Moving to Allen, TX: A Newcomer's Guide
Everything newcomers need to know about Allen, TX — from neighborhoods and schools to parks, commutes, and what daily life actually looks like.
By Allen TX Community Staff
Community
The latest community articles and stories from Allen.
Allen Public Library Goes Fine-Free, Opens Renovated Space, and Earns a National Award
The Allen Public Library has removed late fees, unveiled an expanded renovation, and received the Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award for 2025.
By Allen Community Staff
At Allen Heritage Village, the Cottage Farmers Market Settles Into Its Third Fall Season
Allen Cottage Farmers Market returns to Heritage Village for its third fall season, joining a September full of open-air markets across the city.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen Parks & Recreation Opens Fall 2026 Registration: What the Season Guide Means for Residents
The Fall 2026 LIFE Guide is live, covering programs from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31. Here's how Allen residents can make the most of it.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen Cottage Farmers Market Returns for Fall: What to Know Before Your First Saturday Visit
The Allen Cottage Farmers Market opens its fall season in September at Allen Heritage Village, running every first and third Saturday through November.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen, TX FAQ: What Newcomers Ask
Real answers to the questions newcomers ask most about Allen, TX — schools, housing, commutes, parks, shopping, and more.
By Allen TX Community Staff
25 Years of Gloves, Badges, and Brotherhood: Allen's Guns & Hoses Tournament Returns Sept. 12
The 25th Annual Guns & Hoses Boxing Tournament comes to the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, raising funds for families of fallen first responders.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen, TX FAQ: What Newcomers Ask
Moving to Allen, TX? Get honest answers on schools, taxes, housing, commutes, safety, and daily life from someone who knows the city well.
By Allen TX Community Staff
Allen Public Library Gets a System Upgrade — and What It Means for Cardholders
The Allen Public Library rolled out a new library management system on August 4, with most services back online by noon the same day.
By Allen Community Staff
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
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