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Things to Do Near Me: Find Local Events

We love sharing our favorite events for local families who are looking for Plano events nearby. Look no further than our Dallas and Plano Events near me (and you) for the top things to do each month.

Our Calendar of things to do nearby around Plano, Frisco, Dallas, and the DFW area. If you’re looking for ideas for things to do this weekend, we have those too.

Aside from Plano Texas events this month, there are over 20 new and old landmarks and hidden gems around Plano, that you can check out!

Even if these events don’t make it on your calendar this month, why not visit some of our great parks and trails and hike, or take a Scavenger Hunt in Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve or the ever-popular Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, the Heritage Farmstead Museum or some of the great Plano attractions in Downtown Plano Arts District, like the Texas Electric Railway and Interurban Railway Museum in Plano, TX.

For younger kids, we love the Crayola Experience Plano and for older kids on good weather days, we recommend the Go Ape Treetop Adventure!

Plano Events

We update these events happening this month and scour the Internet looking for the best and most fun things to do nearby for families. For more information on any event, please contact the event organizer directly. Plano Moms does not host any of these events, but we do share them when we find them.

Note: Seasonal Event listings are updated about a month before the season.


The Best Plano Events Calendar

Things to do in March

We have lots of ideas for things to do inside and outside around Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen and surrounding cities in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.

For Events Happening Each Weekend, we have a Round Up for you!

Events are subject to change, be sure to check events are as scheduled before heading out. We rely on pricing being provided by event hosts but this information is not always available and we recommend checking directly with the event host.


This Month’s Events

Ongoing Events

Ocean X Adventure

When: March 2 – 20
Where: Crayola Experience, Plano
Cost: Included with admission (DISCOUNT TICKETS HERE)

Spring Break on the Farm

When: March 4 – 19
Where: Team Family Farms, Aubrey
Cost: $10 ages 2 and up

Legacy Hall’s Spring Break Takeover

When: March 6 – 16, 12 pm – 2 pm
Where: Legacy Hall
Cost: Most events are FREE – Character Lunch Ticketed

2023 Bunny Palooza

When: March 18 – April 9 (Saturdays & Sundays)
Where: YesterLand Farm
Cost: from $15.95 online

PCBC Kidz Closet

They provide new and gently used clothing for free for school aged kids. Open Wednesday nights or by appointment.

When: March 22 & 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10
Where: Prairie Creek Baptist Church, Plano
Cost: Free


More Fun Weekend Events

Plano FREE Guided Meditation Sessions

When: March 1, 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Where: Liberty Recreation Center, Plano
Cost: Free

First Monday Trade Days

When: March 2 – 5
Where: Canton Marketplace
Cost: Free

Celina’s Friday Night Market

When: March 3, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Downtown Celina
Cost: Free

Texas Independence Day

When: March 4, 2 pm – 8 pm
Where: Grandscape
Cost: Free

2023 TexFest

When: March 4, 3 pm – 9 pm
Where: Downtown Carrollton
Cost: Free

Big Easy in Little Elm

When: March 4, 4 pm – 7 pm
Where: Little Elm
Cost: Free

Plano Community Band presents “Voices of Generations”

When: March 5, 2.30 pm – 4 pm
Where: Eisemann Performance Center, Richardson
Cost: Free

Spring Time on the Farm

When: March 8, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Heritage Farmstead Museum, Plano
Cost: $10 per child (12 and under), $5 per adult

Spring Break Takeover | Finding Nemo Movie Screening

When: March 8, 12 pm – 2 pm
Where: Legacy Hall
Cost: Free

Legacy North Goes Red

When: March 11, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: The Shops at Legacy North
Cost: Free, donations encouraged

McKinney Shamrock Run 5k 2023

When: March 11, 8 am – 11 am
Where: Downtown McKinney
Cost: $35

Spring Into Color Festival

When: March 11, 8 am
Where: Oak Point Recreation Center, Plano
Cost: Free

The Cove™ is Turning 2- Luau!

When: March 11, 10 am – 3 pm
Where: The Cove at the Lakefront
Cost: Included with admission

Radha Krishna Temple & Nanban – Dallas Holi Fest

When: March 11, 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Radha Krishna Temple, Plano
Cost: $15 – $250

Kids Fest + Festival de la Familia 2023

When: March 11 – 12
Where: Traders Village, Grand Prairie
Cost: $14.99 for all day ride wristbands

Prairie Playland Open Spring Break 2023!

When: March 11 – 19
Where: Traders Village, Grand Prairie
Cost: $14.99 for all day ride wristbands

Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival

When: March 11, 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Downtown Dallas
Cost: Free

Teddy Bear Picnic

When: March 14, 10 am – 2.30 pm
Where: Frisco Heritage Museum
Cost: $5

FREE Champions Movie Showing

When: March 15, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Cinemark West Plano
Cost: Free

Dallas Arboretum’s Food & Wine Festival

When: March 23, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Dallas Arboretum
Cost: $149

Battle of the Sexes Comedy Night

When: March 24, 8 pm – 10 pm
Where: dV8, Plano
Cost: $20 (for ages 18 and up)

Easter Eggstravaganza

When: March 25, 9 am – 12 pm
Where: Corinth Community Park
Cost: Free

Texas Forever Fest

When: March 25, 11 am – 6 pm
Where: Haggard Park
Cost: Free

Mother & Son Adventure Day

When: March 25, 12 pm
Where: Lions Club Park, The Colony
Cost: $35 per couple

Frisco Festival of Colors

When: March 25, 2 pm – 5 pm
Where: Independence Parkway Practice Fields, Frisco
Cost: Free


Our friends at Visit Plano are also a great resource for ideas too!

Go on a Scavenger Hunt Adventure around Plano

Thanks to Plano Moms for helping me knock two things off my son’s personal summer bucket list … walking trails and doing a scavenger hunt with Mom!

They have pre-made scavenger hunts for Oak Point Park, Arbor Hills, and Russell Creek.

Scavenger Hunt in Plano

Plano Mom, Alyson