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► Academics
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Saturday
Scholars
Tutoring for students in grades one through eight. Students are asked to bring their current homework or school assignment and projects. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate. The schedule is subject to change due to holidays, bad weather, and tutor availability. Registration is not required. |
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Where: |
Irving -
Irving
Central Library Children’s Program Room |
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When: |
10am-12pm |
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Info: |
972-721-2458,
http://www.irvinglibrary.org/
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Cost: |
Free |
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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
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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
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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 -
Temporary
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No Room
to Answer
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and Curator Andrea Karnes present an
exhibition of photographs and videos by the collaborative
artistic team of Teresa Hubbard and Alexander Birchler,
their first major survey in an American museum. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Modern Art
Museum of Fort Worth |
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When: |
During Museum hours Tue-Sun
9/14/08-1/4/09 |
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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
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Tutankhamun and
the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
Exhibition provides insight into the life of Tutankhamun
and other royals of the 18th Dynasty (1555–1305 B.C.). All
of the treasures in the exhibition are between 3,300 and
3,500 years old. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Dallas Museum
of Art |
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When: |
During Museum hours Tue-Sun 10/3/08-5/17/09 |
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Info: |
214-922-1200,
familyprograms@DallasMuseumofArt.org,
http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org |
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Cost: |
Adults:
Weekdays $27.50,
Weekends
(Fri-Sun)
& Holidays $32.50;
Seniors (65+) &
College Students (18+):
Weekdays $24.50,
Weekends
& Holidays $29.50;
Children (6-17):
Weekdays $16.50,
Weekends
& Holidays $16.50;
DMA Members:
Weekdays $22.50,
Weekends
& Holidays $22.50; Children 5 and Under/free
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Receive 20% off Sustainer membership with the
MB Savings
Card
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The People Choose: 1860 & 1900
The political campaigns and debates of the two elections are brought to life in special exhibits and programming. Characters dressed in period costumes share their views on political issues of the era. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Dallas
Heritage Village |
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When: |
Tue-Sat 10am-4pm,
Sun 12-4pm 9/16-12/30 |
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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 |
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Sentimental Journey: The Art of Alfred Jacob Miller
Embark on a captivating visual adventure in this special exhibition of paintings and drawings by Alfred Jacob Miller (1810–1874), the first American artist to journey into the heart of the Rocky Mountains. See his first-hand depictions of the Lakota, Shoshone, and Nez Perces he encountered, and meet the last of the true fur trappers and traders of the nineteenth-century American West.
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Where:
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Fort Worth -
Amon Carter Museum
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When:
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9/20/08-1/11/09,
during Museum hours Tue-Sun
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Info:
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817-989-5030,
education@cartermuseum.org,
http://www.cartermuseum.org/
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Cost:
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Free
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Art Along El Camino Real
Look into the rich cultural history of the Hispanic heritage.
The exhibit follows a path from Spain to Mexico onto El Camino Real (the Royal Highway) which led to North America through El Paso and on to New Spain which became New Mexico. The exhibit includes paintings and 3-dimensional sculptures that are hand carved from wood,
and reflects the work of some of today's most talented
contemporary artists.
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Where:
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Arlington -
Arlington Museum of Art
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When:
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9/27-12/13,
during Museum hours Wed-Sun
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Info:
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817-275-4600,
http://www.arlingtonmuseum.org/
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Cost:
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Free; Suggested donations are $2 for adults and $1 for
children
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Texas Collects Asia
Texas collects Asia is a series of five exhibitions that pays homage to the Texan collector,
and includes Japanese Folk Art and Contemporary Art. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
The Crow Collection |
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When: |
10/18/08-1/4/09;
During Museum hours Tue-Sun |
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Info: |
214-979-6438,
http://www.crowcollection.org/
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Cost: |
Free |
Top Secret: Mission Toy
We all know that kids play with toys because it’s fun, but did you know that toys also help children develop important cognitive, social and motor skills? They help socialize children, teaching them to share, compromise and cooperate with their peers. Many toys also foster creativity and imagination, critical thinking and problem-solving.
