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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
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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 -
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 |
Run On! Stroll On! Social Run
Are you ready to lose that baby fat, gain muscle and make
new friends? Run On! Richardson coaches and employees
invites moms to bring your tot and Stroll On. |
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Where: |
Richardson - Run On! (Driving Directions) |
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When: |
10am |
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Info: |
972-974-8511,
coach@runontexas.com,
http://www.runontexas.com |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Parenting
Support
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Ready
or not, here I come - Kindergarten readiness
Whether preschoolers are ready or not, kindergarten is ready for
them. Even if your preschooler has been participating in
programs outside the home, kindergarten will make new
demands and require considerable adjustments. This summer,
learn ways to increase their readiness skills and to ease the
transition for both of you. |
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Where: |
Arlington -
The Parenting Center |
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When: |
6-8pm |
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Info: |
817-332-6348,
http://theparentingcenter.org/ |
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Cost: |
$20 |
Mommy and Me
This is a very special class designed to provide continuing support for
you and your new baby during his/her first two weeks of life to age six
months. Taught by a certified educator, you will have the opportunity to ask
questions and explore issues on such topics as breastfeeding, baby care and
development and the postpartum experience. Have fun learning infant
massage or postpartum exercises that you and baby can do together.
Activities will be engaging and fun and will help you create a together time
with your child that will enhance your experience as you begin your new role
as a parent. Registration is required. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Baylor University Medical Center
The
Family Resource Center at located in the lobby of Hoblitzell Hospital |
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When: |
10-11:30am |
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Info: |
1-800-4BAYLOR |
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Cost: |
$25/month or $7.50/session |
Expectant
Dads
For men only! The man's
experience vs. the woman's experience of pregnancy - it's
definitely different. Class taught by a father, Dr. Benzick,
also a pediatrician. Finally a class that supports the
father with his new role and responsibilities, this is not a
class that addresses baby care, it is more of a round table
discussion. |
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Where: |
Grapevine -
Baylor University Medical Center
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When: |
7pm |
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Info: |
1-800-4BAYLOR |
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Cost: |
$30 |
Baby Care
Basics/Infant Home Safety
This class
discusses normal newborn appearance and behavior. Bathing,
dressing, diapering, swaddling and other newborn care is
discussed and demonstrated. Dolls are provided for practice.
Infant and home safety is also discussed. |
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Where: |
Irving -
Baylor University Medical Center, Copper Tree Medical Building |
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When: |
7pm |
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Info: |
1-800-4BAYLOR,
http://www.baylorhealth.com/ |
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Cost: |
$25 |
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Special Events
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Kimberly Clark’s Mommy and Me Mondays
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: |
Mon 10am-2pm
3/10-5/27/08 |
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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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Free Funday Monday
Experience state-of-the-art interactive
exhibits, race your friends through virtual-reality gamebike adventures,
catch a deep sea fish in the virtual fishing simulator, take your best shot
in the Laser Shooting Gallery, visit the Norman Rockwell scouting art
collection and more. |
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Where: |
Irving -
National Scouting
Museum |
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When: |
10am-5pm |
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Info: |
972-580-2100, 800-303-3047 (toll free),
nsmuseum@netbsa.org,
http://www.bsamuseum.org/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Sports
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Storytelling
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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 |
Irving - Mother Goose Storytime
Mother Goose storytime is a special 20 minute programs design for babies
and their care-giver. The program will include singing,
puppets and movement to enhance and bring to life world of
language. Activities will be presented in a manner which is
sensitive to a baby’s need for controlled environment. Space
is limited. Registration is required. |
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Where: |
Irving -
Irving
Central Library |
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When: |
11am |
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Info: |
972-831-0669,
http://www.irvinglibrary.org/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
Irving - Mother Goose Storytime
Mother Goose storytime is a special 20 minute programs design for babies
and their care-giver. The program will include singing,
puppets and movement to enhance and bring to life world of
language. Activities will be presented in a manner which is
sensitive to a baby’s need for controlled environment. Space
is limited. Registration is required. |
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Where: |
Irving -
Irving Valley Ranch Branch
Library |
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When: |
Pre-walkers/10am; Walkers/11am |
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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: |
7:30pm |
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Info: |
972-721-2458,
http://www.irvinglibrary.org/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Workshops
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You Can Paint: Georgia O'Keefe's Poppy
Even if you've never held a brush or can't draw a straight line, you can learn to paint with a professional artist with over 20 years of teaching experience. Each class is taught step-by-step, with emphasis on color mixing and brush loading techniques, which will enable even beginners to start and finish an oil you'll be proud to frame and display. All art supplies are furnished, bring paper towels and wear old clothes. |
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Where: |
Bedford -
Boys Ranch Park & Activity Center |
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When: |
4-5:30pm |
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Info: |
817-952-2323,
http://www.ci.bedford.tx.us/ |
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Cost: |
$10 (plus supply fee of $10) |
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