Metroplex Baby & Kids' Scoop on October 28, 2008 events for kids and
families in Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
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► Baby
Matinees
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Concerts
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The Beat Goes On
The
Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents a youth concert. Put
your finger on the heartbeat of the orchestra, with a
program featuring a history of percussion in the orchestra,
from drums first borrowed from the military band to exotic
instruments utilized by contemporary composers. The most
fun-loving group of musicians in the orchestra guides us on
a multi-cultural journey full of curricular connections
including science, history, and music. Repertoire includes
music by Dvorák, Beethoven, Mozart, Rossini, Copland, and
Leonard Bernstein’s ever-popular Mambo.
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Where:
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Dallas -
Meyerson Symphony Center
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When:
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10am & 11:30am
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Info:
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http://dallassymphony.com/
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Cost:
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$6
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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
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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
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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 -
Special
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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
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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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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
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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
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The Impressionists: Master Paintings from The
Art Institute of Chicago
A feast for the eyes featuring
masterpieces of painting by the world’s most beloved
artists, including Edouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet,
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Vincent
van Gogh, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Kimbell Art Museum |
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When: |
6/29-11/2,
during Museum hours Tue-Sun |
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Info: |
817-654-1034,
http://www.kimbellart.org/ |
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Cost: |
Adults/$16; Students/$14,
Children 6-11/$12; Under 6/free. Half-price admission is
offered all day on Tuesdays, and from 5–8 pm on Fridays. |
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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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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 |
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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► 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:
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Dallas - See below
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When:
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5pm at
Destination Maternity LBJ Freeway; 11:30am & 6pm at
A Pea In The Pod
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Info:
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972-788-4115, 214-346-9140
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Cost:
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Free
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Strong
Mamas
Join Tiffany, certified prenatal fitness trainer, as she
leads you through a complete, safe and gentle prenatal
workout using small hand weights, body balls and bands. This
strength training routine will improve energy level,
attitude and self-image. |
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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 |
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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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When: |
9/27-11/2; please call for reservations
and times |
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Info: |
817-477-3060,
http://www.countrycrittersfarm.com |
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Cost: |
$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 |
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When: |
10/4-11/2; 10am-6pm |
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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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When: |
9/27-11/2; Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun
12-6pm |
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Info: |
972-382-4465,
http://www.bigorangepumpkinfarm.com/ |
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Cost: |
$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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When: |
10/1-31; 9am-dusk |
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Info: |
214-498-8300,
http://www.flowermoundpumpkinvillage.com/ |
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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 |
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When: |
10/1-31; 9am-dusk |
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Info: |
817-430-4536,
http://www.flowermoundpumpkinpatch.com/ |
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Cost: |
Admission is free. Pumpkin costs vary by
weight. |
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Fort Worth - Boo at the Zoo
That's not the wind howling, it's all the
"spooktacular" fun you'll find at Fort Worth Zoo's 17th
Annual Boo at the Zoo. Boo at the Zoo is a safe,
family-friendly fall event held for six wild nights. Guests
take home a bag of treats, but ours is no ordinary Halloween
party. When the clock strikes 5:30, the Zoo grounds turn
into a haven of happy trails, pumpkin patches and wonderful
webs that only a superhero could weave.
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Where:
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Fort Worth -
Fort Worth Zoo
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When:
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5:30-8pm 10/24-29; please note that the zoo closes at 4 for regular
admission on these days
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Info:
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817-759-7555,
http://www.fortworthzoo.com/
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Cost:
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Ages 3+/$12, children 2 and under/$4; parking/$5
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Fort Worth - Cutting Edge
Haunted House
This year Cutting Edge will
feature the ultimate scares including: Halloween screams,
mad Texas Chainsaw Massacre ghosts, walking dead pirates,
gothic horror screams, scary haunted mansion props, screams,
raging phantoms phantasialand, Haunted Jefferson Rivers
Amusement Attraction, & spooky Santa ghost treat that will
make you scream and much, much more. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth - 1701 E.
Lancaster Avenue (Driving
Directions) |
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When: |
9/6, 13, 20 & 27; 10/3-4, 10-12, 16-19, & 22-26, 28-31;
11/1. Doors open at 7pm and close at 10pm Sun-Thurs. Doors
close at midnight Fri, Sat and Halloween night. |
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Info: |
817-348-8444,
cuttingedgehauntedhouse@earthlink.net,
http://www.cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com/
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Cost: |
Adults/$25+tax, Children (10 and under)/$20.50+tax |
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Fort Worth - Hangman's House
of Horrors
Take a tour of the famous
Halloween Haunt. Tour is over a half an hour. Special
"Junior Fright Night" is Sunday, October 26 from 5-8pm. The
lighting will be turned up and the actors will be specially
coached to entertain younger patrons on that night.
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Where:
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Fort Worth
- 2300 West Freeway (Driving
Directions)
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When:
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Fri & Sat 9/26-11/1 7pm-12am, and nightly
10/24-11/1 7-10pm
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Info:
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817-336-HANG,
http://www.hangmans.com/
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Cost:
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$16; other attractions priced separately.
$2 off
combo ticket coupon
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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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