There’s a new dog in town and it’s pawesome! K9 Cinemas popped-up quietly during the holidays, but it didn’t take but a few hours for the media to catch on like wildfire! From big name publications like Forbes, Time Magazine and Southern Living to popular websites like Bustle and Scary Mommy, another Plano story is making […] Read More
Plano has you covered this New Year’s Eve with a variety of events to help you ring in 2019! From bowling packages to live music and plenty of VIP opportunities, Plano has it all. Stay safe! Need an UBER? First time users can use promo code VISITPLANO for a free ride up to $20. Plano also has […] Read More
Updated: 06/29/2020 Written by: Anastasia Hansen. Originally published on It’s Not Hou It’s Me. @ItsNotHouItsMe Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Visit Plano, but all experiences and opinions are her own. Plano is anything but plain. It’s a bubbly town just north of Dallas that is growing to be a destination for North Texas staycations, business […] Read More
It’s all here for the holidays, including spectacular holiday light displays! Seeing holiday lights and attending holiday tree lighting ceremonies are such festive traditions to kick-off the season. Kids and adults alike find themselves fascinated in the majesty of holiday lights. There are several opportunities in Plano to catch holiday lights and tree lighting ceremonies. Check them out […] Read More
Updated: 1/16/2024 There is so much to see, do, eat, and discover in Plano, Texas! From word-famous attractions to local gems, there is plenty to explore. Here’s a closer look at the top 20 things to do in Plano! 1. Fowl-On at Fowling Warehouse Fowling is all the craze right now and it’s a MUST […] Read More
Happy fall, y’all! Cooler weather, pumpkin spice everything, football season, and fall festivals galore are what’s in season for us. There are several festivals in Plano for you to add to your September and October calendar. From hot air balloons and trains to an international celebration and Oktoberfest activities, there’s plenty to keep busy with […] 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, the City of Plano, also the official Hot Air Balloon Capital of Texas, hosts the largest balloon festival in the Lone Star State with more than 100,000 guests attending each year. 45-50 hot air balloons from around the U.S. will take to the sky September 21-23 for the 2018 InTouch Credit Union Plano Balloon […] Read More
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! Did you know WalletHub named Plano to the top 100 Best Places to Celebrate the Fourth of July? Thanks to their data set of 19 key metrics ranging from average beer […] Read More
The third annual Plano Artfest will take place in the Downtown Plano Arts District on Friday, April 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival showcases the work of local artists and provides an opportunity for visitors to experience traditional and contemporary forms of art. Students and faculty […] Read More
No matter how mild winter is, it’s always nice to look forward to spring and its warmer weather! It’s time to get outside and enjoy the outdoors before the onslaught of 90 degree summer days hit North Texas. We’ve come up with a list of spring adventures here in Plano, so get out, explore, and tag […] Read More
UPDATED: 4/25/2024 Plano’s newest and most colorful attraction, the Crayola Experience at The Shops at Willow Bend, is an amazing place where visitors can explore the 60,000 square foot attraction that Parents Magazine calls one of the “Top 10 Trips to Take Before Your Kid Turns 10.” Plano’s Crayola Experience location is the company’s fourth attraction, joining the ranks […] Read More
Update: For 2019 events, please click here. Who knew there would be so many popular Easter events around town? We’ve got everything from adult egg hunts to aquatic egg hunts. Get these events on your calendar and don’t miss out on fun for the whole family this spring. EASTER BRUNCH Spend more time with family […] 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. 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
