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Find Your Holiday Events in Plano
Plano Texas is an active and lively community with many events of interest to our out of town guests and local community throughout the year. Ethnic festivals, arts and crafts fairs, exciting theatre, sporting events and much more are included in the calendar of events. Use the easy search box below to find out what is going on during your visit or plan your next trip to Plano around one of these great events. If you are interested in having an event listed on our calendar, you can Submit an Event here.
Please note: We are doing our best to confirm events in our city during this time. However, it is advised for you to look at event websites/social media or contact event organizers directly prior to attending an event to confirm if it is still happening.
Plano Artfest 2018
Let your creativity loose at Plano Artfest, April 27-28 in the Downtown Plano Arts District.
Plano Artfest is a FREE community event built around artistic inclusiveness, creative curiosities, and cultural connection. The 2018 festival will include a week of community art programming that culminates in a two-day festival in the Downtown Plano Arts District. The festival begins on Friday, April 27th from 5 pm to 9 pm and continues on Saturday the 28th from 10 am to 9 pm.
There will be live music, live art demos, contemporary art installations, performances from local arts groups, a makers market of craftsman and artisans, family chalk art, a kids zone with bounce houses, and much more! Check out the mainstage lineup here and the many food vendors here. Like to doodle with chalk? Sign up for the Chalk it Up competition here.
Capital One and students and faculty of The School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication at UT Dallas (ATEC) are bringing a new element to Plano Artfest this year: the Technicolor Experience. The installation will explore 3D image mapping, display work from UTD’s Public Interactive Research Lab (PIRL), and host a panel discussion about artificial intelligence. Learn more here.
