The Shops at Highland Village Hosts Backyard Sessions for Families

Free, biweekly events aim to entertain kids with crafts, stories, activities, and music

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:55pm

An abstract, blurred image of children playing and participating in various activities outdoors, with soft, warm colors and a sense of energy and movement.The Backyard Sessions at The Shops at Highland Village will bring families together for engaging, age-appropriate activities throughout the spring and summer.Flower Mound Today

The Shops at Highland Village in Flower Mound, Texas is launching a new series of family-friendly events called Backyard Sessions. Happening every other Tuesday from April to October, the free 1-hour sessions will take place at The Backyard, an outdoor entertainment venue at the shopping center. The sessions will feature themed crafts, story times, outdoor activities, and music programming hosted by local partners like Whole Foods Market, Bach to Rock Flower Mound, and Adventure Kids Playcare.

Why it matters

As a family-oriented shopping and dining destination, The Shops at Highland Village is aiming to provide engaging activities to keep kids occupied and bring families together during the spring and summer months. The Backyard Sessions align with the center's goal of creating a sense of community through free, accessible programming.

The details

The Backyard Sessions will run every other Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m., with the first event taking place on April 8, 2026. Each session will feature a mix of hands-on activities, entertainment, and educational content for children of all ages. Local partners like Whole Foods, Bach to Rock music school, and Adventure Kids Playcare will lead the programming, which will include crafts, story times, outdoor games, and music lessons.

  • The Backyard Sessions will run every other Tuesday from April to October 2026.
  • The first session took place on April 8, 2026.

The players

The Shops at Highland Village

An outdoor shopping and dining destination in Flower Mound, Texas that is launching the Backyard Sessions event series.

Whole Foods Market

A grocery store partner hosting activities during the Backyard Sessions.

Bach to Rock Flower Mound

A local music school providing music-focused programming for the Backyard Sessions.

Adventure Kids Playcare

A children's activity center participating in the Backyard Sessions event series.

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What’s next

The Backyard Sessions will continue every other Tuesday through October 2026, providing families in the Flower Mound area with free, engaging activities throughout the spring and summer.

The takeaway

The Shops at Highland Village's new Backyard Sessions event series demonstrates the shopping center's commitment to creating a sense of community and providing family-friendly entertainment options in the local area.