Searching for fun things to do with kids this month? Have a look at our round-up of family-friendly events this August in Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and more. (Hint: Find even more things to do in the metroplex on Dallas Moms, Denton County Moms, and Fort Worth Moms.)
And be sure to check out these guides to help you plan the school year:
- Activities for Kids with Differences and Disabilities in the Collin County Area
- Collin County Moms Education Round-Up
- Extracurricular Activities for Kids in Collin County
- Guide to Childcare in Collin County
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Children’s Summer Series :: Studio Movie Grill
Mondays – Thursdays
Studio Movie Grill in Plano offers summer movies just for kids during the first showtime of the day every Monday through Thursday. See link for the weekly movie line-up. $6 tickets include popcorn and a drink.
Heritage Village Tours :: Chestnut Square
Thursdays and Saturdays
Head over to McKinney and learn about life in the early days of Collin County. Educational tours are geared for all ages and begin at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $7 – $10.
Open Farm Days :: Cathy’s Critters
Weekends
Enjoy petting zoos, pony rides, outback tours, and more in Princeton from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 – $15. Ages two and under free. Cups of feed are $3.
Saturday Morning Kids :: City of Richardson
Saturdays
Saturday morning stories await little ones at the Richardson Council Chamber from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. The free event is for ages three to six. Registration is not required.
Sea Voyage Crafts :: Crayola Experience
Daily
Join Crayola Experience in Plano for a sea voyage adventure with daily crafts through August 31. Advanced tickets are $26.99.
Story Time :: Interurban Railway Museum
Fridays
Engage in a morning of stories, songs, and a tour of historic Car 360 every Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Plano. Admission is free for kids ages five and under.
August 1
Simply Garth :: Grandscape
Visit The Colony for Grandscape’s Sounds of Summer concert featuring live music and family fun from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Treats are available for purchase. Admission is free.
August 2
Splash Carnival :: Carpenter’s Park Recreation Center
Enjoy aquatic fun in Plano with family games and treats to eat from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required for ages three and older. Admission is $5.
It Might Get Loud :: John and Judy Gay Library
Musicians ages 13 and up bring their own instruments to perform, experiment, and make new music from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. All skills and instruments are invited to this free event in McKinney. Register online.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie :: Frisco Public Library
Escape the summer heat at Frisco Public Library’s summer cinema series with your K – 5th grader during a Super Mario adventure movie time from 2:15 – 4:30 p.m. Bring your own blanket and snacks to this free event.
August 2 – 4
The Wizard of Oz :: Starcatchers Blackbox Theatre @ Willowbend Center of the Arts
Actors from North Texas Performing Arts Deaf Theatre perform this classic story about Dorothy and her adventures in Oz for audiences of all ages. Showtimes vary. Tickets are $14.
August 3
Farmersville Market :: Farmersville Chamber of Commerce
Shop downtown Farmersville the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The rain-or-shine market offers local food, artisan products, and family-friendly activities. Admission is free.
August 8
The 407 Rec Center Five Year Anniversary Party :: Boyer Park
The town of Prosper will celebrate five years of community with family games, live music, snow cones, balloons, a bounce house, and more from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.
August 10
Witty Kids Discovery Walks :: Legacy West
Kids in grades k – 5 will explore their imaginations with sidewalk chalk during a free nature walk led by children’s author Rebecca Clark from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Register online.
August 10 – 11
Water Lantern Festival :: Haggard Park
Celebrate hope, love, and happiness at this Plano family festival. Food trucks, children’s activities, and thousands of lanterns will light up the night from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Purchase tickets for $60 on event day.
August 10 and 18
Art Club with Amber Lee :: Legacy West
Celebrate back-to-school at Legacy West University in Plano. Create art and enjoy a variety of seasonal activities for kids of all ages from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Register in advance. Admission is free.
August 14
In beTWEEN Book Club :: Richardson Public Library
Tweens ages nine – 12 are invited to explore books, play games, go on scavenger hunts, and more from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Register in advance. Admission is free.
August 15
3rd Thursday Bird Walk :: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Walk the trails of the Heard Museum in McKinney as you learn about local birds and identification techniques at 8:00 a.m. Tickets are $9 for kids and seniors, and $12 for adults.
