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Everything happening in Plano this summer — dates, addresses, and links

Last updated: August 25, 2026. Events are subject to change. Always confirm details with the venue before heading out. Know about an event we missed? Let us know.

Upcoming Events in Plano

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Mic Drop Comedy Club — All Star Comedy Night Events

Mic Drop Comedy Club — All Star Comedy Night

📅Fri, Aug 29 · 7:00 PM–9:30 PM (recurring)
📍Mic Drop Comedy Club Plano
💰Free–Paid (varies)

Mic Drop Comedy Club in Plano hosts All Star Comedy Nights with rotating stand-up comedians in an intimate club setting. Free ticket offers are periodically available via Eventbrite; check the venue for upcoming headliners.

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Sunday, August 30, 2026

Faith Formation Registration Open House — Prince of Peace Catholic Church Faith

Faith Formation Registration Open House — Prince of Peace Catholic Church

📅Sun, Aug 30 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍Prince of Peace Catholic Church
💰FREE

Prince of Peace Catholic Parish hosts its annual faith formation registration open house for the 2026–2027 year, with programs available for children, youth, and adults. Led by Pastor Father Michael Forge, the parish is a vibrant community of over 3,000 families.

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Legacy Church Fall Launch — Kids, Students & Small Groups Kickoff Faith

Legacy Church Fall Launch — Kids, Students & Small Groups Kickoff

📅Sun, Aug 30 · 10:30 AM & 5:30 PM
📍Legacy Church Plano
💰FREE

Legacy Church launches its full fall lineup of events, Bible studies, small groups, ministries, and missions for the 2026–2027 year. Kids and Preteens small groups meet at 10:30 AM; Student worship meets at 5:30 PM on Sundays.

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Sunday, September 6, 2026

Water Lantern Festival at Haggard Park Family

Water Lantern Festival at Haggard Park

📅Sun, Sep 6 · 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
📍Haggard Park
💰Paid (tickets required)

A beautiful outdoor evening event where participants release illuminated lanterns onto the water at Haggard Park in Historic Downtown Plano. A memorable, family-friendly experience in the heart of the arts district.

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Downtown Plano Disco Cowgirl Market Shopping

Downtown Plano Disco Cowgirl Market

📅Sun, Sep 6 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍Downtown Plano Arts District
💰FREE

A fun themed outdoor vendor market in the heart of Downtown Plano's arts district, featuring local makers, boutique vendors, and a festive Disco Cowgirl vibe. A great opportunity to shop small and support local artisans.

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Monday, September 7, 2026

Blackland Triathlon & Youth Triathlon Sports

Blackland Triathlon & Youth Triathlon

📅Mon, Sep 7 · 6:45 AM–12:00 PM
📍Oak Point Recreation Center
💰Paid (varies by race)

A Labor Day tradition in Plano featuring a sprint triathlon, sprint aquabike, sprint aquathlon, euathlon, and the Try a Tri+ Youth Tri and Splash and Dash for younger participants. The event concludes with a Labor Day picnic.

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Labor Day Pool Party — Plano Aquatic Centers Family

Labor Day Pool Party — Plano Aquatic Centers

📅Mon, Sep 7 · 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍Plano Aquatic Centers (multiple locations)
💰Regular admission rates apply

Celebrate the last days of summer with a Labor Day pool party at Plano's aquatic centers, featuring traditional pool games, a cannonball contest for prizes, snack bar, barbecue grills, and picnic areas. Coolers with food and nonalcoholic beverages are welcome.

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Friday, September 11, 2026

Patriot's Run 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Sports

Patriot's Run 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

📅Fri, Sep 11 · 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
📍Red Tail Pavilion, Oak Point Park (Plano Flags of Honor)
💰Paid (registration required)

A patriotic 5K and 1-mile fun run at the Plano Flags of Honor memorial site, featuring a Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance ceremony before the race. After the race, enjoy an awards ceremony, sponsor booths, food, music, and vendor prize giveaways.

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Sunday, September 13, 2026

OCIA 'Come and See' Morning — St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Faith

OCIA 'Come and See' Morning — St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

📅Sun, Sep 13 · 9:45 AM–11:30 AM
📍St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church — Smyth Pastoral Center
💰FREE

An open invitation for anyone curious about the Catholic faith to attend a no-pressure 'Come and See' morning for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). Attendees can ask questions, meet others on the journey, and learn more about following Jesus in the Catholic tradition.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Orin Swift Wine Dinner at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Plano Dining

Orin Swift Wine Dinner at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Plano

📅Tue, Sep 15 · 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
📍Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
💰Paid (tickets required)

An exclusive multi-course wine dinner hosted by Del Frisco's Double Eagle Plano, pairing Orin Swift wines with a specially crafted menu. A premium dining experience for wine enthusiasts in Plano.

