Death: it’s a topic many of us try to avoid. Yet the pain of losing a loved one can strike down like a lighting bolt––sudden and sharp. And…
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Golfing Around Collin County
A LITTLE PLAY + LESSONS If you’re not ready to take on a full 18 at The Courses At Watters Creek, tee…
Weekend Plans
This weekend, pack swimsuits, sneakers (or both) to entertain the fam for $25, $50 or $75
My Perfect Sunday
This month, Allen mom Amelia Malloy, 36, shares her perfect Sunday for under $40 with wife Jessica, 38, and kiddos Marley, 6, and Mateus, 18 months.
Etiquette Lessons For Kids
Etiquette classes teach kids how to behave in professional situations and make good first impressions.
Learning to Ride a Bike
Dust off the bicycles in the garage for a spring bike ride with your kids. And though you may never…
Starting Gymnastics
Luckily, Dallas has plenty of top-notch tumbling spots. (After all, Olympic gold medalists Carly Patterson and Nastia Liukin call Collin County home!)
Tennis for Tykes
Your kids can make a racket (in a good way!) with tennis lessons through instructional programs.
Summer Serenity at Possum Kingdom Lake
Just a short trek from Dallas, glistening at the foothills of the Palo Pinto mountains, lies Possum Kingdom Lake, a scenic slice of West Texas.
Ice Skating in Collin County
When there’s a chill in the air, your first instinct may not be to partake of an icy activity. But…
Kids Cuts
Back to school means back to many things—school supply aisles, doctor’s offices, department stores, etc. Although this season takes you…
Lucky Strike
Live life in the fast lane … well, metaphorically speaking! The family-friendly Allen Bowl has been a staple of the…
Let's Go to the Fair!
For 125 years the State Fair of Texas aka “Big Tex” has been the pinnacle of entertainment. The Texas tradition…
Shine On
Three-year-old Saylor celebrated with a “You Are My Sunshine” party at the Perot Museum.
A Balloon-Themed Bash
Jake’s first birthday party was filled with balloons.
Touring Via Trolley
Rediscover Collin County history with McKinney trolley tours
A Bowling Blowout
Hannah and Lily celebrate year four at Bowl & Barrel.
In Full Flight
Discover the thrill of free-falling at iFLY, Frisco’s new indoor skydiving facility.
Judge Shares the Highs and Lows of Collin County Families
By the time he was 7 years old, John Roach Jr., had already decisively declared that he would be a…
State Fair of Texas
State Fair of Texas 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fair Park, Dallas 214/565-9931; bigtex.com Hours: September 28–October 21; open daily…