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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
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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 |
On Kawara: 10
Tableaux and 16,952 Pages
On Kawara has created paintings, drawings, and books
that mark time in various ways, from paintings of individual
dates to mailed postcards to diagrams and charts of weeks
and months. Exhibition features largest-scale painting. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Dallas Museum
of Art |
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When: |
During Museum hours Tue-Sun 5/18-8/24 |
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Info: |
214-922-1200,
familyprograms@DallasMuseumofArt.org,
http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org |
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Cost: |
Adults/$10, seniors
(65+)/$7, students (with valid id)/$5, children under 12/free. |
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Receive 20% off Sustainer membership 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. |
Main Street Days
Festival: Outdoor Adventures
Festival
fun includes KidZone, BMX Stunt Team, Fishing Tank, Quad Jump, Rock Climbing
Wall, Scuba Diving, Kayaking Tank, Carnival & Midway and non-stop live
entertainment. |
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Where: |
Grapevine - Along Main Street (visit website for parking
information) |
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When: |
5/16-18 Fri & Sat 10am-11:30pm, Sun
11am-6pm |
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Info: |
http://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/ |
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Cost: |
Friday 10am-5pm free admission;
Fri after 5pm, Sat & Sun Adults/$7, seniors (62+)
and children(6 - 12)/$5, children (5 & under)/free |
Wildflower!
Arts & Music Festival
Wildflower! is an award-winning, multi-day eclectic arts and
music festival. Festival programming includes two main outdoor
performance stages, family friendly Kidz Korner, strolling entertainers, buskers and acrobats, lots of interactive displays and exhibits. |
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Where: |
Richardson - Galatyn Parkway and US 75
(see website for parking and directions) |
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When: |
5/16-18, Fri 6pm-12am, Sat 11am-12am, Sun
1-8pm |
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Info: |
http://www.wildflowerfestival.com/ |
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Cost: |
Three-Day Pass/$25, Adult Day Pass/$15,
Kids Pass/$3, Richardson Resident/$7.50 |
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Parenting
Support
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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: |
3:30pm |
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Info: |
1-800-4BAYLOR,
http://www.baylorhealth.com/ |
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Cost: |
$25 |
Pediatric
CPR/Car Seat Safety
Discusses
Infant and Child CPR, in addition to, car seat Safety and
SIDS. Mannequins are provided to practice CPR skills
learned. This is not a certification course. It is the
American Heart Friends and Family participation course. |
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Where: |
Irving -
Baylor University Medical Center, Copper Tree Medical Building |
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When: |
1pm |
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Info: |
1-800-4BAYLOR,
http://www.baylorhealth.com/ |
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Cost: |
$25 |
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Rodeos
& Cowboys
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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 |
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) |
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Special Events
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Kit’s
Birthday Celebration
Celebrate Kit’s birthday Cincinnati-style! Join the party
and learn about Kit’s life, enjoy a special meal, and take
home a keepsake book with activities and journaling pages to
help you commemorate this special day. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
American Girl Boutique & Bistro |
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When: |
4:30pm |
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Info: |
1-888-777-0010,
http://www.americangirl.com/ |
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Cost: |
$26 per person (gratuity not
included) |
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Sports
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Workshops
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Studio
Art
After experiencing the exhibition Bluebonnets and Beyond: Julian
Onderdonk, American Impressionist, come to the studio
and explore the use of color and brushstroke as you create
your own expressive work of art. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
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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Receive 20% off Sustainer membership with the
MB Savings
Card |
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