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Hydrous Wake Park
For a fun, new summer activity, skip the typical super-slides and try out Hydrous, the Dallas area’s only cable park.
Interurban Railway Museum
Take a ride into the past at Plano’s admission-free Interurban Railway Museum
Texas Civil War Museum
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with a trip to the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi
Smarter Over the Summer
Students lose knowledge over the summer. Keep them learning with these fun, educational ideas.
Lucky Duck
Plan a rubber ducky birthday both kids and adults will love
Gymnastics Birthday
Gabi and her mom flipped over this tumbling party at a local gym
Tea Party
Mind your manners at an old-fashioned fancy tea party as hosted by Stephanie and daughter Emily
Give and Play Birthday
Throw a soccer party for a cause with inspiration from Patti and son Grayson
Fancy Nancy Birthday
Host a fancy fairy tea party with ideas from Melissa and daughter Mia
Elmo Birthday
Plan a unique summer Elmo party with inspiration from Jeff, Shay and son Milo
Rainbow Birthday
Splash some color into your rainbow / unicorn / princess party with tips from Joslyn and daughter Millie
Rough Creek Lodge
Make the short drive over to Glen Rose to stay in the not-so-rough Rough Creek Lodge.
Picture Perfect Birthday
Create a photo-themed party with tips from LaShonda and daughter Haley
Hot Wheels Birthday
Have a cars-themed party with ideas from Melissa and son Andrew
Happy Trails Birthday
Take your party over the river and through the woods with tips from Tisha and son Liam
The Lash Lounge
You’re in the checkout line pretending to answer your kid’s questions with an “uh-huh” as you skim the covers of…
Cheap Eats in Collin County
Taking the whole family out to eat can be an expensive affair. Affordable choices that are also healthy can be…
Cheap Eats in Dallas County
Taking the whole family out to eat can be an expensive affair. Affordable choices that are also healthy can be…
Visit Boston, Massachusetts or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Batter up! Spring is in full swing, and nothing beats sitting at the ballpark, holding a hot dog smothered with…