47 Years in the Air: The Plano Balloon Festival Returns to Oak Point Park
The H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival runs Sept. 17–20 at Oak Point Park, marking 47 years of hot-air balloons over the city.
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Family-Friendly Things to Do in Plano, TX
A local guide to the best family-friendly activities in Plano, TX — from nature preserves and living history museums to indoor play and gaming.
Four Days, 35 Balloons, and One Big Sky: What to Know About Plano's 2026 Balloon Festival
The H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival returns Sept. 17–20 at Oak Point Park with balloon glows, fireworks, and live music.
Cowboys, Weavers, and Story Time: Heritage Farmstead Museum Packs September With Family Programs
Three hands-on events at Heritage Farmstead Museum in September 2026 give Plano families a reason to visit the 4.5-acre historic farm.
Under the Harvest Moon: Plano's Otsukimi Festival Returns to Haggard Park
On Sept. 26, Haggard Park hosts a free evening of Taiko drums, sumo demos, martial arts, and Japanese culture under the Harvest Moon.
30 Balloons, Fireworks, and a Parachute Team: The 47th Plano Balloon Festival Returns to Oak Point Park
The 47th Annual Plano Balloon Festival fills Oak Point Park Sept. 17–20 with hot-air balloons, live music, a kids zone, balloon glows, and nightly fireworks.
The Plano Symphony Orchestra Opens Fall 2026 With Two Distinct Concerts — and Two Very Different Experiences
From an intimate chapel setting to a full orchestral program, the PSO's September lineup offers Plano audiences a range of entry points into classical music.
Every Friday This September, Heritage Farmstead Museum Invites Toddlers to the Farm
Little Farmer Fridays at Heritage Farmstead Museum runs every Friday in September, pairing stories, crafts, animals, and wagon rides for kids ages 2–5.
At Oak Point Park, Every Flag Has a Name Behind It
Plano Flags of Honor returns to Oak Point Park's Red Tail Pavilion, turning a field of flags into personal stories of service and sacrifice.
Things to Do in Plano, TX
A local guide to the best parks, museums, dining districts, and day trips in Plano, TX — written for people who actually live here.
Two Thousand Lanterns, One Plano Sunset: The Water Lantern Festival Comes to Haggard Park
The Water Lantern Festival arrives at Haggard Park Sept. 5–6, bringing a choreographed lantern release, live music, and food to downtown Plano.
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