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 […] Read More

Updated: 11/22/22 Tired of the same ol’ dessert options? Whether you are “too full” or “counting calories,” there’s no excuse. Here are five desserts you don’t want to skip while […] Read More

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 […] 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, […] Read More

Man’s best friend. Travel buddy. Food supervisor. Walking partner. On this National Dog Day, we’re sharing ways to enjoy Plano with your furry companion. There are several dog-friendly events around […] Read More

Updated: 4/28/2022 If shopping is your guilty pleasure, you need to find your way to Plano’s Legacy West! The 415,000 square foot Legacy West urban village is a shopper’s paradise. […] Read More

Updated: 2/22/19 An exciting night out isn’t very hard to come by in Plano. For years people in the Dallas area have flocked to Plano to shop, dine, and take […] Read More

Each September, Plano hosts the magic and majesty of ballooning during the largest balloon festival in Texas. Forty-five balloons will take to the sky Sept. 22-24 for the 38th annual […] Read More

Updated: 6/27/2023 Across from the luxurious patio of the 299-room Hilton Granite Park sits a new 30,000 square foot restaurant park in Granite Park called The Boardwalk. Dallas Burger Joint […] Read More

Update: For the 2018 guide to Plano Cold Sweet Treats, click here. Today is National Ice Cream Day! Forget the diet; it’s hot outside and you deserve a sweet treat to […] Read More

Updated: 5/2/2023 It’s almost summer and temperatures are rising here in Plano, Texas! Gather the kids and friends and head out for a refreshing day at the pool. Here is […] Read More

Update: for the 2018 events, 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 […] Read More

Update: click here to view 2018’s updates to this list.  June 2nd is Plano’s Birthday! This year we are celebrating 144 years as being an incorporated city. In celebration, here […] Read More

Update: For an updated list of Plano hamburger joints, please click here.  It’s probably already marked on your calendar, but just in case it isn’t… today is National Burger day! […] Read More

Updated: 04/24/2020 Did you know Plano has its own hot air balloon? Plano has a rich history of hot air ballooning due to nearly four decades of hosting the Plano […] Read More

It’s National Travel & Tourism Week and Plano is celebrating a fabulous year thanks to you — our visitors. Whether you were visiting on business at one of our many Fortune 500 […] Read More

UPDATE: for the latest information on the Crayola Experience’s opening, click here. We are so excited to welcome the Crayola Experience to Plano’s The Shops at Willow Bend in spring […] Read More

Update: For the 2018 fiestas, click here.  Bring out the sombrero! Friday, May 5 is Cinco de Mayo and several restaurants across the city are celebrating with food and beverage […] Read More

Updated: 6/27/2023 Now more than ever, a good patio makes any meal better and safer. We’ve gathered a list of restaurants in Plano with fabulous patio atmospheres. Go and enjoy! […] Read More

Calling all Elvis fans to Plano, Texas May 26-28, 2017! Fans of the legendary Elvis Presley can get their fix of all things “King” when the Texas’ Tribute to Elvis […] Read More