Lanterns on the Water: Haggard Park Hosts a Glow-and-Launch Night This September
The Water Lantern Festival returns to Haggard Park on Sep 5–6, 2026, with food trucks, music, and a communal lantern launch at dusk.
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Four Days, Endless Sky: The Plano Balloon Festival Returns to Oak Point Park This September
The H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival floats back to Oak Point Park Sept. 17–20 with balloons, fireworks, and live music.
Plano's Food & Wine Festival Returns to Legacy West for Its 9th Year
The Plano Food + Wine Festival comes back to Legacy West with 100+ wines, local restaurant bites, culinary demos, and an outdoor vendor market.
Plano's Labor Day Pool Party Sends Summer Off Right at City Aquatic Centers
Plano's city aquatic centers host a Labor Day pool party with cannonball contests, barbecue grills, and picnic areas on Sept. 1.
Plano Restaurants Step Into the Spotlight as DFW Restaurant Week Returns This August
DFW Restaurant Week lands in Plano Aug. 6–9 for Preview Weekend, with prix-fixe menus and deals at local restaurants before the full event kicks off Aug. 10.
Thousands of Glowing Lanterns Will Cover Haggard Park's Water This Summer
The Water Lantern Festival returns to Plano's Haggard Park, where personalized lanterns drift across the water at sunset amid live music and food.
A Free Morning of Wonder Awaits Plano Kids at Legacy West's Back-to-School Discovery Walk
The Witty Kids Club brings a free, literacy-focused outdoor event to Legacy West on August 8, with career booths, activities, and giveaways for kids 4–10.
Every Match, Every Screen: Legacy Food Hall's Summer of Soccer Is the Place to Be
Legacy Food Hall in Legacy West is hosting World Cup watch parties all summer long, with wall-to-wall screens, cold drinks, and 20+ food options.
Tropics on the Tracks Brings Free Live Music and Summer Vibes to Historic Downtown Plano
A free tropical-themed festival takes over McCall Plaza July 17–19 with live music, DJs, and summer drinks in Historic Downtown Plano.
Sip, Sample, and Savor: The Plano Food + Wine Festival Returns to Legacy West This July
The Plano Food + Wine Festival brings 100+ award-winning wines, fine spirits, chef demos, and local bites to Legacy West this July.
Downtown Plano and Legacy West Are Stacking Up a Full July
From a 1970s pop-up market to tropical music nights and a Texas country-rock show, Plano's summer calendar is filling fast.
Everything You Need to Know About Plano's All-American 4th at Oak Point Park
Free games, food, a Rotary parade at 7:30 PM, and fireworks over Oak Point Park at 9:30 PM — here is your practical guide to July 4 in Plano.
Legacy Food Hall Brings the World Cup to Plano All Summer Long
Legacy Food Hall in Legacy West is hosting FIFA World Cup watch parties through July, with wall-to-wall screens and food from 20+ eateries.
How Legacy Food Hall Turned Every World Cup Match Into a Plano Neighborhood Event
Legacy Food Hall's Summer of Soccer series transforms FIFA World Cup matches into wall-to-wall watch parties with 20+ eateries and ice-cold drinks.
A Free Night of African Heritage Comes to McCall Plaza on June 12
Global Grooves: Celebrating African Heritage brings colorful performances, a cultural marketplace, and live traditions to Downtown Plano on June 12.
Downtown Plano SummerFest Brings Local Vendors and Handmade Goods to Historic District on June 14
Downtown Plano SummerFest on June 14 fills the historic district with local vendors, handmade goods, and boutique finds from 11am to 5pm.
A Summer of Free Nights and Cultural Celebrations Takes Shape in Downtown Plano
From African heritage performances to karaoke under open skies, Downtown Plano's McCall Plaza anchors a packed cultural calendar this June.
Three Events in June Put Plano's Cultural Range on Full Display
From Korean cuisine at Park Pavilion to African heritage performances downtown, Plano's June calendar delivers a concentrated run of cultural programming.
Downtown Plano SummerFest Brings Local Vendors and Handmade Goods to Historic Streets This Sunday
On June 14, Downtown Plano SummerFest fills the historic district with local vendors, handmade goods, and boutique finds from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Legacy Hall Hosts an Early Cinco de Mayo Celebration with Dry Rub, Velvet Taco, and Son of a Butcher
Legacy Hall ran an early Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring festive cocktails and tastings from Dry Rub, Velvet Taco, and Son of a Butcher — three of the food hall's longest-running tenants.
Mother's Day Market Returns to Legacy Hall on Sunday, May 10 from 11 a.m.
Legacy Hall hosts its Mother's Day Market on Sunday, May 10 starting at 11 a.m. — bringing local vendors, food, and Mother's Day shopping into the food hall's Sunday programming window.
Plano AsiaFest Returns to Haggard Park on May 2 with Six Hours of Cultural Programming
The 22nd annual Plano AsiaFest runs Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Haggard Park, 901 East 15th Street. Free admission, with cultural demonstrations, performances, food, and a Children's Corner.
The Collin County Christian Prayer Breakfast Returns to Plano Event Center on April 30
The 2026 Collin County Christian Prayer Breakfast convenes at Plano Event Center on Thursday, April 30. The annual gathering brings together Collin County's faith community, civic leaders, and elected officials for a morning event that has been a fixture on the regional calendar.
Plano Music and Arts Festival Returns to Haggard Park on April 18
Haggard Park hosts the Plano Music and Arts Festival on April 18 starting at 11 a.m., bringing live performances and creative programming to one of the city's most central green spaces.
Plano Music & Arts Festival Returns April 18 with Expanded Programming
The annual Plano Music & Arts Festival celebrates spring with live performances, visual arts, and family activities across downtown venues.
Texas Forever Fest Anchors Plano's March Calendar—A Festival Approach to Community Identity
Haggard Park's March 21 festival launches seasonal programming. Downtown's Art & Culture Quest offers complementary small-scale alternatives.
Plano's Spring Calendar: Events Worth Planning Around
Spring festivals, markets, and celebrations shaping Plano's community calendar