Plano South | October 2022

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October & November events

OCT. 22

PLANO FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL LEGACY WEST Courtesy Plano Food + Wine Festival

The fth annual Plano Food + Wine Festival features a wide selection of award- winning wines as well as cuisine from 15 restaurants. A main attraction at this year’s event is the Lombardi Family Concepts Culinary Experience Stage, where Lombardi Family Concepts chefs lead culinary demonstrations throughout the day. Various ticket options are available. See the Plano Food + Wine Festival website for more details. Noon-6 p.m. $45 (wine tasting only)-$125 (VIP). Legacy West, 5908 Headquarters Drive, Plano. www.planofoodandwinefestival.com

event’s online description. 5-10:30 p.m. Free (RIP Fest); $8 (Apparition Expedition, tickets are limited and have an additional $2 service fee). 1201 E. 15th St., Plano (RIP Fest); McCall Plaza, 998 E. 15th St., Plano (Apparition Expedition). www.plano.gov/1043/rip-apparition- expedition 29 CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN The third annual North Texas Performing Arts Trunk-or-Treat event includes themed cars stocked with candy for trick-or-treaters, entertainment by NTPA students, food trucks, giveaways and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $12-$30. The Shops at Willow Bend parking lot near Chapel Hill entrance, 6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano. https://ntpa.org/trunk-or-treat/ NOVEMBER 05 THROUGH 06 CHECK OUT A RETRO EXPO The Plano Event Center hosts vintage toys, comic books, video games, VHS tapes, vinyl records, action gures, autographs, Pokemon, T-shirts, art, horror memorabilia and more during Retro Expo. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Nov. 5), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Nov. 6). Free (age 8 and younger with adult), $8.66 (ages 9-12), $12.99 (advance general admission), $37.89 (advance VIP). 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. www.retroexpo.com 05 THROUGH 12 HONOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS The Plano East Rotary Club hosts the sixth annual Plano Flags of Honor event in recognition of veterans and rst responders. A eld of 1,111 American ags will be on display for one week. Special events, such as programs from veteran organizations, musical performances, patriotic re-enactments, a safety fair, tethered hot air balloon rides above the ags and more will be held. Times for events vary. Free (admission). Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. https://planoagsoonor.com

COMPILED BY BETH MARSHALL OCTOBER 15 PAY TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Join The Beatles tribute band Hard Night’s Day for a belated celebration of John Lennon’s birthday at Red Tail Pavilion in Oak Point Park. Attendees can bring their own chairs, blankets, coolers and alcohol. Burgers, fries and soda will be available for purchase. 6 p.m. (gates open), 7 p.m. (show starts). $10 (age 12 and under), $12 (seniors), $15 (adults); all tickets have an additional $2 service fee. 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. 972-941-5600. www.visitplano.com/event/hard-nights- day-at-red-tail-pavilion 18 TEST YOUR HORROR MOVIE KNOWLEDGE WITH TRIVIA Legacy Hall Box Garden hosts a horror movie trivia night complete with food and spooky cocktails from the 20-plus bars and eateries at Legacy Hall. Seating is rst come, rst served. 7 p.m. $30 (per team of up to six players). 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. www.visitplano.com /event/horror-movie-trivia-night 20 ATTEND A BENEFIT FOR CANCER RESEARCH II Brothers Grill & Bar hosts an event beneting The Cure Starts Now to help fund pediatric brain cancer research. The event is in honor of Mateo Sparkman, a child who died from an incurable form of brain cancer in 2021. Attendees can enjoy music, food, drinks and a rae with prizes. 6-9:30 p.m. $30 (registration includes one appetizer, one drink and one rae ticket); $5 (additional rae tickets). 8308 Preston Road, Ste. 198, Plano. https://csnevents. regfox.com/rockin-for-the-cure-2022 22 LEARN SOME HAUNTED HISTORY IN PLANO Live music, circus performers, food, drinks and more round out Rest in Plano Fest taking place in conjunction with Apparition Expedition, a walking tour of Plano’s “paranormal past,” according to the

Expires November 15, 2022

Saturday Nov 19 9 am - 5 pm

Sunday Nov 2 0 11am-4pm

Carpenter Park Recreation Center 6701 Coit Road

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