Family activities in Flower Mound, Lewisivlle & HIghland Village
Taking Care of the Earth as a Family Did you know that 10% of your shopping dollars this holiday season will go toward packaging? 65% of a household’s average waste year-round is packaging material - that figure skyrockets in December. As we move into the holiday season, think about how you can reduce these figures. Consider using less wrapping material, or reusable items such as gift bags. And please, make sure you recycle packaging from gifts you and your family receive. … [Read more...]
See the children’s musical based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen and adapted from Disney’s Broadway production. November 9-11, 2012 Texas Creative Arts Academy 773 S MacArthur Blvd #201, Coppell, TX www.texascreativeartsacademy.com 972/304-0160 Cost: Tickets start at $10 7pm Fri–Sat; 2pm Sun. … [Read more...]
Photos with Santa at A. W. Perry Museum Saturday, November 10, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM A. W. Perry Homestead Museum 1509 Perry Rd., Carrollton, TX 75006 http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/index.aspx?page=20&recordid=8291 Cost: $15 Santa Claus is coming to the Perry Homestead and he wants to meet you! Have your photo taken with Santa by our photographer. There will also be hands-on activities and crafts for the whole family. Fee is per family, up to 4 people and includes one photo. Pre-registration by November 8 is required. … [Read more...]
November 8, 2012 - January 1, 2013 Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-texan/...One-and-a-half million twinkling lights, 12,000 ornaments, an amazing 52-foot-tall rotating Christmas tree, and a life-sized gingerbread house (yes, it’s made of real gingerbread!) make this a perfect outing for your entire family! Parking 0-4 hours $12.99 4+ hours $18.40 Valet $20 All prices above include tax. Spend $25 in any restaurant or gift shop on site, and your parking will be validated (free). Tree-Lighting … [Read more...]
Local Artists Open their Studios to the Public. Free Demonstrations. Witness their creative process. The Cross Timbers Artists’ Guild is pleased to host the 11th annual Artists’ Studio Tour. November 10 & 11 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Various Locations: See Map www.crosstimbersarts.com Cost: Free The opening reception will be Friday, November 9th (7pm – 9pm) at Art House, 2608 Long Prairie Rd., Suite 205, 972-899-2699. Public Welcome. FREE! These local artists who live and create in the Cross Timbers region of North Texas … [Read more...]
In 2011, the Lone Star Classic included over 80 drumlines! Come see some amazing local talent! We enjoy seeing student alumni of the Lone Star Classic, middle school percussionists, interested elementary school students and one and all. Saturday, November 10, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Marcus High School 5707 Morriss Rd., Flower Mound,TX 75028 http://portal.marcuspercussion.com/ (469)713-5196 Cost: Adults $8; Students $5 The ticket prices are $8.00 per adult and $5.00 per student. This admission fee allows you to watch all the drum … [Read more...]
Help the Town commemorate Dorothy’s battle with MS by participating in the annual Dorothy’s Dash 5K race. Former Town of Flower Mound employee Dorothy Walkup, lost her battle with multiple sclerosis on Nov 16, 2004. Net proceeds will benefit the lone Star chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Dorothy’s honor. Saturday, November 10, 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Flower Mound High School 3411 Peters Colony Rd., Flower Mound, TX www.flower-mound.com/dorothysdash Cost: See Description Race Day Schedule 7:00am on Site … [Read more...]
American Heroes Festival: A Salute to Veterans The City of The Colony and American Legion Post 21 is once again proud to celebrate and honor past and present military service members at this all-day festival. Activities include a fun run/walk, car/bike/truck show, family entertainment, great food, live music, silent auction, patriotic Veterans ceremonies and an incredible fireworks show. Saturday, November 10, 2012 Five Star Complex 4100 Blair Oaks Dr., The Colony,TX 75056 www.SaluteAmericanHeroes.com 972-625-1106 Cost: Free … [Read more...]
This mini horn of plenty guarantees that hungry young guests will have something to nibble on. Set one at each place as a meal-starter, or make a bunch to serve as a kid-friendly hors d'oeuvre platter before the big Thanksgiving feast. Be sure to check out more ideas for a fun-filled Kids' Thanksgiving. Ingredients Tortillas Toothpicks Small veggies (we suggest peas, baby carrots, baby corn ears, grape tomatoes, and cornichons (or any small pickle)) Dip or dressing Instructions To create each cornucopia, cut a tortilla in … [Read more...]
Ingredients 1 cup vanilla frosting 7 drops yellow food coloring 32 miniature peanut butter cups 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) fudge-striped cookies 32 pieces orange mini Chiclets gum Directions In a small shallow bowl, combine frosting and food coloring. Remove paper liners from peanut butter cups. Holding the bottom of a peanut butter cup, dip top of cup in yellow frosting. Position over center hole on the bottom of cookie, forming the hatband and crown. Add a buckle of Chiclets gum. Repeat with remaining cups and … [Read more...]
