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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 -
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/$8.75,
children (3-12)/$5.50, children under 3/free, seniors/$7.75. Parking is free.
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Receive $10 off family membership with
the MB Savings Card |
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 -
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/$8.75,
children (3-12)/$5.50, children under 3/free, seniors/$7.75. Parking is free.
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Receive $10 off family membership with
the MB Savings Card |
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 -
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame |
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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 $8/adults and $7/children (3-12) &
seniors. Children 2 and under are free. |
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Exhibits -
Special
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Stingray Bay
Feel the gentle rays as they brush against your hand in
their shallow pool. The landscaped tank features a waterfall
and a wide ledge for toddlers to lean against while touching
the rays. The rays' poisonous barbs have been carefully
trimmed off their whip-like tails. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Dallas Zoo |
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When: |
Daily through 9/1/08 |
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Info: |
http://www.dallaszoo.org/
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Cost: |
$2.50; zoo admission is separate |
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Receive $10 off family membership with the
MB Savings
Card |
1893 World's Fair
The influence of the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago on Dallas and Texas residents will be explored. The Village has created special exhibits and programming including lectures, demonstrations and special events. Costumed characters discuss the excitement, pride, fear and realities of Dallas residents during 1893. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Dallas
Heritage Village |
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When: |
Tue-Sun 10am-4pm through 6/14/08 |
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Info: |
214-413-3671,
mprycer@dallasheritagevillage.org,
http://www.dallasheritagevillage.org |
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Cost: |
Free with Village admission; $7 Adult,
$5 Senior (65 plus),
$4 Child (4 to 12 years)
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Receive $2 off admission with the
MB Savings
Card |
Martin
Puryear
Major exhibition of the sculpture of the acclaimed American artist
Martin Puryear (b.1941). The retrospective features
approximately forty-five sculptures, following the
development of Puryear's artistic career over the last
thirty years. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Modern Art
Museum of Fort Worth |
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When: |
During Museum hours Tue-Sun
2/24-5/18/08 |
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Info: |
817-840-2121,
http://www.themodern.org/ |
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Cost: |
Adults/$10; Students/$4;
Children 12 & under/free |
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Receive 10% off membership &
$2 off admission with the
MB Savings
Card |
Kehinde
Wiley
Kehinde Wiley creates larger-than-life-size portraits that mix
historical Western European painting styles such as French
Romanticism, Rococo, and Baroque with images from
contemporary urban streets. While the artist evokes
important and highly recognizable paintings from the past,
he replaces those works’ elite white sitters with
African-American men. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Modern Art
Museum of Fort Worth |
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When: |
During Museum hours Tue-Sun
4/20-5/25/08 |
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Info: |
817-840-2121,
http://www.themodern.org/ |
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Cost: |
Adults/$10; Students/$4;
Children 12 & under/free |
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Receive 10% off membership &
$2 off admission with the
MB Savings
Card |
Fort
Worth Landmarks in the 1950s: Watercolors by Bror Utter
Seventeen brilliant watercolors by Bror Utter (1913–1993)
depict historic Fort Worth structures, some of which still
stand while others were torn down many years ago. The
Eddleman-McFarland House, St. Ignatius Academy, Knights of
Pythias, and First National Bank are some of the buildings
represented. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Amon Carter Museum |
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When: |
3/8-6/15,
during Museum hours Tue-Sun |
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Info: |
817-989-5030,
education@cartermuseum.org,
http://www.cartermuseum.org/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
ExploraZone
Imagine watching a video of an actual
street scene as it slowly transforms into a totally
different scene, yet you’re not able to identify what has
changed. Learn why seeing may be believing for each of us,
even though we can’t always believe what we see. Grapple
with the contradiction of being able to see and not see at
the same time in this hands-on exhibit. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame |
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When: |
Daily through
5/26/08 |
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Info: |
817-
336-4475,
http://www.fortworthmuseum.org/ |
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Cost: |
$8/adults and $7/children (3-12) & seniors. Children
under 2 are free. |
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Fitness
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Prenatal
Yoga
Relaxing exercise in gentle yoga postures will increase
flexibility, strength, circulation, balance and the
mind-body spirit connection for expecting Mothers. Licensed
yoga instructors will guide mom through beginner movements
and techniques. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. |
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Where: |
Dallas - See below |
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When: |
5pm at
Destination Maternity LBJ Freeway;
11:30am & 6pm at
A Pea In The
Pod |
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Info: |
972-788-4115, 214-346-9140 |
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Cost: |
Free |
Strong Mamas
Join
Tiffany, certified prenatal fitness trainer, as she leads
you through a complete, safe and gentle prenatal workout
using small hand weights, body balls and bands. This
