Category Archives: Parks and Recration in Collin County
Need Summer Time Ideas?
YAY! It’s Summer Time!! Schools out and the Sun is shinning I LOVE this time of year. However, if your kiddos are like mine I start to hear, “Mom, I’m bored” and “What are we going to do today?” to which I am usually stumped. This year we have come up with a great list of ideas to help you plan and ENJOY this great city we live in with your family.
Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas
Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park
Dallas Zoo, Dallas
Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose
Frank Buck Zoo, Gainesville
Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch, Pilot Point
Hawaiian Falls – Colony
White Rock Lake, Dallas
NRH2O Family Water Park, North Richland Hills
Trinity River Kayak/Canoe Expeditions, Dallas area
Dr Pepper Star Center, Euless, Farmers Branch, Frisco, McKinney and Plano
Galleria Ice Skating Center, Dallas
Top Golf, Allen, Dallas and The Colony
Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington
Rangers Ballpark/Rangers, Arlington
Dallas Arboretum, Dallas
The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney
Dallas Children’s Theater, Dallas
McKinney Performing Arts Center, McKinney
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
Plano Children’s Theatre, Plano and McKinney
Windmill Stables of Spring Park, Richardson
Need more ideas? Check out 181 Places to See & Things to Do in Dallas-Fort Worth
McKinney, Texas is a GREAT Place to Live
Why is McKinney, TX such a Great Place to live? It has that small town feel with the convenience of amazing local restaurants, shopping, access to 75 and 121 and great schools. McKinney’s Historic Downtown is full of boutiques, antique shops and yummy eateries. By day it is a wonderful place to stroll around and shop with friends but in the evening it is filled with live music at several of the various bars and venues. The City of McKinney puts a lot of work into maintaining the beauty of the area. Many of the streets and parkways are meticulously planted and maintained to keep the city of McKinney looking beautiful. There are numerous parks, splash pads, trails, and fishing ponds around to enjoy a beautiful days outside. The Real Estate Market in McKinney is Hot and home values continue to rise in this area. Currently, the average home price is approximately 335,000.
Come check McKinney, TX and see why Money Magazine Voted McKinney #2 in Americas Best Places to Live.
Call me today for help with any of your Real estate needs.
4th Of July Celebrations in Addison, Frisco and McKinney….Where to See Fireworks Around Town
Trying to decide where the best place to celebrate the 4th and see a great fireworks show?
Here is a summary of a few that I found online.
July 3: Addison – Kaboom Town! Kaboom Town! Food, music, kid’s activities including rock climbing, giant slide, inflatables, and more… 30-minute fireworks show is choreographed to music and a live radio simulcast on 100.3 JACK FM. This event is FREE. When: Wednesday July 3, 2013 from 5 p.m. to Midnight. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Where: Addison Circle Park, Dos Equis Main Stage, 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, TX
July 4: Flower Mound’s Annual Independence Day Celebration Music by Rick Springfield and many activities for the whole family Beginning at 10 a.m. with the Children’s Parade and ending with fireworks finale, Independence Fest 2013 will also host performances by Breaking Southwest and The Walton Stout Band, a vintage car show presented by Time Machine Car Shows, a showcase of our local businesses, and a free Kid’s Zone, presented by Raising Cane’s, complete with bounce houses, games for all ages, and more. When: Wednesday July 4, 2013. Where: Bakersfield Park, 1201 Duncan Lane, Flower Mound, TX Don’t bring: No glass, alcohol, or tobacco products may be brought to the park.
July 4: Frisco Freedom Fest 2013 Party in the Plaza will include all the traditional makings of Frisco Freedom Fest beginning at 4 p.m. New this year: a zip line! The Children’s Expo features two Euro bungees, a rock climbing wall and bounce house inflatables. The plaza party also includes a Community Stage, featuring local entertainers, and Hometown Hero Exhibit, showcasing our police and fire departments. The Taste of Frisco returns with Frisco restaurants will be serving some of their most popular menu items. Across the street FC Dallas will host a Major League Soccer match between FC Dallas and Chivas. When: Wednesday, July 4, 2013 Starts 4 p.m. until the fireworks finale. Where: Simpson Plaza at City Hall, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. Frisco, TX 75034
July 4-6: Frisco RoughRiders 10th Annual Fireworks Celebration The Frisco RoughRiders want to include you as they celebrate their tenth season with three awesome fireworks shows on July 4th, 5th and 6th. It’s baseball, fireworks and great family fun at a low price. For ticket info call 972-334-1900.When: July 4-6, 2013. Fireworks after the games.
July 4: McKinney’s “Red, White and Boom” The Hometown Parade begins at 10 a.m. in historic downtown McKinney. Family activities and food from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Live music from 8 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. WRR will provide “Sounds of America” on a live simulcast during the fireworks on Classical 101.1. Be sure to tune in as you watch the McKinney fireworks show beginning at 9:45 p.m. For more information on the activities at the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch call 972-547-7480. All Red, White and BOOM! activities are free and open to the general public. Alcohol is not allowed.When: July 4, 2013. Parade 10 a.m. Activities 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Where: McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch.
Happy Independence DAY!!!
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Fireworks and Family Fun this Saturday in Allen, TX
Fireworks and Family Fun this Saturday in Allen, TX
Start your 4th of July celebration EARLY!
Market Street Allen USA Celebration
Saturday, Jun 29 4:00p to 10:00p
Celebration Park Allen, TX
The city of Allen’s early Independence Day event features a 20- to 25-minute fireworks show
The fun also includes music by Emerald City Band, Dennis DeYoung performing the music of Styx, Heidi Zetti Band, the Indecision, the Kassy Levels Band and blues artist Joey Love.
There will also be a guest appearance by Radio Disney Live’s Dylan Riley Snyder.
Food, inflatables, crafts and games round out the day’s attractions.
And best of all it is FREE!!!
http://allenusa.org/
McKinney Skatepark Grand Opening
Grab your helmets and pads the much awaited McKinney Skatepark grand opening is TODAY!!!
McKinney skatepark grand opening
Looking for Something to do this Weekend?
Chestnut Square is kicking off their Farmers Market and tons of Fun Activities for the Kids this Saturday.
Check it out.
http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2013/apr/03/chestnut-square-farmers-market-mckinney-saturday/
McKinney Skate park
YEAH!!!!! My boys can not wait for the new Skate park to open in McKinney. It will be located at the Gabe Nesbitt Park off of Eldorado. Check out this article sharing a sneak peek of the park. Guess I better be sure the kiddos helmets and pads are up to snuff… 🙂
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