Culture & Entertainment

PLACE IN PLANO TO TAKE KIDS ON A RAINY DAY

WINNER - CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE

2ND - THUNDERBIRD ROLLER RINK

3RD - CINEMARK THEATERS

PLACE TO EXPLORE PLANO’S PAST WINNER - HERITAGE FARMSTEAD

MUSEUM

2ND - HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PLANO

3RD - INTERURBAN RAILWAY MUSEUM

PLACE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC

WINNER - BOX GARDEN AT LEGACY HALL

2ND - LOVE AND WAR IN TEXAS

3RD - URBAN RIO (ON THE ROCKS)

BOWLING ALLEY

WINNER - PINSTACK

2ND - PLANO SUPER BOWL

3RD - MAIN EVENT ENTERTAINMENT

EVENT VENUE

WINNER - COURTYARD THEATER

2ND - HERITAGE FARMSTEAD MUSEUM

3RD - ROOFTOP EVENT SPOT

EVENT/FESTIVAL IN THE PAST YEAR

WINNER - PLANO BALLOON FESTIVAL

2ND - DICKENS IN DOWNTOWN PLANO

3RD - DEERFIELD LIGHTS

OUTING ON A BUDGET

WINNER - HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PLANO

2ND - PLANO CITY PARKS

3RD - HERITAGE FARMSTEAD MUSEUM

THEATER COMPANY

WINNER - ROVER DRAMAWERKS

2ND - NORTH TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS

3RD - ART CENTRE THEATRE

WAY TO GET ARTSY

WINNER - PLANO METROPOLITAN BALLET

2ND - ARTCENTRE OF PLANO, INC.

3RD - PLANO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

WAY TO GET YOUR HEART RATE UP

WINNER - GO APE TREETOP ADVENTURES

2ND - GRANITE PARK BOARDWALK

3RD - DARK HOUR HAUNTED HOUSE

Activate Games

5013 W. Plano Parkway

Competitive families beware. Activate Games puts teams of two to five together to try and accomplish as many 1-3 minute games as possible in 75 minutes. The games cover anything from laser mazes, trivia and basketball shots, and other combinations of the 11 options that cover communication, agility, speed and memorization. Because of the physical and mental requirements, it is suggested that players be over 10 years of age. Booking online is highly suggested; cost is $25 per person regardless of age.

11th Hour Escape

601 J Place, Suite 300

Unlike other escape rooms that have skill limits, making it difficult for families with younger children to participate, 11th Hour Escape has customizable difficulty for all of their rooms. Currently, they have two escape room themes: Fallout Shelter and The Upside Down. Participants can choose between three difficulty levels: the 50% success rate, 25% or 10%. Both rooms can be enjoyed by ages 10 and up, but at least one adult is required to be in the room. Tickets are $29 per person, and at least four people are required to book a room.

North Texas Escape Rooms

8232 Preston Road, Suite 100

North Texas Escape Rooms’ Plano location has 7 rooms, each with different themes and skill levels. For several rooms, you can choose between the 45-minute or 60-minute version. Pricing ranges from $27-$36 per person depending on the number of people in each room and what version is chosen. Current themes include Killer’s Campground, Dragon’s Curse, Empire City: Villains, Empire City: Superhero, Summer Camp, Penthouse and Jailhouse. Participants must be 9 or older to play the game, with some rooms including higher age requirements.