Things to Do in November Around Collin County

November brings plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy North Texas, from community parades and holiday markets to tree lightings and Thanksgiving traditions. Whether you’re planning a weekend with friends or looking for something to do with visiting family, these eight events offer a little inspiration close to home.

Plano Food + Wine Festival

November 7 | Noon–6 p.m. | Legacy West, Plano

Spend an afternoon exploring local flavors at the Plano Food + Wine Festival. Choose from food, wine, combination, or VIP tasting passes, and enjoy shopping with participating vendors while you explore Legacy West. Food tastings run from noon–4 p.m., while wine tastings continue until 6 p.m. Tickets are required for tasting experiences.

Explore festival details and tickets.

Prosper Veterans Day Honor Run

November 7 | Frontier Park, Prosper

Start your weekend with a community event honoring veterans. The Prosper Veterans Day Honor Run offers a 10K, 5K, and Fun Run, giving participants several ways to take part. Gather a few friends or family members and make it an active morning together. Check the registration page for race times and participation details.

View Honor Run information.

’Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market

November 12–15 | Plano Event Center

Get a head start on your holiday list at this annual shopping tradition benefiting the Junior League of Collin County. Browse more than 125 merchants offering gifts, seasonal décor, clothing, jewelry, and gourmet treats. It’s an opportunity to find something special while supporting the organization’s community work.

Check market hours and admission details.

Frisco Community Parade

November 14 | 10 a.m. | Main Street, Frisco Rail District

Celebrate local pride at the Frisco Community Parade. This annual gathering honors veterans, recognizes schools, and brings neighbors together along Main Street. Plan to arrive early enough to find parking and settle into a viewing spot before the parade begins.

Find the parade route and visitor information.

Vintage Market Days of Dallas–McKinney

November 20–22 | Myers Park & Event Center, McKinney

If you enjoy vintage pieces, handmade gifts, and home décor, put this market on your calendar. Vendors offer antiques, original art, clothing, jewelry, furnishings, and seasonal finds in an indoor-and-outdoor setting.

Hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is charged, and children under 12 enter free. Purchased tickets allow re-entry throughout the weekend.

View market information and tickets.

Light the Night at Watters Creek Village

November 21 | 4–8 p.m. | Watters Creek Village, Allen

Welcome the holiday season with an evening of children’s activities, hot cocoa, live music, wagon rides, and festive entertainment. The tree-lighting concert begins at 6 p.m., followed by the Christmas tree lighting and fireworks at 6:30 p.m. Make an evening of it with dinner or shopping at Watters Creek.

See the Light the Night schedule.

Celina Turkey Trot

November 26 | 7:45–10 a.m. | Downtown Celina Square

Add a community outing to your Thanksgiving morning at the Celina Turkey Trot. It’s a chance to spend time outdoors before gathering around the table later in the day. Check the event’s registration information for individual start times and participation requirements.

Find Turkey Trot details on Celina’s November calendar.

Home for the Holidays: A McKinney Christmas

November 27–29 | Historic Downtown McKinney

Finish the month with one of McKinney’s favorite Thanksgiving-weekend traditions. Home for the Holidays brings seasonal entertainment, family activities, and holiday shopping to the downtown square. Admission is free, and the community tree lighting is scheduled for Friday at 6:15 p.m.

Explore locally owned shops, enjoy the decorated square, and make holiday memories with family and friends.

Plan your Home for the Holidays visit.

Event dates, schedules, and ticket availability may change. Check the organizer’s website before heading out.

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