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival Family

H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival

📅Thu, Sep 17–Sun, Sep 20 · Thu 5–10 PM, Fri 4–10 PM, Sat 6 AM–10 PM, Sun 6–11 AM
📍Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
💰Adults $10 · Kids/Seniors $5

Plano's signature four-day festival features more than 30 colorful hot-air balloons with nightly glows, fireworks, carnival rides, live bands, a kids fun zone, and 35+ merchandise vendors. Saturday and Sunday morning balloon launches are weather permitting.

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Saturday, September 19, 2026

Heritage Farmstead Museum — Outdoor Concert in the Meadow Events

Heritage Farmstead Museum — Outdoor Concert in the Meadow

📅Sat, Sep 19 · 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
📍Heritage Farmstead Museum
💰Paid (tickets required)

An outdoor concert in the historic meadow at Heritage Farmstead Museum featuring roots and Americana music. A charming fall evening on the farm with food trucks and open-air seating.

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Sunday, September 20, 2026

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton — Seton 50th Anniversary Online Auction & Viewing Faith

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton — Seton 50th Anniversary Online Auction & Viewing

📅Sun, Sep 20 · Time TBA (Parish Hall viewing event)
📍St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
💰FREE to attend

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church hosts an in-person viewing of online auction items in the Parish Hall, accompanied by wine and cheese, as part of the parish's 50th Anniversary celebration. Founded in 1976, the parish now serves thousands of families in Plano.

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Plano Symphony Orchestra — Fall Season Opener Events

Plano Symphony Orchestra — Fall Season Opener

📅Sat, Sep 26 · 7:30 PM
📍Eisemann Center for Performing Arts
💰Paid (tickets vary)

The Plano Symphony Orchestra opens its fall season with conductor Stilian Kirov and pianist Sean Chen, praised by The New York Times for his 'alluring, colorfully shaded renditions.' A world-class evening of orchestral music just minutes from Plano.

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Plano Food + Wine Festival presented by Land Rover Dining

Plano Food + Wine Festival presented by Land Rover

📅Sat, Sep 26–Sun, Sep 27 · Times TBA
📍Legacy West
💰Paid (tickets required)

Plano's premier food and wine festival presented by Land Rover, showcasing local and regional chefs, artisan food vendors, and curated wine and spirits tastings. A signature culinary event in the Legacy West district.

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Friday, October 2, 2026

Family Fest DFW — A Night of Jazz Under the Stars (6th Annual) Events

Family Fest DFW — A Night of Jazz Under the Stars (6th Annual)

📅Fri, Oct 2 · 6:30 PM–10:00 PM
📍Amphitheater at Oak Point Park
💰Paid (tickets required)

An outdoor jazz concert under the stars at Oak Point Park's amphitheater, featuring artists Vandell Andrew, Fingerprints, and Natural Change. Part of the 6th Annual Family Fest DFW weekend of outdoor performances.

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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Family Fest DFW — Neo Soul Night Under the Stars (6th Annual) Events

Family Fest DFW — Neo Soul Night Under the Stars (6th Annual)

📅Sat, Oct 3 · 5:45 PM–10:00 PM
📍Amphitheater at Oak Point Park
💰Paid (tickets required)

An outdoor neo soul concert evening at Oak Point Park as part of the 6th Annual Family Fest DFW weekend. Enjoy live performances in the open air at one of Plano's most scenic outdoor venues.

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Heritage Farmstead Museum — Weavers & Spinners Demonstration Family

Heritage Farmstead Museum — Weavers & Spinners Demonstration

📅Sat, Oct 3 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍Heritage Farmstead Museum
💰Included with general admission

Members of the Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild demonstrate their crafts of weaving, spinning, and dyeing at the historic farmstead. Visitors can watch artisans at work and learn about traditional textile crafts in a living-history setting.

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Sunday, October 4, 2026

Family Fest DFW — A Night of Worship Under the Stars (6th Annual) Events

Family Fest DFW — A Night of Worship Under the Stars (6th Annual)

📅Sun, Oct 4 · 4:30 PM–9:00 PM
📍Amphitheater at Oak Point Park
💰Paid (tickets required)

An outdoor Christian worship concert closing out the 6th Annual Family Fest DFW weekend at Oak Point Park's amphitheater. An uplifting community gathering for families and individuals of all ages.

