Farmers Markets & Local Shopping in Little Elm, TX
A local guide to farmers markets and shopping near Little Elm, TX — from lakefront vendors to nearby regional markets worth the drive.
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The latest hometown stories from Little Elm, TX.
Bates Towne Crossing Brings Little Elm Its Largest Retail Development Yet
A nearly 225,000-sq-ft center anchored by Target is opening this summer at US-380 and Ryan Spiritas Pkwy, reshaping Little Elm's commercial landscape.
McCord Park's Splash Pad Is the Heart of Little Elm's Summer This Year
Families across Little Elm are making McCord Park's free splash pad a summer ritual as North Texas heat peaks in August 2026.
A Target-Anchored Retail Center Is Taking Shape at US-380 and Ryan Spiritas Parkway
Bates Towne Crossing is opening in Little Elm this summer, anchoring a fast-growing commercial corridor near US-380.
Family-Friendly Things to Do in Little Elm, TX
A local guide to the best family-friendly activities in Little Elm, TX — from Lake Lewisville beaches to indoor adventure parks.
Digging Into Summer: How Little Elm's Library Is Turning Readers Into Explorers This Season
Little Elm Public Library's 'Unearth a Story' summer reading program invites all ages to track reads, discover adventures, and celebrate imagination.
A Nearly 225,000-Square-Foot Shopping Center Is Coming to Little Elm's North Side — Here's What to Know
Bates Towne Crossing, a Target-anchored center at US HWY 380 and Ryan Spiritas Parkway, is opening in Little Elm this summer.
The Little Elm Public Library Wants You Reading All Summer Long — Here's How to Join 'Unearth a Story'
The Little Elm Public Library's 2026 summer reading program is open to all ages. Here's what to know about 'Unearth a Story' before summer slips away.
Little Elm Turns 60 This Year — From a 300-Person Fishing Town to a Lake City
Little Elm was incorporated in June 1966 with a population of about 300. In 2026, the Town marks 60 years with events at Beard Park and across the Lakefront District.