Children's Health StarCenter - Mckinney is one of the local DFW ice rinks located in Mckinney, TX…read moreoffering ice skating as well as hockey. The ice rink has 2 sheets of ice that offers skating as well as hockey for kids and adults. There are multiple programs here for hockey such as the Dallas Stars Metro Hockey league that ranges from teens all the way down to kids. They also offer adult hockey and a learn to play hockey academy for players who are just learning about the game. Inside is spacious and has bleachers for the spectators and fans to sit down and enjoy the game. This facility also offers High School Hockey around the DFW area as well. They have a full-service bar inside named 19 degrees with multiple TVs and they also have a concession stand that sells food such as popcorn and nachos along with drinks. You can always log onto the Dallas Stars Children's Health StarCenter webpage for an accurate schedule of the day for times and prices. The front desk tends to not answer the phone and makes you utilize the user-friendly webpage for service. Overall, this StarCenter is nice and has great amenities to the community and we enjoy coming here watching our kids play hockey and having an awesome time!

My son has played travel hockey in the MetroPlex for over 10 years. Some of our favorite hockey and…read morespeed skating coaches, camps, and memories belong to the McKinney rink. So happy to hear that Coach Barrett Wilson will be joining the leadership team this year. As far as the rink goes, it's comfortable and friendly with party rooms, food and a bar too.

Dropped my daughter off here for a birthday party. $10 charge, including the ice skates. Waiver…read moreto be completed but it was super quick. My daughter mentioned she had a great time.

Hillcrest Village Green is an amazing re-development of what had become a dead shopping center…read more The developers put in less storefronts and made a greenway area where families and friends gather to play or visit. The greens are right on the middle of a group of restaurants. Included are Cane Russo, Haute Sweets, The Brass Tap, Don Pepe's, Kid's Empire, Haystack Burgers, and Ka Thai. The redesign made the area HUGELY popular and revitalized what had become an eyesore.

Great addition to this area! I used to live in the apartments across the street near the Catholic…read moreChurch and this place used to be a parking lot, so happy to see the change! Haystack Burgers is one of my fave spots here so far. I also like the beer bar across from haystack. Have not tried Cane Rosso but looking forward to trying it on my next visit. Plenty of parking available during the week, but a bit tuff on Friday thru Sunday.

I used to live by White Rock Lake and I mentioned it to my friend how much I miss it so she told me…read morethat it's accessible from North Dallas as well. Say what??? I was so happy and wanted to do it immediately. (but had to wait for good weather) Today was gorgeous out, almost 80 so I decided to go for it. The ride is not short, but safe, goes through playgrounds, soccer fields, under highways, it's a fun ride. It has many routes that I will explore in the future. Can't wait to do so! :D

Wow! What a safe and family friendly trail to take all the way from North Dallas to White Rock Lake…read moreand beyond! Grateful for having the chance to bike the whole distance to and around the lake and back, and it is totally clean and safe the whole way. I love that it features parks the whole way down... a solid choice if you're looking to bike with family or in general and don't want to be on the street amongst the crazy drivers!

Lovely spot to wander for an hour or two. Plenty of opportunities for a picnic. I love that the art…read moreis all Texas artists.

Open to the public year 'round! What a lovely garden/park in the heart of Frisco. Apparently this…read morehas been around for over 2 decades. Who knew? This is a great area for running, hiking and/or biking also. The garden connects to nearby trails and parks as well. Or just come by to admire/take some pics and download an app to hear audio on the history behind each sculpture! The fountains are beautiful as well and there was lots of greenery, flowers, beautiful landscape. Tons of coffee shops/beverage spots nearby to grab a sip or bite to eat too before moseying around. Since I came here for a workout did not venture inside but plan on checking out the indoor sculptures as well! Come enjoy some culture and expand your mind. You will be so glad that you did.

These tickets are so hard to get! They were available online on 10/01, and I forgot to check right…read moreat opening time. Later that evening, all the weekend tickets were already sold out. I had to go solo with my son on a weekday morning since the options were limited. Surprisingly, the train wasn't completely full. There were about 4-5 rows that were empty because people no-showed. I didn't want to run into the hassle of finding parking and then walking a long distance to North Pole Express. We parked at the Grapevine Library located at 1201 Municipal Way for free shuttle service. The parking lot was clearly marked, so you won't miss it. Once the shuttle dropped us off, we just had to walk a short distance and cross the railroad track right into the boarding zone. There were different vendors leading up to the boarding area. The line to take pictures with Santa at the General Store filled up quickly. Luckily, we arrived early so it was quite a short wait. We received 1 free complimentary printed photo. I was a little disappointed that the carousel was not up and running before and after our ride. At least they had cute photo-ops with a huge bear, gnomes, etc. Mrs. Clause did a great job making us feel welcomed. She said hello to my son, and even waved bye to us while we were on the train. The chocolate cookie from Mrs. Clause was soft and delicious. You know it's good when my son ate the entire thing. The hot chocolate provided was actually cold chocolate milk. Make sure to bring water because they don't give you a lot of liquid for hydration after downing the cookie. Since our ride was at 10am, the sun rays were bearing down on us. It would probably be more magical if it was in the evening to see the Christmas lights better. The elves did their best to sing and entertain, but my son was not paying attention whatsoever. His favorite part was the fake snow that drifted down as we exited the train. Overall, I expected a little more out of this given that it's so popular and hard to get tickets. This is definitely a fun experience for kids to dress up in cute holiday attire, but pretty boring for the adults. The joy is in watching the kiddos have fun and capture some beautiful memories.

We paid $600 for our group of 11 (adults and kids ages 2-5) to experience the North Pole Express on…read morea Wednesday night. At $50 per person with tickets sold in pairs (2 people per bench), we had to pay for 12 tickets even though we only had 11 people. This was a huge disappointment and absolutely not worth the cost. The problems started immediately in the holding area. They packed us into an overcrowded space with blaring music and overwhelming lights that sent our 2-year-old and nephews into complete sensory overload. To make it worse, the performer who came out to sing Christmas songs literally forgot the lyrics mid-performance. Not a great first impression. Once we boarded the train, things improved slightly. The staff was friendly and the train itself looked nice. However, the onboard performance had horrible audio issues. The sound was so staticky we could barely understand what the performers were saying. The male performer deserves credit for being funny and engaging with the kids despite the technical problems. The female performer seemed exhausted and didn't bring much energy. Santa was fine. But the "scenic route" was a joke. Instead of Christmas lights or festive displays, we got to watch a park soccer game, warehouse loading docks, and trailer deliveries. Really magical. Bottom line: Don't waste $600+ on this. For that kind of money, you expect quality production, good sound, crowd control, and an actual scenic experience. This delivered on none of those. The attraction needs major improvements in technical equipment, crowd management, and route planning before it can justify charging these prices. There are plenty of other Christmas experiences in the DFW area that will give you way more value for your money.

Excellent services for Seniors. They have weight rooms, workout programs, arts, crafts, lunches,…read moregames, social gatherings along with beautiful building and grounds. The staff is friendly and very professional. You could not ask for a better place for seniors to go during the hot or cold days to be with friendly people.

Just visited The Rum Cake Factory in Carrollton. The bakery is cozy and charming. I bought a…read morecouple of slices of the coconut rum cake - delicious. The service is great - friendly and professional. I had seen recommendations on Nextdoor and now know what the whole fuss was about.

My son has been training there since October. He's learned a whole lot. I really like the coaches,…read morethey are patient and very encouraging. It's a very intense training though. My son couldn't handle it at first, but he's really built up his endurance. He's a lot quicker and has more confidence about playing. The woman who handles everything in the office is very sweet too.