Plano North | March 2022

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March & April events

MARCH 26

TEXAS FOREVER FEST HAGGARD PARK

The inaugural Texas Forever Fest will be held at Haggard Park in Plano. Hosted by the city of Plano in partnership with H-E-B, the festival will feature live music, vendors, and more. Musical performances will include Roger Creager, The Tejas Brothers and more. Other activities include mechanical bull rides, a kids’ zone and photos with the Dallas Cowboys mascot, according to the event’s description. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., Plano. 972-941-7275. www.visitplano.com/event/texas-forever-fest (Courtesy Texas Forever Fest)

APRIL 01 THROUGH03 &08 THROUGH 10 ENJOY A LIVE PERFORMANCE The Art Centre Theatre of Plano performs the play “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The play tells the story of Charlie, who wins a golden ticket to the mysterious Wonka Chocolate Factory, according to its description. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Showtimes vary. $15 (online), $20 (at the door). 1400 Summit Ave., Ste. E, Plano. 972-881-3228. www.artcentretheatre.com 02 THROUGH03 GO CAMPINGWITH FAMILY The Spring Family Camp Out 2022 takes place at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve in Plano. Families can camp out and take part in outdoor games, nature walks, storytelling by the re and roasting marshmallows, according to the event listing. Registration can be found online. This is an overnight event. $9. Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, 5901 Los Rios Blvd., Plano. 972-941-7250. www.visitplano.com/event/ spring-family-camp-out-2022 09 EAT OUT TO SUPPORT CHILDREN’S HEALTH The Women’s Auxiliary Club hosts the annual Legacy of Love event in support of the Children’s Medical Center in Plano. The event will be a luncheon at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West hotel. Speakers will include former President George W. Bush’s daughter Barbara Pierce Bush, according to the event listing. 11 a.m. $150. Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West, 6007 Legacy Drive, Plano. 214-456-8360. https://give.childrens.com/events/ featured/legacy-love

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MARCH 19 CHECKOUT A TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE CONCERT The Dallas-based Taylor Swift tribute band Reputation performs at Legacy Hall in Plano. The band will perform at the hall’s outdoor venue, the Box Garden. Reputation is composed of ve members and is led by singer- songwriter Lauren Corzine. Tickets can be purchased only online. 7 p.m. $10-$300. Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. www.legacyfoodhall.com/events 20 CELEBRATE THE PERSIANNEWYEAR Celebrate Nowruz, the annual Persian New Year celebration, at the Plano Event Center. The event includes traditional Iranian music, dancing, kids activities and Persian food, according to the event listing. Nowruz marks the start of spring and the beginning of a new calendar year for many countries in the Middle East. It is celebrated by more than 300 million people, the United Nations states on its website. 5-11 p.m. $20-$40. Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. 972-941-5840. www.planoeventcenter.org 26 HEAD TO THE OUTDOORMARKET The Flower Power and Street Fair Outdoor Market happens at The Shops at Legacy North in Plano. Over 40 vendors will be selling items, such as clothes, candles, owers and more, according to the event description. There will also be photo opportunities, live music and specials oered at area restaurants, the description states. Noon.-5 p.m. Free. 7401 Lone Star Drive, Plano. 469-467-9995. www.shopsatlegacy.com

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PLANO NORTH EDITION • MARCH 2022