April 16: Attend an Easter egg hunt for dogs
Four-legged friends have the chance to sniff out dog treat-filled Easter eggs at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve. Dogs can find one of the golden eggs and win a special prize. 9-10 a.m. $5 (per dog). Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, 5901 Los Rios Blvd., Plano. 972-941-7250. www.visitplano.com/event/easter-egg-hound-hunt-2
April 16: Watch live dance battles
The Secret Society Club and Plano Stages present the Underground Movement Festival Vol. 6. The all-ages event celebrates more than 40 years of hip-hop, with two-on-two dance battles, individual B-boy and B-girl battles, and dance team showcases. 5-10 p.m. Free to attend, $10 (per dancer), $20 (per team). McCall Plaza, 998 E. 15th St., Plano. 972-941-5600. www.visitplano.com/event/urban-movement-festival-vol-6
April 16, 23, 30 and May 7: Shop with local vendors
Each Saturday, The Shops at Willow Bend hosts the Red Tent Farmers Market that regularly features more than 30 local vendors. Customers can buy locally grown produce as well as baked goods, salsa, plants, sweet treats and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano. 972-965-1144. www.shopwillowbend.com
April 21: Sip and shop
On every third Thursday of the month, Downtown Plano retailers, including Lyla’s, Furbabies Bakery, The Feathered Nest and more participate in an evening of wine and retail therapy. 5-8 p.m. Free (admission). Downtown Plano, 1000 block of E. 15th St., Plano. 214-907-6239. www.visitdowntownplano.com
April 22: Enjoy a rap show
Beastie Boys tribute act Rhymin’ N Stealin’ will perform a show of the group’s most popular tunes, per a release. 7 p.m. $5-$300. Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. www.legacyfoodhall.com/events
April 30: Raise autism awareness
This fundraiser benefits workplace readiness programs for adults with autism. Attendees can enjoy a tour around the institute, carnival games, raffle prizes, silent auctions and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. NonPareil Institute Plano courtyard, 5085 W. Park Blvd. Ste. 700, Plano. 469-247-1101. www.visitplano.com/event/autism-awareness-block-party
May 6: Have fun on the farm
The Heritage Farmstead Museum’s literacy-based Fun on the Farm program allows families to participate in story time, experience farm life and explore the historic 4.5-acre site. The program is for kids ages 18 months to 5 years old. 10 a.m.-noon. $5 (per adult), $10 (per child). Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W. 15th St., Plano. 972-881-0140. www.heritagefarmstead.org
May 7: Help battle brain cancer
The annual Head for the Cure 5K helps build awareness, raise funds and foster hope for Plano’s brain cancer community. 8 a.m. $25 (Kids Fun Run), $32 (virtual participant), $37-$42. Red Tail Pavilion, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. www.headforthecure.org/north-texas
