It's a family run farm intent on your families enjoyment! Good old fashioned clean outdoor fall…read morefun. Photo ops galore, space for the kids to run free! Yummy food & snacks, freshly baked cookies and other baked goods from the oven. Go. The kids will love it. Climb on ractors. Train rides. Free feed for the animals uncluded.

Cute place. The farm offers a hands-on experience with a variety of friendly animals, inviting…read morechildren to get up close and personal with furry friends; goats, chickens, and cows, to include the Texas Longhorn. Upon entry, youngsters are given a small amount of food to feed and can feed and learn about these gentle creatures. There are a few interactive attractions, a play structure, slides, sandbox, basketball, tic-tac-toe tables, etc. The farm also offers picnic areas, refreshments, and shaded seating; it's quite comfortable. I went with my 5-year-old, and besides the animals, he was bored quickly. I think the sweet spot is the toddler/ kid under 4 years of age or recommend bringing friends to play games with and run around safely. The staff is SO friendly; plenty of effort goes into the kids with bubble guns and Yea-haw's - they were great fun. Recommend giving a visit with a group or young families, they also do birthday party's and have a covered barn as a party option.

Two adults looking for some fun fall activities to do. It was close to home and had a lot of good…read morereviews. Unfortunately, it was only for kids, or so it seemed. Upon getting there, the pumpkin lot was picked over and there were a lot of blank spaces. I guess people here REALLY want their pumpkins? I feel like HEB had more selection... This wasn't really a place for grown ups. The hayride and the face painting looked kiddish and although I would have loved the (very small) petting zoo, I didn't think the price was worth it. They probably had an age limit anyways. We ended up leaving and drove all the way to Gunter for a better experience I am sure this place would have been fun for us,had we any kids or small nieces/nephews with us...

Storybooks seasonal pumpkin patch is always a super fun event for the entire family! With pumpkins,…read morebounce houses, a petting zoo, hand led pony rides and more, what more could you ask for? Be sure to check it out this fall :)

I've boarded and trained here since December 2022 and love this barn. KDE is the training program…read morein the barn. I love the barn and all the amenities, this is one of the best turnout situations I've found in the metroplex, especially on the NE side, and that was a big selling point! The covered arena makes a huge difference for me as a young mother with a full time job, not being rained out and having options to longe and turnout in the covered round pen or covered arena on a rainy day makes a huge difference. I love the trainer Kori and her program. It's rare to find a barn these days that still does half leases and has a booming lesson program. Such a wonderful barn family and environment.

Great facility. Very well kept and a knowledgeable staff. A great environment for your horse and…read morerider.

Barbara is the coordinator you could only dream of. She is quick to respond (sometimes within…read moreminutes via email), and extremely organized. I had her as my day-of coordinator and she kept us on schedule and ran interference when need be! She was there for every request I had, and even came through with bug spray when I was getting bitten by mosquitos while taking photos outside. Now that's what I call being prepared. I really couldn't have done it without her. PS Check out her reviews on Wedding Wire and Thumbtack (where I hired her)- they are fantastic!

My husband and I were VERY fortunate to have hired Barbara as our Day-of-Coordinator. We were…read morelooking for someone who is a good listener, responsive, organized, and affordable - Barbara was all of those things. Honestly, we didn't know where to begin with planning and she really helped us step back and see the whole picture... and at the same time be able to help us iron out the details. I would 100% recommend her to anyone who is having a wedding. Thank YOU Barbara for making our lives so less stressful :)

Very pleasant experience for us! They have a wide assortment of ceramic pieces to choose from. And…read morethey also have plenty of different artistic tools to use to personalize your piece. Keep in mind it takes about a week for your item to be ready for pickup. Everyone was so nice and helpful! Very good activity to spend quality time with family and friends. **Will update with final product

Very cute make your own pottery shop tucked away in Downtown McKinney! They have lots of fun…read moreoptions (fused glass, pottery painting, candle pouring), however, I stuck with the classic pottery painting. Everyone at the store is extremely helpful and welcoming. The place is very colorful and cheerful in spirit. The employees check in with you to guide you through everything, give you pointers, and check in if you need anything at all. I had a blast creating this painting of my precious cat, Cai! (Before and after pictured below.) I appreciate the transparent pricing structure and the ability to come back and finish your piece. It was much easier for a walk in visit than Color Me Mine in Plano, (which last I visited there you absolutely needed a reservation and they will (very kindly) push you out the door once your reserved time runs out). Getting a reservation here would still be needed with a bigger party or at more crowded times. The vibe here is very welcoming for creative spirits. Highly recommend! Five stars all around.

28 minutes ago New…read more*BRIDE REVIEW* I'm so glad we chose CCR for our venue! We planned our wedding from out of state and it was so much less stressful to work with a venue that manages many of the details (flatware, catering coordination, table decor, etc.). We opted to use them for floral and they were beautiful! Loved repurposing the aisle decor to tables too. Having a day of coordinator allowed me to enjoy my wedding day rather than work it! The staff is experienced and reliable. They have a process that streamlines planning and work with several vendors that will give you a special price and know the venue/team well enough to have a very smooth experience. The venue is beautiful, and I appreciated having several options to pivot to in the case of inclement weather. No regrets!! Thank you Heather and CCR team!

