McKinney Kids Summer Activities

Summer is here and the kids are looking for something to do.... Are your kids bored? Then here's a list of some of the FUN & FREE (or really cheap!) McKinney kids summer activities around town in McKinney and the Dallas area this summer.

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Celina Balloon Festival

Date & Time: June 26th from 6pm to 10pm; 27th from 7am to 11pm
Location: Old Celina Park
Address: 12670 FM 428 Celina
Description: Hot Air Balloon festival, includes Balloon glows, Arts and Craft Vendors, Food , live entertainment and MORE! The city will present a firework show on Saturday night. Free Admission

Cinema in the Circle

Date & Time: Each Saturday from 8pm to 10pm from June 7th through June 28th and July 3rd after Kaboom Town
Location: Addison Arts & Events District
Address: 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison
Description: Bring a blanket to see some big-screen action under the stars for free. The schedule for the series, presented by the town of Addison, includes Back to the Future (June 5), The Goonies (June 12), Jurassic Park (June 19), Jaws (June 26), Raiders of the Lost Ark (July 3).
Cost: FREE OUTDOOR SUMMER MOVIES

Cool Thursday Concert Series

Date & Time: Every Thursday, April 30 - July 30, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Dallas Arboretum
Address: 8617 Garland Road Dallas TX 75218
Description: Pack a picnic and enjoy your favorite concert on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn overlooking scenic White Rock Lake.
May 7 - Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Experience; May 14 - Emerald City; May 21 - Asleep at the Wheel May 28 -The M80’s
June 4 - The Project; June 11 - Dallas Unlimited; June 18 - Kraig Parker: A Tribute to “The King” ; June 25 - Reality Bites
July 2 - 4 Way Street; July 9 - Christies Ex - The Billy Joel tribute band; July 16 - The Crawfish Band; July 23 - Le Freak; July 30 - Fast Lane
Cost: Purchase a Season Pass to the Spring/Summer concert series, including all Cool Thursday concerts from April 30 to July 30, or a Combo Season Pass which includes the Spring/Summer concert series as well as the fall concert series, which includes all concerts from September 17 to October 30. One pass per person. Family, Sustaining, and Patron level memberships may purchase up to 6 tickets at the member rate. Individual memberships may purchase up to 2 tickets at the member rate.

First Friday Film Series

Date & Time: June 5th at 7:30pm - Thoroughly Modern Millie; July 3rd at 7:30pm - ET; August 7th at 7:30pm - Jailhouse Rock
Location: Palace Arts Center
Address: 300 South Main St, Grapevine
Description: We have everything from Bollywood to western classics to modern classics. Bring in a receipt from any Grapevine restaurant and receive $2.50 off the admission price. Discount is not valid for tickets purchased online. However, if you purchase your tickets online, and bring in a receipt from any Grapevine restaurant, your popcorn is on the house.
Cost: Admission is $7.50.

Summer Events at the Heard

Date & Time: thru August 22, 2009
Location: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Address: 1 Nature Place, McKinney
General Admission: General admission - $8 adults and $5 kids 3-12 & seniors. Kids 2 and under are free.

Description: Lots of FUN things going on this summer at the Heard Museum for your little Nature Lover! Check these out:

Story Time, Mondays @ 2pm
Cost: general admission

· Snake Feedings, Wednesdays @ 3pm
Cost: general admission

· Kids Observation Station, Fridays & Saturdays @ 2-4pm
Cost: general admission

· Guided Nature Trails, Saturdays @ 9:30am
Cost: general admission + $2 (Children 2 & under free)

· Animal Presentations, Saturdays @ 10:30am
Cost: general admission + $2 (Children 2 & under free)

· Live Raptor Presentation, August 7 @ 10:30 am
Cost: General admission + $5 Adults, $3 Children ages 3-12
(Children 2 & under free)

Jazz Under the Stars

Date & Time: Thursdays May 21 - June 25 @ 8pm
Location: Ross Avenue Plaza, Downtown Dallas
Address: Ross Avenue, Dallas
Description: Summer nights sizzle with cool jazz under the stars. Bring a picnic and blanket or purchase food and beverages on-site
Cost: FREE

JULY JAZZ

Date & Time: July 11, 18, 25; 8pm to 10pm
Location: Esplanade Park
Address: 5044 Addison Circle Drive, Addison
Description: Sit back, relax and enjoy evenings under the Texas stars while listening to live jazz from top area Jazz musicians. Bring a basket and picnic with friends or grab a table at a fun Addison Circle restaurant!
Cost: Free

McKinney Farmer's Market

Date & Time: Every Saturday April 25th through October 31st from 8am - 12pm
Location: Chestnut Square - Downtown McKinney
Address: 315 S Chestnut St
Description: Local and organic meat, dairyand produce vendors will offer their wares every Saturday. New this year, the market will offer sauces, baked goods and flowers! Dixie’s Store will be open with Dublin Dr. Pepper, Cokes, lemonade, craft items and old fashioned toys for sale.

