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

The Downtown Plano Arts District 2017 Art and Wine Walk is in full-swing! Come sample wine while enjoying live music, curated art exhibitions, and special discounts from shops in Downtown Plano. The Art & Wine Walk is the perfect way to unwind in Plano’s arts district and Visit Plano is giving away FOUR tickets to one lucky winner (21 […] Read More

Updated: 11/7/2024 Calling all foodies! Downtown Plano offers amazing one-of-a-kind restaurants. From Austrian and Italian to buffalo burgers and Texas barbecue, there’s a little something for everyone. Downtown Plano Eateries 1418 CoffeeBar-Ranch Steak CompanyBetter Than Sex DessertsBlendedBarCafe GeckoCoco BeachDickey’s Barbecue PitEbesu Sushi & RobataFish ShackJorg’s Cafe ViennaLa Paloma TaqueriaLemma CoffeeLockhart SmokehouseMama Vicky’s Papusas y MasMcNeal’s […] Read More

Spring is in bloom and so is Plano’s music scene. From downtown Plano’s McCall Plaza to the Shops at Legacy, there are several amazing live music opportunities across Plano. Live Music Opportunities This Spring Legacy Live April – June Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. grab a seat on one of the […] 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

The Downtown Plano Arts District is kicking off the 2017 Art and Wine Walk season on April 13. Come sample wine while enjoying live music, curated art exhibitions, and special discounts from shops in Downtown Plano. The Art & Wine Walk is the perfect way to unwind in Plano’s new arts district. Event Details The Art & Wine Walks […] Read More

Plano’s live music scene is stronger than ever before. Even locals may be surprised to learn there are more than 25 venues across the city that offer some sort of live music on a regular basis. From hip restaurants to unique venues, you’re bound to find something close by that interests you. Here’s a breakdown […] Read More

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 Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Downtown Plano Arts District for German-inspired cuisine, the finest beer, live music, an artist […] 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

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

Update: For information on the 2018 season, click here.  The Historic Downtown Plano Association is excited to uncork the release of a new event in the arts district, the Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk presented by Plano Magazine. This monthly shop and sip event will be held the second Thursday of April – November from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 […] Read More

Urban living, performing arts, boutique shopping, sumptuous culinary offerings, historic attractions — that’s Downtown Plano, Texas!  Those ingredients have helped earn Plano the distinction of being named one of the Top 10 Best Downtowns in America as selected by Livability.com. Plano, ranked eighth on the list, is the only Texas city included in the rankings. […] Read More