Our best tip to acing Tax-Free Weekend? Stay in Allen, Texas and shop over 150 discount retailers, outlet stores, local boutiques, and everything in between. Whether you’re looking for chic wardrobe staples, last minute back-to-school essentials, or just a good excuse to shop, Allen is the place to be. So if you’re ready to skip the taxes, let’s plan your weekend to Allen, Texas.

What You Need to Know

Most clothing and footwear like jeans, dresses, jackets, suits, and robes are tax-free in Texas from August 9-11, 2024. The big exceptions are any product with a $100+ price tag, all accessories, athletic clothing, and bags.

Check out more tax-free weekend tips or explore the Texas Comptroller’s website to see the specifics on what’s exempt and what’s taxable.

Our Top Allen Stores for Tax-Free Weekend

We recently sent our editors to Allen to scope out the best deals and must-visit stores while you’re in town. While we always recommend you explore Allen’s 2024 Best Stores, these retailers are your best bet for finding goods that fall within the state’s tax exempt category for the weekend.

The Village at Allen:

  • Burlington
  • Macy’s Backstage
  • Ross Dress for Less
  • Kid to Kid
  • TJ Maxx
  • Uptown Cheapskate

Allen Premium Outlets:

  • Gap Factory
  • Gap Kids & Baby Outlet
  • adidas Outlet Store
  • Ann Taylor Factory Store
  • Express Factory Outlet
  • Famous Footwear Outlet
  • H&M
  • Forever 21
  • J.Crew Factory
  • Levi’s Outlet Store
  • New Balance Factory Store
  • Nike Factory Store
  • The Children’s Place Outlet
  • North Face Outlet
  • Vans Outlet

Watters Creek Village:

  • DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
  • Apricot Lane
  • Versona

Stay for the Weekend

Insider tip: Allen has three hotels that are walking distance from the city’s top shopping centers. Talk about convenience! The Hampton Inn & Suites is steps away from the Allen Premium Outlets, the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center is just across the street from Watters Creek Village, and lastly, the Courtyard Dallas Allen at the Event Center is located at The Village at Allen.

If you’re looking for other lodging options, Allen is home to a total of 10 hotels across the city to choose from. Plus, all of them are dog-friendly if you’re looking to bring your furry friend along.

Ready to get away and start shopping? So are we! See you in Allen, Texas from August 9-11 for the ultimate tax-free weekend shopping trip.