Enjoy a Roaring Good Time at the Heard Museum in McKinney
Are you looking for a rip, “roaring” way to spend some time as a family in February? If so, why not take a few – or several – steps off the beaten path to enjoy the 11th Annual Dinosaurs Live! exhibit at the Heard Museum in McKinney? What will you catch during this exhibit, open through February 19, 2016? Well, there are a host of animatronic dinosaurs set up along the museum’s nature trail, including a T-Rex that is over 40 feet tall! Plus, this year’s exhibit is also debuting nine new dinosaurs sure to wow even longtime fans of the event! (more…)
Celebrate MLK’s Birthday in Dallas, Texas
Are you hoping to find a fun, family-friendly way to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year? If so, there are lots of opportunities to do just that throughout Dallas and the metroplex. One of the biggest and best options is the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, which will include a variety of events held throughout the weekend and on Monday, January 16, 2017. These events are being hosted by the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Board and Staff. This year the group has chosen the theme, “Breaking the Chains of Injustice.” (more…)
It’s Never Too Cold for Fun Times at the Dallas Zoo
It might be getting colder outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun family adventures. In fact, now is actually a perfect time to visit the Dallas Zoo. Now through February 28, 2017 the zoo will be hosting its annual promotion known as Penguin Days, a fun chance to see the African penguins along with all their four-legged, furry and feathered friends throughout the zoo. Discounted admission prices means you and your kids can go visit the penguins and their 2,000 closest pals, while spending even less than usual, and what parent doesn’t love that?
Enjoy NYE, as a Family, In Dallas!
Is your idea of a rocking New Year’s Eve party the kind you can spend having fun with your whole family, and possibly even the kind that allows you to celebrate in style yet still be warm in your bed before midnight? If so, don’t miss the chance to spend NYE at one of the many Main Event locations throughout the Metroplex, each of which is hosting a fun time with a focus on family-friendly activities like bowling, games, and more! Best of all, there are multiple times to enjoy the events, so you can delight your family of night owls or early birds! (more…)
Holiday Fun In Dallas
At Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda, we like to set aside time in our blog to discuss upcoming events in the community. Dallas offers so much for you and your family to see and do. We urge you to check out some of the fun and exciting holiday events taking place this month. In addition, don’t forget to schedule a visit for your little ones to use your 2016 benefits before expire, and to ensure your child greets 2017 with a healthier smile.
Learn More About Christmas at Northpark Center
Have your kids started asking you a lot of questions about the history of Christmas or other holidays? Do their questions only serve to remind you that you don’t actually know that much about the origin of the holiday, yourself? If so, the resident storyteller from the Dallas Museum of Art, Ann Marie Newman, will be in the NorthCourt at Northpark Center at 10:30 a.m. on November 30, 2016 for a holiday-themed storytime called Holidays Around the World, being sponsored by Bookmarks. This will be a fun chance to learn more, alongside your kids, about the origins of many holiday traditions from all around the world, through stories, songs, and art. Of course, it will also be a good chance to squeeze in some holiday shopping, afterwards, as well. (more…)
Shop for a Good Cause This Weekend in Dallas
Are you looking to get a jumpstart on your Christmas shopping, while also supporting a good cause? If so, you may want to check out the CHOOZE shopping party, “Shop for a Cause,” taking place from Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20, 2016. During this event 10 percent of the proceeds will go to The Birthday Party Project, an organization that focuses on providing kids in need with opportunities to celebrate their birthdays in meaningful and memorable ways. CHOOZE will also be using this event to celebration its fifth anniversary, and the launch of its latest colorful, quirky product line. (more…)
Have a Great Time Learning at the Dallas Zoo
Are you constantly on the lookout for educational adventures you can have with your kids? Whether you homeschool your kids, or simply seek to expose them to educational experiences outside of their usual learning environment, have you checked out S.A.F.E. Superheroes at the Dallas Zoo? Beyond seeing and learning about the animals, this exhibit also helps to teach kids (and adults, alike) about how zoos like the Dallas Zoo are actually helping by “Saving Animals From Extinction.” Every month, the zoo hosts this adventure, which includes a variety of guided stations that help educate guests about the importance of caring for our planet’s animals. (more…)
Enjoy High-flying Fun at the Trinity River Wind Festival This Weekend
Were you hoping to make some fun, albeit last-minute plans for your family this weekend? If so, have you considered a departure from the usual Halloween-themed activities that dominate this time of year, in order to check out the 2016 Trinity River Wind Festival, an exciting display of kites and other wind-worthy attractions that will be in Dallas beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2016? This annual event is sure to be a hit with the whole family, so make plans now to head out to witness the flights of fancy, so to speak, that will be featured throughout the day! (more…)
Don’t Miss Texas Veggie Fair This October in Dallas
Are you passionate about raising your kids to be healthy and thoughtful consumers, people who will look to shop locally and source their food responsibly as much as possible? If so, you won’t want to miss the upcoming Texas Veggie Fair. This annual event now in its 7th year will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Reverchon Park in Dallas. The fair highlights the many healthy food options available to the vegeterians and vegans in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, but also for the many families which would like to cut down their consumption of meat products as well as those simply interested in tips on green living and more! (more…)