McKinney's Family Guide

Jan. 15th - 28th

i9 Sports is holding its Winter Soccer and Flag Football season at the amazing Sports Academy at The Star in Frisco! This program will sell out, so please register soon to secure your spot!
Be sure to also check out our outdoor league options, weekday clinics, and indoor basketball leagues! Deadline to register is Dec. 16th!

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Apr. 1st - 2nd

Save 10% off your Dinosaur adventure tickets when you use promo code: dino10rnDinosaur Adventure will transform the Dallas Market Center into a prehistoric exhibit featuring big dinosaurs and massive family fun! For two days only, April 1 & 2 travel back 65 million years to experience the thrill of the prehistoric age. As part of Dinosaur Adventure, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of dinosaur themed activities: fossil searches, Jurassic jeeps, themed obstacle courses, riding their favorite dinosaur, and more!rnApril 1, 2023 - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm - April 2, 2023 - 9:00 am - 7:00 pmrnTickets are limited: https://www.dinosauradventure.com/dallas/

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Apr. 8th - May. 29th

Scarborough Renaissance Festival is interactive fun for the whole family, 16th Century style! Step back in time for the time of your life during the Festival's 42nd season and discover a 35-acre re-creation of an English village celebrating the visit of King Henry VIII and his new bride, Katherine Parr (number 6 for those who are counting), their royal court and guests with a festival of entertainment, artisans, food, magic, and merriment!

Come join the fun in the "Village of Scarborough".
Enjoy full combat jousting and birds of prey exhibitions; a Mermaid Lagoon, 20+ stages of non-stop Renaissance style entertainment, and the 125+ member performing company. Explore the amazing Artisan's Marketplace with 200+ shoppes of exquisite crafts and incredible artisan demonstrations. Experience Knighting Ceremonies, the Mermaid Lagoon, combat competitions, a Grande Parade, Renaissance rides, games of skill, and so much more.

Feast on food fit for a king with our famous giant smoked Turkey Legs and the largest food-on-a-stick selection in Texas; plus, delectable favorites from the Village Bakery, Pasta Palace, and more!

Each weekend has a different theme such as Live the Fantasy Weekend, Legends of the Seas, Celtic Weekend, and others! They each include a variety of special events including the all-new Children's Easter Egg Roll, costume contests, fairy initiations, naval enlistment ceremonies, and so much more!

Just for families, kids 12 & under are free (up to 3 kids free with each paid adult) on opening weekend April 8 & 9 as well as on Mother's Day, May 14.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival runs for 8 consecutive weeks - Saturdays, Sundays, & Memorial Day Monday April 8 - May 29, 2023 and is just 30 minutes south of Downtown Dallas in Waxahachie.

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Apr. 13th - May. 31st

Can you complete the challenges and become the ultimate LEGO City Champion?

Decode the symbols with the Exploration Champion Challenge!
Rescue as many animals as you can with the Rescue Champion Challenge!
Become a stunt master with the Stunt Champion Challenge!
Explore your imagination with the Imagination Champion Challenge!
Meet the Police Officer Mascot!
Explore the city in Miniland!
When entering the attraction all guests will get 4 exclusive mission cards and a card-wallet to store their cards. Complete the challenges to earn silver stars!

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Jun. 5th - Aug. 11th

Sci-Tech Discovery Center will be hosting week long STEM camps. Each week will have a differnt theme that encourage kids to learn while having fun!

The camps are 1st - 6th grade and are from 9am - 4pm. The price of camp includes all the hands on materials. It does not include any food or beverages.

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Jul. 10th - 21st

Learn from the best! The Plano Symphony Orchestra is pleased to offer two summer camps to help your student fine tune their skills by learning from some of our outstanding musicians. A great opportunity to learn more about music and music performance! Camps are open to Strings, Winds, Brass, and Percussion.

PSO Summer Camps:
HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)
July 10-21 Monday-Friday 1-5 PM
Final concert July 21 at 6 PM
Tuition $200

Additional Classes include Chamber Music; Electives such as film music, improvisation, conduction; Private lessons with PSO musicians (for additional charge).

Early Audition deadline is March 31 with the regular audition deadline of May 26. Early admission students will be notified by April 7.

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Jul. 10th - 14th

Learn from the best! The Plano Symphony Orchestra is pleased to offer two summer camps to help your student fine tune their skills by learning from some of our outstanding musicians. A great opportunity to learn more about music and music performance! Camps are open to Strings, Winds, Brass, and Percussion.

PSO Summer Camps:
HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)
July 10-21 Monday-Friday 1-5 PM
Final concert July 21 at 6 PM
Tuition $200

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 7-9)
July 10-14 9 AM-12 PM
Final concert July 14 at 6 PM
Tuition $100

Additional Classes include Chamber Music; Electives such as film music, improvisation, conduction; Private lessons with PSO musicians (for additional charge).

Early Audition deadline is March 31 with the regular audition deadline of May 26. Early admission students will be notified by April 7.

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