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Things to do this March

Featured image: Easter Egg Hound Hunt, Mar. 23 (Credit:Getty/Sviatlana Barchan) MARCH 1-30 EASTER BUNNY…

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Things to do this January

Featured image: Plano Metropolitan Ballet Presents Cinderella, Jan. 5-20 JAN 5-20 PLANO METROPOLITAN BALLET…

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Things to do this September

Check out things to do this September 2023 including Labor Day Weekend Luau, The Dancing Queen, Happy Hour Hike, St. Jude Walk/Run Dallas, FireBringer on stage, North Texas Pride Festival, Fall Plano Train Show 2023.

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Things to do this July

Featured Image: Plano’s All-American 4TH JUL 1 TEXAS UNITED FC Saturday, 7 P.M., John…

Santa Dave at Plano's Holiday Warehouse // photo Kathy Tran

Virtual Santa?

DFW Santas Make Plans for Safe Visits with Families in the Era of Coronavirus…

Plano Art Walk // photos Jennifer Shertzer and Tim Sporcic

Plano Art Walk

Recently Plano residents and visitors alike were blessed with a substantial gift from members…

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Support Local TX

Support Local TX is a community-created movement to help the cities of Plano, Dallas…

Strike+Reel

Seven Reasons to Visit This New Entertainment Center In December, Strike+Reel opened a 90,000-square-foot…

Happy Hour Hike

We’re back for 2022! C’mon, get happy with Legacy West and Plano Magazine at…

Lords Indoor Sports

First U.S. Indoor Cricket Facility a Big Hit in Plano In mid-August, Plano earned…

Strike + Reel

The name says it all. Strike + Reel opened in Garland in December, offering…

Plano Wine Walk

Plano Wine Walk at Willow Bend Grab your besties for a brand new event…

CBD Explained

What exactly is CBD? And why are these shops suddenly popping up all over…

The Lumen Room

As Plano’s creative community continues to grow, there is a rising need for shared…

Sharpen Iron Academy

Plano’s Sharpen Iron Academy (SIA) continues to grow, but don’t expect to see a…

DFW Scavenger Hunt

There are always secrets to discover about any given neighborhood, and Brandon Oropallo, founder…

Naada Daanam

Naada Daanam, which translates to “giving through music,” is an initiative directed by guru…

Read Between the Lines

In a vanilla cupcake world, Melinda Jones’ choice of dessert – a gluten-free, triple-layer…

AsiaFest 2019

Plano is an inclusive, friendly town where one out of every four residents was…

Second Chance SPCA

Freddie came to Second Chance SPCA in Plano as a puppy. Poor little Freddie…

Canine Republic

For many folks, finding the right place to leave their dog for an overnight…

Where Does My Trash Go?

“Paper or plastic?” It’s a personal question, and one’s answer likely reflects the desire…

Neighborhood Goods

It’s not that physical retail is dead, it’s just that boring and complacent retail…

Flags of Honor

Plano East Rotary Club’s second annual Veteran’s Day Flags of Honor tribute will be…

Apricot Lane Legacy

Step into any high-end Parisian shop, and you’ll find unparalleled customer service, a welcoming…

Everybody Loves Mayhem

At Plano’s Interurban Railway Museum, we’re always looking for different ways of understanding the…

Krav Maga Dallas

“Have you seen the Jason Bourne movies?” Krav Maga Dallas instructor and family law…

Plano Artfest 2018

The two-day Plano Artfest will fill the streets of the Downtown Plano Arts District…

The Palm Tree

Spring is just around the corner and palm trees are already popping up in…

TreeHouse Plano

Austin-based TreeHouse, which touts itself as the world’s first home upgrade company, recently opened…

Texas Tulips

Yes, there are tulips in Texas, and like everything else in Texas, they are…

Plano Happy Rocks

Can joy and kindness be spread through rocks? Plano resident and artist Brandi Cooper…

Feed the City

Following Hurricane Harvey’s hit to our state, Plano citizens rose to the occasion to…

Explore Plano 2017

“I’m bored, I’m bored!”  It’ll only be two weeks into summer when you start…

Bike Across Plano

According to a City of Plano traffic study, more than 35,000 vehicles a day…

Plano Artfest 2017

It’s back and bigger than ever! Plano ArtFest has expanded from one day to…

Live Music Series at CityLine

Join CityLine for their upcoming singer/songwriter live music series. April 20 through May 27, each Thursday, Friday and Saturday, enjoy free live…

How the West Was Won

How West Plano Became the Center of the Universe Ever play the license plate game…

The Motel Pines

They’re rock. They’re indie. They’ve got some punk, a little funk, a touch of…

La Foofaraw

Mona Crider didn’t know what she was in for when she purchased an old…

Stargazer Productions

Let’s all admit it — wedding receptions are kind of boring. You’re sitting at…

Steinfest 2016

Bust out the lederhosen, folks, it’s time for Plano’s Steinfest! This Oktoberfest-style event brings…

Daiso Plano

Update on September 7: Daiso’s grand opening has been rescheduled for September 23-24. People of Plano, get…

Plano Artfest 2016

A few decades ago, I doubt anyone could have guessed that Plano would become home…

Indie Summer Fair

Don’t wait until the Texas State Fair to enjoy live bands, sparkling jewelry kiosks…

Skypony Gallery

Have you dreamt of learning to draw that perfect portrait or painting the landscape…

Escape Expert

“Not smarter than a fifth grader.” That’s probably what our tombstone would read, after…

Explore Plano

Beat boredom this summer with the city’s Explore Plano program. Running from June 1-August…

Asian Culture Expo

Explore international art and culture at the Asian Culture Expo at the Courtyard Theater on March…

Alliance Music Academy

At Alliance Music Academy, it’s all about that bass—and piano, clarinet and guitar, just…

Hard Knocks Laser Tag

Hard Knocks is Plano’s newest indoor laser tag attraction. The business opened its doors…

Cars and Coffee

There’s a magical place where the coffee flows like water and supercars flock like…

Weight Loss Seminar

Interested in losing weight but don’t want to go under the knife? Then Orbera™…

Brooklyn + West

Jana Boyles and Tiffany Johnson are on the same page when it comes to…

African Accents

The impulse to give something back runs thick in Francois Auguston’s bloodline. Since moving…

Lyla’s Clothing

‘Tis the season for company parties and holiday gatherings. What will you wear and,…

ArtCentre of Plano

My family has this rule about vacations. See, no matter where we go, we…

Steinfest 2015

October is winding down, but it’s not too late to get in one more…

5th Annual SlingFest

Catapults. Exploding Fruits. Iron Maiden. And a Safety Czar. I’ve never been to a…

TheLab.ms

Two years ago, three creative minds came together to launch an organization that’s changing…

The Texas Pool

Cannonball!!! If you’ve ever belted these words from the top of your lungs and…

Shinola

When you walk into the new Shinola shop in downtown Plano, the first thing…

Gracie Gym

Gracie Gym is the only place in Plano where you can learn the martial…

TEDx Plano

TEDx was created in the same spirit as the national TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design)…

The Nappy Shoppe

Aren’t babies sweet? They smell good, they make lovely noises, they’re so small, and…

Pinstack

Pinstack is west Plano’s hottest new entertainment venue. This place has everything: lasers, Transformers,…

Texas Archery Academy

Texas Archery Academy

Wanna awaken your inner Katniss, Robin Hood, Merida or Hawkeye? Plano’s Texas Archery Academy…

Wooden Spoon

It’s a sunny Saturday, and Gwen Workman moves around her shop, Wooden Spoon, with…