Now
– Apr. 10, 2010 - Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXI (Frisco, TX)
The Dallas Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament, one of the most prestigious youth tournaments in the world, will celebrate its 31st Anniversary during the week of March 28 – April 10, 2010.. Its reputation over the years has attracted many of the top international and USA clubs to send their youth teams to compete in the week long competition held each year in Dallas Texas In past years, teams and referees have traveled to Dallas from ninety-eight countries and six continents. Share the excitement of world class competition, make new soccer friends and enjoy a fun- filled week of activities. Details at
www.dallascup.com
Now
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April 11, 2010 - Dallas Blooms (Dallas, TX)
Southwest. The showcase of this Dallas Arboretum event is over 450,000 spring-blooming bulbs; including tulips, as well as daffodils, Dutch Iris and Hyacinth, flowering alongside over 100,000 pansies, violas and poppies and thousands of other spring-blooming annuals and perennials. The finale of this celebration of spring is the mass flowering of our collection of over 3,000 azaleas. A signature event must see for many to enjoy.
For complete details on this event, please visit the Dallas
Arboretum online at www.dallasarboretum.org
Now
-Apr. 4, 2010 - 51st
Annual Azalea & Spring Flower Trail (Tyler, TX)
Tyler celebrates the spring season with the annual Azalea & Spring Flower Trail. Flowers and fun for all. Mile after mile of azaleas, dogwood trees and spring flowers that you have to see to believe. The breathtaking beauty of our Azalea and Spring Flower Trail has been praised by visitors as a floral wonderland and a photographer's paradise. Visitors will enjoy more than eight miles of beautiful azaleas, dogwoods, wisteria and tulips. For more information, please visit www.tylerazaleatrail.com
Apr. 1 – 3, 2010 – NIRSA AE NCCS National Volleyball Championships
(Dallas, TX)
The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) is proud to offer you the opportunity to compete in the 26th Annual NCCS National Volleyball Championships at the Dallas Convention Center April 1 - 3. The Mission of the NIRSA NCCS Championships is to provide opportunities for participation in quality athletic sporting events, which foster the physical, emotional, social and psychological growth of its participants. The NIRSA NCCS Championships provide a high level of competition within a safe and equitable environment, while maintaining the structures of an organized recreational setting. For more details, please visit
www.nirsa.org
Apr.
2 - 4, 2010 - 16th Annual Deep Ellum Arts Festival (Dallas, TX)
Deep Ellum is the Metroplex's most progressive and eclectic neighborhood. The Deep Ellum Arts Festival exemplifies everything that makes this area rock. The biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District, this free-to-attend outdoor "street party" features four outdoor stages with non-stop performances by over 75 national, regional, and local original bands during this three-day festival. With more than 100 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists, muralist, the renowned Deep Ellum Pet Parade, and abundant food and drink, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival attracts a diverse audience and includes affluent art and music enthusiasts. This is an adult-oriented visual and performing arts festival - while supervised young children and teenagers are welcome, there are no planned activities for them. Details on this event may be found at
www.deepellumartsfestival.com
Apr.
3, 2010 -
Tour Dallas (Dallas, TX)
Join thousands of cyclists on Tour Dallas, a two-wheeled urban adventure that begins at Dallas City Hall at 8:00 AM. We offer a short 8 mile route around downtown Dallas, a 20 mile route which includes the Swiss Avenue Historic District, Lakewood, and the 30 mile route which includes all this and a lap around White Rock Lake. All Tour Dallas routes will finish at City Hall Plaza. After the ride, we'll have a party waiting for you at the finish line. We'll have cyclists, face painters, jugglers and clowns, FREE hot pizza from Pizza Patron, beverages, information about area rides and more. For more information, go to
www.tourdallas.org
Apr. 3, 2010 – Easter Egg Hunt (Plano,
TX)
Saturday, April 3, there will be a Community Easter Celebration at the Courtyard Theater at 1509 H Avenue in Plano, Texas from 10am to Noon. Scheduled are Easter Egg hunts, scavenger hunts, puppet show, clowns, games and free Hot-Dogs to the first fifty kids who register. For more details call 972-941-5600.
