Allen Kids Summer Activities

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Beat the Heat Private Jump at Pump It Up Jr

Date & Time: Mon - Fri @ 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm or 4pm

Location: Pump It Up Jr
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

Pump It Up Junior Mini Parties (10 kids) are only $139 on Sundays during the month of July!

KidMania Playground & Sprinkler Park

Date & Time: 9am - 9pm Monday - Sunday; CLOSED on Wednesdays. (Opened April 15)
Location: Celebration Park
Address: 701 Angel Parkway, Allen
Description: Amenities include: 15 soccer fields with one large lighted field, two 300-foot baseball fields, soccer pavilion with restroom and concession areas, large multi-sport court, kidMania playground and spray ground complex, horseshoe and washer courts, picnic amenities, ornamental lake with fountains, lakeside pavilion for large gatherings and outdoor performances, and hike and bike trail
Cost: FREE

Allen Farmer's Market

Date & Time: Saturdays May 2 - June 30@ 9am - 1pm
Location: Near DSW Shoes @ Watters Creek
Address: 970 Garden Park Drive, Allen
Description: Local Farmer's bring their products to you
Cost: FREE Admission

Childrens' Programs

Date & Time: July 15 and 16 at 10:30 or 11:30 & 7pm on July 16
Location: Allen Public Library
Address: 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen
Cost: No registration, free tickets given out 30 minutes prior to each show time. All shows are performed twice
Ages: 2 - 8 yrs and family

Description: June 15 - Critterman; June 25 - Incredible Bubble Show; June 29 - Tin Roof Tango; July 1 - Whirled on a String; July 8 - Creature Teacher; July 13 Kindersongs: July 29 - Magic Show

Family Summer Story Time

Date & Time: June 16 - July 21; Tuesdays @ 10:30am; Wednesdays at 10:30am; Thursdays at 7pm (No Story time July 14)
Location: Allen Public Library
Address: 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen
Description: Stories, puppets, songs, & rhymes for the whole family
Cost: FREE, no registration

Ages: Children ages 2-6 yrs & their family

Puppet Programs

Date & Time: July 15 and 16 at 10:30 or 11:30 & 7pm on July 16
Location: Allen Public Library
Address: 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen
Description: FREE Kids Puppet Shows
Cost: FREE - Free tickets available 30 minutes prior to show time.
Seating limited to 125 each show.
Ages: 2 - 8 yrs and family

Allen Library Texas Reading Club

Date & Time: June 8 through July 25 | August 1 (last day to return reading log for prizes)
Location: Allen Public Library
Address: 300 N Allen Dr, Allen
Description: Ages 2 through those entering 5th grade, Fall '09
Come into the library to select either a title log or time log
*Submit only 1 log of either type only once for the summer

Goal for prizes:

Title log - read or listen to 25 books
Time log - read or listen for 15 minutes a day for 25 days

Prizes* awarded upon completion of goals:

Texas Reading Club certificate &
Free book of your choice

*Prize quantities are limited

Cost: FREE

Big Screen on the Green

Date & Time: Thursdays @ Dusk (around 8pm)
Location: Village Green @ Watters Creek
Address: 970 Garden Park Drive, Allen
Description: Watch movies outdoors (weather permitting) on the inflatable big screen! No alcohol, coolers or lawn chairs allowed.
Cost: FREE

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.

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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.

Free Teen Movies

Date & Time: See schedule below - Movies Start at 2pm
Location: Allen Public Library
Address: 300 N Allen Dr, Allen

Description: FREE Movies in the Auditorium

June 13 - Back to the Future 2; June 20 - Back to the Future 3; June 27 - Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian; July 11 - Iron Man; July 18 - The Dark Knight

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

Live on the Green

Date & Time: Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30pm
Location: Village Green @ Watters Creek
Address: 970 Garden Park Drive, Allen
Description: Load up the kids and a picnic basket and have some good old fashioned fun at our outdoor music concerts through June 20th! Come Early for Patio Seating!
Cost: FREE

More Summer Specials

Be sure to check out our Event Calendar every day for all the places around town in Allen 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 Allen Parks. Allen 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!

Peanut Butter & Jamm!

Date & Time: Saturday mornings from July 11th through August 15th from 10am to noon
Location: Watters Creek on The Green
Address: 970 Garden Park Drive (U.S. 75 and Bethany Drive) in Allen
Description: A weekly family-friendly activity series designed for kids ages three to 12 years old. Give your kids a healthy dose of educational hands-on activities with a different theme each week. Each theme has a take home craft! See schedule of events below (subject to change).

Cost: FREE

July 11th - Safari Day - Little ones are encouraged to meet gentle animals up close.

July 18th - Mother Nature Day - Meet Mother Nature herself and learn about the earth and insects through song, dance, storytelling and puppets.

July 25th - Fiesta Day - Children will enjoy dancing to the festive sounds of a four-piece Mariachi Band!

August 1st - Princess & Super Hero Day - Kids are encouraged to come

out and meet Superman and Princess Jasmine in person.

August 8th - Luau Day - Kids will enjoy doing the hula while a two-piece steal drum performs as well as learning how to create their very own lei.

August 15th - Magician Day - Kids will be amazed when a Magician does special tricks with a live bunny and dove.

Reading with Ringling

Location: more than 150 participating Dallas/Fort Worth libraries (click on link above to find your library.) Allen 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

Rodenbough Natatorium

Date & Time: Open Swim - Mon & Wed @ 1pm - 3pm & 4pm -8:45pm; Tues & Thurs CLOSED; Fri 1pm -3pm; 4pm- 7:45pm; Sat & Sun 1pm - 5:45pm (thru June 1)
Location: Rodenbaugh Natatorium
Address: 110 E. Rivercrest, Allen
Description: Don't have a pool in your neighborhood? Tired of swimming in the heat? Try the Natatorium for a change. Great slides, lazy river, water play elements & more!
Cost: Adult $5; Children ages 3-17 yrs - $4; Seniors- $3; Children Under 2 yrs are FREE. (Day use fees for swimming only)

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 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 Sounds Concert Series

Date & Time: Monday Nights May 18th through June 22nd @ 7 p.m.
Location: Joe Farmer Recreation Center Amphitheater
Address: 1201 E. Bethany, Allen
Description: Dance on the lawn, clap your hands to the music or just sit back and relax on a blanket - it's a great way to spend a Monday evening!
Cost: FREE

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!