We’ve rounded up the best family-friendly events and things to do with kids this January in Collin County. Have a look at our roundup of kid-friendly January events in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and more. 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 additional guides:
- 2025 Summer Camps for Collin County Kids
- Fun & Fresh :: A Roundup of Farmers Markets in Collin County
- Indoor Activities for Kids in Collin County
Get this and other hyperlocal resources delivered to your inbox by joining the Collin County Moms email subscriber list. You can also connect with other moms by joining one or more of our Collin County Moms community groups. We also produce Momfessions Podcast. Listen today!
Follow along on:
Click the tabs to see events for each week.
Art Drop In :: Jump Into Art
Saturdays
Artists of all ages drop in between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for a morning of creativity in the heart of downtown McKinney. Sign up online for $35.
Dinosaurs Live! :: Heard Museum
Daily
Animatronic dinosaurs greet guests along McKinney nature trails for life-like encounters during regular museum hours through February 17. Children ages 3 – 12 and seniors pay $11. Adults pay $15.
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.
Mad Science :: John & Judy Gay Library
Mondays
McKinney kids in grades k – 5 take part in STEAM activities to get creative and solve problems from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. There is no class January 20.
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.
Our Beautiful Community: Family Collages :: Bolin House
Daily
Share your family memories though self-created collage. Drop off collages all month long at Bolin House in Allen. Visit the community display through February at Allen Christian Church.
Story Time :: Interurban Railway Museum
Fridays
Enjoy 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.
Wiggle Wednesdays :: Prosper Community Library
Wednesdays
Kids of all ages meet on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. beginning January 15 for an action-packed story time.
January 2 – 4
Chicago :: Rodenbaugh Theatre @ Willow Bend Center of the Arts
Audiences of all ages enjoy this youth performance of the classic musical exploring the American Dream during the roaring 20s. Tickets start at $12.
January 5
Oregon Trail Live :: Roy & Helen Hall Library
Kids in grades 6 – 12 experience a life-sized boardgame based on the Oregon Trail from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.
January 7
Food Art :: Roy & Helen Hall Library
Kids in grades 6 – 12 come up with creative culinary masterpieces they can eat from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Make & Take: Czech Kolaches :: Central Market Plano
Kids ages 13 and up will prepare Czech kolaches in a small group from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Admission is $85 per person.
January 11
Acting Up! Comedy Improv Workshop :: The Movie Institute
Kids ages 10 – 18 unleash their creativity and develop communication skills as they learn the basics of comedy improv from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Admission is $59. Register online.
January 12
Junior Theatre Festival Showcase :: North Texas Performing Arts – Fairview
Support youth theater as you cheer on the Youth Theatre Festival troupe during this preview of their competition piece at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $20 for front row.
January 14
Creative Arts Studio :: John & Judy Gay Library
Kids ages 13 and up get creative with traditional art techniques during this monthly series from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Admission is free.
January 16
Paint Your Pet for Operation Kindness :: Painting with a Twist
All ages paint with a purpose in McKinney from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Admission is $65. Bring your own snacks and beverages.
January 23
LEGO Bricks & More :: Roy & Helen Hall Library
Students in grades k – 5 get creative while learning fundamental engineering concepts from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
January 25
Choose Your Squishy :: Painting with a Twist
Kids ages six and up paint their favorite squishy in McKinney from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Admission is $29. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
January 30
LEGO Bricks & More :: Roy & Helen Hall Library
Students in grades k – 5 get creative while learning fundamental engineering concepts from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
January 30 – February 2
A Year with Frog and Toad :: Brodie Copeland Theatre @ Willow Bend
Audiences of all ages enjoy this timeless story of friendship set to a jazzy score. Showtimes vary. Tickets start at $12 in advance.
- All Month
-
Art Drop In :: Jump Into Art
SaturdaysArtists of all ages drop in between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for a morning of creativity in the heart of downtown McKinney. Sign up online for $35.
Dinosaurs Live! :: Heard Museum
DailyAnimatronic dinosaurs greet guests along McKinney nature trails for life-like encounters during regular museum hours through February 17. Children ages 3 – 12 and seniors pay $11. Adults pay $15.
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.
Mad Science :: John & Judy Gay Library
MondaysMcKinney kids in grades k – 5 take part in STEAM activities to get creative and solve problems from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. There is no class January 20.
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.
Our Beautiful Community: Family Collages :: Bolin House
DailyShare your family memories though self-created collage. Drop off collages all month long at Bolin House in Allen. Visit the community display through February at Allen Christian Church.
Story Time :: Interurban Railway Museum
FridaysEnjoy 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.
Wiggle Wednesdays :: Prosper Community Library
WednesdaysKids of all ages meet on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. beginning January 15 for an action-packed story time.
- January 1 – 11
-
January 2 – 4
Chicago :: Rodenbaugh Theatre @ Willow Bend Center of the ArtsAudiences of all ages enjoy this youth performance of the classic musical exploring the American Dream during the roaring 20s. Tickets start at $12.
January 5
Oregon Trail Live :: Roy & Helen Hall LibraryKids in grades 6 – 12 experience a life-sized boardgame based on the Oregon Trail from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.
January 7
Food Art :: Roy & Helen Hall LibraryKids in grades 6 – 12 come up with creative culinary masterpieces they can eat from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Make & Take: Czech Kolaches :: Central Market Plano
Kids ages 13 and up will prepare Czech kolaches in a small group from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Admission is $85 per person.
January 11
Acting Up! Comedy Improv Workshop :: The Movie InstituteKids ages 10 – 18 unleash their creativity and develop communication skills as they learn the basics of comedy improv from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Admission is $59. Register online.
- January 12 – 18
-
January 12
Junior Theatre Festival Showcase :: North Texas Performing Arts – FairviewSupport youth theater as you cheer on the Youth Theatre Festival troupe during this preview of their competition piece at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $20 for front row.
January 14
Creative Arts Studio :: John & Judy Gay LibraryKids ages 13 and up get creative with traditional art techniques during this monthly series from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Admission is free.
January 16
Paint Your Pet for Operation Kindness :: Painting with a TwistAll ages paint with a purpose in McKinney from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Admission is $65. Bring your own snacks and beverages.
- January 19 – 25
-
January 23
LEGO Bricks & More :: Roy & Helen Hall LibraryStudents in grades k – 5 get creative while learning fundamental engineering concepts from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
January 25
Choose Your Squishy :: Painting with a TwistKids ages six and up paint their favorite squishy in McKinney from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Admission is $29. Bring your own beverages and snacks.
- January 26 – 31
-
January 30
LEGO Bricks & More :: Roy & Helen Hall LibraryStudents in grades k – 5 get creative while learning fundamental engineering concepts from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
January 30 – February 2
A Year with Frog and Toad :: Brodie Copeland Theatre @ Willow BendAudiences of all ages enjoy this timeless story of friendship set to a jazzy score. Showtimes vary. Tickets start at $12 in advance.