Attended an non-profit event at the Cross Creek Ranch. The catering that day was BBQ. The food was…read morepretty good for catered BBQ in my opinion, but nothing I'd rave about. The staff was kind and very attentive! The venue itself was cute. The main space was huge, and can easily fit a large corporate event/wedding/private event. There is also a large outside area for outdoor ceremonies or parties. Outside of the main building, there is a pond in between the building and the parking lot. There were lots of critters and frogs screaming in my ear during the evening when the sun set.

The Cottonwood Arts Festival is a biannual, 2-day event at the Cottonwood Park in southwest…read moreRichardson, TX. This is a juried event, so artists apply and a jury reviews and selects about 200+ artists to display and sell their impressive work. There is always a featured artist whose art is displayed on an event poster and a t-shirt for that spring or fall event. I can't usually afford any of the professional art pieces that sell for thousands of dollars, but I can always get the $20 t-shirt with a replica of one of the pieces of the featured artist. Some artists are aware that not everyone can afford the original on canvas, so they make smaller giclées that are more affordable for the masses. Even if you don't have the money or space in your place to buy, you can come and look for FREE! There is no cost to enter the festival. Plus, there are two stages of live music being performed all day Saturday and Sunday. Even parking is free across the street at the Richardson High School. You can also park in the neighborhood, but it isn't necessarily more convenient. Food often includes a few local places like Tongue and Cheek ice cream as well as a Gyro place. Of course you can also find a Fletcher's corn dog, and you didn't even have to drive to Fair Park for the State Fair. I love this festival and will always make a point of going and supporting artists if I can.

I really enjoy this arts festival. Each year brings both returning artists and new faces as well…read more We have been coming for many years. We always find something new to bring home. This year was the only exception. It looks like all the pricing rose out of our budget. But we still enjoy visiting all the booths especially the talented student artists, and seeing the live music. Park over at the school and take the free shuttle! Enjoy some delicious local beer while you browse!

Judy was an angel above and beyond making my daughter's day a memory we will cherish. From the…read morehistorical chapel to the twinking lights to the fire pit for kids to roast smores. Best day ever!

Please read the entire review, as there are both positive and negative comments…read more Ever After Chapel in Aubrey, Texas has charm and unique character. The building is 150 years old with original wood, windows, and flooring. The chapel itself needs little to nothing to have a beautiful ceremony. I would recommend you ONLY rent out only this portion of the venue. If you choose to rent out the entire place for the day please continue to read. Lets begin with the parking, very limited and there are no designated signs where the parking is. It is a grassy field on the southwest side of the chapel.The outside (yard) has great twinkling lights and a firepit (you need to provide your own wood.) You are able to use outside vendors, DJ, and photographers. If you rent a dance floor you must use the one Judy (manages the place) states. With that being said, the floor installers came the day of the wedding and placed the floor down in the area under the lights. Judy did not like it there and had them pull it up and move it over. It was then uneven with many ridges sticking up. We felt the guests would trip and the structural engineer stated it was a hazard too, but Judy wanted it there. Judy is the person we did all our communication and contract with. She made it appear that we would have free range to set up as we saw fit and there would be onsite help.This was absolutely not the case. I will bullet the following things you need to be aware of if you choose to use Ever After Chapel. $3000 for chapel and back yard, plus $150 for rehearsal for 1.5 hours Inside Room(IR) for cake/food/etc, lights worked on only 1/2 of the room. Bride room, no lights, no air AC was not on or did not work IR was very dirty, live and dead bugs present IR no running water IR you are unable to move tables or any furniture. This made thing VERY difficult IR bartenders/caters NOT allowed There are a couple of other items to consider when using this venue. Tables and chairs for reception are very dated and many were held together with gray tape; they need to be replaced. There is no assistance with set up or breakdown. Website states "You make the choices, and we take care of all the details," "Our wedding packages eliminate the stress of putting together your special day and eliminate the added expense of an outside wedding coordinator," Not true. Judy was onsite the entire time and was very intrusive and made setting up very difficult at times. Examples to follow: During rehearsal she wanted everyone to remove their shoes Had the dance floor removed to a less level area Wanted/tried to have the wedding party come in the chapel in the order she suggested Sat in the room, monitoring the IR, made us feel very uncomfortable. Should have been on site if she felt it necessary, but in an office or somewhere, not with wedding guests. Gave our photo booth installer a very difficult time about NOT wanting to move 2 chairs that were not needed in the area of the booth. At the time of the reception, stated why we didn't get security since booze would be on site. This was NEVER mentioned verbally or on the contract. Structural engineer was called out twice. He was at the wedding with his dog. Judy provided some good suggestions to where the DJ should set up, as well as where the guest book should be. Overall, I wish I would have known several of the bullets prior to selecting this venue. The Chapel is quaint and I'd recommend that portion ONLY, if you are willing to pay $1500.