Things To Do @ Cedar Creek Lake was built to connect the dots.

What is there to do at Cedar Creek Lake?

It’s a question I’ve heard for years—at parks, on docks, at dinner tables, and from new neighbors just trying to get their bearings.

As more people discover Cedar Creek Lake, it felt like the right time to create something that truly reflects how we live here.

There wasn’t one reliable, up-to-date place to find local events, restaurants, family outings, or weekend plans—at least not one built from a local’s perspective.

So I created one…Things To Do @ Cedar Creek Lake is a real-time guide built by someone who lives the lake Life—designed to help both visitors and locals feel more connected, more informed, and more at home here at the lake.

Why Work With Us?

Lots of sites will list your business.
Very few can actually recommend you.

When you advertise with Things To Do @ Cedar Creek Lake, you’re partnering with someone who’s deeply invested in this community. Someone who knows what resonates with locals because I am one—and who’s already reaching the people you want walking through your door.

Built for the Lake Life—Backed by Locals

Trusted by locals & second-homeowners

People don’t just visit our site—they trust it. Because we live here, and it shows.

Featuring only the best of what the lake has to offer

We don’t list everything—just the places worth knowing. If you’re doing something great, we want to feature it.

Growing fast, but staying personal

Thousands visit our site every month—and we know the story behind every business we promote.

Ranking on Google for the keywords that matter

We’re already showing up where your customers are searching. Let us help them find you.

Built on Relationships—Not Algorithms

You’re not just a listing here. You’re part of the lake life we actually live and share.

Advertising Packages

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  • $100/year
    List your rental property on the most-visited lake life resource in East Texas.

    ✔️ Featured on our Vacation Rentals page—a top-viewed category
    ✔️ Includes direct booking link and listing description
    ✔️ Highlighted seasonally in roundups and travel guides
    ✔️ Ideal for Airbnb, VRBO, and privately managed homes

  • $300/quarter
    Top placement on one of our highest-traffic pages:
    Restaurants, Events, Kids Corner, Vacation Rentals or Boat/Jet Ski Rentals.

    ✔️ Your logo and business link featured prominently
    ✔️ Rotates in seasonal promotions and blog roundups
    ✔️ Puts your brand ahead of the scroll
    ✔️ Great for businesses wanting regular visibility with families and travelers

  • $600/quarter
    Own your space—literally. Be the lead business featured on one of our main category hubs.

    ✔️ Your logo + professional photo on the front page of a key category
    ✔️ Name association with the topics people search daily
    ✔️ Ideal for restaurants, activity-based businesses, retail, health/wellness, and real estate

  • $500 one-time
    A professional, search-optimized write-up that positions your business as a local standout.

    ✔️ Written as a personal feature or brand interview
    ✔️ Includes 2 Facebook ads promoting your article (with performance stats)
    ✔️ Comes with a custom QR code—perfect if you don’t have a full website
    ✔️ Article hosted for 12 months on our platform (you own the article and can share on other platforms)
    ✔️ A great solution for new businesses, rebrands, or those without a strong online presence

    🔹 Limited to one business feature per month to ensure quality and exposure

  • $150/event
    We show up. We post. We engage. You gain visibility.

    ✔️ Includes photos, video clips, and stories shared across our social platforms
    ✔️ We leave honest reviews on Google and bring new attention to your space
    ✔️ Designed to create organic buzz through real, on-site experiences

    🔹 Available 1–2x per month. Great for restaurants, retail, and event venues.

  • Included with all advertising packages - Every quarter, you'll receive:

    ✔️ Real search trends and traffic highlights from our platform
    ✔️ Simple, actionable insights to help guide your local marketing
    ✔️ Upcoming opportunities to align your brand with seasonal content

    Because we're more than exposure—we're a strategic partner in growing your business.

March Trends & April Opportunities

  • Demand is shifting toward outdoor and dog-friendly spaces - If your business has a patio, lakeside seating, or outdoor vibe, this is the time to promote it. Seasonality is working in your favor.

  • Posts that tell a story or feature a local personality perform significantly better - "Behind-the-scenes" content drove the highest engagement this month. These kinds of posts are powerful but easy to miss!

  • Businesses featured in our social media saw a 15–30% increase in traffic within 48 hours - Timing matters. Knowing what people are searching for and when!

Meet the Team

  • Sandy McDonald Founder

    Digital Strategist | PMP® & DASM Certified Project Manager | Public Speaker | Business Growth Expert

    I have spent over two decades solving big problems for big organizations—now I use that same skill set to help businesses thrive right here at Cedar Creek Lake.

  • Aaron Eagle

    Web Support & Local Lead
    Mabank High School Graduate | Website Developer

    Born and raised in the heart of Cedar Creek Lake, Arron supports the site’s design, updates, and local listings. With a sharp eye for detail and a growing skill set in web development, he helps bring the local voice to life online.