Visit Allen, Texas

Summer’s heating up, and there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy it. Cool off with water fun, stroll shaded trails, enjoy patio dining, and catch a weekend concert. It’s the season for making summer memories, right here in Allen.

Things to Do in Allen

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EVENTS

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Plate of barbecue and tacos from Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q
Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q

For a taste of the best this corner of Texas has to offer, it’s a place that’s hard to beat.

A beloved DFW food truck institution has opened their first brick and mortar location at Watters Creek Village, right here in Allen! Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q’s awards range from being a 2024 James Beard semifinalist: Best Chef – Texas to Texas Monthly’s 50 Best Tacos in Texas. Don’t miss out on this fantastic spot!

Pro Tip

Taco Tuesday is made extra special with three Smoked Brisket and Smoked Barbacoa, available on Tuesdays ONLY!

Pet Friendly

Grab your barbecue platter and bring your pup out for some people watching on the spacious covered patio!

New & Coming Soon

New Attractions, Restaurants & More!

Allen is always booming with new and exciting places to eat, drink, shop and play! We’ve got the ultimate sneak peek into what’s coming so you don’t miss a beat!

Exterior of Chicken N Pickle in Allen

Upcoming Events

Dallas Card Show

Check out the largest card show in the nation which includes sports, non-sports, gaming, autographs, comics, toys, collectibles and memorabilia.

July 3-6, 2025

Concerts by the Creek: Good N Gone

Grab your blanket or lawn chair and find a spot on the Green or enjoy patio dining alfresco. This week, sing along with Good N Gone!

July 5, 2025

Movie at the Range: Happy Gilmore

Enjoy a night of laughs and laid-back fun. Bring a chair, snap a pic with inflatable gators, and compete for prizes in the closest-to-the-pin contest.

July 18, 2025

05 Jul 2025
Music

Concerts by the Creek: Good N Gone

07/05/2025
09 Jul 2025
Things to Do

Pure Barre on the Village Green

07/09/2025
11 Jul 2025
Expo, Things to Do

JUST CROP, SHOP, & CREATE

07/11/2025 - 07/12/2025
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen

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