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Brad Meltzer: From the Maltese to Meltzer
Free discussion and book signing featuring Brad Meltzer, New York Times best-selling author of the recently released The Book of Lies. Meltzer's presentation kick offs Irving Public Library's Big Read program a month-long, community-wide event that encourages people to read, discuss and celebrate a selection from American literature.
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Where:
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Irving -
Carpenter Performance Hall, Irving Arts Center
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When:
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7pm
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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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► 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
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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 -
Special
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Texas
Natural History Quilts: The Quilts of Carol Morrissey
The works of quilt artist Carol Morrissey go beyond the
borders of quilt stereotypes by combining nature, art,
photography, and skill to show what a needle, thread and
imagination can accomplish.
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Where:
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Dallas -
Museum of Nature & Science
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When:
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9/26/08-4/1/09; Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
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Info:
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214-428-5555,
info@dmnhnet.org,
http://www.natureandscience.org/
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Cost:
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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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Barkitecture
Uniquely designed dog houses
created by Dallas architects. No dogs please.
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Where:
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Dallas -
The Dallas Arboretum
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When:
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9am-5pm
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Info:
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214-515-6500,
http://www.dallasarboretum.org/
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Cost:
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Free
with admission: Adults/$8, seniors 65+/$7, children (3-12)/$5 (2 and under/free); on-site
parking/$5
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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 12-5pm
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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 12-5pm
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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 12-5pm
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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 12-5pm
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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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State Fair
of Texas
Ever seen a 52-foot tall,
talking cowboy? Big Tex, a backyard circus, pig races,
starlight parades, carousel and other carnival games and
rides and lots more will be available at the fair. The Starlight Parade happens each night at 7:15pm.
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Where:
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Dallas -
Fair Park
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When:
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10am-10pm Fri-Mon & 10am-9pm Tue-Thurs, 9/26-10/19
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Info:
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214-421-8729,
http://www.bigtex.com/
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Cost:
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General admission/$14, kids under 48" tall/$10, seniors 60
and over/$10 and free on Thurs, children 2 and under/free
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Farms &
Gardens
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Skies of Butterflies
Immerse yourself in “Skies
of Butterflies” in our Seasonal Native Butterfly House.
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Where:
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Dallas -
Texas Discovery Gardens
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When:
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9/13-10/24;
Hours before 9/26 and
after 10/20: 10am-5pm; Hours during the State Fair: 10am-6pm
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Info:
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214-428-7476,
http://www.texasdiscoverygardens.org/
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Cost:
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$3/person
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Fitness
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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. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
A Pea In The
Pod |
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When: |
10am |
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Info: |
214-346-9140 |
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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. |
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Where: |
Richardson - Run On! (Driving Directions) |
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When: |
10am |
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Info: |
972-974-8511,
coach@runontexas.com,
http://www.runontexas.com |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Holiday
& Seasonal
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Alvarado -
Country Critters Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch visit includes a bounce house, tractor
playground, train ride, petting zoo, hay
ride, maze, and a pumpkin patch
where the kids get to pick a pie sized pumpkin and decorate
it with stencils and markers. The adults receive a
jack-o-lantern pumpkin, and the kids also get to hear a
story teller while enjoying a cookie and apple juice (adults
get home made pumpkin bread). Please call in advance for
reservations. |
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| Where: |
Alvarado -
Country
Critters Farm |
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9/27-11/2; please call for
reservations and times |
| Info: |
817-477-3060,
http://www.countrycrittersfarm.com |
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$7/person, 18 months and under/free |
Argyle - The
Pumpkin Express
Pumpkin patch and train rides. Each
paid train-riding child will
receive a free palm pumpkin and lollipop. |
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| Where: |
Argyle -
Driving Directions |
| When: |
10/4-11/2; 10am-6pm |
| Info: |
http://www.pumpkinexpress.com/
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| Cost: |
$5/person; under 2/free |
Celina - Big
Orange Pumpkin Farm
Celina's Big Orange Pumpkin
Farm is the perfect place for good, simple family fun.
It is a great place to spend an October afternoon learning about
life on a farm. There are bales of hay to climb, farm animals to
see, hear, touch, and learn about, and hay rides that
provide the perfect country experience. |
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| Where: |
Celina -
Driving Directions |
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9/27-11/2; Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm |
| Info: |
972-382-4465,
http://www.bigorangepumpkinfarm.com/ |
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$7/person (under 2 free). Weekday price
includes hay ride, feed for the animals, and a small or
mid-sized pumpkin. Weekend price includes hay ride, feed
for animals, and a hot dog. Drinks and snacks are sold
separately. Pumpkins are sold individually by size. |
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Dallas - The Great Pumpkin Festival
Stroll through 66 acres of
gardens filled with thousands of chrysanthemums, fall
marigolds, ornamental peppers and more. Daily activities
include a pumpkin patch and hay maze. Weekend
activities include arts and crafts, Kids Discovery Guides
and family friendly photo areas.
