2011 - CLOSED for Construction! Check back in 2012 11351 Hilltop Road, Argyle, TX 76226 pumpkinexpress.com or 940-241-2608 Cost: See description Three Mini Trains riding 1 mile of track on 16 acres equals lots of fun! Your $5 admission will include a train ride, 3 bounce houses, a hay maze, lots of photo opportunities, a covered pavilion, and a great day of fun! Coolers, picnics, etc. are welcome; Concessions are also available for purchase. And don’t forget your camera! NOTE: Trains do not run in the rain. PUMPKINS … [Read more...]
DFW Attractions
September 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Area Attractions American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, 4601 Hwy. 360 at FAA Road, Fort Worth; (817) 967-1560. Experience the history of commercial aviation of American Airlines from its humble beginnings through five eras of flight. Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth; (817) 989-5066. The Amon Carter Museum offers visitors a stunning survey of American art, from the first landscape painters of the 1830s to modern artists of the twentieth century. Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Stockyards National Historic District, … [Read more...]
Addison Oktoberfest
September 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Thursday-Sunday, September 15-18 Addison Circle Park 4970 Addison Circle Dr., Addison Cost: See below One of USA Today’s Top 10 Oktoberfest celebrations, Addison Oktoberfest is an authentic recreation of the Munich Oktoberfest. More than 60,000 fans of polka, German food and Spaten Bier will gather in Addison’s spectacular Addison Circle Park for four days of music, folk dancing, sing-alongs, children’s entertainment and more. Ages 3 and under - Free Th Free Fri $10 Sat $5 before 5pm; $10 after 5pm Sun. … [Read more...]
Western Days Lewisville 2011
September 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Friday/Saturday, September 23/24 Old Town Lewisville 151 Church St., Lewisville TX lewisvillewesterndays.com Cost: See description Friday, September 23, 7pm - 11:30pm Saturday, September 24, 10am - 11:30pm The Western Days Festival takes place in the heart of Old Town Lewisville. Activities will be along Main Street, Church Street and Mill Street. To locate the festival grounds from Interstate 35E take exit 452, Main Street/FM 1171 and head East. Parking is limited in the Old Town core area. Free festival shuttle parking … [Read more...]
Kiwanis Butterfly Festival Southlake – 2011
September 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
September 9th-11th, 2011 Southlake Town Square, Southlake 1350 East Southlake Blvd., (Next to Corner Bakery), netckiwanis.org/butterflyfest.html Cost: Adults $7, Children $5 OPEN RAIN OR SHINE! The tent is underneath a covered pavilion. 9am to 6pm - Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm - Sunday Enjoy a walk with hundreds of butterflies, contained in a 600 square foot tent, along with local flowering plants. Butterfly experts will be on hand to answer questions from all ages. Watermelon is provided to allow children of all ages the … [Read more...]
Spooktacular Trails Lewisville
September 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Saturday, October 29, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Railroad Park, 1301 Railroad St., Lewisville Cost: $1; kids under age 3 are free Looking for a place to trick or treat in a safe family environment? Join the City of Lewisville Parks & Leisure Services on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at Toyota Of Lewisville Railroad Park. Wear your favorite costume for the costume contest. Avoid long entry lines by purchasing your tickets early at the Memorial Park or Fred Herring Recreation Centers. Tickets go on sale Sept. 1st, 2011 *Concessions will be … [Read more...]
Carnival at St. Ann Parish Coppell
August 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Friday - Sunday, September 9-11 St. Ann Parish 180 Samuel Blvd., Coppell, TX www.stannparish.org/index... Cost: Free to attend; Tickets for activities & food available for purchase. Friday, September 9, 2011 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday, September 10, 2011 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday, September 11, 2011 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Carnival started as a fund-raiser for the Youth program and expanded into a three-day event that provides fun and funds for the entire Metroplex area. During the weekend of the Carnival we'll need more than … [Read more...]
Taste of Dallas 2011
July 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Friday-Sunday, July 8-10, 2011 Fair Park 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas www.tasteofdallas.org/event... Cost: Adults $8; Kids 12 under 12 are Free Taste of Dallas is readying its biggest event ever to celebrate it's 25th anniversary. The best chefs, restaurants, artists, sports teams, kids' activities and bands in North Texas are gearing up for the biggest Taste yet in Dallas' own Fair Park July 8-10. Kid's Taste Town Kid’s Taste Town inside the Taste of Dallas was designed for kids and the kid inside all of us. … [Read more...]
Reebok 2011 Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game in Frisco
July 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Saturday, July 09, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail (121 & Dallas Tollway) Frisco, TX 75034 http://heroesorganization.org Cost: $5-$15 The Heroes Foundation presents the star-studded, super-fun, bring-the-whole-family event benefiting the children’s charities of The Heroes Foundation and The Mike Modano Foundation. 3 p.m. –Whataburger Heroes Special Olympic All-Star Softball Game 4 p.m. – Baylor Medical Center at Frisco Celebrity Home Run Derby 6 p.m. – Reebok 2011 Heroes … [Read more...]
Liberty by the Lake in The Colony – 2011
July 1, 2011 by 2 Comments
Saturday, July 02, 2011 Locations vary by activity. See link for details. Website An entire day of fun family friendly activities to help celebrate the Independence Day holiday. There really is something for everyone! Spend the day on the shores of beautiful Lake Lewisville in The Colony at Liberty By The Lake! Activities include: Family Fun Zone, Salsa Shootout, Race The Colony (Amazing Race Style Competition), Business Expo, Live Concerts, Parade, 5K - 10K - 1 Mile Fun Run, Fireworks, and Much Much More! Some events require … [Read more...]
