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Things to do with kids this weekend in Plano (October 9–11)
Updated October 10, 2026
The weekend of October 9–11 in Plano brings Babes in Arms (0-9 months) at Davis Library - Children's Program Room (Friday) and Puppet Show: Big Pumpkin (0-5 years) at Parr Library - Parr Program Room (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
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Family events in Plano this weekend: October 9–11
Friday, October 9
6 events · 6 free · already happened
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Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.
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Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.
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Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills.
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Babes in Arms (0-9 months)
A lap sit storytime to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning.
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Puppet Show: Big Pumpkin (0-5 years)
TICKET REQUIRED - A witch trying to pick a big pumpkin on Halloween discovers the value of cooperation when she gets help from some friends.
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Game On: Chess Meet-Up (Ages 5+)
Sit and play chess with another beginner chess player.
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Saturday, October 10
5 events · 5 free
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The Write Workshop: Characters (Ages 16+)
Develop strong characters in your writing.
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Family Storytime
A storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme.
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Puppet Show: Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes (0-5 years)
TICKET REQUIRED - Mother Goose shares her favorite nursery rhymes!
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Business Innovation Lab (Ages 16+)
How does a good business idea arise? What moves an idea forward? Think like an entrepreneur and gain support for moving from idea to…
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AI: Myths, Reality and Real-World Impact (Ages 13+)
Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or excited about AI, gain tools to understand and use AI with confidence.
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Sunday, October 11
1 event · 1 free
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ABCs of DNA (Grades 4-8)
Explore the wonders of DNA! Learn how genetic codes store life's instructions, then build your own spiral DNA model with fun, hands-on…
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Coming up in Plano
- ABCs of DNA (Grades 4-8) — October 11 · Haggard Library - Haggard Program Room
- Babes in Arms (0-9 months) — October 12 · Harrington Library - Children's Program Room
- Baby Picasso (0-18 months) — October 12 · Davis Library - Children's Program Room