Cost: FREE Admission

More Summer Specials

Be sure to check out our Event Calendar every day for all the places around town in McKinney offering Open Play, Story Time, Craft Time and more!

There's lots more FREE activities going on in the Dallas area too - just check out our Metroplex Events Page for the scoop - FREE arts & crafts, FREE story times & more!

Parks & Pools

When looking for summer fun, don't forget about City of McKinney Parks. McKinney parks are the best! There's a variety to choose from - some with pools, some with baseball fields, some with picnic areas!

And the best part is.....they're FREE!

Reading with Ringling

Location: McKinney Public Library
Ages: 2 - 12 yrs
Description: The reading program is easy and fun for kids to participate. Kids can earn a FREE circus ticket to any Dallas/Fort Worth Ringling Bros. performance in July and August by simply doing their library reading! Enroll with the librarian to get started. Kids will receive cool bookmarks, clown noses, puzzles and coloring sheets, too!
Cost: FREE

Special Savings & Discounts

Every day we list savings on our COUPON PAGE. Everything from FREE classes to birthday party discounts to money saving coupons at your favorite businesses and restaurants!

Remember to print & take them with you! Make it Affordable with COUPONS!

Summer Blast

Description: FREE Fireworks every Friday night at 9:30 p.m. along the shores of Lake Grapevine. Bring your blankets and picnic baskets to enjoy the FREE show shimmering on the lake!

Summer Movie Clubhouse

Date & Time: Wednesdays at 9:00 am Jun 10th through August 12th

Location: Cinemark McKinney Movies 14
Address: 1701 S. Central Expressway, McKinney
Description: Kids Movies Alvin and the Chipmunks, Bee Movie, Barnyard and more!

Cost: Admission is $1 per show, or 10 shows for $5 if purchased in advance.

Summer Reading Club

Date & Time: June 1st through August 15th
Location: McKinney Public Library
Address: 101 East Hunt St
Description: Chilren ages 3 to 12 may read and/or be read to as many hours as they are old to win fabulous prizes! Register at the Children's Desk beginning June 1st so that you can keep track of the time you spend reading. Receive prizes after reaching your initial goal of reading your age in hours and then be entered into a drawing for each ten hours you read beyond your goal!

Summer Salsa

Date & Time: Saturdays in August @ 7 p.m. - Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Location: Esplanade Park
Address: 5004 Addison Circle Drive, Addison
Description: Spice up your Saturday Nights with LIVE Salsa Music!
Cost: FREE

Summer Story Times

Visit our Summer Story Times & Summer Reading Program Section for all the Info on FREE Story Times at your local library this summer.

Symphonic Saturdays

Date & Time: Every Saturday @ 8pm - 10pm in June 6, 13, 20 & 27
Location: Esplanade Park
Address: 5044 Addison Circle Drive, Addison
Description: You bring the blanket, we'll bring the symphony!
Cost: FREE

The 2009 Parks Concerts Series

Location:

Tuesday, June 2. Kidd Springs Park Rain site: Kidd Springs Park Recreation Center 8 – 9 p. m.
Wednesday, June 3. Dallas Arboretum 8 – 9 p. m. Rain site: Cancels. Free Tickets available by calling Arboretum at 214.515.6500 (capacity limited).
Wednesday, June 10. Exall Park Rain site: Latino Cultural Center 8 – 9 p. m.
Description: This is a series of free outdoor performances by the Symphony in Dallas-area parks throughout the spring. Produced in conjunction with the city of Dallas' Office of Cultural Affairs and Parks and Recreation, these concerts attract more than 35,000 music enthusiasts.

Cost: Parks Concerts are free and open to the public.

Free Family Concerts

Date & Time: July 5, 12, 19 & 26

Time: Doors Open @ 2:00pm; For the Love of Music @ 2:30pm; Feature Performance @ 3:00pm
Location: TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS at Fair Park
Address: 3601 Martin Luther King, Dallas
Description: Free classical music programs held in the air-conditioned comfort of the Grand Hall, with beautiful views of the Texas Discovery Gardens. These family friendly concerts annually feature outstanding musicians drawn from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Opera Orchestra and area university faculties.
Cost: FREE! NO Reservations Required!

Money Saving Summer Fun!