{"id":1028,"date":"2025-10-13T20:28:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T20:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/1028\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T20:28:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T20:28:21","slug":"top-12-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-plano-frisco-mckinney-and-beyond-oct-10-12-2025-local-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/1028\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 12 Things To Do This Weekend In Plano, Frisco, McKinney And Beyond [Oct. 10-12, 2025] – Local Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

North Texas heads into the weekend with plenty to do, whether that means kicking back with live music, wandering through a festival or getting a head start on holiday cheer. The calendar is stacked with options that range from family outings and community gatherings to nightlife and seasonal traditions. Even with warm afternoons still hanging on, cooler mornings are hinting at fall, making it the perfect stretch to step outside and soak in the variety.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Think of it as a weekend sampler plate \u2014 a little of this, a little of that and just enough to keep things interesting.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 10-12, 2025

\nWhere: Plano Event Center, 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano

\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n

Holiday shopping is starting earlier than ever. Halloween candy isn\u2019t gone and Thanksgiving turkeys haven\u2019t even thawed, but Hollydays Market of Plano is already decking the halls. More than 130 vendors gather under one roof with gifts, d\u00e9cor and treats. Visitors can browse unique finds, sip wine while they shop and even snap festive photos with Santa for a weekend that mixes errands with cheer.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 10, 2025 | 6 – 10 p.m.

\nWhere: Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W 15th Street, Plano

\nMore info and tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

An evening of music, food and community spirit comes together at Friends of the Farmstead, the annual fundraiser supporting education and preservation at the Heritage Farmstead Museum. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, a Texas barbecue dinner and live music from Lone Star Attitude while bidding on auction items ranging from getaways to family experiences. The night also honors Meg Belanger as this year\u2019s Best Friend of the Farmstead, celebrating her lasting contributions. It\u2019s a chance to eat, dance and raise support for keeping local history alive.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: Heritage Farmstead Museum <\/p>\n

When: Oct. 11, 2025 | 12 – 5 p.m.

\nWhere: ArtCentre of Plano, 902 E 16th Street, Plano

\nMore info and tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

The \u201cCome As You Are\u201d Festival blends community spirit with family-friendly fun while raising funds for a future resource center in North Texas. Guests can explore vendor booths, grab food and drinks and join in on live music, dancing and giveaways throughout the day. Proceeds also support a partnering nonprofit, with VIP tickets offering extra perks like indoor seating and refreshments. It\u2019s an afternoon designed to celebrate inclusivity while giving back in a big way.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 12, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

\nWhere: The Star, Cowboys Way, Frisco

\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday turns into a doggone good time with Tails & Touchdowns, a Cowboys-themed celebration for pups and their people. Families can catch the game on the big screen while enjoying giveaways, food trucks and plenty of pet-friendly fun, from photo ops to special treats. A costume contest even lets four-legged fans strut their stuff for prizes, making it a true tailgate with tails.<\/p>\n

When: Until Oct. 31, 2025

\nWhere: Dark Hour Haunted House, 701 Taylor Dr, Plano

\nMore info and tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

Nightmares get an upgrade at this haunted house packed with live actors, eerie creatures and special effects sharp enough to rattle even the bravest visitors. Guests wind their way through cursed halls, folklore-inspired monsters and enough jump scares to keep hearts racing. For those who like a little mischief with their mayhem, VIP perks even let you join in on the scares.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: Dark Hour Haunted House <\/p>\n

When: Oct. 11, 2025 | 1 – 1:45 p.m. & 2 – 2:45 p.m.

\nWhere: Kaleidoscope Park, 6635 Warren Parkway, Frisco

\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n

Wild encounters take center stage with Dallas Zoo Animal Adventures, where families can meet a variety of mammals, reptiles and birds up close. Each 45-minute program is interactive and educational, blending science with fun in a way that keeps kids and adults equally engaged. It\u2019s part lesson, part adventure and all about discovering the animal kingdom together.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 11, 2025 | 12 – 6 p.m.

\nWhere: District 121, 6731 Alma Rd, McKinney

\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n

Wine glasses and live tunes take the spotlight at the McKinney Wine & Music Festival, now in its ninth year. Guests can sample pours from local and national wineries while three bands keep the soundtrack flowing. With food, vendors and plenty of community flavor, it\u2019s a full day built for sipping, savoring and maybe even a little dancing.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 11, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

\nWhere: The Village at Allen, 190 E. Stacy Road, Allen

\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n

Autumn gets a family-friendly spotlight at the Fall Festival on the Grove, where pumpkins, crafts and live music set the scene for an afternoon outdoors. Kids can meet furry friends at the petting zoo, try hands-on art projects and enjoy seasonal giveaways. With activities for all ages and plenty of festive flair, it\u2019s a laid-back way to soak in the season without raking any leaves.<\/p>\n

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\n. Photo: State Fair of Texas <\/p>\n

When: Until Oct. 19, 2025

\nWhere: Fair Park, Dallas

\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n

Big Tex<\/a> is back with 24 days of food, music and larger-than-life entertainment that stretch from rodeos and parades to high-flying rides and nightly concerts. New this year is an international soccer match alongside more than 90 live performances, cultural exhibits and family-friendly shows. With classic favorites like pig races and funnel cakes still on the lineup, the fair continues to blend tradition with fresh twists that keep North Texas coming back year after year.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 11, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

\nWhere: Cotton Bowl Stadium, 3750 The Midway, Dallas

\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturdays at the State Fair<\/a> bring big crowds and bigger rivalries to the Cotton Bowl, where college football and hometown pride take center stage. From the historic Red River Showdown to the State Fair Classic and the new State Fair Cl\u00e1sico with Dallas Trinity FC, the stadium becomes a stage for legendary matchups. With over 100,000 fans packing the stands for some games, it\u2019s as much about tradition as it is about touchdowns.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 11-12, 2025 | 7 p.m. Door Open 6 p.m.

\nWhere: Windmills Grandscape – Texas, 5755 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony

\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n

Etienne Charles brings his Creole Soul project to the stage, blending jazz with the rhythms and stories of the African diaspora. Known for weaving music with history and culture, the Trinidad-born trumpeter and composer has earned global recognition and collaborated with legends from Roberta Flack to Marcus Miller. His performance mixes improvisation, storytelling and vibrant soundscapes, offering an evening where rhythm and narrative go hand in hand.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: Grandscape Texas <\/p>\n

When: Oct. 12, 2025 | 1-6 p.m.

\nWhere: Grandscape Corona Stage & Lawn, 5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony

\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n

Pumpkins, live music and even a mechanical bull come together for Fall Fest, a family-friendly day packed with seasonal fun. Guests can browse a local vendor market, sip drinks in the beer garden and enjoy performances while kids get their faces painted or pose for autumn photo ops. With activities for all ages and plenty of fall flair, it\u2019s an easy way to celebrate the season without raking leaves.<\/p>\n

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