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Where:
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Dallas -
The Dallas Arboretum
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When:
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9/20-11/2, 9am-5pm
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Info:
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214-515-6500,
http://www.dallasarboretum.org/
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Cost:
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Adults/$8, seniors 65+/$7, children (3-12)/$5 (2 and under/free); on-site
parking/$5 ~ special offer: Buy One Get One Wednesdays with an ad from
The Dallas Morning News
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Flower Mound - Pumpkin Farm & Village
Look for a pumpkin and enjoy
free hayrides, petting
zoo, ferris wheel, barrel train, bounce houses and lots more family fun. |
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| Where: |
Flower Mound-
Driving Directions |
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10/1-31; 9am-dusk |
| Info: |
214-498-8300,
http://www.flowermoundpumpkinvillage.com/ |
| Cost: |
Admission is free. Pumpkin costs vary by weight. |
Flower Mound - The Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin patch, face painting, hayrides, mazes built from hay bales and more family fun. |
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| Where: |
Flower Mound-
Driving Directions |
| When: |
10/1-31; 9am-dusk |
| Info: |
817-430-4536,
http://www.flowermoundpumpkinpatch.com/ |
| Cost: |
Admission is free. Pumpkin costs vary by weight. |
Frisco - Pumpkins on
the Prairie
Pick
your favorite pumpkins while your kids play in the bounce
house, run through the hay maze and play games in a "Kid's
Patch." Plus, there are lots of picture taking opportunities
with fall set-ups and family-fun hayrides. Extra special
activities are planned for the weekends, including the Great
Pumpkin Catapult. |
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| Where: |
Frisco - Grace Avenue United Methodist
Church (Driving Directions) |
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Opens 10/4 at 12pm and
continues through 10/30: Mon-Fri 1-8pm; Sat-Sun 9am-8pm |
| Info: |
972-335-2882,
http://www.pumpkinsontheprairie.org/ |
| Cost: |
Admission,
parking & games are free |
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Grapevine - Hall's Pumpkin Farm
Pick out your pumpkin,
enjoy a Corn Maze, hay rides and much more.
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Where:
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Grapevine - Hall's Pumpkin Farm (Driving Directions)
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When:
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10/3-31; Mon, Tue, Wed & Thurs 3-8pm, Fri 3-10pm, Sat
10am-10pm, Sun 1-8pm
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Info:
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817-421-4099,
http://www.hallspumpkinfarm.net/
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Cost:
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Admission free. Corn Maze $5 (under 3
free)
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Richardson - Owens Pumpkin Farm
Walk through the giant pumpkin field, enjoy a hay
ride and feed the animals. Weekday price includes small
pumpkin.
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Where:
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Richardson -
Spring Creek Farm (Driving Directions)
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When:
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9/27-11/2; Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm & 7-10pm, Sun
12-6pm
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Info:
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972-235-0192,
http://www.owensfoods.com
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Cost:
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Admission $7/person (under 2/free)
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Parenting
Support
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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. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Baylor University Medical Center
The
Family Resource Center at located in the lobby of Hoblitzell Hospital |
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When: |
10-11:30am |
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Info: |
1-800-4BAYLOR |
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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. |
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Where: |
Irving -
Baylor University Medical Center, Copper Tree Medical Building |
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When: |
7pm |
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Info: |
1-800-4BAYLOR,
http://www.baylorhealth.com/ |
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Cost: |
$25 |
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Learn effective
parenting tips and how to find support for the emotional,
financial, and legal situations involved in raising grandchildren.
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Where:
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Arlington -
The Parenting Center
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When:
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10am-12pm
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Info:
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817-332-6348,
http://theparentingcenter.org/
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Cost:
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Free
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Special Events
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Mommy & Me/Tiny Tots:
Teddy Bear Picnic
Special activities for little
ones including facepainting, petting zoo, arts & crafts,
Kindermusik (12-12:30) and professional photos ($15 fee for
photo). Today, bring your blanket and a teddy bear for a
picnic and story.
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Where:
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Dallas -
The Dallas Arboretum
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When:
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Mon & Tue 9/22-10/28, 10am-2pm
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Info:
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214-515-6500,
http://www.dallasarboretum.org/
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Cost:
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Adults/$8, seniors 65+/$7,
kids receive free admission today when they bring a parent
and teddy bear; on-site
parking/$5
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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. |
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Where: |
Irving -
National Scouting
Museum |
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When: |
10am-5pm |
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Info: |
972-580-2100, 800-303-3047 (toll free),
nsmuseum@netbsa.org,
http://www.bsamuseum.org/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Storytelling
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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.
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Where:
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Arlington -
Lake Arlington Branch Library
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When:
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10:15am & 10:45am
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Info:
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817-478-3762 ,
http://www.pub-lib.ci.arlington.tx.us/
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Cost:
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Free
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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. |
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Where: |
Arlington -
Lake Arlington Branch Library |
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When: |
10:15am & 10:45am |
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Info: |
817-478-3762 ,
http://www.pub-lib.ci.arlington.tx.us/ |
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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. |
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Where: |
Carrollton -
Carrollton Public Library at Hebron & Josey |
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When: |
11:15am |
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Info: |
972-466-4800,
http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/
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Cost: |
Free |
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