Oh, the coming of fall, the promise of colorful leaves and – hopefully – cooler weather. With school and work in full swing, don’t forget to take a break once in a while. Kick back and relax with these events happening around Collin County in September.
September 1, 7:30 A.M.-12 P.M.
The Great Ride
Motorcycle ride benefiting Special Olympics of Texas. CityLine, Richardson. citylinedfw.com
September 1, 7 P.M.
FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo pro soccer
Texas derby match. Toyota Stadium, Frisco. fcdallas.com
September 1, 8, 15, 22; 11:30 A.M.-1 P.M.
Family Art Day
Learn pottery painting. Pipe & Palette. 1012 E. 15th, Plano. visitdowntownplano.com
September 3
American Idol Auditions
McCall Plaza, downtown Plano. abc.go.com
September 1-9
Les Miserables-School Edition
Plano Youth Theater presents. Courtyard Theater, Plano. plano.gov
September 1-30
Dinosaurs Live!
Animatronic dinos on half-mile trail. Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney. heardmuseum.org
September 2, 6:30 P.M.
Miami vs. LSU College Football
Hurricanes and Bayou Bengals square off. AT&T Stadium, Arlington. attstadium.com
September 5, 7 PM
Ohio State vs. TCU College Football
Buckeyes and Horned Frogs take center stage. AT&T Stadium, Arlington. attstadium.com
September 6, 8 P.M.
The Statesboro Revue
Old-school, classic country. Courtyard Theater, Plano. plano.gov
September 7, 7-11 P.M.
The Great Harvest
Benefit event for Irving Cares. Irving Convention Center. irvingconventioncenter.com
September 7-15
The Wizard of Oz
North Texas Performing Arts, The Shops at Willow Bend, Plano. nttpa.org
September 7-15
Xanadu Jr.
Stage version of 1980s Olivia Newton-John cult classic. Fairview Town Theatre. nttpa.org
September 8, 7 P.M.
Luke Bryan
What Makes You Country Tour 2018. Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas Fair Park. livenation.com
September 8, 8 A.M.
Labor Day Dash North Dallas
Choose one-mile, 5K or 10K. Cockrill Middle School, McKinney. dfwraces.com
September 8, 9 A.M.
Market at The Star X Fleastyle
New open-air market. The Star in Frisco. thestarinfrisco.com
September 8, 7:30 P.M.
Guns & Hoses Boxing Tournament
Firemen and policemen square off for charity. Allen Event Center. alleneventcenter.com
September 8-9
DFW Ultimate Women’s Expo
Keynote speakers, gift ideas, etc. Irving Convention Center. irvingconventioncenter.com
September 9-11
Divine Consign
Gently-used children’s and maternity clothes. Plano Event Center. planoeventcenter.org
September 9, 7:30 P.M.
Scorpions & Queensryche
Heavy metal titans perform. Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving. thepaviliontmf.com
September 11, 7:30 P.M.
Jay-Z & Beyonce
AT&T Stadium, Arlington. attstadium.com
September 12-13, 8 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
When Life Hands You Teenagers
Seminar on how to deal with today’s teens. Plano Event Center. planoeventcenter.org
September 13, 7:30 P.M.
Boyz II Men
90’s R&B powerhouse performs.
Winspear Opera House, Dallas. attpac.org
September 14, 11:30 A.M.-1 P.M.
Fall Fashion Show & Luncheon
Benefits Hope’s Door New Beginning Center. Embassy Suites, Frisco. hdnbc.org
September 14, 8 P.M.
Martyn Lucas
“World Piano Man” performs. McKinney Performing Arts Center. mckinneytexas.org
September 14-15, 8 P.M.
Diavolo
Explores link between human body and architecture. Moody Performance Hall, Dallas. attpac.org
September 14-16
Collin County Fall Home & Garden Show
Three days of home and garden ideas. Allen Event Center. alleneventcenter.com
September 14-22
Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical
Inspiring story of Elle Woods. Frisco Discovery Center. nttpa.org
September 15, 9 A.M.-5 P.M.
