Plano Local

By Sacha Obaid

Races and fun runs are a common feature of community life in and around Plano. Many are held to raise funds for local charities, while some are just about having a good time and enjoying exercise outside of the dark, stuffy gym. Whatever your reasons for participating, you have lots of options for races in the upcoming months!

Kick off Fall with a weekend of fun at the end of September! This year’s Plano Balloon Festival is the perfect excuse to get outdoors and enjoy some active family fun at the beginning of a new season.

Start: Friday, September 23 at 4 PM

End: Sunday, September 25 at 7 PM

By Sacha Obaid

“The 12 Days of Christmas” may well be one of the world’s best-known and most-loved Christmas carols. Every year during the holiday season, this sweet song comes to life at the Dallas Arboretum, with an enchanting display that delights people of all ages.

Daytime and evening shows run until January 3; don’t miss your chance to see this fabulous seasonal exhibit!

There are so many things that make the holiday period special, and the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Holiday Trail of Lights has added to the mix of magical events for the last six years. Thousands of lights enchanting the night sky, live entertainment, and other fun make this limited-time event, which doubles as a museum fundraiser, a real night to remember. The Holiday Trail of Lights is only open for three nights in December, so be sure to book your tickets early!

After a cosmetic surgery procedure, you’ve likely been cooped up in the house recovering. Now that you’re feeling great, where can you go to meet up with friends, blow off some steam, and show off your shape? Anywhere there’s dancing!

From low-key bars to high-energy dance clubs, there are plenty of venues in Plano where you can let loose and enjoy your new-and-improved self with friends or your significant other.

After your plastic surgery procedure, you’ll probably be tempted to show off your bathing suit body. After all, this may be the first time in a long time that you feel like your best self!

What better way to enjoy that feeling than near the water? So take off that cover-up or towel with pride at these six places to swim in North Texas.

By Sacha Obaid

By Sacha Obaid

Eating healthy can be really difficult, especially when you and your friends or family decide to go out to eat. Unfortunately, many restaurants today don’t offer healthy options for diners. Instead, they offer large serving sizes, greasy food choices, and overflowing cups of sugar-filled sodas.

Eating healthy while dining out can be difficult, but it’s certainly not impossible! Check out these five healthy restaurants in Plano, TX. They offer very healthy options that will help you stick to your healthy-eating lifestyle.

By Sacha Obaid

If you are looking for a fun and unique city to spend the 4^th of July weekend in, then Dallas is a great option! It’s a hip and exciting area filled with attractions for people of all ages. The 4^th of July is a great time to visit Dallas and surrounding areas because they’re lit up with fireworks and events that your entire family will love.

Discover all of the cool events and attractions to help you celebrate the 4th of July in Dallas and the surrounding areas!