
Looking for things to do in September
While we wait for the weather to cool down for the Fall, we have tons 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!
This Month’s Events
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.
Happy Hour Hike with Plano Magazine

A monthly sip-and-shop event where guests enjoy wine, beer and cocktails while discovering new shops, restaurants and experiences throughout the Legacy West neighborhood.
When: September 1, 6 pm – 11 pm
Where: Legacy West
Cost: $20
North Texas Butterfly House & Garden

When: June 4 – October 2
Where: Heard Museum, McKinney
Cost: Included with general admission
Labor Day Weekend Luau
When: September 4, 2 pm – 9 pm
Where: Legacy Hall
Cost: $15 – $300
Greater Dallas Fall Home and Garden Show
When: September 9 – 11
Where: Dallas Market Hall
Cost: Free
Karaoke Night at McCall Plaza
When: September 9 & 16, 7.30 pm – 10 pm
Where: McCall Plaza, Plano
Cost: Free
Paws in the Pool
When: September 10, 8.30 am – 2 pm
Where: Frisco Athletic Center
Cost: $8 each
5th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration
When: September 10 – 11
Where: Dallas Arboretum
Cost: included with admission
Freedom Fest 2
When: September 11, 3 pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Celina
Cost: $40 – $150
Divine Consign Grapevine Fall ’22 Sale
When: September 11 – 12
Where: Grapevine Convention Center
Cost: Free – $5
The Concilio Kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month with 2022 Big Dreams Gala
When: September 15, 5.30 pm – 10 pm
Where: On the Levee, Dallas
Cost: $100 per guest. Sponsorships start at $1,000
Autumn Fest
When: September 15 – 18
Where: Little Elm Park
Cost: Pre-sale: $25 per wristband. At the Gate: $30 per wristband
Collin County Fall Home and Garden Show
When: September 16 – 18
Where: Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen
Cost: Free
Community Garage Sale
When: September 17, 8 am – 11 am
Where: Plano Event Center
Cost: Free to shop
nonPareil Tailgate | NTX Giving Day
When: September 17, 4 pm – 7 pm
Where: 5085 W Park Blvd, Plano 75093
Cost: FREE event w/ FREE Food. DONATIONS Encouraged!
Autumn at the Arboretum 2022
When: September 17 – October 31
Where: Dallas Arboretum
Cost: Included with admission
Touch-A-Truck
When: September 17, 9 am – 12 pm
Where: Downtown Celina
Cost: Free
Kid Fish
When: September 17, 9 am – 11 am
Where: The Lakefront at Little Elm
Cost: Free
2022 North Texas Pride “Come As You Are” Festival
When: September 17, 11 am – 7 pm
Where: Saigling House, Plano
Cost: $10 – $25
Sensory Sundays
When: September 18, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Crayola Experience, Plano
Cost: included with admission (for discounted tickets go HERE)
Women’s Self Defence
When: September 18, 2 pm – 4 pm
Where: Venue Yoga Studio, Plano
Cost: Call for pricing 972-979-2832
Plano Balloon Festival & Run
When: September 22 – 25
Where: Oak Point Park, Plano
Cost: tba
Fort Worth Oktoberfest 2022
When: September 22 – 24
Where: Fort Worth
Cost: tba
McKinney Oktoberfest 2022
When: September 23 – 25
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney
Cost: tba
Celina Heritage Festival
When: September 24, 9 am – 12 pm
Where: Downtown Celina
Cost: tba
Shawnee Trail Cowboy Day 2022
When: September 24, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: Frisco Heritage Center
Cost: Some activities require admission for participation: $5 per person/$15 per family
Murphy Maize Days Festival
When: September 24, 12 pm – 9 pm
Where: Murphy Central
Cost: Free
OktoBIERfest
When: September 29, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Grandscape Texas
Cost: $35 – $45
2022 State Fair of Texas – Opening Day

When: September 30, 10 am
Where: State Fair of Texas
Cost: tba
Pinners Conference
When: September 30, 10 am – 8 pm
Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth
Cost: 50% off GA if you use code “PLANOMOM”
SEE ALSO:
Farmers Markets
Dallas: Saturday 9 am – 5 pm & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm, 920 S. Harwood, Dallas
Plano Farmers/Artisan Market: Saturday 9 am – 2 pm, The Shops at Willow Bend
Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday 8 am – 4 pm, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
McKinney: Saturday 8 am – 12 noon, Downtown McKinney Square
Richardson: Saturday 9 am – 1 pm, 101 S. Coit Road, Richardson
Carrollton: Sunday 10 am – 2 pm, 2722 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton
Farmers Market at the Boardwalk at Granite Park: Sunday 11 am – 4 pm