strength training routine will improve energy level,
attitude and self-image. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
A Pea In The
Pod |
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When: |
10am |
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Info: |
214-346-9140 |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Parenting
Support
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Parenting 101
Discover the characteristics of an
effective parent and the roles they play in their child’s
upbringing. Identify ways to raise a child/teen who is happy,
healthy, responsible, makes good choices, and who believes in
him/herself. |
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Where: |
Mansfield -
The Parenting Center |
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When: |
3-5pm |
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Info: |
817-332-6348,
http://theparentingcenter.org/ |
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Cost: |
$20 |
Baby Basics
This one evening course focuses on teaching first-time parents all about
newborn care. Increase your confidence and abilities with instruction on
bathing and diapering, circumcision care, cord care, feeding, temperature
taking and identifying illness. Your instructor will also share information
on infant growth and development, baby communication skills, sleep cycles,
immunization schedules and safety measures. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Baylor University Medical Center
1400 8th Avenue |
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When: |
6:30-9pm |
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Info: |
1-800-4BAYLOR |
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Cost: |
$30 |
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Special Events
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Children’s Medical Center’s Tiny Tot
Tuesdays
Activities focused on nature, health, safety, and fitness,
including creative movement, Kindermusik, facepainting,
petting zoo, scavenger hunts and more. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
The Dallas Arboretum in the Pecan Grove |
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When: |
Tue 10am-2pm 3/11-5/27/08 |
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Info: |
214-515-6500,
http://www.dallasarboretum.org/ |
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Cost: |
Adults/$8, seniors 65+/$7, children (3-12)/$5 (2 and under/free); on-site
parking/$5 |
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Storytelling
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Dallas -
Book Club
Kids of all ages are invited to a storytime. Members
receive a Book Club Card and earn a free gift after their
fifth storytime. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Pottery Barn Kids |
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When: |
10am |
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Info: |
214-522-4845,
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/
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Cost: |
Free |
Flower Mound - Mother Goose Time
Get in on the fun for babies with this lap-sit
program designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between
parent and child. A parent or caregiver must attend
with each infant. Registration is required; call to
register. |
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Where: |
Flower Mound -
Flower Mound Public Library |
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When: |
11:15am |
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Info: |
972-874-6167,
http://www.fmlibrary.net
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Cost: |
Free |
Frisco - Barnes &
Noble Storytime
Children can come and enjoy their favorite stories. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. |
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Where: |
Frisco -
Barnes &
Noble |
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When: |
10am |
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Info: |
972-668-2820,
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
Frisco -
Book Club
Kids of all ages are invited to a
storytime. Members receive a Book Club Card and earn a free gift after
their fifth storytime. |
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Where: |
Frisco -
Pottery Barn Kids |
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When: |
10am |
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Info: |
972-731-8912,
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
Irving - Toddler
Storytime
Toddler storytime is a 30-minute program designed especially for younger
children and their caregivers. Storytime activities include the sharing of
books, fingerplays, songs, flannel board stories, various activities and the
occasional puppet play. At least one adult needs to accompany a child
attending toddler storytime, and adults are encouraged to participate in the
activities. |
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Where: |
Irving - see below |
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When: |
4pm at
Irving Valley Ranch Branch
Library; 7pm at
Irving
Central Library |
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Info: |
972-831-0669,
http://www.irvinglibrary.org/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
Irving -
Preschool Storytime
A preschool storytime program is 30 minutes long and includes the sharing of
books, fingerplays, songs, flannel board stories, various activities and the
occasional puppet play. In this storytime the librarian focuses more on
increasing the child’s attention span and developing cognitive and social
skills. Children attend preschool storytime without their adult caregivers. |
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Where: |
Irving -
Irving
Central Library |
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When: |
10:30am |
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Info: |
972-721-2458,
http://www.irvinglibrary.org/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
Las
Colinas - Barnes &
Noble Storytime
Children of ages 3-6 can come and enjoy their favorite stories. Children
must be accompanied by an adult. |
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Where: |
Las
Colinas -
Barnes & Noble |
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When: |
10am |
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Info: |
972-501-0430,
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
Mansfield -
Bouncing Babies
Story and fun for infants and a caregiver. |
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Where: |
Mansfield -
Mansfield Public Library |
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When: |
10:30m & 11:30am |
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Info: |
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