Summer Movies at Harkins Theater – Southlake

June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Summer Movies at Harkins Theater - Southlake

Monday thru Friday - 9:45 a.m.  1450 Plaza Place Southlake, TX 76092-7664 817-310-0345 http://www.harkinstheatres.com/summerMovieFun.aspx Adults must be accompanied by kids. First come, first served. While supplies last. Arrive early for the best seat selection and snacks.   Purchase season ticket packet in advance: 10 Movies at $1 per film.   OR individual tickets for $2 each. Individual tickets are not sold in advance, but are available at the box office, on a first come first serve basis.  Please note that seating … [Read more...]

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Coppell Library Summer Reading Club 2011

June 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Coppell Library Summer Reading Club 2011

2011 Summer Reading Club at Coppell Library Check back for 2012 Info The Coppell Public Library has summer activities planned for the entire family. Starting June 6, stop by the Library for a log to record your summertime reading, and to win prizes! Children entering fifth grade and younger can stop by the Dog House in the children’s area.   Students entering sixth grade and older and adults can pick up their forms at the Information Desk. Kid reading logs are due July 25; Adult and teen logs due July 31.   There are … [Read more...]

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Summer Movies at Studio Movie Grill – Lewisville

June 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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studiomoviegrill.com/SummerSeries.php   11am every Monday - Friday! 1600 South Stemmons Freeway Lewisville, TX 75067-3908 (972) 906-0002 Adults $2; Kids $1   Wk of    Title 6/13    How to Train Your Dragon 6/20    Shrek Forever After 6/27    MegaMind 7/04    Madagascar 2 7/11    Kung Fu Panda 7/18    Stuart Little 7/25    Charlotte’s Web 8/01    Open Season 8/08    Wimpy Kid 8/15    Monster House … [Read more...]

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The Ark at First Baptist Coppell: Free Indoor Play Area

June 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Ark at First Baptist Coppell: Free Indoor Play Area

http://www.fbccoppell.org/the-ark   The Ark located in First Baptist Coppell (590 S Denton Tap Rd in Coppell) is a great indoor play area for kids of all ages.   Open hours vary, depending on the time of year (there is less open play time during the school year, when the church has a preschool program), but entrance is free.   Summer hours are 9am-5pm Mon-Thurs & 9am-12pm Fri. Please check the calendar on their website to verify hours before heading out. Besides the play structures, we spotted board games a plenty, and there are … [Read more...]

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Grapevine Library

May 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

1201 Municipal Way Grapevine, Texas www.grapevine.lib.tx.us    CONTACT: HOURS: Main Phone: 817-410-3400 Mon.-Thurs. 10 am to 9 pm Renewals: 817-410-3083 Friday 10 am to 6 pm Reference: 817-410-3403 Saturday 10 am to 5 pm Children's: 817-410-3405 Sunday 2 pm to 6 pm Genealogy: 817-410-3429   Children's Services  Storytimes and Special Events Toddler, Preschool, and Family Storytimes continue year round.  Puppet shows are presented … [Read more...]

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Summer Movies at Rave Motion Pictures Hickory Creek

May 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Summer Movies at Rave Motion Pictures Hickory Creek

Every Tues/Wed at 10am 8380 South Stemmons Freeway Hickory Creek, TX 75065 (940) 321-2836 http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/freefamilyfilmfestival.aspx FREE admission!  Doors open at 9:30am. G or PG rated movies.   6/07 & 6/08    MegaMind 6/14 & 6/15    Yogi Bear 6/21 & 6/22    Diary of a Wimpy Kid 6/28 & 6/29    Marmaduke 7/05 & 7/06    Ramona & Beezus 7/12 & 7/13    The Lightening Thief 7/19 & 7/20    Narnia 7/26 & 7/27    Gulliver’s Travels Call theater to … [Read more...]

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Callie’s Kids Free Gardening Workshops 2011

May 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 12:00 AM All Calloway's Stores Cost: Free www.Calloways.com/callieskids Throughout the year little gardeners ages 5 to 10 can join us and learn more about nature and gardening. They will have the opportunity to take a completed project home with them. Receive reminders and notifications of these events when you Join the MyTexasGarden Club.  Beautiful Butterflies - Summer Series Event  June 15, 2011 - 9:30 a.m.  Beautiful Butterflies School’s out! Visit any Calloway’s or Cornelius Nursery garden center … [Read more...]

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Boredom Busters: 110 Fun At-Home Activities for Families & Kids

June 24, 2010 By 1 Comment

Over 100 fun (and mostly free) activities that you and your kids can enjoy at home. This handy list can easily be printed and placed on the refrigerator - a great way to have instant “ideas” when boredom strikes! Challenge YOUR kids to do one activity every day all summer long. It’s a great way to learn a few new games and activities, while filling those “I’m bored!” moments. Obstacle CourseScavenger HuntWater BalloonsCollect BugsStudy a spider web3-legged racesWash the dogWash the carPaint outdoorsStargazingPlant a gardenCamp … [Read more...]

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Summer Reading for Kids

June 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Summertime... a time of parks, pools, and playdates.Yet summertime can also mean a loss of reading skills for some. "Young readers who don't continue to read over the summer — especially those who are reluctant or at-risk — are likely to lose crucial ground. One summer off can sometimes mean a whole school year of struggling academic performance."Fortunately, there are many incentive programs to encourage kids to read this summer.Businesses such as Borders Books, Barnes and Noble, Half Price Books, Pizza Hut, and Chuck E. Cheese offer … [Read more...]

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