Plano's Summer Reading Challenge Returns — and This Year It Comes With a Birthday
Plano Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge is underway, with goals for all ages and a citywide 150th birthday celebration woven in.
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Plano Turns 150 This Summer, and the Public Library Is Making It a Story Worth Reading
Plano Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program ties reading goals and local history to the city's 150th birthday celebration.
Collin College's Plano Campus Is Running Teen Summer Camps That Go Well Beyond the Usual
From jazz band to ASL to personal finance, Collin College's Plano Campus summer camps offer teens an unusually broad slate of skill-building options.
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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.
At McCall Plaza, Global Grooves Brings African Heritage to the Heart of Downtown Plano
Global Grooves returns to Downtown Plano with an evening celebrating African heritage through performance, fashion, music, and a cultural marketplace.
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.
Plano ISD's Graduation Season Reaches Late-May Window with School-by-School Ceremonies Across the District
Plano ISD's high school graduation ceremonies anchor the late-May calendar for thousands of senior families across the district, with the multi-day window playing out across multiple Plano venues as the class of 2026 closes out the school year.
The Old 97's Return to Legacy Hall for a Friday-Night Set on May 29
Dallas alt-country institution The Old 97's takes the Legacy Hall stage in Plano on Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m. — a rare hometown-area set for Rhett Miller and the band, in the room that has become one of north Texas's most active mid-sized venues.
Plano Planning and Zoning Commission Unanimously Recommends Approval for AT&T's New Headquarters Campus
The Plano Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously this week to recommend approval for AT&T's headquarters campus, including a 280-foot logo-topped tower, 2 million square feet of office and amenity space, and a $1.35 billion construction investment.
Plano's New Interactive Shade Map Helps Park Visitors Plan Around the Texas Sun
The City of Plano has launched an interactive shade map showing how sunlight and shaded areas shift through the day and across the year at city parks — a desktop and mobile tool designed to help residents pick when and where to visit based on comfort levels in warm weather.
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.
Desperados Mexican Restaurant Moves Into Former On the Border Space in West Plano
Family-run Desperados Mexican Restaurant has opened a new West Plano location in the former On the Border space, expanding a Tex-Mex concept with a loyal following.
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