October Fun Awaits! October Fun Awaits! We've rounded up the best local events to help you plan. Can't think beyond this weekend? We've got you covered, too. Looking for Halloween night? See our 2026 Halloween Events for Kids guide below. And don't worry if you can't think beyond this weekend; we've got you covered, too. Mel, Your Events BFF... EVENTS & THINGS TO DO IN OCTOBER Remember, many sporting events and outdoor activities can change without notice or at the last minute. Check with...
15 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hi friend! Labor Day weekend is one week away, and after a month of school routines, backpacks, and calendar Tetris, I think we've all earned a long weekend that doesn't require an alarm clock. Below is everything you need to plan it, plus a look at what's coming right behind it. The Plano Balloon Festival runs September 17 through 20, and the State Fair of Texas opens September 25, so if you haven't looked at either yet, now's the time before tickets and time slots get harder to plan around....
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hi friend! Turns out pets feel the back-to-school shift too, and our friends at Plano Animal Hospital shared a few simple ways to help them adjust to the new routine. That's below, along with this week's picks ā and a heads-up that Labor Day weekend is only two weeks away, so it's worth starting to think about plans now. Hit reply and tell me if your pets have been extra clingy since school started. I want to know I'm not imagining it. xoxo, Abbie Worth Saving This Week 30 Indoor Playgrounds...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hi friend! We're a week into the school routine, and Plano hasn't gotten the memo that summer's supposed to be winding down. If your afternoons are still stuck in the high nineties and low hundreds, I've rounded up the best air-conditioned spots to burn off after-school energy. While you're planning ahead: the Plano Balloon Festival lands September 17 through 20 this year, and the State Fair of Texas opens September 25. Both are worth getting on the calendar now, especially if you want to...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read