Why does Flower Mound, Texas, consistently rank as one of the best places to live in the U.S.? This small yet livable city consistently receives accolades for its natural beauty, its convenient location near several large city centers, strong education and health care systems, and a myriad of recreational and entertainment options. Not only that, but there are plenty of fun things to do in Flower Mound! And when you live in the new home community of Harvest by Hillwood, you’ll be just minutes away from all of them.
Beauty and Recreation in the Great Outdoors
When making a list of fun things to do in Flower Mound, start with the great outdoors. With more than 1,000 acres of parkland, 75 miles of hiking and biking trails, and dozens of community spaces, residents have a wealth of options for outdoor recreation, from swimming and soccer to golfing. You can:
- Walk among the wildflowers at the Flower Mound, the city’s namesake. This 12-acre park preserves native Texas tallgrass prairie and is home to an abundance of wildlife.
- Try your hand at disc golf, or play a traditional round at two of the finest golf courses in Texas, Bridlewood and Tour 18.
- Hike, swim, paddle, play, or camp at nearby parks like:
- Canyon Falls Park: Hit the trails, check out the fitness equipment, and let the kids cool off at the splash pad.
- Rheudasil Park: Stroll along the tree-shaded lake or try your hand at fishing!
- Heritage Park: The signature park of Flower Mound offers many of the same amenities as the others, plus a performance pavilion, Hound Mound Dog Park, and the Wildlife Encounter Trail featuring animal artwork!
Free Things to Do in Flower Mound
There’s no need to get out your wallet—some of the best things to do in Flower Mound are free! Most of the outdoor activities listed above cost nothing, and the city offers more free fun year-round.
- Visit the Creation Lab at the Flower Mound Public Library, where you can learn to sew, use a laser cutter, or print your own 3D creation!
- Take the Art Treasure Hunt Challenge. Follow clues to treasure boxes hidden in local parks. Once you find a box, use the materials inside to make your own art piece. Take a photo, and your artwork will be displayed at the library and on the Town of Flower Mound’s cultural arts webpage.
- Join your neighbors at one of Flower Mound’s free community events. Enjoy holiday-themed celebrations like the Easter Egg Scramble and Woof-O-Ween, relax at concerts in the park, or explore local artwork at the annual Festival of the Arts at Heritage Park.
Flower Mound’s Cultural and Community Events
Flower Mound recently won an award for its cultural activities, thanks in part to its fabulous Festival of the Arts. But arts and culture activities happen year-round, and are some of the best things to do in Flower Mound.
- Artist meet-and-greet events encourage connection and creativity.
- Chalk the Walk events (held twice a year) invite artists of all ages to express themselves in sidewalk chalk.
- Local talent exhibits are featured at the library, Town Hall, Senior Center, and Community Activity Center.
The Flower Mound Community Activity Center is a hub for sports, fitness, and family-friendly fun. This state-of-the-art facility offers:
- A fully equipped fitness floor and weight room
- A year-round indoor pool
- A seasonal outdoor water park with thrilling slides, a lazy river, and a 60-gallon dump bucket
- Child watch services (Tot Drop)
And soon, there will be even more space for creativity! The city recently announced plans to build a new community arts facility.
Things to Do with Kids in Flower Mound, TX
Families will find plenty of kid-friendly activities in Flower Mound. In addition to the options listed above, children can:
- Cool down at one of the city parks’ splash pads.
- Float down the lazy river, slide into one of the pools, or get soaked by the dump bucket at the Community Activity Center’s outdoor water park.
- Meet and pet alpacas on a tour at Nana’s Pacas.
- Celebrate holidays and everyday life at one of the city’s many community events. Check out the full event calendar!
Keep the Fun Going at Harvest, Just Minutes from Flower Mound
When you live in Harvest by Hillwood, fun activities are a way of life! Our award-winning lifestyle program offers classes, events, and affinity group gatherings year-round, such as craft time for Harvest Littles, outdoor concerts, wine tastings, and community-wide holiday celebrations.
Our fabulous amenities give you the opportunity to cultivate a garden, lounge beside one of our resort-style pools, fish at one of our catch-and-release ponds, or catch up with neighbors at one of our many gathering spaces.
Best of all, Harvest’s activities are just steps from your beautiful, energy-efficient new home! Our new construction builders have homes available now, with many offering incentives, so this is the perfect time to buy! Start your homebuying journey online then visit our builders models for more information.
