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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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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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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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MB Savings
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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 |
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Fairs &
Festivals
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Dog
Days of Summer
Dogs on parade, canine contests, live entertainment, demonstrations, arts/crafts booths, pet information and adoptions, festival foods and more.
Contests include the Dog Singing Contest, Pet Tricks Contest and the “Heinz 57” dog show with fun categories. |
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Where: |
Denton -
Quakertown
Park |
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When: |
9am-4pm |
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Info: |
http://www.dogdaysdenton.com/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
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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 |
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Parenting
Support
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Breastfeeding
Basics
Do you wonder? will breastfeeding hurt? Will I make enough milk? How will I know my baby is getting enough? If so,
this class, led by Registered Dietitian and Lactation Consultant, Nicole Roth, is the one for you! Increase your
confidence with breastfeeding and get your questions answered in this relaxed setting. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Destination Maternity LBJ Freeway |
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When: |
11:30am-1pm |
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Info: |
972-788-4115, 214-346-9140 |
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Cost: |
Free |
Nutrition For Two
Come learn from Registered Dietitian, Nicole Roth, RD, LD, IBCLC, about what the latest research has to say about
nutrition during pregnancy. You will receive specific information based on whatever trimester you are in or ready to
enter, nutritional tips to combat common pregnancy challenges, and a list of foods and herbs to avoid at this time.
You will also receive shopping tips, meal planning ideas, and tasty recipes for you to try at home. Come join us and
take the guesswork out of eating for two. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Destination Maternity LBJ Freeway |
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When: |
1:30-3pm |
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Info: |
972-788-4115, 214-346-9140 |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Shows
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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 |
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Special Events
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Texas
Family Celebration
View works in Bluebonnets and Beyond: Julian Onderdonk, American Impressionist and enjoy Texas music, interactive games, storytelling, and an artist demonstration by Cynthia Padilla. Be inspired to visit the studio and participate in bluebonnet art-making activities. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Dallas Museum
of Art |
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When: |
11am-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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Sports
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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 26-31; 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 |
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