A Bookstore Returns to Watters Creek: Barnes & Noble Is Now Open in Allen
Barnes & Noble has opened at Watters Creek Village in Allen, TX, bringing a full bookstore and café experience back to the popular outdoor center.
By Allen Community Staff
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Farmers Markets & Local Shopping in Allen, TX
A local guide to farmers markets, grocery options, and shopping destinations in Allen, TX — from weekend markets to everyday staples.
By Allen TX Community Staff
The Largest Card Show in the Nation Is Coming to Allen This July
The National Sports Collectors Convention lands at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel July 16–19, bringing four days of collectibles, autographs, and memorabilia.
By Allen Community Staff
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Classic Summer Field Day Comes to The Farm in Allen on July 11
Watermelon-eating contests, water balloons, relay races, local vendors, and live acoustic music at The Farm in Allen on July 11, 2026.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen's Library Asks the Community to Tell Its Stories This Summer
The Allen Public Library's annual Summer Writing Competition opens for submissions, with winners receiving gift cards to local businesses.
By Allen Community Staff
Three Free Summer Nights: Concerts by the Creek Returns to Watters Creek Village
Watters Creek Village hosts free live music on July 4, 11, and 18 — bring a blanket, grab dinner, and settle in on the Village Green.
By Allen Community Staff
Sloan Corners Gets Its First Gathering Place: Bravo Park Opens in Allen
Bravo Park, Allen's first public space inside the Sloan Corners development, is open — and the community gets to name its reading bear statue.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen USA 2026: How a 30-Year Tradition Became One of North Texas's Signature Fourth of July Events
Allen's free H-E-B Allen USA Celebration returns June 27 to Celebration Park with fireworks, live music, and food trucks for all ages.
By Allen Community Staff
The Allen Public Library Has a Full Summer Stage Lineup — Here Is What to Know
Rockabilly, progressive folk, and a Friday Night Lights screening with actor Brad Leland are all on tap at Allen Public Library this summer.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen Has a Full Calendar of Free Live Music This Summer — Here Is Where to Find It
From Watters Creek Village to Stephen G. Terrell Park and the Library Civic Auditorium, Allen's summer concert lineup has something for every taste.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen Parks & Trails: An Outdoor Guide
A local guide to Allen's best parks, trails, and green spaces — from the 83-mile trail system to nature preserves and skate parks.
By Allen TX Community Staff
Allen's Bravo Park Opens Its Gates at Sloan Corners
A 30-acre signature green space anchoring the massive Sloan Corners development has opened its first five acres to Allen residents.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen's Biggest Night of the Year: What Makes the H-E-B Allen USA Event Worth the Drive
The H-E-B Allen USA Presented by Credit Union of Texas returns June 27 to Celebration Park with fireworks, food trucks, and free admission.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge Enters Prize Season Starting June 15
The prize redemption window opens June 15 at Allen Public Library. Here's what participants need to know to claim their reward by July 31.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen's $950 Million Resort Dream: Inside the Kalahari Design Phase Taking Shape Along SH-121
Kalahari Resorts is deep in design for its massive 1.2-million-square-foot Allen property. Here's what residents should know now.
By Allen Community Staff
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All Events → Jun 29 A Bookstore Returns to Watters Creek: Barnes & Noble Is Now Open in Allen business Jun 29 Farmers Markets & Local Shopping in Allen, TX community Jun 28 The Largest Card Show in the Nation Is Coming to Allen This July events Jun 27 Classic Summer Field Day Comes to The Farm in Allen on July 11 events Jun 26 Allen's Library Asks the Community to Tell Its Stories This Summer arts Jun 25 Three Free Summer Nights: Concerts by the Creek Returns to Watters Creek Village music Jun 22 Sloan Corners Gets Its First Gathering Place: Bravo Park Opens in Allen community Jun 21 Allen USA 2026: How a 30-Year Tradition Became One of North Texas's Signature Fourth of July Events events
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