Apr. 3, 2010 – Texas Sized Egg Hunt
(Fort Worth, TX)
Buckaroos (12 and under) grab your baskets and head to the FUN Fort Worth Stockyards for an super-fun egg hunt you will not want to miss. Hunt starts at High Noon, on the Lawns of the Stockyards Visitors Center and the Historic Livestock Exchange Building on East Exchange Avenue. Egg-hunters will be divided into groups Visit with the Easter bunny and have your picture made until 2 p.m. Parents please bring your own cameras. Don't miss live bunnies and chicks too, until 3 p.m. Fort Worth Stockyards Texas Size Egg Hunt and Easter Fun is free and open to the public. For more information please contact (817) 625-9715 or visit
www.stockyardsstation.com
Apr. 4, 2010
- Easter Sunday (Worldwide)
Apr. 5, 2010
- Texas Rangers
Baseball (Arlington, TX)
Texas Rangers opening day is Monday, April 5, 2010, at 1:05pm at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Texas Texas Rangers vs Toronto.
Tickets and details at texas.rangers.mlb.com
Apr. 6, 2010 – Max & Ruby
Musical (Dallas, TX)
This precious preschool series about Max & Ruby come to life when Theatreworksusa presents a loveable new musical full of fun and sibling revelry Tuesday, April 6, at 10:00 a.m. at the Majectic Theatre in downtown Dallas. Max & Ruby is an animated comedy series based on the children's books by Rosemary Wells. Each episode centers on Max, a determined three-year-old bunny who knows what he wants and won't give up until he gets it. He loves to get dirty and play with anything slimy, mucky, or sticky, and his big sister, Ruby, a smart, goal-oriented seven-year-old and second-grader loves to show her little brother how to do things. She's an avid Bunny Scout. The show offers an empowering message for children by showing Max and Ruby playing together and resolving their differences in ways that are respectful and supportive. Visit
www.liveatthemajestic.com
for more details.
Apr. 8, 2010 -Great Taste of Grapevine
2010 (Grapevine, TX)
The Great Taste of Grapevine at Hilton DFW Lakes is an event in which 35-40 restaurants come to one venue and provide samples to the attending guests. It is a great opportunity not only for the restaurants to market themselves but also for the hundreds of attendees to learn about Grapevines dining opportunities. (Not to mention getting quite a delicious 40-course meal for a bargain price!) The event will offer cash bars, 14,400 square feet of restaurant booths, bistro tables, and stage with live entertainment. Each guest will receive a ticket for one complimentary beverage, a souvenir wine glass and tasting plate (while supplies last). Admission price of the event: $25 in advance $30 at the door. For more information on this event, please call 817-481-1522 (Grapevine Chamber of Commerce) or visit
www.grapevinechamber.org
Apr. 8 – Jul. 18, 2010 – Spring Thoroughbred Horse Racing
(Grand Prairie, TX)
The horses are ready, are you? Come join us at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie when the live Spring Thoroughbred Horse Racing begins. For more details, schedules and ticket information, please visit
www.lonestarpark.com
Apr.
8 - 11, 2010 - MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (Fort Worth,
TX)
The MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (MAIN ST.), Fort Worth's most honored event, celebrates its 25th year on April 8 – 11, 2010. MAIN ST., presented by Coors Light and produced by Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., hosts tens of thousands of people annually during the four-day visual arts, entertainment and cultural event. It showcases a nationally recognized fine art and fine craft juried art fair, live concerts, performance artists and street performers on the streets of downtown Fort Worth, stretching nine blocks on Main Street from the Tarrant County Courthouse to the Fort Worth Convention Center. Details at
www.mainstreetartsfest.org
Apr. 9 – 11, 2010 – America’s Run 2010
(Arlington, TX)
Debuting the weekend of April 9-11 2010, America's Run will be a three-day celebration of family, fitness and fun. The world-class Cowboys Stadium will be home to this premiere running and fitness event, attracting fitness enthusiasts from across North Texas and runners from around the world.
The centerpiece of the event will be the America's Run Half Marathon, which is poised to become one of the largest events of its kind in the country. Participation will be limited to the first 20,000 registrants in order to deliver a premium experience consistent with the size and grandeur of Cowboys Stadium. Walkers and wheelchair athletes are also encouraged to participate.
Both the Half Marathon and 5K course will have a Finish Line like no other - on the field of Cowboys Stadium! As runners enter at field-level, friends and family can watch them on the world-famous Cowboy Stadium Video Boards for an exclusive high definition experience. Visit
stadium.dallascowboys.com
or www.americasrun.com
for more details.
