The Ultimate Allen Bucket List
25 Must-Do Activities for Locals & Future Neighbors
Family & Play
- Get lost in the Texas-shaped hedge maze at The Grove.
- Play house with the kids at The Village Depot Play Area.
- Host a party in a real train at The Village Express.
- Cool off in the summer heat at Celebration Park.
- Swim in style at the Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium.
- Explore the 40,000 sq-ft concrete jungle at The Edge Skate Park.
- Enjoy the Spring Break Horseback Riding Camp.
Dining & Local Flavor
- Eat a cinnamon roll as big as your face at the local favorite no-diet zone.
- Devour a made-from-scratch burger or Texas BBQ at Kelly's at The Village.
- Indulge your inner chocoholic at Sublime Chocolate.
- Wine tasting or a movie night by the creek at Watters Creek.
- Try the annual Tom Thumb Texas Stampede Cattle Drive.
Arts & Entertainment
- Catch a concert or rodeo at the Allen Event Center.
- Root for the Allen Americans alongside the Ice Angels.
- Catch a performance of the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Enjoy the Allen Civic Ballet's "The Nutcracker".
- Admire the "Rail Ladder Fire" public art display.
- Cheer on the Dallas Sidekicks soccer team.
Fitness & Outdoors
- Jog The Village Trail from Allen to Fairview.
- Test your skills at Hydrous Wake Park.
- Hike or bike over 47 miles of trails throughout the city.
- Take a spin on the ice at the Allen Community Ice Rink.
- Join the annual fitness run in Bethany Lakes Park.
- Work on your "zombie apocalypse skills" at Summer Camp.
