Things to do this October

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Featured image: : Rest In Plano Fest, Oct. 26

 

OCTOBER 3-13
GO BACK FOR MURDER
THURSDAY, 8 P.M. SHOW, COX PLAYHOUSE
This Agatha Christie spins a tale when everyone’s testimony warped by time, prejudice, and perception, can truth prevail?

OCTOBER 4-5
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
FRIDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Faith Formation Center, 3100 W Spring Creek Pkwy, FREE
The annual Seton Women’s Club Holiday Bazaar is back! Shop great gifts and unique crafts with over 75 vendors. Stop by for shopping, a bite to eat, and make sure to check out the Candy Cane Pull.

OCTOBER 5
PLANO FARMERS MARKET
SATURDAY, 10 A.M.-2 P.M., THE SHOPS AT WILLOWBEND, FREE
This Market is serving the community with market staples, including produce, eggs, honey, breads, and jam. Come stroll through the Market on Saturday to sample the wares from local artisans.

OCTOBER 5
PLANO ART & CULTURE QUEST
SATURDAY, 12 P.M.-3 P.M., MCCALL PLAZA, FREE
This free event is a perfect opportunity to explore Plano from a fresh perspective.

OCTOBER 5
SPOOK ALLEY
EVERY SATURDAY IN OCTOBER, T7 P.M. THE TEXAS POOL, $5
This is a family-friendly, walk-thru Halloween attraction. No scary ghouls… just some fun jumps, a few screams and laughter. Visitors of all ages are invited.

OCTOBER 11-NOVEMBER 2
ART CENTRE THEATRE: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
WEEKENDS, ART CENTRE THEATRE, $25
As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Rated R – Restricted

OCTOBER 12
“COME AS YOU ARE” NORTH TEXAS PRIDE FESTIVAL
Saturday, ArtCentre of Plano, Free
A family-friendly celebration of pride in diversity

OCTOBER 13
DALLAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – DIWALI MELA
SUNDAY 12 P.M.-10 P.M., SOUTHFORK RANCH, $8
Sparklers for first 2000 kids and free mithai for first 500 families. Diwali Mela is a much-awaited event that attracts thousands of attendees from the South East Asian diaspora and the mainstream community.

OCTOBER 17
DOWNTOWN SIP & SHOP
THURSDAY, 5 P.M.-8 P.M., DOWNTOWN PLANO, FREE
Come stroll in Downtown Plano, eat dinner and support local businesses for Halloween Themed Sip and Shop at participating locations.

OCTOBER 18-20
HOLLYDAYS MARKET
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, 10 A.M. – 6 P.M., PLANO EVENT CENTER, $10 – $6
Shop with 130+ merchants to find lots of new, unique, and One-of-A-Kind gifts all in one place to have you ready for all your festive events!

OCTOBER 18-27
NTPA REPERTORY: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
WEEKENDS, 7 P.M., NTPA WILLOW BEND CENTER OF THE ARTS, $25
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

OCTOBER 19
20TH PLANO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2024
SATURDAY, 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M., HAGGARD PARK, FREE
This annual celebration of cultures draws attendees from across North Texas to experience over 100 cultures through performances, food, activities and displays.

OCTOBER 19
SHOPPING DAYS VENDOR MARKET – CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY, 9 A.M.-4 P.M., CLEBURNE CONFERENCE CENTER, FREE
Get ready for a shopping extravaganza at the Shopping Days Vendor Market!

OCTOBER 19
PSO: A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS PRESLEY
SATURDAY, 8 P.M., PLANO ISD ROBINSON FINE ARTS CENTER, $33 AND UP
Guest artist Robert Bonfiglio, Called “the Paganini of the harmonica,” joins the PSO with his unique style in a tribute to the “King of Rock and Roll.

OCTOBER 22
LOVE AND MAHJONG FUNDRAISER
TUESDAY, 5:30 P.M., HALL PARK, $125 FOR INDIVIDUAL PLAYER
Players will enjoy their favorite game while raising critical funds for Children’s Health. Tournament Play will be with standard American Mahjong tiles facilitated by Mahjong Molly.

OCTOBER 25
REST IN PLANO FEST
SATURDAY, 8 P.M., MCCALL PLAZA, FREE
A free Halloween-themed festival in Downtown Plano Arts District is a spooky celebration held in McCall Plaza with entertainment, music, food, drink and more!

OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 1
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
WEEKENDS, NTPA WILLOW BEND CENTER OF THE ARTS, $12
Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons.

OCTOBER 31
HALL-O-WEEN SPECIAL WITH GHOST TRIBUTE BAND: RITUAL
THURSDAY, LEXUS BOX GARDEN AT LEGACY HALL, $5
The tribute to the Swedish heavy metal group, Ghost, will take you on a theatrical and mesmerizing journey through the shadows of Ghost’s most iconic songs.

Featured image:  20TH Plano International Festival 2024, Oct. 19

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