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Watters Creek, Allen


Do any of y'all like to shop, eat, listen to live music, gather with friends for a cup of coffee, or let you kids run around and play while you watch from a pretty green lawn area with a small creek.  If you answered yes, (of course you did), to any of this than Watters Creek in Allen is a place you might want to head to.

**Friday - Sunday, August 7-9 2020 is Tax-Free Weekend.  On top of this, if you spend $150 or more at any Watters Creek restaurant or retailer you will get a $20 Gift Card to Watters Creek.  (While supplies last).


This week my kids and I came here just to walk around.  They never mind coming here because it is really pretty, they have good choices of treats, and it isn't that big (this is probably their favorite part, or maybe the treats)!  I on the other hand love some of the shops.  Most of them have a small boutique feel, and you can usually find something different for yourself or a good gift idea.   Here is a list of some of the shops: Anthropologie, DSW, Francesca's, Eddie Bauer, Bath & Body Works, Birds & Words (I love this one - you might have been to one if you have been to downtown McKinney), Kendra Scott, Loft, Michaels, Pandora, Pink Victoria Secret, Sephora, Vera Bradley, etc.






Another one of the things I love about this area is the section of places to eat.  We have been to a lot of these places and always had good experiences.  Here are just a few of them:  The Cheesecake Factory, The Blue Fish, Grimaldi's, Mi Cocina, Fish City Grill, Firewater, P.F. Chang's, Panera, Snappy Salads, and Village Burger Bar (one of my favorites!)  They also have great places for treats like Frios Gourmet Pops, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Paciugo Italian Gelato Renaissance, and Frogg Coffee Bar & Creperie.






I really like the Frogg Coffee Bar & Creperie.  It is located right next to a play zone for kids.  There have been a few times my husband and I would sit on the patio with some coffee while the kids just run around.   It's almost like a date!  (The kid zone area was not open when we were there this week).
 

If you have younger kids, they are currently doing a FREE Kids Club To Go Box between August 17-21,  This is for kids ages 2-6 years old.  It is filled with activities for the kids to do.  To get the box go to the Concierge + lounge on the Garden Park Dr (next to J.Jill).


Before COVID there was always some type of entertainment going on here (I hope this comes back).  You could go and just sit on the lawn and listen to live music, or walk around and see work from local artists.  I did inquire if they knew when this would come back, and at this time there is not a date for it...but it is still a great place to go for a stroll, to shop, or to grab something to eat.  There is free parking all around the stores, and a free parking garage. 





We also go to this area every year around the holidays.  They do a tree lighting ceremony with fireworks, Santa makes a visit, Mrs. Clause gives out cookies, there are carolers, face painting, and this past year horse and carriage ride through the area.  Not to mention that it is decorated so pretty.  A great place to walk around with a hot chocolate and get yourself into the holiday spirit!




So year-round I recommend coming to Watters Creek.  To see if any local events are coming up make sure to check back to their website listed below!

Watters Creek Location:
970 Garden Park Drive
Allen, TX 75013

Website: www.watterscreek.com



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