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Metroplex Baby & Kids' Scoop on November 3, 2008 events for kids and families in Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
     

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Events for Monday, November 3, 2008
Skip to:  Exhibits-Permanent   ●   Exhibits-Temporary   ●   Fitness   ●   Parenting Support   ●   Special Events   ●   Sports   ●   Storytelling   ●   Workshops
     

Times, dates or prices may change.  Please confirm events before attending.



Permanent Exhibits

► Exhibits -
Permanent

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.

Ages 3+

Where: Dallas - Museum of Nature & Science
When: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Info: 214-428-5555, info@dmnhnet.org, http://www.natureandscience.org/
Cost: Adults/$8.75, children (3-12)/$5.50, children under 3/free, seniors/$7.75. Parking is free.

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.

Ages 0-8

Where: Dallas - Museum of Nature & Science
When: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
Info: 214-428-5555, info@dmnhnet.org, http://www.natureandscience.org/
Cost: Adults/$8.75, children (3-12)/$5.50, children under 3/free, seniors/$7.75. Parking is free.

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.

Ages 0-6

Where: Fort Worth - National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
When: Daily
Info: 817-255-9300, http://www.fortworthmuseum.org/
Cost: Museum admission is $8/adults and $7/children (3-12) & seniors.  Children 2 and under are free.



Special Exhibits

► Exhibits -
Temporary

Blending the Old and the New: Quilts by Paul D. Pilgrim
Exhibit features 29 quilts from the Paul D. Pilgrim Collection at the Museum of the American Quilter’s Society in Paducah, Kentucky. The late Paul Pilgrim collected antique "orphan quilt blocks" and pieced quilts from them that display a true blending of contemporary sensibility and antique charm.

Ages 5+

Where:

Irving - Irving Arts Center

When:

Through 11/9; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9am-5pm, Thurs 9am-9am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm

Info:

972-252-ARTS, http://www.irvingartscenter.com

Cost:

Free


Denise Fleming: Painting with Paper
Original book illustrations by children's author and artist Denise Fleming. Using hand-made paper and a variety of cut paper techniques, Fleming's illustrations come to life through vibrant textures and colors. The exhibit showcases Fleming's work from start to finish, with emphasis on the various techniques used to create her children's books.

Ages 5+

Where:

Irving - Irving Arts Center

When:

Through 12/28; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9am-5pm, Thurs 9am-9am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm

Info:

972-252-ARTS, http://www.irvingartscenter.com

Cost:

Free


New Beginnings: Quilts by Texas Quilt Artists
A selection of contemporary quilts by Texas quilt artists. Curated by Marcie Inman and guest curator Barbara Oliver Hartman.

Ages 5+

Where:

Irving - Irving Arts Center

When:

9/26/08-4/1/09; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9am-5pm, Thurs 9am-9am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm

Info:

972-252-ARTS, http://www.irvingartscenter.com

Cost:

Free


Quilts by Irving Quilt Guild Members
A selection of quilts by Irving Quilt Guild Members.

Ages 5+

Where:

Irving - Irving Arts Center

When:

Through 11/30; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9am-5pm, Thurs 9am-9am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm

Info:

972-252-ARTS, http://www.irvingartscenter.com

Cost:

Free




Fitness

► Fitness

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.
 
Where: Dallas - A Pea In The Pod
When: 10am
Info: 214-346-9140
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.
Ages 0-4
Where: Richardson - Run On! (Driving Directions)
When: 10am
Info: 972-974-8511, coach@runontexas.com, http://www.runontexas.com
Cost: Free



Parenting Support

► Parenting
Support

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.
 
Where: Dallas - Baylor University Medical Center The Family Resource Center at located in the lobby of Hoblitzell Hospital
When: 10-11:30am
Info: 1-800-4BAYLOR
Cost: $25/month or $7.50/session

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.

 

Where:

Irving - Baylor University Medical Center, Copper Tree Medical Building

When:

7pm

Info:

1-800-4BAYLOR, http://www.baylorhealth.com/

Cost:

$25




Special Events

► Special Events

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.
Ages 4+
Where: Irving - National Scouting Museum
When: 10am-5pm
Info: 972-580-2100, 800-303-3047 (toll free), nsmuseum@netbsa.org, http://www.bsamuseum.org/
Cost: Free



Sports

Sports

Dallas Mavericks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA basketball.

