Start the new school year by building smart money habits as a family at Money and Me!
This free, family-friendly event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Downtown Arlington Library, 100 S. Center St., Arlington, Texas.
Enjoy a day packed with fun and interactive learning activities for families living in the Greater Arlington area.
Workshop Schedule
Kids in K–5th grade and their parents can join hands-on sessions that make learning about money fun:
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
- Earning Money — presented by Chase Bank
- Weighing Needs and Wants — presented by YSCO Consulting
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Saving and Spending — presented by Chase Bank
- Setting Goals — presented by Prosperity Bank
What to Expect
- Activity tables – Local organizations will host interactive stations that make financial literacy exciting and easy to understand.
- YMCA’s Y on the Fly – The YMCA will bring outdoor games and activities to get everyone moving and playing together.
- Free backpack – Each child will receive a “passport” that gets stamped as they complete activities. Once all stamps are collected, they’ll earn a backpack.
Money and Me is a fun, engaging way to build financial confidence and skills as a family. Learning about money early helps families make informed choices, plan for the future and achieve long-term financial stability.
Money and Me is hosted by United Way of Tarrant County–Greater Arlington’s Financial Stability Partnership Subcommittee, a team of staff, community members and local agencies promoting self-sufficiency programs and resources, including free tax preparation services.
Questions? Email Kaitlyn.McDonald@unitedwaytarrant.org.