Plano North | September 2022

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SEPT. 22

GIVE BACK TO NORTH TEXAS NONPROFITS WWW.NORTHTEXASGIVINGDAY.ORG

North Texas Giving Day is Sept. 22, but early giving opportunities began Sept. 1. North Texas Giving Pay provides an opportunity for donors to support nonprots of their choice. With more than 3,000 organizations to choose from, those who give can search for specic nonprots, organizations in certain cities or nd nonprots that alight with their passions on the North Texas Giving Day website. www.northtexasgivingday.org/giving-events/ntx22/home

diverse media and styles, providing an opportunity for students to learn about art courses oered at Collin College and the public to see professors’ creations. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (Mon.-Thu.), 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.). Free (admission). Collin College Plano Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Room A175, Plano. 972-516-5070. www.collin.edu/ department/artsgallery/index.html 22 THROUGH 25 LOOK TO THE SKIES DURING A BALLOON FESTIVAL The 41st Plano Balloon Festival and Run, presented by H-E-B and Central Market, includes live entertainment, a 5K run/ walk, children’s activities, sky divers, food and lots of hot air balloons. From a Plano Symphony Orchestra concert to nighttime “Balloon Glow” events to reworks shows, the weekend has a wide variety of entertainment options. 5-9 p.m. (Sept. 22), 4-10 p.m. (Sept. 23), 6 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sept. 24), 6 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sept. 25). $10 (adults); $5 (ages 3-12, age 65 and older); free (kids 36 inches tall and under, and all military and rst responders). Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. 972-867-7566. www.planoballoonfest.org OCTOBER 15 ATTEND THE PLANO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL This multicultural festival in North Texas has been bringing the sights, sounds and tastes from around the world to Plano for 18 years. Haggard Park will host a day of food, entertainment and activities for this family-friendly event. A wellness fair will also take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and a Dancing with the Symphony event will take place from 6-7 p.m. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission). 901 E. 15th St., Plano. www.planointernationalfestival.org

COMPILED BY BETH MARSHALL SEPTEMBER 15 LISTEN TO JAZZ UNDER THE STARS Jazz Under the Stars is in Haggard Park on the third Thursday of each month through October. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs as well as a picnic and drinks to enjoy during the performance. 6-10 p.m. Free. 901 E. 15th St., Plano. www.visitplano.com/event/jazz-under- the-stars/2022-09-15/ 17 CELEBRATE PRIDE The 11th annual Come As You Are Festival at the Saigling House in Haggard Park includes sponsor and vendor booths; food and beverages; opportunities to donate to a partnering nonprot; and live entertainment for all ages. The annual festival serves as a fundraiser supporting the vision to have a permanent location to be used for other organizations and a central resource center for communities north of Hwy. 635. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $13 (age 13 and up); $25 (VIP, age 21 and up); free (age 12 and under). 902 E. 16th St., Plano. www.northtexaspride.com 18 RELIVE THE REPUTATION TOUR This event features hits by Taylor Swift performed a tribute act at Legacy Hall. Attendees can enjoy dinner from one of nearly 20 eateries, and a no-cover Souled Out Saturday DJ Night event will keep the party going after the show for those age 21 and older. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (showtime). $10-$300. 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. Search Taylor Swift Tribute: Reputation via Eventbrite 15 THROUGH 22 CATCH THE LAST WEEK OF AN ART EXHIBITION The Art Gallery at Collin College hosts the “Collin College Annual Art Faculty Exhibition,” featuring works by Collin College ne arts professors. The exhibition began Sept. 1 and presents

DOWNTOWN MCKINNEY sept. 23-25 mCkinneyoktoberfest.com

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