Health, Home & Garden Expo
A cornucopia of home-related ideas. Plano Event Center. planoeventcenter.org
September 15, 7 P.M.
A Night to Remember
Reba McEntire performs at benefit for City Square Dallas. Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving. thepaviliontmf.com
September 16, 12-5 P.M.
Plano Bridal Show
Gear up for the big day. Plano Event Center. planoeventcenter.org
September 16, 7:30 P.M.
New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL Football
AT&T Stadium, Arlington. attstadium.com
September 19, 12:15 P.M.
Runo Lagomarsino
Artist discusses upcoming exhibit. Dallas Museum of Art. dma.org
September 20
North Texas Giving Day
18-hour online giving event benefits North Texas non-profits. northtexasgivingday.org
September 21, 8 P.M.
The Texas Tenors
Stars of Emmy Award-winning PBS special perform. McKinney Performing Arts Center. mckinneytexas.org
September 21, 9:30 P.M.
Late Night Talk: Deco Cool
UT-Austin professor discusses Art Deco. Dallas Museum of Art. dma.org
September 21-23
Plano Balloon Festival
A plethora of hot air balloons. Oak Point Park, Plano. visitplano.com
September 21-29
Charlotte’s Web
North Texas Performing Arts, The Shops at Willow Bend, Plano. nttpa.org
September 22, 10 A.M.
Saturday Nature Hikes
Enjoy a guided trail hike. McKinney Community Center. mckinneyparks.org
September 22, 6 P.M.
Kidz Bop Live 2018
Popular kids-themed tour. Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving. thepaviliontmf.com
September 22, 7 P.M.
Dierks Bentley
Mountain High Tour 2018. Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas Fair Park. livenation.com
September 23, 7 A.M.
Plano Balloon Festival Half Marathon and 10K
Run 6.2 or 13.1 miles. Oak Point Park, Plano. dfwraces.com
September 25
Oil Painting Classes
McKinney Community Center. mckinneyparks.org
September 25, 7:30 P.M.
Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters
Former Led Zeppelin frontman and new band perform. Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving. thepaviliontmf.com
September 26, 7:30 P.M.
Ozzy Osbourne
Legendary rocker’s No More Tours 2. Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas Fair Park. livenation.com
September 28, 10:30 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Plano Profile’s 17th annual Women in Business Summit
Bringing together over 400 of the most respected women from global enterprises, non-profits, government and SMB businesses of the North Texas community—Plano Profile’s Women in Business conference celebrates, unites and empowers DFW’s leading ladies. Speakers: Merrilee Kick, CEO/Founder of BuzzBallz/Southern Champion; Jana Etheridge, Managing VP, Chief of Staff and Customer Office, Financial Services, Capital One; Myrna Estrada, Vice President and Regional General Manager for Safeco Insurance; Dana Beckman, Director of Corporate Affairs at Alliance Data; Maxie McCoy, author and writer obsessed with giving women the tools they need to believe in themselves; Lauren Przybyl, Fox 4 Good Day Anchor; Jasmin Brand, CEO of Launch DFW and President at Darby James. Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park Hotel. Tickets: planoprofile.com/wib
September 28, 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Celebration Cookout
Grab a grilled burger or hot dog. McKinney Senior Center. mckinneyparks.org
September 28-30
McKinney Oktoberfest
Enjoy German-themed revelry. Historic Downtown McKinney. mckinneyoktoberfest.com
September 28-30
Steel Magnolias
Timeless tale of Southern female friendship. Wyly Theatre, Dallas. attpac.org
September 29-30
Fall Plano Train Show
Largest train show in North Dallas. Plano Event Center. planoeventcenter.org
September 29, 9:00 A.M.
Muckfest
Mud run to find cure for Multiple Sclerosis. Southfork Ranch, Plano. visitplano.com
September 30, 12:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Allen Bridal Show. Allen Event Center. alleneventcenter.com
September 30, 6:30 P.M.
Ms. Lauryn Hill
Touring for 30th anniversary of landmark release. Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving. thepaviliontmf.com
