More

In honor of North Texas Giving Day, Plano hotel partners collected unused shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, body wash, toothbrushes and toothpaste from the Plano hotel properties. The group, consisting of […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] Read More

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 […] Read More

Mark Thompson Earns CDME Designation Mark Thompson, Director of Visit Plano, has earned the prestigious Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation. Thompson was recognized along with some 40 other graduates […] 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 […] Read More

National Waffle Day is August 24th! We’ve come up with a list of restaurants in Plano with waffles and the ever-so-popular (and delicious) chicken & waffles. Dive right in! Waffles […] 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: […] Read More

Updated: 9/30/2022 A girlfriend getaway is one of life’s necessities. With the struggles of work, juggling the kids, the house, the extra-curricular activities… you all know what I’m talking about. Life […] Read More

Updated: 6/13/2023 If you’re planning a small private event needing a private or semi-private dining space, we’ve come up with a list of options for you to explore. From fine […] Read More

Update: For the 2017 National Ice Cream Day celebration, click here. It’s one of the best days of the year, National Ice Cream Day! Forget the diet; it’s hot outside […] Read More

This article originally appeared in January 2016 on smartmeetings.com.  Business is not just conducted in the office…quite often it takes place over a dinner table in a restaurant or hotel. […] Read More

Visit Plano offers many services to help your event operate more efficiently, save costs, and provide better value to your attendees. Many services such as providing registration assistance, printing name […] Read More

When a well-known speaker makes a dismayed sound upon entering a meeting space, you recognize quickly that rows are not enough! On first glance, the room set up seemed standard […] Read More

Last updated: 06/08/2021 One thing is for sure when it comes to Plano, there are endless shopping options to experience. Dallas may be known as one of the top shopping […] Read More