Allen Parks and Recreation

10/08/2026

Grab your fall-inspired outfits and favorite market bags: Allen Fall Fest begins this Saturday October 10 at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. down St. Mary Drive! Here are some FAQs to know before Saturday:

🤠 What will you see and hear?
Expect live music and the sound of Allen's togetherness in action. Bring your shopping list to score some unique items you'll see in the outdoor Crafters Market. You'll see photo ops and local vendors smiling all around, you'll hear the pre-games for the Red River Rilvarly, and you will even hear the petting zoo, partially sponsored by the Allen Heritage Guild.

🌻 What can my kids do at the event?
Kids play and create for free with fall activities throughout the event. Kids enjoy a touch a truck and meeting local heroes and their vehicles! If you or your child need a minute away from the action, a sensory-friendly space is available inside Allen Senior Rec Center and includes calming activities.

🚗 Where do I park?
The Edge (201 St Mary Dr) and Allen Public Library (300 N Allen Dr) offer free parking with a shuttle to the event, or you can easily park and walk from these lots. Please approach St. Mary Dr from N. Allen Drive as N. Cedar will be closed around the event grounds.

🥟🍦 Any good eats during this festival?
Yes! Allen Fall Fest welcomes Serendipity Ice Cream, LaGran Empanada, Dippin' Dots and Monster Yogurt as the 2026 concessionaires.

For more details and a full list of activities, visit https://bit.ly/4rqKjDm

🍂 See you Saturday, Allen 🍂

10/07/2026

Fall break is almost here, and if you're looking for the perfect camp, you're in luck! Spots are available in some fantastic programs starting October 12:

Franklin Sports Training - Basketball
KidoKinetics: Archery FUNdamentals
KidoKinetics: SportsPlay
Camp TREC Fall Break Camp

Whether they're into art, archery, or athletics, there's a camp that'll keep them engaged and entertained all break long.

Register on ActiveNet: https://bit.ly/3VARH3c

10/07/2026

Get ready to solve this rockin' mystery! Mystery Dinner: Axed in the 80s is slated for Saturday, October 24 at 7 P.M. Become the detective on the case when foul play is suspected as a band member turns up dead during a competition for a dream studio deal.
Can you "bridge" the clues together to find the real mastermind? Or will the "riff" between bands and bandmates make the challenge impossible?

Saturday, October 24
7 - 9:30 P.M.
Allen Senior Recreation Center (451 St. Mary Drive, Allen, TX 75002)
Tickets include a catered dinner and start at $40
Register on ActiveNet here: https://bit.ly/3UdRouP

10/05/2026

Tickets are still available for Allen En Blanc! Get ready for an unforgettable evening with hors d'oeuvres from a local chef, drinks, and community! Find your tickets here: https://allenparksfoundation.org/events/

An evening of elegance, connection, and purpose.
Join us for Allen en Blanc 2026—where a beautiful night out helps make a meaningful difference in our community.
Tickets are now on sale!

10/02/2026

It's every outdoorsy person's dream! Less heat, more activities in nature- what's not to love? Get some expert knowledge from a Collin County Master Gardener, learn some local history while on a nature walk, or swap and share plants with other plant lovers. If you have a green thumb and a love for knowledge, you won't want to miss these:

Oct. 8: Seed and Plant Swap at the Park - https://bit.ly/3VrrMuK
Oct. 13, 15, and Nov. 2- Garden Tours with a Master Gardener - https://bit.ly/4hIHr09
Oct 14 - 16: Historic Cemetery Walking Tours - https://bit.ly/4hBVtkh
Oct 22: Historical Nature Walk - https://bit.ly/4hrfivQ

10/02/2026

☔ 📢 Heritage Haunt Event is canceled: Tonight’s spooky season kick-off event has been canceled due to the wet weather this week and the chance of more rain during the event. We hope to see you at other frightfully fun events this season, Allen!

10/01/2026

🍂 October is here, and you know what that means: Allen Fall Fest is just around the corner!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on St. Mary Drive.

Get ready for:
🔸 The Fan Zone with live music & food trucks
🔸 Harvest Hangout with Park Hopper games & RC Rally
🔸 Crafters Market street fair vibes
🔸 Harvest & Heroes Zone with local heroes
🔸 The Farm Yard with a petting zoo & live demos

Park at The Edge Recreation Center or Allen Public Library; shuttle service will be running all event long.

Find all event details here: https://bit.ly/4rqKjDm

See you there!

09/30/2026

🍂 Music here, vendors there, there's something for everyone to be found as you stroll St. Mary Drive during Allen Fall Fest!

New this year are zoned areas around Allen Heritage Village and Allen Senior Rec Center, each filled with festive finds and family fun. Learn more about each zone on Allen's calendar: https://bit.ly/4rqKjDm

See you for Allen's favorite fall activity Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m - 1 p.m.

09/29/2026

Ready to "Fall" in love with camp all over again? Fall break camps start October 12, but there's still time to register! Get your little artists and athletes into a camp that they'll love:

Abrakadoodle: Wild About Animals: https://bit.ly/4ACLhR5
Camp STAR: https://bit.ly/4xNjgUl
Camp TREC: https://bit.ly/4hyelAq
Franklin Sports Training - Basketball: https://bit.ly/4yKQXqk
KidoKinetics: Archery FUNdamentals: https://bit.ly/4jozyPW
KidoKinetics: SportsPlay: https://bit.ly/3TcWt6l
Soccer Sparks Camp: https://bit.ly/4AB3EWL

It's like a small taste of summer again, just minus the 100-degree temps. Register for camps while spots are still available!

09/28/2026

🎵 Let's gather 'round the campfire and sing our campfire song 🎵 Well, we might not be sharing songs, but we for sure have some great stories lined up at our Outdoor Experiences: S'more Campfire Stories events!

Get some classic treats and enjoy some fun, spooky, or heartfelt stories with us over at The Edge. If you aren't feeling up for sweets, hot dogs will also be available for purchase.

Get ready to spin a yarn with us, and we'll see you around the campfire!

October 6, 13, 20, and 27
5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
The Edge (201 St Mary Dr, Allen, TX 75002)
$5 per person

Register for S'more Campfire Stories here: https://bit.ly/4xOtrYC