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Night of Worship Under the Stars — Family Fest DFW (Oak Point Park) Faith

Night of Worship Under the Stars — Family Fest DFW (Oak Point Park)

📅Sun, Oct 4 · 4:30 PM–9:00 PM
📍Amphitheater at Oak Point Park
💰Paid (tickets required)

An outdoor Christian worship concert closing out the 6th Annual Family Fest DFW weekend at Oak Point Park's amphitheater. An uplifting, interdenominational community worship gathering for families and individuals of all ages.

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Friday, October 9, 2026

Hollydays Market of Plano 2026 Shopping

Hollydays Market of Plano 2026

📅Fri, Oct 9–Sun, Oct 11 · Fri 9 AM–5 PM, Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 11 AM–4 PM
📍Plano Event Center
💰General Admission $6 · First Call Shopping $10

Shop over 130 local vendor and crafter booths featuring handmade gifts, boutique clothing, fall décor, Christmas decorations, home accents, specialty foods, and one-of-a-kind finds. A beloved early holiday shopping tradition in Plano running three full days.

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Saturday, October 10, 2026

DFW Catholic Family Conference — Fullness of Truth Events

DFW Catholic Family Conference — Fullness of Truth

📅Sat, Oct 10–Sun, Oct 11 · All day
📍Plano Event Center
💰Paid (registration required)

The annual Fall DFW Catholic Family Conference hosted by Fullness of Truth, featuring nationally known Catholic speakers including Harold Burke-Sivers, Fr. Carlos Martins, Trent Horn, and others. The conference focuses on the Holy Eucharist and deepening Catholic faith.

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Plano Arts District — Downtown Art Walk (Fall Edition) Events

Plano Arts District — Downtown Art Walk (Fall Edition)

📅Sat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍Historic Downtown Plano Arts District
💰FREE

An annual one-day celebration of visual art and craftsmanship in Historic Downtown Plano featuring local makers, live music throughout the day, craft demonstrations, interactive art activities for children, and food trucks. Free admission.

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North Texas Pride 'Come As You Are' Festival Events

North Texas Pride 'Come As You Are' Festival

📅Sat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍Plano Event Center
💰Adults $10 · Kids 12 & under FREE · VIP $25

A vibrant celebration of unity and inclusion in Plano featuring live entertainment, vendor booths, and community programming. General admission is $10 for adults (13+), free for children 12 and under, and $25 for VIP access.

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DFW Catholic Family Conference — Fullness of Truth Faith

DFW Catholic Family Conference — Fullness of Truth

📅Sat, Oct 10–Sun, Oct 11 · All day
📍Plano Event Center
💰Paid (registration required)

The annual Fall DFW Catholic Family Conference hosted by Fullness of Truth, featuring nationally known Catholic speakers including Harold Burke-Sivers, Fr. Carlos Martins (Vatican-appointed Sacred Relics Curator), Trent Horn, and Matthew Leonard. The conference theme centers on the Most Holy Eucharist.

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Plano International Festival 2026 (22nd Annual) Family

Plano International Festival 2026 (22nd Annual)

📅Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍Haggard Park
💰FREE (admission and parking)

North Texas's largest multicultural festival, now in its 22nd year, featuring multicultural music and dance performances, ethnic food trucks, cultural displays, an art exhibit, and free STEAM activities for kids with a Festival Passport. Free flu shots and health screenings are available at the Wellness Fair from 11 AM–2 PM.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Rest in Plano (R.I.P.) Fest 2026 Family

Rest in Plano (R.I.P.) Fest 2026

📅Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
📍Downtown Plano Arts District
💰Paid (tickets required)

A Halloween-themed evening festival transforming Downtown Plano into a spirited scene complete with live performances, carnival rides, Instagram-worthy photo ops, and creepy characters roaming the streets. Suitable for all ages from little goblins to grown-up ghouls.

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

Plano Half Marathon & 5K Sports

Plano Half Marathon & 5K

📅Sun, Oct 25 · 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍Downtown Plano / Haggard Park
💰Paid (registration required)

Plano's signature road race through the city's parks and neighborhoods, offering a half marathon and 5K distance for runners of all levels. A major annual sporting event on the Visit Plano calendar.

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Ongoing & Recurring

Weekly markets, story times, and multi-week happenings you can catch all season.

Heritage Farmstead Museum — Little Farmer Fridays (Fall Series) Family

Heritage Farmstead Museum — Little Farmer Fridays (Fall Series)

📅Fridays Sep–Oct · 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
📍Heritage Farmstead Museum
💰Included with general admission

Interactive programs designed for preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their grown-ups, offering story time, crafts, animal meet-and-greets, and wagon rides on the 4.5-acre historic farm. Admission required; programs run most Fridays through the fall.

