Things to do this September

The Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony. The ceremony allows for a personal and collective moment of remembrance, reflection, and offering gratitude to those who have gone before us.The theme of Lantern Floating Hawaii is "Many Rivers, One Ocean."
Things to do in Plano this September, like Lionel Bart’s Oliver! at Courtyard Theater, Plano Water Lantern Festival at Haggard Park and the Balloon Festival at Oak Point.

Featured image: Plano Water Lantern Festival 2025, Sept. 6

SEPT 4-7
LIONEL BART’S OLIVER!
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, TIMES VARY., COURTYARD THEATER, 1509 H AVE., $15
A musical based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, performed by NTPA.

SEPT 6
PLANO WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL 2025
SATURDAY, 6 P.M., HAGGARD PARK, 901 E 15TH ST., $28.99
An evening of community lantern-lighting, music, food trucks & celebration of hope and connection.

SEPT 12
SWADESHI MELA – DALLAS | INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR
FRIDAY, 11 A.M., PLANO EVENT CENTER, 2000 E SPRING CREEK PARKWAY, $5
A vibrant celebration of South Asian culture—handicrafts, food, performances,and networking.

SEPT 18-21
2025 PLANO BALLOON FESTIVAL
THURSDAY, 5 P.M., OAK POINT EVENT FIELD, 2801 E SPRING CREEK PARKWAY, $10
Four-day festival featuring hot-air balloon launches, evening glows, fireworks, live music, food, carnival rides and kids’ activities.

SEPT 20
MISSION: POSSIBLE BODY FIT 5K RUN & 1 MILE FUN WALK
SATURDAY, 8 A.M., WINDHAVEN MEADOWS PARK, 5400 WINDHAVEN PARKWAY
A 1-mile fun walk and 5k run to raise money for the L. Christina Smith Domestic Abuse Prevention Foundation.

SEPT 25
ART & WINE WALK – RODEO BARBIE EDITION
THURSDAY, 6 P.M., DOWNTOWN PLANO ARTS DISTRICT, 1021 E 15TH ST., $15
A cozy, family-friendly festival with vendors, pumpkin painting and a live DJ.

SEPT 28
DOWNTOWN PLANO FALL FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, 11 A.M., DOWNTOWN PLANO, 1021 E 15TH ST., FREE
A cozy, family-friendly festival with vendors, pumpkin painting and a live DJ.

Featured image: 2025 Plano Balloon Festival, Sept 18-21

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