Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 - 6:53pm
Plano Kids Summer Activities
Money Saving Summer Fun - Summer is here and the kids are looking for something to do... Are your kids bored? Below is our Plano Online list of some of the FUN & FREE(or really cheap!) Plano kids summer activities in Plano and the Dallas area this summer.
For Kids Events, Kids Activities and FREE Summer Fun keep coming back to AroundTownKids! AroundTownKids Plano lists Kids' Events in Plano and Kids' Activities in Plano.
Look for more Fun & FREE Kids Summer Activities for your city - Frisco, McKinney or Allen.
Want some EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS on more Summer Fun? Then be sure to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter. Just Fill Out This Form and we will add you to the list. (We never give out or sell your info.)
Beat the Heat Private Jump at Pump It Up Jr
Date & Time: Mon - Fri @ 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm or 4pm
Address: 4101 E. Park Blvd. #135 (Los Rios & Park), Plano
Phone: 972-792-9663
Description: Get out of the heat this summer and into the FUN! Call us to schedule your Pump It Up Junior Private Jump any Monday - Friday during July & August. Private Jump includes one hour of playtime for kids ages 1 and up. This private event must be scheduled at least 1 day in advance.
Cost: $4/child; Minimum 10 kids, Maximum of 35 kids
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.
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!
Fairview Farms Plano Farmer's Market
Date & Time: May 9 - October 2009 @8 am - 9pm; Daily - Tues -Sun - CLOSED MONDAYS
Location: Fairview Farms Market Place
Address: 3314 North Central Expressway, Suite 100, Plano
Description: Open seasonally for all your farm fresh produce, flowers and plants
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.
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
More Summer Specials
Be sure to check out our Event Calendar every day for all the places around town in Plano 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 Plano Parks. Plano parks are the best! There's a variety to choose from - some with pools, some with splash pads, some with baseball fields, some with picnic areas!
And the best part is.....they're FREE!Reading with Ringling
Location: more than 150 participating Dallas/Fort Worth libraries (click on link above to find your library.) Plano Library is not participating.
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
Story Time with Queen LaLa
Date & Time: Wednesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. through July 29th
Location: The Shops at Willow Bend
Address: Dallas North Tollway and W. Park Boulevard in Plano
Description: Children and their parents/caregivers are invited to come and enjoy Story Time while the Queen reads new and classic children’s books.
There is no charge to attend Story Time with Queen LaLa, which is held on the second level, just above the Children’s Play Area.
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 Concert Series by Plano Community Band
Date & Time: June 1, 15, July 3, 13, 27 at 7pm
Location: Haggard Park
Address: 901 E 15th St, Plano, TX
Description: The Plano Community Band is a volunteer organization of 95 musicians. Each of the five summer concerts this year will feature an entirely different program. The band has been working hard to expand their repertoire, and the summer audience will enjoy the variety.
Cost: Free!
Summer Movie Clubhouse
Date & Time: Wednesdays at 10:00 am June 10th through August 12th
Location: Cinemark West Plano
Address: 3800 Dallas Pkwy, Plano
Description: Kids Movies such as Charlotte's Web, Space Chimps, Horton Hears a Who and more!
Cost: Admission is $1 per show, or 10 shows for $5 if purchased in advance
Also showing at Cinemark Legacy at 7201 N. Central Expressway, Plano
Summer Reading For Kids
Date & Time: June 6th to July 31st
Location: Harrington Library 1501 18th Street; Schimelpfenig Library 5024 Custer Road; Haggard Library 2501 Coit Road; Davis Library 7501-B Independence Pkwy; Parr Library 6200 Windhaven Pkwy
Cost: FREE!!
Family Kick-off Party! June 6th from 11am to 1pm at Haggard Park, 901 E 15th Street
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
Symphonic Saturdays
Date & Time: Every Saturday @ 8pm - 10pm in June 6, 13, 20 & 27Location: 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 @ 3:00pmLocation: 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!
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Contact Us | About Us | Newsletter | Advertise | Terms of Use |