But nobody knows toys better than kids. That’s why the Museum of Science and History is calling in the experts. Young guests will don a lab coat and embark on an important mission: to inspect toys from around the world. They’ll use their investigative and playtime skills to check out dolls and balls and secret codes, find out why tops are tops, and how string can be a fascinating thing. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame |
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When: |
11/8/08-1/5/09; 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. |
Dinosaurs Alive! Life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs at the Heard
Nine new and two “famous” life-size animatronic dinosaurs will return to the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary.
Favorite dinosaurs such as the Dilophosaurus (popular for spitting water) and the timeless Tyrannosaurus-Rex will once again make a temporary home on the Heard sanctuary. New dinosaurs include a Tyrannosaurus-Rex baby, Iguanodon, Crylophosaurus, Chasmosaurus (along with its baby), Amargasaurus, Muttaburrasaurus, Suchomimus and Therizinosaurus. Kids will also enjoy playing on the static Apatosaurus and Parasaurolophus baby dinosaurs. |
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Where: |
McKinney -
Heard Natural Science Museum |
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When: |
8/29-12/31; Tue-Sat
9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm |
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Info: |
972-562-5566,
info@heardmuseum.org,
http://www.heardmuseum.org/ |
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Cost: |
$8/adults,
$5/children ages 3-12 and senior citizens; under 3/free |
In Pursuit of the Masters: Stories from the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection
To mark its 5th anniversary, the Nasher
Sculpture Center will mount an exhibition in celebration of
its founders. Featuring the great masterworks of the collection, as well as a selection of significant and personally meaningful works from its humble beginnings, the exhibition highlights the personal stories behind the works of art, including Patsy and Raymond Nasher’s partnership in pursuit of the finest examples of modern and contemporary sculpture; their close friendships with artists, art dealers, and curators; and the insights that came from living with and sharing the works of art that they loved.
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Where: |
Dallas -
Nasher Sculpture Center |
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When: |
9/20/08-1/4/09; Tue-Sun 11am-5pm; Thurs 11am-9pm |
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Info: |
214-242-5100,
http://www.nashersculpturecenter.org |
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Cost: |
Adults/$10, seniors/$7 (65
& over), students/$5, children free (12 & under) |
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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.
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Where:
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Irving -
Irving
Arts Center
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When:
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Through 11/9; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri
9am-5pm, Thurs 9am-9am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm
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Info:
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972-252-ARTS,
http://www.irvingartscenter.com
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Cost:
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Free
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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.
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Where:
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Irving -
Irving
Arts Center
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When:
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Through 12/28; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri
9am-5pm, Thurs 9am-9am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm
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Info:
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972-252-ARTS,
http://www.irvingartscenter.com
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Cost:
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Free
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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.
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Where:
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Irving -
Irving
Arts Center
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When:
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9/26/08-4/1/09; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri
9am-5pm, Thurs 9am-9am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm
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Info:
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972-252-ARTS,
http://www.irvingartscenter.com
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Cost:
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Free
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Quilts by Irving Quilt Guild Members
A selection of quilts by Irving Quilt Guild Members.
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Where:
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Irving -
Irving
Arts Center
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When:
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Through 11/30; Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri
9am-5pm, Thurs 9am-9am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm
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Info:
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972-252-ARTS,
http://www.irvingartscenter.com
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Cost:
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Free
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►
Fairs &
Festivals
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Romanian
Food Festival
Enjoy music and dance performances, food and lots of entertainment,
including a bounce house. Please see website for schedule.
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Where:
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Colleyville - Saint Mary's Romanian
Orthodox Church
(Driving
Directions)
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When:
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11/7-9; Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun
10am-7:30pm
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Info:
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817-858-0801,
http://www.romanianfestival.sfantamaria-dallas.org/
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Cost:
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$5/adults; $3/children
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Fort Worth Greek Festival
Food (after 11am), folk dancing, shopping and children's activity area.
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Where:
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Fort Worth - St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (Driving
Directions)
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When:
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11/7-9; Fri
& Sat 10am-10pm, Sun
10am-3pm
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Info:
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817-626-5578;
http://www.fortworthgreekfestival.com/
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Cost:
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Admission is free
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Holiday
& Seasonal
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Arlington -
Photos With Santa at Parks Mall
Santa will celebrate this holiday season
with a perfect photo opportunity for your family and friends.