Apr. 10, 2010 - 21st Annual Trinkets to Treasures (Plano, TX)
Junior League of Plano’s 21st Annual Trinkets to Treasures will be held Saturday, April 10, at the Plano Centre hosted by the Junior League of Plano. This is Collin County’s largest rummage sale. Shoppers will find a variety of new and gently used merchandise including adult and children’s clothing, furniture, appliances, collectibles, home electronics, toys, sports equipment, office equipment and more all under one roof. All proceeds from this one-day-only event benefit the charitable projects and programs of the Junior League of Plano. For more information, call the Junior League of Plano’s event hotline at 972-769-1142 or visit
www.jlplano.org
Apr. 10, 2010 –
14th Annual Victory Over Violence Walk/Run (Fort Worth, TX)
Join us for the 14th Annual Victory Over Violence Walk/Run - a fun way to spend the morning for the entire family. The event is open to women, men and kids of all ages. The 5K Walk/Run is a USATF certified course that winds through Trinity Park, and is timed using the ChronoTrack timing system. The 1K Fun Run is also through Trinity Park, with all children who complete the race getting a ribbon. After the race, enjoy a wide assortment of drinks and food plus the kids can play in the Kid's Zone where there are games, face painting and a bounce house to entertain them before the awards are announced.
Details to this event may be found at www.womenscentertc.org
Apr. 10, 2010 – Bon Jovi in concert
(Dallas, TX)
Following in the footsteps of their hugely successful "Lost Highway Tour," Bon Jovi will draw fans around the Dallas/Fort Worth Area into The Circle, at American Airlines Center on Saturday, April 10th at 7:30 p.m ..
Bon Jovi is one of the most prolific and exciting live rock bands in the world. Having sold more than 120 million albums and performed more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans, Bon Jovi is at their best when they're on the move, and that's truer now than ever before. For more information visit
www.americanairlinescenter.com
Apr. 10, 2010 –
Earth Fest 2010 (Allen, TX)
Bring the family and celebrate the great outdoors. Nature walks, bird watching, kayaking, arts and crafts activities and wildlife demonstrations. Let the children roll up their sleeves and unleash their passion for the outdoors through a wide array of hands-on activities!
Details to this event may be found at www.watters-creek.com
Apr.
10
- May 31, 2010
- Scarborough Renaissance Festival® (Waxahachie, TX)
Step through the gates of Scarborough Village and feel your cares slip away. Thrill to the thunder of hooves and crash of lance on shield at the joust. Watch in amazement as birds of prey swoop just inches above your head at the command of the Royal Falconer. Enjoy swordplay, comedy, music and other unique entertainment on 21 stages. Witness artisans create one-of-a-kind works of art. Browse 200 quaint shoppes for unique handmade jewelry, clothing, leather goods and other offerings. Feast like a King on food and drink from around the world. Grab a turkey leg and stroll among the villagers of Scarborough. Spend the day in the 16th Century and have the time of your life. For more information,
please visit our web site at www.scarboroughrenfest.com
Apr. 10, 2010 – 35th Annual Prairie Dog Chili Cookoff –
(Grand Prairie, Texas)
A Texas-size salute to the official state dish will be served up at the 35th Annual Prairie Dog Chili Cookoff and World Championship of Pickled Quail Egg Eating on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Traders Village in Grand Prairie, Texas. Cooking teams from near and far will compete for $5,000 in cash prizes by displaying their culinary and showmanship talents with a Texas-size salute to the official state dish. FREE, continuous activities will be on tap all day long. And don’t miss the granddaddy of them all “The World Championship of Pickled Quail Egg Eating”. Where contestants see how many jalapeno soaked quail eggs they can eat in 60-seconds.
Zany chili and team names, inventive costumes, elaborate cooksite setups, and audience involvement by teams all ensure the public shares in the good times. Visit
www.tradersvillage.com
for more information.
Apr. 10
& 11, 2010
- Texas Outdoor Family Workshop– Learn to camp! (Glen
Rose, TX)
Dinosaur Valley State Park – April 10-11; Texas Outdoor Family – Learn to camp – no experience necessary! Admit it. Camping looks, fun, but you have questions. Texas Parks and Wildlife can help. The Texas Outdoor Family program will teach you and your family the basic camping skills needed for a great time outdoors. We supply all the equipment including tent, lantern, stove and cookware. You simply provide the willingness to learn and create lasting memories with your family. In addition to camping skills, we will help you learn geocaching and your family will have the opportunity to explore dinosaur footprints in the Paluxy River with the aid of an expert Park Ranger. At a cost of only $55 you can have an affordable get-away while learning new skills that will last a lifetime. Contact us at (512) 389-8903 or
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoorfamily
Apr.