All ages

Where:

Dallas - American Airlines Center

When:

7:30pm

Info:

http://www.nba.com/mavericks/

Cost:

Ticket prices vary




Storytelling

► Storytelling

Allen - Fun Ones
Storytime designed for one-on-one interaction between the one year old child and parent(s) or adult caregiver.  A rich language experience introducing rhymes, songs and books.  No registration required. Program runs 20 minutes.

Age 1 year

Where:

Allen - Allen Public Library

When:

10:15am or 11:15am

Info:

214-509-4906, http://www.allenlibrary.org/

Cost:

Free


Arlington - Toddler Time

Toddler story time is a program geared for children two to three years old.  The library staff will do stories, rhymes, finger plays and songs with your child.  It does vary by story time.  The stories used are shorter in text and have large colorful pictures. The story time lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Ages 2-3
Where: Arlington - Lake Arlington Branch Library
When: 10:15am & 10:45am
Info: 817-478-3762 , http://www.pub-lib.ci.arlington.tx.us/
Cost: Free

Carrollton - Mother Goose Time
Twenty-minute sessions designed for "pre-walkers" up to 12 months of age and a parent or caregiver. Our aim is to develop a love of language through rhymes and music. Come ready to interact with your baby during the program and afterwards meet and talk with other new moms and dads. No registration required.
Ages 0-1
Where: Carrollton - Carrollton Public Library at Hebron & Josey
When: 11:15am
Info: 972-466-4800, http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/
Cost: Free

Carrollton - Toddler Storytime
Stories, songs and fingerplays for toddlers ages one to three and a parent or caregiver. No registration required.
Ages 1-3
Where: Carrollton - See below
When: 10:15am & 10:45am at Carrollton Public Library at Hebron & Josey; 10:45am at Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake
Info: 972-466-4800, http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/
Cost: Free

Dallas - Barnes & Noble Storytime
Children of all ages can come and enjoy their favorite stories. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All ages
Where: Dallas - Barnes & Noble, Preston & Royal
When: 10:30am
Info:

214-363-0924, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

Cost: Free

Dallas - Baby Bounce Basics

For moms or caregivers with infants up to 24 months. Enjoy an interactive time with stories, music, rhymes and more.
Ages 0-2
Where: Dallas - Bookmarks Branch Library at NorthPark Shopping Center
When: 12:30pm
Info: 214-671-1381, info@dallaslibrary.org, http://dallaslibrary.org/
Cost: Free

Dallas - Toddler Storytime

Stories and activities for ages 18-36 mos and their parents/caregivers.
Ages 18 months - 3 years
Where: Dallas - Hampton-Illinois Branch Library
When: 10am
Info: 214-670-7646, info@dallaslibrary.org, http://dallaslibrary.org/
Cost: Free

Dallas - Preschool Storytime

Stories and activities for ages 18 months-5 years and their parents/caregivers.
Ages 18 months - 5 years
Where: Dallas - Timberglen Branch Library
When: 10:30am
Info: 214-671-1365, info@dallaslibrary.org, http://dallaslibrary.org/
Cost: Free

Euless- Family Night Storytime
Stories for the entire family.
All ages
Where: Euless - Euless Public Library
When: 7-7:30pm
Info: 817-685-1480, http://www.ci.euless.tx.us/library/default.htm
Cost: Free

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.
Ages 0-18 months
Where: Flower Mound - Flower Mound Public Library
When: 11:15am
Info: 972-874-6167, http://www.fmlibrary.net  
Cost: Free

Flower Mound - Preschool Storytime
Children 3-6 can enjoy a story told by the librarian.
Ages 3-6
Where: Flower Mound - Flower Mound Public Library
When: 10am & 2pm
Info: 972-874-6167, http://www.fmlibrary.net   
Cost: Free

