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    Heritage Farmstead Museum

    4.4 (29 reviews)
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    FFA Farmers Table Event October 2023
    Melinda S.

    "Farmers Table" event supporting our local Future Farmers of America (FFA) students. We enjoyed the company, weather, food & community spirit!! This is our 3rd year attending -- such a lovely evening.

    Chris L.

    Wow what a great Community treasure! We attended the fundraising dinner event, which was a tremendous success. I enjoyed walking around checking out the various farm animals and historic buildings. Our servers this evening were high school students from Plano HS. Thank you for such a fun evening!

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    Laura C.

    In spite of the heat, we enjoyed a lively group touring with a terrific docent at Farmstead Heritage Museum in Plano last weekend. Do Go Here!! This daily tour is amazing! Certainly one of the best we have ever been part of for a Victorian homestead and farm. Our docent was an enthusiastic retired history teacher and he loves this place. We are fans, too, now! Once a 360 acre farm, Hunter and Mary Alice Farrell built their home here in 1891 along Plano's Pitman Creek. After their daughter Ammie Wilson died in 1972, the property which had been willed to an orphanage, was eventually sold to Plano and the 4.6 acre homestead next to the creek became a museum in 1986. Hunter Farrell was already a wealthy man in the gravel industry. As each new technology or invention became available, Hunter Farrell wanted it for their home. The home was built originally without electricity or plumbing; but both were eventually added. The farm was run by a farm manager who lived only a few yards away and not by Mr. Farrell. Ammie Farrell Wilson raised award winning sheep and didn't farm the land either. The farm and farm buildings were well cared for though - perfect for becoming a museum. Outside and behind the Farrell-Wilson Farmstead Heritage Victorian home are a dozen outbuildings. The farm is planted cottage garden style with flowers and vegetables. They have festivities throughout the year with demonstrations and special activities. There are farm animals here year round. I was struck by how clean the grounds and pens were here. They had multiple chicken coops, two large adult goats, lamb and sheep pens, and a donkey; I didn't really smell or even see much manure. My husband LOVES donkeys. Pancho the donkey apparently loves people. He'd like them even better if they came bearing treats. The interior of the home is immaculate and temperature controlled throughout. The time period wall paper restoration is very impressive and all areas of the home are able to be seen. We thoroughly enjoyed the hour and a half tour. The docent was knowledgeable and answered everyone's questions. I highly recommend this experience. There are stairs involved. There is a fee to tour the home. You may enjoy the grounds for free during museum hours any time. http://planomagazine.com/heritage-farmstead-museum/ is an excellent article detailing the activities held at the Homestead Museum.

    Leslie E.

    Lights on the farm at heritage farmstead museum was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed our night here it's the perfect place to see beautiful lights and enjoy s'mores by the fire. It is the coolest Christmas event. I look forward to coming back again! The kids loved meeting Santa! I think they do need sitting area for the family so we can do group pictures!

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    Garry H.

    What a great place! Admission is so cheap. Glenda and I enjoy history, so this place was right up my alley. Think about living without all the technology that makes our lives so easy. Sounds horrible to me! But it's so interesting. Think about living most of your life without electricity or indoor running water. All the outbuildings were full of tools from that time period. Lots of cute animals that made farm life a chore. The signs say don't touch, but we were following a tour guide that couldn't resist the sheep. We, and the sheep, enjoyed all the petting and rubbing! Such a fun time. We didn't get to tour the house, but we'll be back so we can. This place is a must. Do it!

    Ashley R.

    Frugal family fun. Perfect for an inquisitive toddler. The highlight was buttermilk the cow you can milk. All the staff was super welcoming and friendly. Small parking lot but plenty of space for a Tuesday morning visit

    Dinah M.

    This museum is gorgeous. There was a birthday party of children enjoying the grounds as we visited. When you visit, be sure to follow the trail down to the creek where the ducks are playing. It's peaceful and a nice walk. You will need to visit around 1 in order to take advantage of the guided tour through the house on the grounds. The cost is minimal. A donation of $3 is needed to walk around and feed the chickens and see the livestock. A donation of $7 is required to enjoy the guided tour.

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    The house is the best. I'd kill to own one of these homes one day...

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    A great place to slow down and relax. Chickens, hogs, wildflowers and it's almost downtown Plano. Go check it out!!! -- 10gig Tex

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    Heritage Farmstead has hosted the CCCA Home Coming Pep Rally again this year. Always a good time, wonderful place to hold an event.

