Allen's Newest Park Has a Bear, and It Needs a Name
Bravo Park is open at Sloan Corners with pickleball courts, dog areas, and a Reading Bear waiting for a community-chosen name by Aug. 31.
By Allen Community Staff
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Annual Events & Festivals in Allen, TX
A local guide to Allen, TX's best annual events and festivals, from free summer concerts to butterfly walks and Fourth of July fireworks.
By Allen TX Community Staff
Allen, TX: Local History & Landmarks
A local guide to Allen, TX's most significant historic sites, from the 1874 Old Stone Dam to Heritage Village's restored churches and homes.
By Allen TX Community Staff
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
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 Parks and Recreation Earns Spot Among Nation's Best
Allen's Parks and Recreation Department is a 2026 NRPA Gold Medal finalist, placing the city among the top park agencies in the United States.
By Allen Community Staff
Concerts by the Creek Keeps Allen's Saturday Music Calendar Free Through the Spring Outdoor Window
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm's free Concerts by the Creek series runs Saturdays through spring and into early summer, offering Allen residents a steady weekly outdoor music option before the heat sets in.
By Allen TX Community Staff
Allen Public Library Now Offers Laptop Rentals for Teens and Adults
The Allen Public Library launches a new laptop rental program with 15 devices available to cardholders. A game-changer for digital access in the community.
By Allen TX Community Staff