McKinney's Oktoberfest takes place in downtown McKinney Sept. 23-25.[/caption]McKinney’s Oktoberfest starts Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. in Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St. The event features German music, a 14-block beer garden, food and beverages, dancing, clothing and children’s activities. Rain or shine, the event will run Sept. 23 from 4-11 p.m., Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sept. 25 from noon-5 p.m. 972-547-2660. www.mckinneytexas.org
Plano Balloon Festival kicks off this weekend at Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano, featuring 45 colorful hot air balloons, live music, food vendors, skydivers, fireworks and a kids zone. The event is $5 per person each day and free for kids under 36 inches tall. The festival will run Sept. 23 from 4-10 p.m., Sept. 24 from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sept. 25 from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. 972-867-7566. www.planoballoonfest.org
Connor’s Car Show takes place Sept. 24 at Kimball Oaks Shopping Center, 2241 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake. Trucks, motorcycles and classic cars will be on display for public viewing and judging. The event runs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and benefits Connor’s Foundation, which was created to raise awareness of Down syndrome. 469-383-6464. www.connorscarshow.com
Counting Crows and Rob Thomas will be in Allen Sept. 24 as part of a 39-date North American tour with special guest K Phillips. The concert, hosted at the Allen Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1350, Allen, begins at 6:45 p.m. with tickets ranging from $30.50-$90.50. 972-912-1057. www.alleneventcenter.com