August 16
Movie Night on the Square :: Downtown Celina
Celebrate the end of summer at this free outdoor movie event with vendors, dining options, family activities, games, downtown shopping, and more beginning at 7:00 p.m. This month’s movie is Kung Fu Panda 4.
August 16 – 18
Investabilia :: Watters Creek Convention Center
Pop culture collectors will shop from an assortment of coins, non-sports cards, Pokémon, comics, records, sneakers, and more. General admission is $10. Hours vary daily.
August 17
Parent & Child: Sushi Basics :: Central Market Cooking School
Make California and shrimp tempura rolls at Central Market Plano. Parents and kids ages seven – 17 will learn the steps of sushi preparation from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $95 per student.
Teen Anime Club :: Frisco Public Library
Teens going into 6th – 12th grade will enjoy bubble tea, anime screenings, and Japanese-inspired crafts from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.
August 18
Art Club with Amber Lee :: Legacy West
Celebrate back-to-school at Legacy West University in Plano. Create art and enjoy a variety of seasonal activities for kids of all ages from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Register in advance. Admission is free.
August 21
Kids Club :: Watters Creek Village
Every third Wednesday at 945 Garden Park Drive in Allen, youngsters ages two to six hear stories and make crafts from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. This month’s story is If You Had Your Birthday Party on the Moon.
August 24
Glass and Mosaic Workshop :: Jump into Art Studios
Teens ages 14 and up will work with glass to create hangable mosaic artwork at this McKinney studio from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. Admission is $125. All materials are included.
August 25
Frisco Listening Room :: Blackbox Theatre @ Frisco Discovery Center
Share your musical talent at this open mic for all ages and genres. Bring your own equipment or borrow a mic and keyboard. Slots are 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. for ages 12 and younger. Teens to adults perform 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Sign up online.
Tales for Tails :: Richardson Public Library
Kids in k – 4th grades practice reading with live therapy dogs during 10-minute sessions in the Storytime room. Pick up tickets starting at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free.
August 31
Dinosaurs Live! :: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Experience life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs at McKinney’s Heard Museum. Take photos, play in the activity area, and dig for fossils during regular hours. Tickets are $9 for kids and seniors, and $12 for adults.
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Children’s Summer Series :: Studio Movie Grill
Mondays – ThursdaysStudio Movie Grill in Plano offers summer movies just for kids during the first showtime of the day every Monday through Thursday. See link for the weekly movie line-up. $6 tickets include popcorn and a drink.
Heritage Village Tours :: Chestnut Square
Thursdays and SaturdaysHead over to McKinney and learn about life in the early days of Collin County. Educational tours are geared for all ages and begin at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $7 – $10.
Open Farm Days :: Cathy’s Critters
WeekendsEnjoy petting zoos, pony rides, outback tours, and more in Princeton from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 – $15. Ages two and under free. Cups of feed are $3.
Saturday Morning Kids :: City of Richardson
SaturdaysSaturday morning stories await little ones at the Richardson Council Chamber from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. The free event is for ages three to six. Registration is not required.
Sea Voyage Crafts :: Crayola Experience
DailyJoin Crayola Experience in Plano for a sea voyage adventure with daily crafts through August 31. Advanced tickets are $26.99.
Story Time :: Interurban Railway Museum
FridaysEngage in a morning of stories, songs, and a tour of historic Car 360 every Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Plano. Admission is free for kids ages five and under.
- August 1 - 10
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August 1
Simply Garth :: GrandscapeVisit The Colony for Grandscape’s Sounds of Summer concert featuring live music and family fun from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Treats are available for purchase. Admission is free.
August 2
Splash Carnival :: Carpenter’s Park Recreation CenterEnjoy aquatic fun in Plano with family games and treats to eat from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required for ages three and older. Admission is $5.
It Might Get Loud :: John and Judy Gay Library
Musicians ages 13 and up bring their own instruments to perform, experiment, and make new music from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. All skills and instruments are invited to this free event in McKinney. Register online.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie :: Frisco Public Library
Escape the summer heat at Frisco Public Library’s summer cinema series with your K – 5th grader during a Super Mario adventure movie time from 2:15 – 4:30 p.m. Bring your own blanket and snacks to this free event.