Let the kids whisper their gift ideas to Santa.
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Where:
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Arlington -
The
Parks Mall Lower Level Center Court
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When:
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11/8-12/24; during Mall hours
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Info:
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817-467-2757,
http://www.theparksatarlington.com/
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Cost:
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Visit is free; photo packages available.
Click here for photo coupon (expires 12/11).
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Plano -
Santa at Willow Bend
Visit with Santa and see reindeer
feedings.
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Where:
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Plano -
The
Shops at Willow Bend, Grand Court
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When:
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11/7 (After 4pm Santa Parade) through
12/24; during most mall hours
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Info:
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972-202-4900,
http://www.shopwillowbend.com/
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Cost:
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Visit is free; photo prices vary
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Plano - Snow Globes
Holiday magic comes alive with life-sized snow globes,
featuring The Polar Express.
Visitors may enter the snow globes.
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Where:
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Plano -
The
Shops at Willow Bend, Grand Court
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When:
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11/7-12/24; during mall
hours
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Info:
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972-202-4900,
http://www.shopwillowbend.com/
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Cost:
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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
Explore
topics such as Benefits of Breastfeeding for baby, mother,
family & community, Contraindications to Breastfeeding, How
the Breast makes Milk, How to Breastfeed ...Getting started,
What to eat, Father/family role, Birth Control, Going back
to work or school, and Medications.
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Where:
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Fort Worth -
Baylor University Medical Center at
Southwest Fort Worth
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When:
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1pm
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Info:
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1-800-4BAYLOR
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Cost:
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$35
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Parades
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Salute to the
Troops Community Parade
Marching bands, floats and fun move down Main Street in one
of Frisco's longtime traditions. Congressman Ralph Hall will serve as grand marshal.
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Where:
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Frisco - begins at the southeast corner of
Pizza Hut Park and travels eastbound down Main Street to North County Road
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When:
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11am
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Info:
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http://www.friscoparade.org/
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Cost:
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Free
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Rodeos
& Cowboys
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Texas Stampede
The
biggest names in rodeo will compete in the ProRodeo Tour Championship,
followed by top-name music artists in concert, all to benefit area kids.
Concerts: Randy Rogers Band 11/7, Miranda Lambert & Blake Shelton 11/8.
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Where:
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Dallas -
American Airlines Center
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When:
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11/7-9; Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm
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Info:
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http://www.texasstampede.org/
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Cost:
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Starting at $20; tickets required for
ages 2 and over; parking is free
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Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Stockyards Championship Rodeo almost every Friday and Saturday night at the
historic Cowtown Coliseum provides family fun with traditional rodeo events. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Cowtown
Coliseum |
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When: |
Fri &
Sat 8pm |
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Info: |
817-654-1148,
http://www.cowtowncoliseum.com |
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Cost: |
Adults/$11, children (3-12)/$8, seniors (60+)/$9.50. VIP and reserved box
seating also available. |
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Shows
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Jack & The
Beanstalk
Marionette show about the classic tale of a boy named Jack, who trades the family cow for magic beans. They get him into a heap of trouble and he has to outsmart a giant, a chicken and a golden harp to survive. |
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Where:
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Dallas -
Slappy's Puppet Playhouse
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When:
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9/6-11/23;
Fri 10:30am, Sat 10:30am & 1pm, Sun 2pm
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Info:
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214-369-4849,
riley@slappysplayhouse.com,
http://www.slappysplayhouse.com
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Cost:
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$9/adults,
$8/children (under 3, free) and seniors
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Receive one free child's
ticket with purchase of adult ticket to any weekday
performance with the
MB Savings
Card
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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:
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Dallas -
Slappy's Puppet Playhouse
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When:
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4pm
9/6-11/23
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Info:
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214-369-4849,
riley@slappysplayhouse.com,
http://www.slappysplayhouse.com
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Cost:
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$9/adults,
$8/children (under 3, free) and seniors
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice
You won't want to miss this telling of the classic story, set backstage at a magic show and featuring the music of Offenbach and Dukas in a musical romp through the dangers of not following instructions. |
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