Category Archives: Things to do with Kids
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
It’s Pumpkin Time
Autumn at the Arboretum
Autumn at the Arboretum returns for another season of fall family fun. The garden will transform with thousands of blazing colored florals as over 50,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash come together to form the nationally acclaimed storybook pumpkin village. A multitude of special events will also be available on weekdays and weekends along with the hay bale maze, the great pumpkin search, and the Tom Thumb pumpkin patch.
Dallas Arboretum
Big Orange Pumpkin Farm in Celina
Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hayrides, hotdogs, picture taking opportunities, and more!
Open Now until November 3rd.
5454 County Rd #126
Celina, TX 75009
972-382-4995 | Office
214-326-2706 | Mobile
Big Orange Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins on the Prairie
While everyone can pick their favorite pumpkins, children will also enjoy playing in the bounce house, running through the hay maze and playing games in our “Kid’s Patch!” Plus, there are lots of picture taking opportunities with our fall set-ups and family-fun hayrides!
3521 Main Street, Frisco, Texas 75034
972.335.2882
Pumpkins on the Prairie
What are your Labor Day Plans?
What do you have planned for this Labor Day weekend? If your stumped check out a few of the things I found that are going on around town.
- Beat the heat and get in one last day at Hawaiian Falls. This is your last weekend to enjoy until they reopen next summer.
- Check out Legoland’s new Star Wars Display. http://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/dallasfw/our-attractions/attraction/355/star-wars-miniland-model-display-episode-4.aspx
- Enjoy a free Concert by the Creek at Watters Creek in Allen TX from 7-10 Saturday evening.
- Escape the Heat and Check out the Perot Museum. http://www.perotmuseum.org/visit-the-museum/index.html
- Bring the family out to enjoy a great train robbery on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad on Labor Day. Train departs at 1:00pm from the Grapevine Cotton Belt Train Depot and returns at 6:00pm. http://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/grapevine-vintage-railroad/events/
- Watch a real cattle drive and a gunfight! Summer Gunfight Shows with The Legends of Texas – FREE, family friendly show. Show times are right after the Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drives! Sat Aug 31 & Sun Sept 1 @ 11:45 am and 4:15pm
Hope you have a safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend!
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/
What are you doing this weekend???
YEAH!!! It is Friday. Do you have any plans this weekend? Our calendar is pretty full but I am always looking for new fun things to do…
Tryout out one of DFW TOP 4 Burger joints : Chop House Burger, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Angry Dog and Maple and Motor. I would love to hear who you think is best. Last year Angry Dog won bragging rights to DFW Best Burger.
Fun Night at the Dallas Zoo: “Kid To Do at the Dallas Zoo”- On 6/1 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Sounds like a Fun night at the zoo with the youngest giraffe, Jamie, guiding the way as the Safari guide, bounce houses, DJ, face painting and unique animal encounters.
Work on that Beach body while helping out those impacted by the tornadoes in Moore, OK: Run Moore for Relief, it’s OK to walk 5K/10K-Cooper Craig Ranch will host a not-for-profit 5K/10K Run MOORE for Relief, It’s OK to Walk on Saturday, June 1 at 8 a.m. at Cooper Craig Ranch. Registration and additional information is available at coopercraigranch.com. The race will host a moment of silence and a balloon release for every life lost. All proceeds from the race will go to the Tulsa Community Foundation, Moore/Shawnee Relief Fund and the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter.
Hope you have a GREAT WEEKEND!
McKinney Skatepark Grand Opening
Grab your helmets and pads the much awaited McKinney Skatepark grand opening is TODAY!!!
McKinney skatepark grand opening
Pizzeria Testa: Amazing Pizza Right in Frisco Square
I have to confess I have never been to Italy BUT my Husband has… For his birthday he wanted the family to go and try out Pizzeria Testa, in Frisco, because he had heard it was good. THAT was an understatement!!! It was delicious. He has traveled to Italy and after his first bite said, “Finally! This is what Pizza taste like in Italy!” All 5 of us agreed the Pizza was AMAZING.
Pizzeria Testa is located in Frisco Square, walking distance from the movie theater and library. Notice the great Patio off the front and then another off the back. The Back patio opens to a field area where the kiddos can play so you can actually enjoy a relaxing evening out with the kids and not have to rush out before they get unruly because they are board. (not that mine EVER do that:))
Great back patio area
We actually sat at the Pizza Bar where my 8, 12 and 13 yr old all watched intently as the staff made pizzas and other goodies. My 8 yr old asked the poor guy a 1000 question and he happily answered them all.
He watched the whole time we were there…
I wish I could share pictures of our yummy pizza but it was gobbled up before I got a chance to take one. Go try for yourself it is Delicious! Just another reason Collin County is a GREAT place to live.
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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