Things to do this October

International flags. Getty Image
World National flag flowing in the wind
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 International Festival 2025, October 18

OCT 4
PLANO ART & CULTURE QUEST
SATURDAY, 12 P.M., MCCALL PLAZA , 998 E 15TH ST., FREE
Interactive downtown art hunt—discover murals, sculptures, local culture.

OCT 4
FAMILY FEST DFW 2025
SATURDAY, 5 P.M., RED TAIL PAVILION, 2801 E SPRING CREEK PKWY, $49.50
Neo‑Soul music festival under the stars with food, crafts, VIP experience.

OCT 4, 11, 18 & 25
SPOOK ALLEY 2025
SATURDAY, 7 P.M., THE TEXAS POOL, 901 SPRINGBROOK DR., $5
Chilling haunted walk—spooky fun for the frightfully brave.

OCT 10-12
HOLLYDAYS MARKET OF PLANO 2025
FRIDAY, 9 A.M., PLANO EVENT CENTER, 2000 E SPRING CREEK PARKWAY, $6
Holiday shopping pop-up with vendors, gifts, and festive cheer.

OCT 17
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS & SHADOWS
FRIDAYS OCT 3 – NOV 28, 6:30 P.M., PLANO ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY, 6121 W PARK BLVD.,$20
Art exhibition with mood-lit gallery exploration—perfect art outing.

OCT 18
PLANO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2025
SATURDAY, 11 A.M., HAGGARD PARK, 901 E 15TH ST., FREE
Multicultural celebration with music, dance, global food booths & wellness fair.

OCT 24
POP 2000 HOSTED BY ’NSYNC’S CHRIS KIRKPATRICK
FRIDAY, 6 P.M., LEXUS BOX GARDEN AT LEGACY HALL, 7800 WINDROSE AVE.
A nostalgic 2000s music celebration hosted live by Chris Kirkpatrick.

OCT 24 – NOV 2
NTPA REPERTORY’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
FRIDAY, 7:30 P.M., WILLOW BEND CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 6121 W PARK BLVD., $20
Prepare for a cult-favorite live performance of the iconic musical.

OCT 26
PLANO BRIDAL SHOW OCTOBER 2025
SUNDAY, 12 P.M., PLANO EVENT CENTER, 2000 E SPRING CREEK PKWY, $12
North Dallas’s premier bridal expo featuring 110+ wedding vendors, fashion show & giveaways.

Featured image: NTPA Repertory’s The Rocky Horror Show, October 24 – November 2

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