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    4.5(115 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    We stumbled across this hidden gem just by driving by, and we're so glad we stopped!…read more Admission was $17 per child. They don't offer a military discount or multiple kid discount, but you can often find great deals on Groupon. Everyone is required to wear socks, which they sale for $3.75. Hot food isn't allowed inside, but you can bring in chips and other packaged snacks. The facility was very clean, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. There were plenty of snacks and drinks available for purchase, lots of seating for parents, and I especially liked the party rooms and arcade area. One thing that really stood out was the toddler section. It had seating for parents and a nearby bathroom, which made it much more convenient for families with little ones. We arrived around 1:00 p.m. and stayed until 3:00 p.m., and the kids were still having a blast when it was time to leave! It's a great place to let kids burn off energy in a safe, clean environment.

    We had our first visit this weekend, and our daughter enjoyed it very much. We like the fact it…read morewas not overcrowded, very clean, and welcoming. Their prices for admission is comparable to other play gyms for kids, but they do offer packages if you intend to go more than once. The staff were really nice and welcoming as well. They had two separate play areas - one for littles and one for bigger kids - which both included chairs for parents to sit and watch. We like that they had a hand washing station in the play area and promoted cleanliness for all attendees. We would definitely take our daughter back if we are in the area.

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    Smaller playground for the young ones

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    Go Ape - Selfie Time

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    4.2(92 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    We love this adventure obstacle course and have been many times…read more Here is what you should know if you are considering going: It is rather rigorous. I am an athlete and offer you should not go if you are not physically capable. Injured? Don't go. Also, if you are a group or have children, let others pass you as you will slow them down. Staff are not on the course. Do not expect them to come help you. Be self sufficient. Set reasonable expectations for yourself. And don't worry about what other people think. Hydrate. This is physical exercise. And have fun! This is fun! Be free with yourself and your companions. Laugh! Connect with nature. Enjoy challenging yourself. Try something new. Why 4 stars instead of 5? Staff are inconsistent and so is the upkeep. For example on today's visit one of the ropes was broken but I was allowed to use the obstacle anyway. That seemed very unsafe to me. The locks are malfunctioning etc. But overall we enjoy coming out and will continue to do so.

    This was a Christmas present for my two daughters and the boyfriend of one of my kids. I decided…read moreto join them as well. Everyone loved the experience. I am not scared of heights but I was terrified. That first tree crossing is scary but after that, it got better, not easier, just better. Our trainer and guide was great. You are in a harness the entire time so you aren't going to fall to the ground or anything! The entire experience took almost two hours. 2 out of 4 of us would do it again! The 2 that wouldn't do it again lived it but we're a bit scared.

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    Active Arena - Paragliding

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    3.9(22 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    My husband and I were really excited to try Active Arena, but unfortunately it was a huge…read moredisappointment. We purchased 75 minutes of play time and ended up leaving after only about 30 minutes because so many of the attractions either didn't work or weren't functioning correctly. The ping pong game, iWall, balance board game, and one of the shooting games all had issues. Even the games that did work often felt slow, poorly calibrated, or unfinished. The facility also felt dirty and unkept. We never saw any equipment being disinfected between users, which was concerning since so many of the games require shared paddles, balls, balance bars and other heavy touch surfaces. Additionally there was clear wear and tear to the walls and equipment demonstrating management does not re-invest in upkeep. Another frustration was the lack of instructions. Several of the digital games didn't clearly explain how to play or how to change the game type and the staff wasn't proactive or particularly helpful when we had questions. To their credit, the manager did approve a refund when we asked. However, the customer service surrounding it was disappointing. There was no apology, no attempt to understand what went wrong, and no interest in gathering feedback. We simply received the refund and were asked, "Is that it?" It left us feeling like they just wanted us out the door. The one highlight was the VR paragliding experience--that was genuinely fun and probably the best attraction there. Overall, though, the experience wasn't worth the cost. You can find better-maintained, more reliable, and more enjoyable interactive games at places like Dave & Buster's or a quality arcade. Unless the equipment is repaired and the facility is better maintained, I can't recommend spending your money here.

    It was ok. It was busy. I can't tell how the flow is, my opinion it was way too many people there…read moreduring our time. We did not get a chance to do everything because some things never got free. I had fun, I wouldn't go back.