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Legacy Hall — Live Music & Events (Fall Season) Dining

Legacy Hall — Live Music & Events (Fall Season)

📅Weekends Sep–Oct · Hours vary by show
📍Legacy Hall
💰Varies by event

Legacy Hall, Plano's massive food hall and live music venue at Legacy West, hosts regular weekend concerts and community events throughout fall 2026. Check the venue calendar for specific headliners and ticket details.

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Love & War in Texas — Live Music Nights (Fall Season) Events

Love & War in Texas — Live Music Nights (Fall Season)

📅Fridays & Saturdays Sep–Oct · 8:00 PM
📍Love & War in Texas
💰Varies by show

Plano's beloved Texas-themed restaurant and live music venue hosts regular weekend performances by Texas country and Americana artists throughout the fall season. Rising Texas country artist Jenna Paulette is among the featured performers this summer.

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Addison Oktoberfest 2026 Dining

Addison Oktoberfest 2026

📅Thu, Sep 17–Sun, Sep 20 · Various hours
📍Addison Circle Park
💰FREE admission (food/drink purchased separately)

One of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in the Southwest, held just minutes from Plano in neighboring Addison. Features authentic German beer, food, live oompah bands, and family activities across a multi-day festival.

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Dine & Discover Plano Pass Dining

Dine & Discover Plano Pass

📅Through Wed, Sep 30, 2026
📍Participating Plano Restaurants & Attractions
💰FREE

Visit Plano's free limited-time Dine & Discover Pass lets residents and visitors explore Plano restaurants, attractions, and experiences while earning rewards. Available through September 30, 2026 — download the pass and start exploring.

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Plano Farmers Market — Weekly Saturday Market (Fall Season) Shopping

Plano Farmers Market — Weekly Saturday Market (Fall Season)

📅Every Saturday Aug 29–Oct 31 · 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍Downtown Plano / McCall Plaza
💰FREE to attend

A weekly open-air market offering fresh locally grown produce, artisanal goods, baked treats, local honey, handmade soaps, and more, with live music and a welcoming community atmosphere every Saturday morning.

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Wednesday Night Bible Study & Fellowship — First Baptist Church Plano Faith

Wednesday Night Bible Study & Fellowship — First Baptist Church Plano

📅Every Wednesday Aug 5–Dec 9 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
📍First Baptist Church Plano
💰FREE

First Baptist Church Plano hosts weekly Wednesday evening Bible study and fellowship sessions running from August through December 2026. Sunday services are also offered at 9:30 AM (Modern Worship) and 11:00 AM (Classic Worship).

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Sensory-Friendly Mass — St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Faith

Sensory-Friendly Mass — St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

📅Select Sundays Sep–Oct · 12:00 PM
📍St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church — Youth Ministry Room
💰FREE

St. Mark the Evangelist offers sensory-friendly Masses in the Youth Ministry room at the Parish Office, with lowered lights and a quieter environment intentionally designed for children with autism and other special needs and their families.

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Children's Eucharistic Adoration — Prince of Peace Catholic Church Faith

Children's Eucharistic Adoration — Prince of Peace Catholic Church

📅Monthly Saturdays (Sep–Oct) · Time TBA
📍Prince of Peace Catholic Church
💰FREE

A guided monthly holy hour of Eucharistic Adoration specifically designed for children at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, giving young parishioners an opportunity to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament through age-appropriate prayer and reflection.

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Pints with the Priests — St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Faith

Pints with the Priests — St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

📅Last Wednesday of each month · 6:30 PM
📍Rodeo Goat (hosted by St. Mark the Evangelist)
💰FREE (pay for your own food/drink)

A family-friendly monthly gathering hosted by St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church where parishioners and guests meet priests for fellowship and faith discussion at a local restaurant. One of the parish's most cherished monthly community events.

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Friday Eucharistic Adoration — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Faith

Friday Eucharistic Adoration — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

📅Every Friday (ongoing) · 9:00 AM–11:30 AM
📍St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
💰FREE

Weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place in the church after the 8:30 AM Friday Mass and concludes with Benediction at 11:30 AM. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is a stewardship parish serving over 4,000 families in Plano.

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Icon Church Plano — Sunday Worship Services (Fall Season) Faith

Icon Church Plano — Sunday Worship Services (Fall Season)

📅Every Sunday Sep–Oct · 9:00 AM (Prayer) & 10:45 AM (Full Worship)
📍Icon Church Plano
💰FREE

Icon Church in east Plano holds two Sunday services — a 9 AM prayer service and a 10:45 AM full worship service — welcoming all visitors throughout the summer and fall seasons. A contemporary, community-focused congregation.

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