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► Exhibits -
Permanent
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Texas Dinosaurs
Enjoy a
light-hearted look at dinosaurs in contemporary culture.
Displays include examples of how dinosaurs appear in our
everyday life - millions of years after their extinction. |
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Where: |
Dallas
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Museum of Nature & Science |
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When: |
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm |
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Info: |
214-428-5555,
info@dmnhnet.org,
http://www.natureandscience.org/ |
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Cost: |
Adults/$10, children (3-12)/$7, children under 3/free, students &
seniors/$9. Parking is free.
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Little
Urban Farm
Little Urban Farm will vividly illustrate to children and
families the crucial role that farms play in all our lives.
The
exhibit features everything from seeding to harvesting and
learning all about the importance of providing good
stewardship of the earth's natural resources. |
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Where: |
Dallas
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Museum of Nature & Science |
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When: |
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm |
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Info: |
214-428-5555,
info@dmnhnet.org,
http://www.natureandscience.org/ |
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Cost: |
Adults/$10, children (3-12)/$7, children under 3/free, students &
seniors/$9. Parking is free.
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KIDSPACE®
KIDSPACE
provides an informal atmosphere for children and families to
play, explore, and learn together. The exhibit includes a
fishing pier, grocery store, water works and more. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Fort Worth Museum of Science & History |
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When: |
Daily |
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Info: |
817-255-9300,
http://www.fortworthmuseum.org/ |
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Cost: |
Museum admission is $14/adults and $10/children (3-12) &
seniors. Children 2 and under are free. |
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► Exhibits -
Temporary
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Dinosaurs Alive! Life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs at the
Heard
Nine life-size animatronic dinosaurs will return to the Heard
Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Favorite
dinosaurs such as the Dilophosaurus (popular for spitting
water) and the timeless Tyrannosaurus-Rex will once again
make a temporary home on the Heard sanctuary. New dinosaurs
include a Tyrannosaurus-Rex baby, Iguanodon, Crylophosaurus,
Chasmosaurus (along with its baby), Amargasaurus,
Muttaburrasaurus, Suchomimus and Therizinosaurus. Kids will
also enjoy playing on the static Apatosaurus and
Parasaurolophus baby dinosaurs. |
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Where: |
McKinney -
Heard Natural Science Museum |
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When: |
Through
1/29; Tue-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm |
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Info: |
972-562-5566,
info@heardmuseum.org
http://www.heardmuseum.org/ |
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Cost: |
$9/adults, $6/children ages 3-12 and senior citizens; under
3/free |
Planet Shark: Predator or Prey
This out-of-water experience takes you
through the murky myths and fascinating facts which have surrounded sharks for centuries. You’ll see explanations and examinations of almost every aspect of the shark – from evolution and biology to popular culture. You’ll gain a whole new level of respect for the ocean’s oldest and deadliest predator. |
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Where: |
Dallas
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Museum of Nature & Science |
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When: |
Through 9/16/12;
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm |
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Info: |
214-428-5555,
info@dmnhnet.org,
http://www.natureandscience.org/ |
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Cost: |
Adults/$10, children (3-12)/$7, children under 3/free, seniors/$9.
Parking is free.
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Encountering Space
In approximately twelve works of art from the Museum’s collections—including the paintings
Eiffel Tower by Robert Delaunay and High-Speed Gardening by Michael Bevilaqua, the sculptures
Mercury’s Gift to the Mirror by Michelangelo, Pistoletto and Three Men Walking by Alberto Giacometti, and a 16th-century Benin wooden plaque from Nigeria and an ancient clay vessel from Peru’s Moche civilization—Encountering Space explores the different ways space affects us, both physically and emotionally, and the impact of these reactions on our total experience with a work of art. |
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Where: |
Dallas
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Dallas Museum of Art |
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When: |
During
Museum hours through 8/31/12 |
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Info: |
214-922-1200,
familyprograms@DallasMuseumofArt.org,
http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org |
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Cost: |
General Admission: Adults $10, Senior
citizens (65 and over) $7, Students (with valid id) $5,
Children under 12 Free. Admission is free on Thurs evenings
from 5-9pm and on the first Tue of each month. |
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► Fairs &
Festivals
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Dallas Area Train Show
Model train show with operating layouts, dealer displays,
how-to-clinics and videos running both days of the event.
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Where:
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Plano -
Plano
Centre
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When:
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1/21-22; Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
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Info:
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817-721-5064,
http://www.dfwtrainshows.com
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Cost:
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$8 per person (children 12 and under
admitted free)
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► Rodeos
& Cowboys
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Fort
Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
The Fort Worth Stock Show is more than just a
rodeo - a wide array of activities and events will entertain
Stock Show guests. The carnival midway thrills the young and
not so young while fashions, home furnishings as well as
farm and ranch equipment will be offered by more than 200
exhibitors. Food for every taste will be found over the
entire Will Rogers Complex. Of course the Stock Show is
about “stock” and visitors will have the opportunity to see
the best cattle, horses, sheep and many other species on
display at one of the best livestock events the nation has
to offer. A Carnival & Midway (priced separately) is
available.
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Where:
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Fort Worth -
Will Rogers Memorial Center
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When:
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1/13-2/4; activities vary. Please check website for schedule
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Info:
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http://www.fwssr.com/
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Cost:
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General admission tickets permit access to all livestock
events, educational programs, commercial exhibits and
carnival/midway: Adults/$10, children 6-16/$5, 5 and
under/free. Rodeo tickets are separate but entitle holders
to general admission.
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► Shows
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Junie B. Jones
This wonderful production, filled with loads of funny songs about
Junie B. Jones and the things she does in first grade, could possibly be the "bestest" musical ever. (The B stands for Beatrice, only she doesn't like Beatrice. She just likes B and that's all.) Follow along as Junie writes everything down in her Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal.
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Where:
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Richardson -
Eisemann Center for Performing Arts
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When:
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2:30pm
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Info:
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972-744-4600,
http://www.eisemanncenter.com/
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Cost:
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$11-$21
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Home alone and warned NOT to make a mess, a young boy discovers if you give a mouse a cookie... anything can happen. Don't miss this family favorite.
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Where: |
Dallas -
Dallas Children’s Theater |
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When: |
1/20-2/26;
Sat & Sun 1:30pm & 4:30pm; Not all shows are at all times so call 214-740-0051 for exact information.
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Info: |
214-740-0051,
http://www.dct.org/ |
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Cost: |
$16-$24 |
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► Workshops
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Studio
Art
Use a family gallery guide to explore fashion and creativity in the collection and then visit the studio to design a mini costume for a superhero, dog, or princess. For more fashion inspiration, visit the
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk.
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Where: |
Dallas
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Dallas Museum of Art |
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When: |
Sat &
Sun 1-3:30pm |
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Info: |
214-922-1200,
familyprograms@DallasMuseumofArt.org,
http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org |
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Cost: |
Free with paid admission:
Adults/$10, seniors
(65+)/$7, students (with valid id)/$5, children under
12/free. |
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