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    Altitude Trampoline Park in Richardson - Interior

    Altitude Trampoline Park in Richardson

    3.5(65 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    This place is clean and the staff is friendly which is all you can really want or ask for at a…read moreplace like this. We paid $14 on a Wednesday for 1 hour, but they let us stay until closing time (1.5 hours or so). I really liked how they had dodgeball and a trapeze with a foam pit and various different places to play and have fun. There's also a tumbling track for people that might wanna do gymnastics. Would definitely recommend this place to people of all ages that want a fun and social workout. $14 for an hour seems a bit steep so maybe offer a special for the weekdays that's a little more reasonable? Other than that, I think it's a cool place! They also lend you used socks which are no slip grip socks and are "required". It's good they don't charge you for them. The staff even said I could keep the used socks I rented, but I politely declined... Hit this place up to get yo cardio in and have fun while doing it!!

    Very small place very high price! Rude employees! in over 11 years of taking my kids to different…read moreplaygrounds in over 17 states, This was the worst experince!

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    Altitude Trampoline Park in Richardson - Soft podium that the kids can jump off of onto the trampolines.

    Soft podium that the kids can jump off of onto the trampolines.

    Altitude Trampoline Park in Richardson - Party W Pizza,dipping dots ice cream. Handicap ramp to wheelchair up& be W friends on massaging recliners or couches to watch the kids jump.

    Party W Pizza,dipping dots ice cream. Handicap ramp to wheelchair up& be W friends on massaging recliners or couches to watch the kids jump.

    Altitude Trampoline Park in Richardson - Everyone JUMPING around me the little picnic tables where you can order pizza or bring your own birthday cake for birthday parties.

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    Everyone JUMPING around me the little picnic tables where you can order pizza or bring your own birthday cake for birthday parties.

    KidZania - Fire station job driving through the city to help a kitten stuck in a tree!

    KidZania

    3.2(442 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    This was an absolutely wonderful experience. Lots of learning opportunities for the kids, every kid…read morewe saw was totally engaged and excited. Not all job sites are open at once but the QR code which led to the live schedule made it very easy to plan ahead on what to do. We went on a Thursday and it wasn't too hectic, plenty of opportunities to do different activities and no long waits. Generally, there was one staff per room which is plenty when the maximum kids allowed was 6. In the rooms where they allowed 10 or more, there were 2 or 3 staff. Wristbands and credit cards kept everything well organized, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the entire site was very clean. Highly recommend for an educational and entertaining experience. Fun fact - the airplane that you see at the entrance is a refurbished real plane donated by American Airlines, and you go inside the plane for the pilot training which had an impressive flight simulator.

    I took my godchildren to KidZania, and they had an absolute blast! From start to finish, they were…read moreengaged, having fun, and learning through all the different interactive experiences. That said, navigating the activities could be a bit confusing at times. It would be really helpful if there were a more structured flow or even a chaperone to guide families through the different experiences. Also, some of the features weren't open, and it wasn't always clear when kids could participate in certain activities. If it wasn't for Regan we would have been completely lost Even with that, the kids truly enjoyed themselves, which made it worth it. There were still plenty of things to do, and they stayed excited the entire time. I would definitely bring them back so they can experience even more of what KidZania has to offer.

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    Cat rescue

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    The eternally closed activity. Such a bummer.

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    JW Entertainment Allen - Torn equipment

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    2.7(42 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    We don't live in this area and we were only here to visit. . .however, my kids had so much fun…read morehere. There are so many things to do, although the trampolines are the main attraction, there are interactive games, all kinds of hoop and holes to go through and and obstacle course with balls. We stayed for a little over an hour and we were exhausted. If you are in the area, I highly recommend coming here with your kids!

    We paid $349+tax (which didn't include tipping the hostess) to reserve a table for two hours for 10…read morekids to jump. They included two pizzas and two 2 L bottles of soda. Our hostess, Bree, was great. But the rest of our experience was horrible. The basketball game, which was half the reason we chose this location, was broken and no one warned us. The soda machine was broken. Both times I used the women's room, a different stall was filthy. We asked for a pitcher of water and were told "we don't do that". They would give us a pitcher of ice, but no water. When I pointed out that we could get individual cups of water for free from the bar, the manager told us that we could pay $0.50 per cup to pour them into the pitcher of water. I declined, and another employee gave us four water bottles for free. Our neighborhood is a mile from this location. This is the 3rd party I've had for my kids here and we've come multiple times outside of that, but I will never come back again. I cannot believe how poorly maintained the facility was for the cost and the "policies" were are obviously designed to squeeze every extra penny out of us.

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    Everything is sectioned off

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    My baby had a blast

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    One of many jump areas

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