AROUND PLANO · NOVEMBER 2026
Around Plano: Four Local Plans for November
By Bart Gurley | The Gurley Group
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Welcome to Around Plano, a short list of local things worth knowing about. As November calendars start to fill, this edition brings together a food-and-wine afternoon, two holiday shopping stops and a Thanksgiving option that leaves the cooking to someone else.
Make an afternoon of the Plano Food + Wine Festival
Saturday, November 7 | Noon–6 p.m. | Legacy West
The festival brings together wine tasting, restaurant bites, culinary demonstrations and shopping. Choose a food-only, wine-only or combination ticket rather than assuming every pass includes everything. Food tastings run from noon to 4 p.m., even though the festival continues until 6 p.m. Check the current ticket options before making plans.
Check official event detailsStart the gift list at ’Neath the Wreath
Thursday–Sunday, November 12–15 | Plano Event Center
This four-day market supports the Junior League of Collin County and brings holiday gifts, clothing, jewelry and gourmet treats to the Plano Event Center. Visit Plano lists the public market for November 12–15. Check the official guide and organizer information for current hours, tickets and visitor policies before you go.
Check official event detailsBrowse handmade finds at Plano Holiday Market
Saturday–Sunday, November 21–22 | Carpenter Park Recreation Center
For another shopping option, Plano Holiday Market offers free admission and handcrafted gifts, jewelry, candles, home decor and specialty foods. Visit Plano also highlights handmade creations from local seniors. Save November 21–22 for a chance to browse in person at Carpenter Park Recreation Center.
Check official event detailsLet someone else handle Thanksgiving dinner
Thursday, November 26 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Blue Mesa Grill, Plano
Blue Mesa’s Thanksgiving buffet includes turkey, traditional sides and Southwestern dishes. Listed prices are $50 for adults, $20 for children ages 6–11 and free for children 5 and younger. Call the Plano restaurant at 214-387-4407 to reserve and confirm availability.
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