Fort Worth - Pajama Party
Bedtime stories for the whole family. Children are invited to wear their PJs and bring their stuffed animals and blankies for milk, cookies, and stories.
All ages
Where: Fort Worth - Fort Worth Library, Ridglea Branch
When: 6:30-7:30pm
Info: 817-737-6619, library@fortworthlibrary.org, http://www.fortworthgov.org/
Cost: Free

Fort Worth - Starlight Story Time
Children of all ages are invited to get ready for "sweet dreams!" Pajamas, pillows and a favorite snuggly toy are all welcome. No advance registration is necessary.
Ages 3-6
Where: Fort Worth - Fort Worth Library, Summerglen
When: 7pm
Info: 817-232-0478, library@fortworthlibrary.org, http://www.fortworthgov.org/
Cost: Free

Garland - Family Storytime
Stories for children of all ages, with a parent or caregiver.
All ages
Where: Garland - Garland Central Library
When: 7pm
Info: 972-205-2500, http://www.nmls.lib.tx.us/
Cost: Free

Garland - Toddler Storytime
Stories for toddlers ages 18-36 months, with a parent or caregiver.
Ages 18 months - 3 years
Where: Garland - Garland Central Library
When: 10am
Info: 972-205-2500, http://www.nmls.lib.tx.us/
Cost: Free

Garland - Preschool Storytime
Stories for preschoolers, with a parent or caregiver.
Ages 3-5
Where: Garland - Garland Central Library
When: 11am
Info: 972-205-2500, http://www.nmls.lib.tx.us/
Cost: Free

Hurst - Toddler Time
Stories for toddlers ages 1-3, with a parent or caregiver.
Ages 1-3
Where: Hurst - Hurst Public Library
When: 10am-10:30am
Info: 817-788-7300, http://www.ci.hurst.tx.us/lib/
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.
Ages 0-18 months
Where: Irving - Irving Central Library
When: 11am
Info: 972-831-0669, http://www.irvinglibrary.org/
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.
Ages 0-18 months
Where: Irving - Irving Valley Ranch Branch Library
When: Pre-walkers/10am; Walkers/11am
Info: 972-831-0669, http://www.irvinglibrary.org/
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.
Ages 3-6
Where: Irving - Irving Central Library
When: 7:30pm
Info: 972-721-2458, http://www.irvinglibrary.org/
Cost: Free

Lewisville - Preschool Storytime  
Get set for fun as we share stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement as well as a take-home activity
.
Ages 3-6
Where: Lewisville - Lewisville Public Library
When: 10:30am
Info: 972-219-3570, http://www.cityoflewisville.com/
Cost: Free

Lewisville - Prime Time
Join us for stories, music, games, and fun for young readers
.
Ages 6-11
Where: Lewisville - Lewisville Public Library
When: 4pm
Info: 972-219-3570, http://www.cityoflewisville.com/
Cost: Free

Plano - Tales for Twos
Tales for Twos is designed for children who are two years old and are accompanied by their parent/caregiver. We will read books, tell flannel board stories, sing songs, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays. Storytimes last approximately 30 minutes. Registration required as space is limited. Visit the Library to register.
Ages 2-3
Where: Plano - Gladys Harrington Library & Maribelle M. Davis Library
When: 10:15am & 11am
Info: 972-941-7175, 972-208-8000, http://www.plano.gov/
Cost: Free

Plano - Preschool Storytimes
Preschool Storytimes are designed for children three years and older and their families. These storytimes feature songs, rhymes, fingerplays, flannel stories, and more. Storytimes last approximately 30 minutes
. Pre-registration is required.
Ages 3-6
Where: Plano - see below
When: 10:30am & 1:30pm at L.E.R. Schimelpfenig Library, 10:30am at Christopher A. Parr Library and 7pm at W.O. Haggard, Jr. Library
Info: 972-769-4200, http://www.plano.gov/
Cost: Free

Richardson - Family Storytime
Children and their parents or adult caregivers will participate in stories, fingerplays, action rhymes, and puppetry.
Ages 3-6
Where: Richardson - Richardson Public Library
When: 6:45pm
Info: 972-744-4350, http://www.cor.net/library/
Cost: Free



Workshops

► Workshops