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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 |
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. |
Annual National Polka Festival
The National Polka Festival® in Ennis, Texas invites everyone to
come help us celebrate forty wonderful years of Czech Heritage Festivities.
The Festival offers an abundance of activities to be enjoyed by the entire
family in a small city atmosphere. Learn of our Czechoslovakian traditions,
religious customs, folk dances, tastes, sights and sounds. At 10am on
Saturday morning the many entries of floats, bands and colorful costumes
will kick-off the downtown festivities. The parade traditionally includes something for visitors
of all ages. |
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Where: |
Ennis -
Directions |
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When: |
5/23-25; Fri 7-11pm, Sat 10am-12am, Sun 11am-11pm |
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Info: |
http://www.nationalpolkafestival.com/ |
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Cost: |
Fri/$7, Sat/$11, Sun/$8; kids 12
& under free |
Artfest
Festival features hundreds of artists from around the country, food, entertainment, and children's interactive area (ARTFEST for Kids). |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Fair Park |
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When: |
5/24-25; Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm |
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Info: |
http://www.artfest500.com/ |
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Cost: |
Tickets are $5 in advance at Tom
Thumb grocery stores; $6 at the
gate. Children under 12 are admitted free. Free Parking. |
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Nature
& Outdoors
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Nature Hike
Join a
naturalist for a leisurely hike on the trails of the FWNC&R.
Hikes feature current natural history events such as
blooming wildflowers, commonly seen insects, birds and other
animals and current projects on the Refuge. Water and
appropriate clothing suggested. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge |
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When: |
10am-12pm |
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Info: |
817-237-1111,
info@naturecenterfriends.org,
http://www.fwnaturecenter.org/ |
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Cost: |
$5 with paid admission; members/free |
Canoe Tour
Tour a stretch
of the West Fork of the Trinity River to view ducks, herons,
beaver, and other critters. Sunscreen, water, and weather
appropriate clothing (including shoes that can get wet) are
recommended. Lifejackets, paddles and canoes provided.
Children must be 5 years or older. Parents must sign a
liability waiver for minor children.
Registration ends
Thursday preceding or when filled. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge |
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When: |
8:30am-12pm |
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Info: |
817-237-1111,
info@naturecenterfriends.org,
http://www.fwnaturecenter.org/ |
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Cost: |
$20 (includes admission); members/$15 |
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Parenting
Support
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Comfort
Measures For Labor & Delivery
Join birth
coach/prenatal yoga instructor Bridget Foley for an
instructive and interactive 90-minute class covering
techniques for birth partners in labor and delivery. This
class covers breathing tips, communication skills for
offering support and encouragement to laboring moms,
massage, and many other tools for use in labor. We'll walk through
the signs and symptoms of labor and practice managing "simulated" contractions. Please wear comfortable
clothing, bring a journal or notebook and pen. Partners are welcome and encouraged. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Destination Maternity LBJ Freeway |
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When: |
11:30am-1:30pm |
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Info: |
972-788-4115, 214-346-9140 |
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Cost: |
Free |
Infant/Child
CPR "Family & Friends"
This
class focuses on CPR for children from birth to 8 years with
a special focus on valuable car seat safety and home safety
information as well, designed for the lay person. This is
not a certification course for healthcare providers.
pre-registration required. |
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Where: |
Grapevine -
Baylor University Medical Center
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When: |
11:30am & 2:30pm |
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Info: |
1-800-4BAYLOR |
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Cost: |
$30/person |
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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 |
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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Family Bike Day
In honor of National Bike Month, the
City of Allen invites residents for a free bike safety check. Make sure to bring your bike and be entered win gift certificates from Plano Cycling and Fitness. |
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Where: |
Allen -
Celebration
Park |
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When: |
10am-12pm |
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Info: |
http://www.allenparks.org/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Storytelling
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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 |
Ready
to Be a Star Acting Workshop for Beginners
This one week workshop will explore all the basic elements
of live theater including learning lines, blocking, stage
movement and much more. This a great way to introduce the
the stage to your child. Workshop ends in a performance. |
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Where: |
Highland Village -
Studio B
Performing Arts Center |
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When: |
May 19-24; 3:30-5:30pm |
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Info: |
972-966-2787,
studiobtheater@aol.com,
http://www.studiobtheater.info |
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Cost: |
$150 |
Expecting Siblings Noah's Ark Workshop
Children choose an animal,
hand-stuff it with "love stuffing," wish upon and insert a
rainbow star and zip it closed. Each child "fluffs" the
finished cuddly friend, gives it a name and together we
complete a customized birth certificate. The workshop makes
siblings feel special and loved and connect with the new
baby's arrival. |
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Where: |
Grapevine -
Baylor University Medical Center
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When: |
10:30am |
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Info: |
1-800-4BAYLOR |
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Cost: |
$20 |
American Girl: Kit In The Kitchen
Helping with chores at home was important
to Kit and her family as she grew up during
the hard times of The Depression. Part of
those chores included cooking a frugal meal
for the family to enjoy together. Work with our
team of chefs to create this ’30s era family
meal: Mother’s Dumplings; Mini “Porcupines”;
Scalloped Corn; and Chocolate Mashed Potato
Cake.. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Central
Market |
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When: |
11am-1:30pm |
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Info: |
817-377-9005,
http://www.centralmarket.com/ |
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Cost: |
$40 |
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