Have Your Kids Seen the Pumpkins at Dallas Arboretum?
If you haven’t yet scene the epic pumpkin display at the Dallas Arboretum this fall, you will certainly want to schedule a family trip soon. Over 90,000 pumpkins and other gourds have been used to help create Cinderella’s carriage, and other kid-friendly exhibits, an annual favorite and one that has been named one of the top gardens to visit in the fall by House Beautiful magazine. Of course, the Pumpkin Village is just one of the many reasons to enjoy Autumn at the Arboretum, now through November 23, 2016. There are also over 150,000 flowers in bloom in a range of colors, perfect for photo opportunities and simply fun evenings as a family. (more…)
Don’t Miss The State Fair This Season!
The State Fair of Texas has officially kicked off and is now in full swing, which means it is time to gather your family for a fun day of fried foods, carnival-style games and rides, and lots more family-friendly activities, deep in the heart of Texas, or more specifically in downtown Dallas. In addition to the many events and exhibits specific to the annual fall fair, this is also a great time to explore the museums on the grounds, and music hall, as well. For a complete lineup of events, visit Fair Park’s website. (more…)
Enjoy Great Tunes at the Allen Folk Festival
Looking for a fun way to teach your kids about music, or simply interested in finding something fun and unique to do close to home this September? The Allen Public Library is offering a free concert, the Allen Folk Festival, which will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2016. The event will begin with Mike Carroll and the Blues Evolution, which is dedicated to celebrating the influence of this popular form of American music, rooted in European folk music as well as African-American blues, jazz and rock. Beyond the Pale will then perform; it is a Celtic and folk band that marries the influence of European immigrants on early American folk music. (more…)
Irving’s Main Street Event Is Coming Soon
Just because summer is officially over and the kids have gone back to school, it doesn’t meant there aren’t still plenty of opportunities to have fun, as a family, on the weekends! In fact, in a few short weeks it will be time to once again enjoy the annual Irving Main Street Event. This is a street fair that is held each fall in the Irving Heritage District, which boasts a traditional hometown feel. The event will be hosted from 6 to 10 p.m., Friday, September 16 when there will be kids’ activities and music, and from 12, noon, to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2016, when a car show will be held, along with live music, craft vendors, and much more fun for the whole family. (more…)
Use Your Imaginations at the C.R. Smith Museum!
Are you looking for a fun way to encourage your children’s imagination, this fall? If so, why not make time to visit the Tinkertoy – Build Your Imagination exhibit, which is part of an ongoing event at the C.R. Smith Museum in Fort Worth. The museum celebrates the aviation history in America, while this exhibit in particular is designed to be both educational and fun, while helping children learn through open-ended play, particularly construction techniques using the classic toy by Playskool, Tinkertoys! The exhibit ends soon, on September 10, 2016, so hurry out to enjoy this family-friendly event! (more…)
Pokemon GO Is Coming to Town!
Are your kids obsessed with Pokemon Go? In fact, are you equally interested in this game that has swept the world? If so, don’t miss out on a chance to support a good cause while trying to catch them all. The Pokemon GO Benefit Festival is being hosted by Pogue Entertainment Group and Studio 7. It will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on August 28, 2016, in Addison. This event will feature food trucks, live entertainment, and guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters, as well. There will also be raffles for Pokemon GO merchandise, game coins and much more! The evening will be both kid and dog friendly, so grab the whole family, and your phones of course, for this Pokemon-centric outing. (more…)
Don’t Miss Funny, Friendly Monsters at The Fort Worth Library
Are you looking for something fun to do as a family this weekend? If so, don’t miss the chance to catch the much-loved 2013 Disney Pixar film, Monsters University, at the Forth Worth Central Library! Grab a blanket and all the kids, and head out to discover what Mike Wazowski and Sulley Sullivan, characters first made famous in 2001’s Monsters, Inc., were like back in college. The movie will be shown from 1 to 3 p.m., and admission is free, making it a perfect way to beat the heat and have some family fun! (more…)
Don’t Miss the Parade of Playhouses, in Dallas Now!
Is there anything more precious to kids, than a space to call their own? Playtime becomes infinitely more exciting, when kids are free to let their imaginations run wild, and their little legs too. If you’d like to make your children’s dreams come true, and maybe fulfill a lingering fantasy from your own childhood, you won’t want to miss the chance to win an epic, hand-crafted playhouse, all while supporting a good cause, in the CASA Parade of Playhouses on display now through July 31 at NorthPark Center.
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Cool Off with Your Kids at the Summer Movie Series in Dallas
Are you looking for unique and fun ways to beat the heat this summer, without breaking the bank? Finding family-friendly activities that don’t cost a fortune can feel impossible at times, but the Kids’ Summer Movie Series at LOOK Cinemas can help! What kid doesn’t love a great movie, and what parent doesn’t love a great deal? Both dreams can be met with this deal. Tickets to the kid-friendly summer showcase are just $1 each, with kids’ meals of cinema-favorites available for just $4.50. Best of all, there’s still time to catch a host of great movies perfect for kids of all ages. (more…)
Enjoy Garden Gigs This Summer at the Dallas Arboretum
Are you looking for some unique ways to spend some more time outdoors this summer, namely at night, and as a family? If so, you will certainly want to mark your calendars for the upcoming Garden Gigs at the Dallas Arboretum, a family-friendly tradition that combines great tunes with the natural beauty of the beloved arboretum! Live music will be performed on July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29, 2016. (more…)