Plano aglow this week with the return of the annual balloon festival

From Sept. 18-21, North Texans can shop, eat, drink, and even fly the skies over Plano at the colorful H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival at Oak Point Park.

Festival fans can soak up the evening balloon glow, when dozens of balloons light up the park like floating lanterns, and watch them lift off on Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday night at 7 p.m., weather permitting. Balloon launches are also planned for 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

In the Central Market Kids Fun Zone, families will find inflatables, slides, rides, and the Whataburger Kids Korner art tent. Shoppers can browse 35 local vendors selling everything from hand-crafted décor to one-of-a-kind gifts. And for car lovers? BMW of Plano will let guests hop behind the wheel of their ultimate driving machines…

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