Free Activities

Summer…the perfect time for beach vacations, watermelon seed-spitting contests, boat rides, camping trips, and READING! Here’s a roundup of summer reading programs in Collin County. Be sure to check them out (and lots of books, too!) to earn cool prizes...

Summer break is right around the corner! It can be fun for kids and relaxing for parents when you plan ahead a little and include some imaginative activities, like telling stories about summer camp and playing games in the...

Family picnics are a great, inexpensive way to get your kids off their devices and into nature. We are serious about our family picnics, and I’m happy to share my ideas for the perfect spring family picnic. As soon as...

The spring is a lovely time of year, but as the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” Being stuck at home on a rainy spring day can be really draining on moms and equally challenging for kids. If...

Spring break! Let's talk about it. Collin County schools are off March 7–11, 2022. If you have plans, I'm jealous! If you're going to play it by ear all week and hope for the best, WELCOME TO THE CLUB,...

Every holiday season is an exciting and fun time to celebrate and share and exchange gifts with friends and family. But with stressed supply chains and understaffed stores, this holiday season might be even more stressful than years past. As...

Critter Club is back and better than ever! Fairview Town Center's Critter Club is a FREE event that gives kids the chance to get up close and personal with different kinds of animals. It runs every Saturday at The...

School is back in session and my favorite season is upon us, Fall. I’m ready for all the pumpkins and fall decorations to come out of my closet and for the crisp, cool nights to take over. An important...