Free Activities

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...

Looking for something fun to do with a hint of history/learning in McKinney? While McKinney is my home away from home and the place I spend a majority of my time, I realized did not know much of its...

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 of farmers...

One of the best things about summer is free concerts! Living in Collin County, you have no shortage of places to go for free live music, from restaurants and wineries like Taverna Rossa, Truck Yard, Tommy Bahama, Merkado and Fortunata...

In stark contrast to the longest January of Januaries there ever was, February is FLYING BY. It is more than half over, and these teaser 72-degrees-and-sunny days give me nothing but SPRING FEVER. In two shakes of a lamb’s...

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...

Recreation centers are especially great for families, as they host a variety of age-appropriate activities year-round.

Covid, covid, covid! If you're anything like me...that is all you hear about! You open up your phone, BAM, there it is. You turn on the TV, BAM, there it is. You go to the grocery store, BAM, masks everywhere. Amidst working...