15 - 18, 2010 -Texas Motor
Speedway Race Week (Fort Worth, TX)
Race week starts on Thursday, April 15, with The O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 Nationwide Series practice; ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX practice and qualifying. On Friday, April 16, Samsung Mobile 500 Sprint Cup Series practice and qualifying, O'Reilly 300 Nationwide Series qualifying followed by the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX race, Saturday, April 17, the Final Samsung Mobile 500 Sprint Cup practice followed by the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 Nationwide Series race and Sunday, April 18, the Samsung Mobile 500 Sprint Cup Series race. For details on Race Week visit
www.texasmotorspeedway.com
Apr. 15, 2010 – Chris Botti in concert
(Grand Prairie, TX)
Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie welcomes the largest selling American jazz instrumentalist Chris Botti on Thursday, April 15, at 8:00 p.m. He followed the #1 album with 3 gold records and 2 groundbreaking platinum DVD's, fueled by his ongoing relationship with PBS. Botti is a native of Oregon who was born in Portland, raised in Corvallis, and spent two years of his childhood growing up in Italy For more details, visit
www.nokialivedfw.com
April
2010 - 10th Annual North Texas Jazz Festival
Suspended for 2010 (Addison,
TX)
The North Texas Jazz Festival will not take place in April 2010 due to budget constraints that made it necessary for the Town of Addison to end its support of the festival
Details to this event may be found at www.jazz.unt.edu/ntjazzfest
Apr.
16 - 17, 2010 - 18th Annual New Vintage Wine Trail (Grapevine,
TX)
The 18th Annual Grapevine New Vintage Wine Trail offers a great afternoon of wine tasting, live music and savory samplings of fine cuisine. As you follow the wine trail between Grapevine's winery tasting rooms, you will experience the unique atmosphere of this vintage town and some of the best wines produced in Texas. So slip into your comfortable weekend duds, head out to Grapevine and join us for the Jazz Wine Train, Blessing of the Vines and the Wine Trail. For more information, visit
www.grapevinetexasusa.com
Apr. 16 - 18, 2010 -
33rd
Annual Dallas International Guitar Show & MusicFest (Dallas, TX)
The 33rd Annual Dallas International Guitar Show and MusicFest will be for three days—April 16, 17 and 18, 2010, at Dallas Market Hall. Market Hall is located at 2200 Stemmons Freeway in Dallas , and provides ample free parking for show attendees. The Dallas International Guitar Show and MusicFest is the world's largest and oldest guitar show, blending musicians, fans, collectors and celebrities together into one musical extravaganza. Visitors can buy, sell, trade, or just browse among the thousands upon thousands of new and vintage guitars, basses, amps, banjos, mandolins, straps and strings, effects pedals, keyboards, music memorabilia and more. Rub elbows with guitar legends and up-and-coming artists. For more information, visit
www.guitarshow.com
Apr. 16 - 18, 2010 - Kennedale Art in the Park Arts Festival
(Kennedale, TX)
Nestled in the midst of the thriving Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, Kennedale is starting a new tradition for artists in the area - Art in the Park Arts Festival. Savor the sights and sounds of local artists, featured performances by Blu-Print and Blaine Gray, and TCC’s South Campus dance company – Velocity. Take in these sights and sounds in this quaint intimate setting. Come and enjoy the family-friendly fun as Kennedale’s first annual Art in the Park Arts Festival, welcomes arts, music, crafts, food and much more at this festival in the park. For more
info, visit www.kennedaleartsfestival.com
Apr.
17 - 18, 2010 - 59th Annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival (Ennis,
TX)
For 59 years, Ennis has showcased over 40 miles of mapped Bluebonnet trails In 1997, Ennis was named the “Official Bluebonnet City of Texas” and the “Official Bluebonnet Trail of Texas” by the State Legislature. Every year, over 100,000 wildflowers seekers come to Ennis during the entire month of April to see these breathtaking bluebonnets. The flowers in Ennis generally peak about the 3rd week in April. The Ennis Bluebonnet Festival is an annual celebration that offers free trail maps, arts, crafts, live music, children’s activities. bluebonnet souvenirs, and much more. Call 972-878-4748 or visit
www.visitennis.org for more information.
