Free Activities

Texas summers are made for adventures! And some of the best adventures kids can find are discovered in books. In addition to summer reading programs offered by your local libraries, there are wonderful programs you can find online that provide...

Several times throughout the year, Collin County Moms features a local non-profit organization that assists moms and/or families in need. We love the opportunity to spotlight how local families can help out through volunteering, donating time or money, and...

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!) and earn cool prizes...

Cabin fever. Climbing the walls. We know what happens when kids (and parents) are cooped up for too long, and it's not cute. But family outings can get real expensive, real quick. Let's save some money at these local...

Farmers markets are a great idea all around. Besides providing a lovely weekend activity for you and the family (outside!), it's an avenue for clean eating and supporting local growers and makers. We love it. The following list is arranged...

Is school out yet? Almost? I think about how time flies for us, but it doesn't at all for kids. Summer will be here before we know it, but May probably lasts an eternity for them! Poor things. Let's...

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...

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...