Come enjoy festive ice skating this holiday season in Allen!
The Drop & Shop Holiday Skate is being held from 1-4 p.m. on December 22 at Allen Community Ice Rink.
At the event, enjoy on-ice games and activities, including pictures with Santa and more.
Op...
The Fall 2018 edition of Allen Parks and Recreation's LIFE activities guide is now available!
Learn about all of the upcoming programs, classes, summer camps and special events happening in Allen.
The guide can be viewed online now and is available...
Join Allen Senior Recreation Center on a trip to celebrate Mardi Gras at the 13th Annual Red River Mardi Gras Bash from February 22-24, 2019 in Shreveport/Bossier City!
The festivities will include visits to a float-loading party, a bakery making...
The November/December 2018 edition of the Center-Link newsletter, which is Allen Senior Recreation Center’s events guide, is now available.
The facility’s upcoming diverse programming includes educational opportunities, fun ga...
A zoning change has paved the way for a new development of houses and town homes. Lexington Estates will add 95 town homes and 22 single-family homes off Ridgeview Drive between Watters Road and Stacy Road.
The development, which will be built on both the ...
The City of Allen will join communities across the nation in flying flags at half-staff in honor of the late George H. W. Bush. By presidential proclamation, flags at city facilities will remain lowered through sunset on Sunday, December 30.
You don’t have to venture far to find magical, memorable ways to ring in the holidays. From Christmas concerts to Santa sightings, check out these fun-filled events happening in your own backyard.
Can’t-Miss Traditions
After two decades of service to the City of Allen, City Manager Peter H. Vargas will take on a new title of Interim City Manager in February 2019.
Allen City Council approved the plan at the November 13 meeting. This role—which has no formal end ...
Join Santa for a swim and tell him what you would like for Christmas!
A special Swim With Santa event is being held from 5:45-7:45 p.m. on December 21 at Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium.
Santa is available for pictures for those with their own cameras. Parents sw...
Have breakfast with Santa as he takes a break from his toy shop and refuels for the day.
A special Breakfast With Santa event will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. on December 18 at Joe Farmer Recreation Center.
Bring your camera to get a picture of your child on ...
Joe Farmer Recreation Center's north bridge has reopened, and the south bridge is now closed for construction.
During construction, the south entrance to Joe Farmer Recreation Center will be closed, but the recreation facility will remain open with normal ...
From history, to musical entertainment and much more! You're sure to find something that fits your interests.
Here's what's coming to On Stage @ APL:
Friday, December 14 - Holidays with HarpEssence, from classics to modern
Sunday, December 16 - All...
Are you traveling for the holidays? Instead of keeping track of audio discs or lugging heavy books with you, try cloudLibrary! CloudLibrary is a digital library at your fingertips and it's free with your library card. Just do...
The Library will be closed Sunday, December 23, Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. For your convenience, no materials are will be due while the library is closed. We will reopen Wednesday, December...
The Library will be closing at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 31 and remain closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observance of New Year's. For your convenience, no materials are due while the library is closed. We will reopen Wednesday, J...
Try cloudLibrary for a chance to win a pair of wireless earbuds.
Stop by the Library and show us the downloaded cloudLibrary app on your device to receive an entry from. Go to allenlibrary.org/ebookmonth or call the Library at...
A pecan tree, which has died, will be removed by City of Allen Urban Forestry on Tuesday, December 18 from Glendover Park.
The tree has died from old age and internal decay from fungi.
The tree removal process will take a few hours, and the area immediately...
Allen Parks and Recreation's Joey Ramos, Athletic Program Supervisor, was honored with the distinguished 2018 Recreation Professional of the Year Award for Class I from the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) North Region.
The Recreation Professional...
Allen Police Department is welcoming three new officers to its force. Officer Lugardo Garcia, Officer Roberto Yanez and Officer Taylor Thomas were sworn in at a ceremony held Friday, December 14 at Allen City Hall. Each brings years of experience and trai...
While you’re searching for the perfect gift, thieves are searching for the perfect crime. Use these tips to protect yourself.
Texas transplants and new gardeners alike will learn from local experts at a class geared toward Collin County residents.
The Newcomer's Guide to Gardening in North Texas will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Collin College C...
To avoid frozen landscapes, sidewalks, and streets, remember to keep the sprinkler controllers in the OFF position during the winter. Very rarely does the lawn and landscape require supplemental water with sprinklers from Thanksgiving through Valentine's ...