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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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Fairs &
Festivals
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Scarborough
Renaissance Festival
Step through the gates of Scarborough Village and feel your cares slip away.
Thrill to the thunder of hooves and crash of lance on shield at the joust.
Watch in amazement as birds of prey swoop just inches above your head at the
command of the Royal Falconer. Enjoy swordplay, comedy, music and other
unique entertainment on 21 stages. Witness artisans create one-of-a-kind
works of art. Browse 200 quaint shoppes for unique handmade jewelry,
clothing, leather goods and other offerings. Feast like a King on food and
drink from around the world. Grab a turkey leg and stroll among the
villagers of Scarborough. Spend the day in the 16th Century and have the
time of your life. |
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Where: |
Waxahachie (Driving
Directions) |
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When: |
4/5-5/26, Sat, Sun & Memorial Day Mon
10am-7pm |
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Info: |
972-938-3247, 1-888-533-7848,
http://www.scarboroughrenfest.com/ |
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Cost: |
Adults/$19.99, children (5-12)/$6.50,
under 4/free. Parking is free. |
Taste of Addison
Taste Addison is a tasty weekend blend of food,
music and family fun. This three-day festival features food from more
than 50 of Addison’s restaurants. There’s also non-stop musical
entertainment, carnival rides, midway games, arts and crafts, wine tasting,
children’s entertainment, chef demonstrations and more. Please leave
lawn chairs, coolers, skateboards and animals at home. |
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Where: |
Addison -
Addison Circle
Park |
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When: |
5/9-11 Fri 5pm-12am, Sat 12pm-12am, Sun
12-6pm |
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Info: |
http://www.addisontexas.net/ |
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Cost: |
$5 for ages 4
and older before 5pm, $10 for ages 4 and older after 5pm, under 4/free. |
Mayfest
This year’s Mayfest will focus on water-related activities. The City of Grand Prairie’s Environmental Services will showcase a wide variety of aquatic demonstrations, exhibits and conservation tips. The Grand Prairie ISD fine arts students and faculty will provide musical and dramatic performances. Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation will offer information on summer camps, swimming pools, golf courses and other programs. Arts and crafts vendors, a solar telescope demonstration, festival foods and more will all be part of Mayfest. |
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Where: |
Grand Prairie -
Kirby Creek Nature Center |
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When: |
9am-3pm |
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Info: |
972-264-8729, http://www.grandfungp.com/
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Cost: |
Free |
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Fitness
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Buffalo Boogie Run
1M or 5K Fun-Run/Walk
(families, strollers and dogs are welcome) and 5K Chip-Timed
Run. Live music by Rough Cut; free breakfast and drinks;
face painting; balloon art and more. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge |
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When: |
Starting gun 8:30am |
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Info: |
http://www.buffaloboogie.org/
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Cost: |
Individual $17 before May 10th, $20 on race day;
Family or Group (3 or more registered together) $15 before May 10th, $18 on race day;
Schools (5 or more registered together from same school) $12 before May 10th, $15 on race day;
Dogs $5 each (free bandanna)
Children under 6 participate free (no t-shirt)
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Parenting
Support
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Pamper Mom Day
Take a break and learn ways to pamper yourself and baby.
Every mom receives a fact-filled guide on baby care. |
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Where: |
All DFW
Babies 'R Us
locations |
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When: |
11am-3pm |
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Info: |
http://www.babiesrus.com
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Cost: |
Free |
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Shows
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If You Give
A Pig A Party
Join the biggest party
of the year that’s thrilled audiences across the country!
The Mouse, the Moose, the Pig – together again! Fans
will squeal with delight when this little Piggy decides to
throw a party. Because if you give a pig a party,
she’s going to ask for some balloons, and then she’s going
to decorate the house, and so on in this musical celebration. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Baker Theater |
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When: |
Fri 7:30pm, Sat 1:30pm, Sun 1:30 &
4:30pm, 5/9-25 |
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Info: |
214-740-0051,
http://www.dct.org/ |
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Cost: |
$18-$23 |
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Peter Pan & Wendy
European-style marionettes are strung and ready to fly to
Neverland. But be careful because the meanest pirate ever to
sail the seven seas is there and his name is Captain
Hook. With the help of Tinkerbell and the beautiful Wendy,
John and Michael will hopefully make it home safe and sound
to live happily ever after with their parents and their dog
Nana. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Slappy's Puppet Playhouse |
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When: |
Fri 10:30am, Sat 10:30am & 1pm, Sun 2pm,
4/5-6/15 |
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Info: |
214-369-4849,
riley@slappysplayhouse.com,
http://www.slappysplayhouse.com |
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Cost: |
$9/adults,
$8/children (under 3, free) and seniors |
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Slappy Time Circus Live
A
variety show featuring two of America’s most acclaimed
clowns, Tiffany Riley and Dick Monday. From Ringling Bros.
