In + Around Collin County

We LOVE Collin County! The category of in + around Collin County features articles guiding you through the heart of Collin County — major events, favored restaurants, etc. — as well as what to do on date nights, family outings, and where to go in Fort Worth to learn and live big!

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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...
When my younger brothers, who are half-Korean, visit us here in Texas from Hawaii, our culinary adventures range from barbecue and burritos to bulgogi and bimibap. We teach them that there is, in fact, a difference between Mexican and TexMex...
It was years ago. I vividly remember shifting my weight from one foot to the other periodically, sighing heavily.  I watched as my mother wrestled the necks of clothes hangers in a resale store...it was not my idea of...
I’ll tell you one thing that’s great about having a family that’s Italian, Puerto Rican, English, Hispanic, Korean, Hawaiian, French, and German...and that’s the food. Not only was I raised in a diverse (and loud!) family, but as an Air...
A rite of passage for any Texan is family pictures within a patch of vibrant bluebonnets. Everyone wants to know the best places to see bluebonnets in the Dallas area. My best-kept secret? The Official Bluebonnet City of Ennis,...
Collin County is vast. Lots of cities, lots going on. And it's always growing! If you're new to the area, thinking of moving, or just want to explore, these snapshots will help you get a feel for things. Each...
Moving to Prosper and wondering about living there? This post is for you! Lived in Prosper for a while and aren’t really sure what all Prosper has to offer? This guide to Prosper, TX, is also for you!  When my...
I 100% love a good personal recommendation. It's so much better than my usual desperate Google searches (see: me last weekend, with 10 tabs open, trying to figure out the best place for a family camping trip). Basically, I...

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2025 Summer Camps for Collin County Kids

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Check out exciting day camps and Texas overnight camps in our guide below. We've rounded up the best summer camps for kids in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and beyond.