Apr. 17, 2010 - Live Green Expo
2010 (Plano, TX)
The 2010 Live Green Expo will bring you face-to-face with the nation's foremost experts in the field of sustainable-living. Come and learn about protecting our environment by conserving resources, minimizing waste and reducing toxic products and materials....learn about renewable energy sources and how to integrate environmental values into your everyday life...and more! Visit numerous vendor booths, cooking demos, explore the DIY Room, learn about 'green' jobs...and more!
For more information on this event, please visit www.plano.gov
Apr. 17 – 18, 2010 - 2010 HOOP IT UP Dallas
(Dallas, TX)
Hoop It Up is a 3on3 basketball tournament for all ages and abilities coming to Dallas Fair Park April 17 and 18. The tournament includes four scheduled games for your team, a slam dunk contest, a three-point shootout,and more. Sign up for Hoop It Up today! Deadline for Entry is Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Check in is Friday, April 16, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Dallas Sports Authority at Caruth Plaza, 9100 N Central Expressway, #123 in Dallas. Visit
www.hoopitup.com for more details.
Apr. 17, 2010 -
DallasKidsRead!, a free children’s festival (Dallas, TX)
Inspire a love of reading by attending DallasKidsRead!, a free children’s festival on Saturday, April 17, from 1 – 6 p.m. at NorthPark Center on Level One between Nordstrom and Macy's. Come meet award-winning authors and illustrators and enjoy arts and crafts, storytelling, musical entertainment, photos with storybook characters, free vision screenings and more. The 15th-annual festival is a celebration of the imagination designed to foster a love of literature and reading among North Texas children. The event benefits Rainbow Days, a Dallas nonprofit that helps children overcome adversity and stay drug free. Mrs. Laura Leppert, wife of Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, is the honorary chair.
For complete details to this event, please visit www.dallaskidsread.org
Apr. 18, 2010 – The Big Taste of Fort Worth
(Fort Worth, TX)
The Big Taste of Fort Worth will be held Sunday, April 18, at the Hilton Fort Worth. For over 30 years, The Big Taste of Fort Worth has been Tarrant County's premiere food and wine tasting event featuring the gourmet cuisine of Tarrant County's finest restaurants while benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas. Fine food, premium wines, spectacular live entertainment from Trey & the Tritones and an incredible auction make this event one of Fort Worth's best. For more information about this event, please visit
www.bbbs.org
Apr. 22, 2010 – EarthFest 2010
(Dallas, TX)
Fun EarthFest comes to Pegasus Plaza, AT&T Plaza Thursday, April 22 in downtown Dallas from 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. EarthFest is a street fair with food, music, and lots to see. A variety of acts and activities take place on the event's two stages throughout the day. Face painters, balloon artists and much more add to the fun! Environment EarthFest offers a unique window into the environment through over seventy exhibits seldom gathered in one place. Experts are on hand to demonstrate, answer questions and discuss Visit
www.greendallas.net/EarthFest2010.html
for more details.
Apr. 22 – 25, 2010 - 55th
Annual Fort Worth Boat and Sport Show (Fort Worth, TX)
Gear up for Boating Season! Come see the latest in boats of all types from the best manufacturers and the top area dealers! Including ski boats, bass boats, pontoons, cruisers, personal watercraft and more - All available at huge show discounts at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Visit
www.fwboatshow.com for more information.
Apr.
23 - 25, 2010 - 30th
Annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival (Denton, TX)
Come hear the sounds, experience the art and taste the flavors of the DENTON ARTS AND JAZZ FESTIVAL, a FREE two and a half day event in the heart of the city in beautiful Quakertown Park Over 2,200 performers on seven stages, fine arts and crafts, children's art activities and food and games make up the event. Produced by the Denton Festival Foundation, the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival emerged from an incredible pool of professionals and amateurs and proceeds from concession booths beneft local arts in a community where arts and music are nurtured at every level, every day. For more information, call 940-565-0931 or visit them online at
www.dentonjazzfest.com
Apr. 23 - 25, 2010 – Art in the Square (Southlake, TX)
Southlake Women’s Club is proud to host this annual three-day juried art festival, held in the Southlake Town Square, Southlake, TX Free to the public, we offer over 140 national and local unique artists, children’s arts and crafts, ongoing entertainment, headliner entertainment on Saturday evening, and a spectacular food court. Art In The Square is an annual fundraising event created by Southlake Women’s Club with proceeds designated for local charities. Now celebrating our 11th year of success in 2010, Art In The Square has raised over $1,000,000 for NE Tarrant County charities benefiting women and families. Art In The Square thanks its many corporate sponsors for their generous support of this event Details can be found at
www.artinthesquare.com
Apr. 23 - 24, 2010 - Mesquite Real Texas Festival (Mesquite, TX)
A 2-day family event featuring live entertainment, Wild West Shoot-out re-enactments, a paintball shooting gallery, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, a Gasoline Alley car show, Taste of Mesquite BBQ competition, a midway-style carnival, food and live concerts by national and local artists, including Stefanie Fix, Naked Lunch, Kevin Fowler, Granger Smith, Grupo Vida, Ram Herrera, Mark McKinney and Cross Canadian Ragweed as well as a high school garage band Battle of the Bands on Saturday. Complete details at
www.realtexasfestival.com
Apr. 24 – 25, 2010 - NAS JRB Fort Worth Air Power Expo
(Fort Worth, TX)
The Air Power Expo will kick off both Saturday and Sunday morning at 11:00 with aerial performances and flight demonstrations from the very best in the business. Our free concert will start shortly after the air show ends Saturday afternoon.