to Carnegie Hall, these two physical comedians have done it
all and now they bring their unique vaudeville genius to the
Lone Star State. Along with Slappy and Monday, the show
will be brimming with the talents of world-class magicians,
marionettes and circus stars. It’s “The Ed Sullivan Show”
for a new generation. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Slappy's Puppet Playhouse |
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When: |
4pm |
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Info: |
214-369-4849,
riley@slappysplayhouse.com,
http://www.slappysplayhouse.com |
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Cost: |
$9/adults,
$8/children (under 3, free) and seniors |
Beauty & The Beast
Step into the enchanted world of
Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s Beauty & The Beast. You
will be transported to a lovely French provincial town where
the beautiful Belle lives with her father – a silly
inventor. When her father doesn’t return from a trip to the
local fair, Belle rushes off to find him. To her dismay, she
discovers he is being held captive in an old castle by a
horrible beast. She trades her freedom for his and the “tale
as old as time” begins. |
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Where: |
Arlington -
Creative Arts Theatre & School |
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When: |
5/2-11 Fri & Sat
7:30pm, Sat & Sun 2:30pm |
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Info: |
817-265-8512,
cats@creativearts.org,
http://www.creativearts.org |
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Cost: |
Adults/$15; Children/$10 ($5 lap children 0-3) |
Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory
Everyone
is surprised when Willy Wonka announces that five lucky people will win
a tour of the most wonderful candy factory in the world, plus a lifetime
supply of chocolate. Charlie Bucket, a young boy from a very poor
family, is fortunate enough to be one of the chosen few to go on the
tour. But once inside, things start to run amuck, and one by one, the
five children disappear. What will happen next in this family fun
comedy? |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Casa Mañana Theater |
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When: |
5/2-18; Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sun
2pm |
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Info: |
817-332-2272,
http://www.casamanana.org/ |
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Cost: |
$14-$16 |
The Princess and the Pea
A snooty queen, and handsome prince, a winsome princess and a ridiculous test -- and man’s best friend just adds to the fun
in this puppet performance. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
The Women's
Museum |
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When: |
Fri 11am, Sat 11am & 2pm, Sun 2pm 5/9-25 |
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Info: |
214-515-0004,
info@puppetry.org,
http://www.puppetry.org/
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Cost: |
Adults/$7; Children ages 2-12/$6 (under 2 free) |
All Shook Up
Into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that’ll have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” |
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Where: |
Garland -
Granville Arts Center |
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When: |
Thurs, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sat & Sun 2pm
4/17-5/10 |
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Info: |
972-205-2790,
http://www.garlandcivictheatre.org/ |
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Cost: |
Ticket prices vary |
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Special Events
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Dallas Roars
Come roar with laughter and feel
the flutter of excitement with family
fun, children’s activities,
and special entertainment.
Special
Dallas Roars! activities and
entertainment include
bounce houses, arts &
crafts, costumed characters,
keeper encounters and
appearances by: Eddie Coker, Radio Disney,
favorite local radio
stations and local performers.
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Where: |
Dallas -
Dallas Zoo |
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When: |
Weekends, 4/19-5/11; Sat 12-5pm, Sun 1-5pm |
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Info: |
214-670-6826,
info@dalzoo.org,
http://www.dallasroars.com/
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Cost: |
$8.75 for adults 12-64;
$5.75 for children 3-11; $5 for seniors 65 and up. Children under 3 and
Dallas Zoological Society members are free. $5 per car parking fee. |
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Receive $10 off a family membership with
the MB Savings
Card |
8th Annual Frontier Forts Days
The Stockyards National Historic District is transformed
into an authentic representation of Texas frontier life.
The weekend includes infantry, artillery and cavalry
demonstrations and military parades; frontier music; traditional Native American costumes and dancing; display of mounted shooting skills;
entertaining frontier games and historic re-enactments from
our frontier past. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Fort Worth Stockyards |
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When: |
5/9-10; 10am-5pm |
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Info: |
817-625-9715;
http://www.fortworthstockyards.org/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
National Miniature
Golf Day
Enjoy unlimited miniature golf all day for one price, as well as prizes for
holes-in-one! The first 100 people in the door receive a free miniature golf
pass for a year. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Adventure Landing |
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When: |
All day beginning at 10am |
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Info: |
972-248-4653,
http://www.adventurelanding.com |
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Cost: |
$7.50 |
Family Day
Students, parents and other family members
participate in hands-on fun and learning. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Frontiers of Flight Museum |
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When: |
10:30-11:30am & 1:30pm |
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