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Plano and Frisco host golf, balloons, and concerts this week

A variety of events, including a collegiate golf tournament, a hot-air balloon festival, and live music performances, are scheduled across Collin County and nearby cities from September 14 to 20.

Demarcus Ferris

September 14, 20262 min read

Community Festival - illustration, Jake Team LLC

A diverse range of activities is scheduled for the week of September 14 through 20 across Collin County and neighboring cities. The lineup includes collegiate sports, live music, seasonal festivals, and community fundraising initiatives.

Golf enthusiasts can follow the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s invitational tournament at PGA Frisco’s Fields Ranch East Course from September 14 to 16. The competition features teams from HBCUs and U.S. Military Service Academies, utilizing both stroke and match play formats.

In Frisco, the newly completed 4th Street Plaza will host live music from local musicians on September 16. The $18.7 million development includes an amphitheater-style green space, covered walkways, and gateway monuments. Meanwhile, Plano’s Legacy Hall will host The Bellamy Brothers on September 17, where the country duo will perform hits spanning five decades of their career.

Community and cultural events are also prominent this week. North Texas Giving Day, organized by the Communities Foundation of Texas, takes place on September 17. In its 18th year, the initiative has raised $712 million since its founding, with all donations directed to local nonprofits. In 2025, over 100,000 donors contributed $78 million to more than 3,500 organizations.

Seasonal attractions include the German festival at Addison Circle Park in Addison, running from September 17 to 20. The event features traditional food, polka music, and family activities. Concurrently, Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve in Plano hosts its annual hot-air balloon festival during the same dates, showcasing more than 35 balloons with morning launches and evening glows.

Additional performances include Billy Idol at the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on September 18. On September 19, the Texas Mead & Music Festival makes its North Texas debut at the Scarborough Faire in Waxahachie, featuring 13 local meaderies.

Also on September 19, Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano opens its 2026 season with new animatronics and themed areas, while The Stix Icehouse in McKinney hosts an Oktoberfest celebration with a stein-holding contest.

Source: Local Profile.

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Demarcus Ferris

Demarcus Ferris writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Plano.

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