August 2 – 4
The Wizard of Oz :: Starcatchers Blackbox Theatre @ Willowbend Center of the ArtsActors from North Texas Performing Arts Deaf Theatre perform this classic story about Dorothy and her adventures in Oz for audiences of all ages. Showtimes vary. Tickets are $14.
August 3
Farmersville Market :: Farmersville Chamber of CommerceShop downtown Farmersville the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The rain-or-shine market offers local food, artisan products, and family-friendly activities. Admission is free.
August 8
The 407 Rec Center Five Year Anniversary Party :: Boyer ParkThe town of Prosper will celebrate five years of community with family games, live music, snow cones, balloons, a bounce house, and more from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.
August 10
Witty Kids Discovery Walks :: Legacy WestKids in grades k – 5 will explore their imaginations with sidewalk chalk during a free nature walk led by children’s author Rebecca Clark from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Register online.
August 10 – 11
Water Lantern Festival :: Haggard ParkCelebrate hope, love, and happiness at this Plano family festival. Food trucks, children’s activities, and thousands of lanterns will light up the night from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Purchase tickets for $60 on event day.
- August 11 - 17
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August 10 and 18
Art Club with Amber Lee :: Legacy WestCelebrate back-to-school at Legacy West University in Plano. Create art and enjoy a variety of seasonal activities for kids of all ages from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Register in advance. Admission is free.
August 14
In beTWEEN Book Club :: Richardson Public LibraryTweens ages nine – 12 are invited to explore books, play games, go on scavenger hunts, and more from 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Register in advance. Admission is free.
August 15
3rd Thursday Bird Walk :: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife SanctuaryWalk the trails of the Heard Museum in McKinney as you learn about local birds and identification techniques at 8:00 a.m. Tickets are $9 for kids and seniors, and $12 for adults.
August 16
Movie Night on the Square :: Downtown CelinaCelebrate the end of summer at this free outdoor movie event with vendors, dining options, family activities, games, downtown shopping, and more beginning at 7:00 p.m. This month’s movie is Kung Fu Panda 4.
August 16 – 18
Investabilia :: Watters Creek Convention CenterPop culture collectors will shop from an assortment of coins, non-sports cards, Pokémon, comics, records, sneakers, and more. General admission is $10. Hours vary daily.
August 17
Parent & Child: Sushi Basics :: Central Market Cooking SchoolMake California and shrimp tempura rolls at Central Market Plano. Parents and kids ages seven – 17 will learn the steps of sushi preparation from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $95 per student.
Teen Anime Club :: Frisco Public Library
Teens going into 6th – 12th grade will enjoy bubble tea, anime screenings, and Japanese-inspired crafts from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.
- August 18 - 24
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August 18
Art Club with Amber Lee :: Legacy WestCelebrate back-to-school at Legacy West University in Plano. Create art and enjoy a variety of seasonal activities for kids of all ages from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Register in advance. Admission is free.
August 21
Kids Club :: Watters Creek VillageEvery third Wednesday at 945 Garden Park Drive in Allen, youngsters ages two to six hear stories and make crafts from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. This month’s story is If You Had Your Birthday Party on the Moon.
August 24
Glass and Mosaic Workshop :: Jump into Art StudiosTeens ages 14 and up will work with glass to create hangable mosaic artwork at this McKinney studio from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. Admission is $125. All materials are included.
- August 25 - 31
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August 25
Frisco Listening Room :: Blackbox Theatre @ Frisco Discovery CenterShare your musical talent at this open mic for all ages and genres. Bring your own equipment or borrow a mic and keyboard. Slots are 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. for ages 12 and younger. Teens to adults perform 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Sign up online.
Tales for Tails :: Richardson Public Library
Kids in k – 4th grades practice reading with live therapy dogs during 10-minute sessions in the Storytime room. Pick up tickets starting at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free.
August 31
Dinosaurs Live! :: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife SanctuaryExperience life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs at McKinney’s Heard Museum. Take photos, play in the activity area, and dig for fossils during regular hours. Tickets are $9 for kids and seniors, and $12 for adults.
