{"id":23103,"date":"2025-10-27T16:04:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T16:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/23103\/"},"modified":"2025-10-27T16:04:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T16:04:10","slug":"top-10-things-to-do-this-week-in-plano-frisco-the-colony-and-beyond-oct-27-30-2025-local-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/23103\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things To Do This Week In Plano, Frisco, The Colony And Beyond [Oct. 27-30, 2025] – Local Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Halloween week is here and North Texas is serving up chills, cheers and maybe a few goosebumps with its festivities. From hauntingly funny ghost walks and live orchestral thrills to caviar dinners and champagne toasts, this week offers something for every taste \u2014 spooky or sophisticated.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re strolling through pumpkin patches, sipping \u201cspirited\u201d cocktails or catching a comedy show, it\u2019s the perfect time to lean into the season, grab a costume and make a little magic before November sneaks in.<\/p>\n

For more Halloween events across North Texas check out Local Profile\u2019s curated guides for family-friendly activities here<\/a> and the best adult-focused Halloween events here.<\/a><\/p>\n

When: Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2025 | Times vary

\nWhere: Mic Drop Comedy Plano, 7301 Lone Star Dr., Suite A-110, Plano

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

Plano\u2019s darker side takes center stage in this ghostly walking tour that\u2019s part history lesson, part comedy show and entirely entertaining. Guided by sharp-witted storytellers, guests wander through haunted landmarks, eerie graveyards and local legends that refuse to rest in peace. Equal parts spooky and laugh-out-loud funny, it\u2019s the kind of night where goosebumps come with punchlines \u2014 and maybe a ghostly photobomb or two.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 30, 2025 | 5 – 10 p.m.

\nWhere: Downtown Plano Arts District and Haggard Parking Lot, 1021 E. 15th St., Plano

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Rest In Plano transforms downtown and the Haggard lot into a Halloween playground with live entertainment, carnival rides, photo ops and roving characters fit for all ages. Festival bites and seasonal sips keep the energy up, with themed cocktails and mocktails from Fillmore Pub for the grown-ups and costumes are encouraged for extra chills and chuckles. Admission is free, making it an easy come-as-you-are, come-as-you-aren\u2019t kind of night.<\/p>\n

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When: Oct. 30, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.

\nWhere: Mic Drop Comedy Plano, 7301 Lone Star Dr., Suite A-110, Plano

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

Comedy meets confession in Jeff Allen\u2019s latest tour, The Human Condition: We\u2019re Still Not There Yet, a mix of laugh-out-loud standup and heartfelt storytelling. Known for his sharp humor about marriage and family, Allen takes audiences on a journey through his personal ups and downs, weaving redemption into the punchlines. It\u2019s an evening that proves laughter and healing sometimes share the same stage \u2014 just not always in that order.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 28, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

\nWhere: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas

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Parents and little pumpkins alike can roll into a morning of fall fun during this stroller-friendly gathering amid the Arboretum\u2019s sea of gourds and blooms. Hosted by Plano Stroller Society, the walk offers photo ops, crisp air and plenty of mom-to-mom mingling. It\u2019s the kind of outing where the only thing cuter than the pumpkins might be the babies posing beside them.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden <\/p>\n

When: Oct. 29-30, 2025 | Times vary

\nWhere: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas

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Strings, spells and just the right amount of shivers come together in this orchestral celebration of all things spooky. From Mozart\u2019s Magic Flute to John Williams\u2019 Chamber of Secrets, the program weaves mischief and melody into a night of spine-tingling sound. With selections from Wicked rounding out the set, it\u2019s a concert that proves even goosebumps can keep perfect rhythm.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 29, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

\nWhere: Dee Lincoln Prime, 6670 Winning Drive Suite 400, Frisco

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Fine dining reaches new heights at a six-course caviar and champagne<\/a> masterclass, where indulgence is the main ingredient. Guests can expect an opulent lineup of rare caviars, premium proteins and Madame Zero champagnes served in true haute-cuisine fashion. It\u2019s the kind of dinner that pairs bubbles with extravagance \u2014 and might just redefine what \u201ctreat yourself\u201d really means.<\/p>\n

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When: Thursdays until Oct. 30, 2025

\nWhere: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas

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

Science, snacks and skyline views come together at this adults-only night out where museum halls stay open late and the food trucks roll in. Guests can sip on drinks, play outdoor games and enjoy live music while exploring the exhibits \u2014 no kids, no crowds, just good times and curiosity on tap. It\u2019s part date night, part science experiment and all the more reason to ditch the usual Thursday plans. While you\u2019re there, don\u2019t miss Bug Lab<\/a>, the must-visit exhibition of summer 2025, which showcases the remarkable genius of insects through immersive, larger-than-life experiences.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 28, 2025 | 6:30 – 9 p.m.

\nWhere: 4545 Destination Drive, The Colony

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

Engines will rev and glasses will clink at this car-lover\u2019s gathering hosted by Gas Monkey Garage\u2019s Richard Rawlings. The evening features a showcase of rare UK-built custom cars from Petrolheadonism\u2019s Road2SEMA Charity Rally, all in support of Make-A-Wish America. Guests can enjoy food, drinks and a raffle for a custom VW Corrado, proving horsepower and heart make the perfect match.<\/p>\n

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When: Oct. 30, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.

\nWhere: Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Boulevard, The Colony

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

Witches, warlocks and cocktail lovers unite for an evening of boos and booze at this Halloween-themed tasting stroll. Guests can sip their way through themed drinks from local restaurants and bars while showing off their best costumes. With photo ops and over eight spooky samples on the menu, it\u2019s the kind of \u201cspirited\u201d celebration that might just raise more than a few glasses.<\/p>\n

When: Oct. 28 – Nov. 2, 2025 | 8 a.m.

\nWhere: The Wall That Heals, 851 Hensley Lane – Founders Park, Wylie

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

A powerful tribute rolls into town as The Wall That Heals brings a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and a traveling education center. The exhibit honors those who served and those lost, including veterans whose names appear in the In Memory Honor Roll. Visitors can pay their respects, attend special ceremonies and reflect on the sacrifices etched into history.<\/p>\n

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