Visit
www.airpowerexpo.com
or call 817-782-3094 for additional information.
Apr. 24, 2010
- Celebrate Earth Day by taking a hike at LLELA (Lewisville,
TX)
Celebrate Earth Day at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning area. Participants will enjoy bison tours, guided hikes, children's activities, and tours of the Minor-Porter Log House throughout the day. Other programs and activities include a 5K and 10K runs, a demonstration of Live Birds of Prey, live music by Erica Wheeler, and opportunities to learn to kayak. Admission and parking is free. Shuttles will transport guests from the Lewisville City Hall to the event site. For more information or to register for the 5K or 10K please call 972.219.3560.
Details on this event may be found at www.cityoflewisville.com
Apr. 24, 2010 - MADD’s 5K Family
Fun Walk (Dallas, TX)
Let’s Walk Like MADD! With every step you take and every pledge you make, you’ll help raise money and awareness to support the life saving mission of MADD and its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving in our communities. The event will take place on Saturday, April 24, 1800 N Pearl St, Dallas Opening ceremonies start at 8:30 a.m. walk at 9:00 a.m. and activities until noon. For more information on this event, please visit
www.walklikemadd.org
Apr.
24, 2010 – 5th Annual Fort Worth Prairie Fest (Fort Worth, TX)
Friends of Tandy Hills Nature Area present The 5th Annual Fort Worth Prairie Fest Saturday, April 24, 2010. An outdoor festival to celebrate our connection to the natural world through Music, Art, Dance, Environmental Stewardship & Wildflower Tours. Free Admission! Complete details at
www.tandyhills.org
Apr. 24, 2010 - Get Kidz Fit
Extravaganza
(Dallas, TX)
The Dallas Area Coalition to Prevent Childhood Obesity (DACPCO) invites your family to be a part of Get Kidz Fit Fest 2010 on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas Get Kidz Fit is a free, fun-filled festival to educate and engage children and families about wellness and nutrition. This event showcases simple and fun ways families can incorporate physical activity and nutritious eating into day-to-day life. Families participate in 'hands on' healthy cooking demonstrations and try different sports and fitness
activities.
Details at www.getkidzfit.org
Apr.
24, 2010 – April’s star party at the Fort Worth Museum of Science
& History (Fort Worth, TX)
April’s star party will be held Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. These free monthly parties are hosted by the Noble Planetarium Staff and by members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. Star Parties are held in the parking lot just south of the Museum (corner of Montgomery Street and Harley Avenue). No equipment is needed. Guests of all ages are welcome to explore the night sky. Parties will begin at dusk, weather permitting, and will last until approximately 10:30 p.m.
Details at www.fwmsh.org
Apr. 29 - May 2,
2010
- MayFest (Fort Worth, TX)
Mayfest is celebrating its 38th year as Fort Worth’s premier community festival. The festival is held on 33 acres in the lovely Trinity Park of Fort Worth, Texas. Join us for Four days of fun, family and community.
The festival includes an Art & Gift Market, Children’s Area, Riverbank Area, Sports Area, The Zone (Teen Area), the Mayfest Run, Special Needs Day, Senior Citizen’s Day, Military Day and tremendous music and dance entertainment on seven different stages. There are a number of special attractions, free activities and a delectable offering of food and beverage. From young to old, Mayfest includes something for everyone and strives to entertain the entire family.
For event
details, please visit www.mayfest.org
