Money and Me Event Empowers Families to Build Money Skills Together

Published on July 15, 2026

A child is inserting a coin into a pink piggy bank on a wooden table.

By United Way of Tarrant County Communications 

Start the school year with hands-on activities, family fun and practical money lessons at Money and Me!

Join United Way of Tarrant County from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 at River Legacy Nature Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76006.

This free, family-friendly event brings together workshops, activities and community resources to help Greater Arlington families build financial confidence together.

What to Expect

Family workshops - Kids in K-5th grade and their parents can participate in engaging, hands-on sessions that make learning about money fun.

Discover helpful community resources – Visit with local organizations and learn about programs, services and opportunities available to support your family.

Explore River Legacy Nature Center - Enjoy interactive exhibits, native wildlife displays and nature experiences.

Earn a free backpack - Children will receive a “passport” to collect stamps through workshop participation. Complete the passport to earn a free backpack.

Workshop Schedule

  • 11 a.m. — Semillas de Sueños: Creando Metas de Dinero
  • 11:30 a.m. — Budget Trail: Smart Spending Adventures
  • Noon — Growing Your Money Tree: Saving for the Future
  • 12:30 p.m. — Dream Seeds: Setting Money Goals
  • 1 p.m. — Budget Trail: Smart Spending Adventures
  • 1:30 p.m. — Cultivando Tu Árbol de Dinero: Ahorrando para el Futuro

Questions? Email Shanna.Snider@unitedwaytarrant.org.

Money and Me is hosted by United Way of Tarrant County–Greater Arlington’s Financial Stability Partnership, a team of staff, community members and local agencies promoting self-sufficiency programs and resources, including free tax preparation services.

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