Dollar Day at Dallas Zoo 2011

Dollar Days at Dallas Zoo

Thursday, July 21, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dallas Zoo 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E) Dallas, TX 75203 www.dallaszoo.com/events/ev3_events.htm Cost: $1 The Dallas Zoo shows its appreciation to the community for its support with $1 admission all day and dollar deals throughout the park. Take the DART Red Line straight to the Zoo entrance to avoid the traffic and save the $7 per car parking fee. … [Read more...]

Indoor Play Areas

Preschool Playtime at Grapevine CAC

Below you'll find a list of indoor play areas that are free or incredibly cheap.  If you know of something we've missed, please Contact Us with details. Listed Alphabetically by City Coppell The Ark at First Baptist Church Coppell  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 … [Read more...]

Summer Reading Programs 2010

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CLICK HERE for 2011 Programs   Reading is fun!  Share your love of reading with your child through various summer reading programs offered in our area: Book Stores: Barnes & Noble Half Price Books Walden/Borders Books Libraries: Carrollton Coppell Flower Mound Grapevine Lake Cities Lewisville The Colony Other: Chuck E Cheese  Pizza Hut Book It! Barnes & Noble May 25 - September 7, 2010  Website Reading Log  Kids read any eight (8) books of their choosing. Kids use the … [Read more...]

Flower Mound Library Summer Reading Club 2011

Flower Mound Library

Flower Mound Library 3030 Broadmoor Lane Flower Mound, TX (972) 874-6200 or http://www.fmlibrary.net Dig Up A Good Book! June 9 through July 31 Age 4 — Grade 8  Pick up a reading log beginning June 9 and keep track of your reading time. Receive awards for every seven days that you read for at least 20 minutes: Reading Log #1: Reading Certificate + Entertainment or Food Coupons + Special Prize Reading Log #2: Your Name on the Reader Wall (preK and elementary students only) + Special Prize Reading Log #3: Free … [Read more...]

Lake Park Lewisville

Lake Park Lewisville

18-Hole Golf Course   (972) 436-3113 or www.lakeparkgc.com   Lake Park Golf Club has received national recognition and inclusion in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play" for 2008-2009. Lake Park is a picturesque and golfer-friendly 18-hole championship golf course bordering the shores of Lake Lewisville.                             Monday - Thursday                          Green Fee   Cart Fee Open - 2pm          $16               $13* 2pm … [Read more...]

Lewisville Library Summer Reading Club 2011

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Lewisville Library 1197 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX (972) 219-3570 or http://library.cityoflewisville.com   Lewisville Summer Reading Club Start reading to be eligible for some terrific prizes. Don’t wait: the last day to register is July 9, 2011. Dino-Mites Romp! Fridays, 11:30am Just for preschoolers, ages 3-6 years. 6/10 LPL Players present “Let’s Dig It!” Dino fun! 6/17 Movie Day * Community Meeting Room * 6/24 Story Time Theater “The Tortoise & the Hare” 7/01 Zooniversity Meet & learn about rescue … [Read more...]

Grapevine Library Summer Reading Program 2011

Grapevine Library Summer Reading Program 2011

Grapevine Library 1201 Municipal Way Grapevine, TX (817) 410-3400 or  Website    Summer Reading Club at Grapevine Library www.grapevinetexas.gov/... Saturday, June 4th through Sunday, August 21st  Please remember that to attend the following programs children must be ages 5 and up, someone must show a current Grapevine library card, and children must be able to attend without an adult. Library staff will scan cards and supervise the group during the program. SRC programs are on Wednesdays at 2 pm.  6/15: Magic … [Read more...]

Carrollton Library Summer Reading Program 2011

Carrollton Public Library

Carrollton Public Library  Two Locations: Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs Rd., Carrollton, Texas Hebron & Josey, 4220 N. Josey Ln., Carrollton, Texas Website   Summer Reading Club - KidsReading Program June 3 - August 19 Pick up a reading log at either library One log per participant Turn in your completed log between June 27 - August 19 and receive: a Summer Reading Program certificate a free book a free ticket to the Ringling Brothers circus, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST (Children under two do not need a … [Read more...]

Red, White and Blue Festival in Highland Village

Red, White and Blue Festival in Highland Village

Saturday, June 4  Location: See description www.highlandvillage.org/rwbfestivalql.html Remember the awesome fireworks show in Highland Village last June? Don’t miss out seeing them up close and personal this year! Morning festivities include a 1K/5K run and the family fish out at Unity Park.   Then head over to Copperas Branch Park for food, drinks, kids activities and music by the Bart Crow Band and Josh Abbott. Finish off the night with a fireworks extravaganza!   Morning Events at Unity Park 7:00 a.m. - 1K/5K Run - … [Read more...]

Lake Cities Library Summer Reading Club 2011

Lake Cities Library

All Summer Reading Club activities will take place at:  Lake Dallas City Hall 212 Main Street Lake Dallas, Texas 75065 Website Summer Reading Club at Lake Cities Library Thursdays JUNE 9th - JULY 14th, 2011  This years Summer Reading Club Theme is Dig Up a Good Book. Pick up an SRC Bag, filled with all the information (and some goodies) your child needs to get started with their SRC program. Schedule of Events  *Please be advised that some events and/or times are subject to change; call Library before attending to confirm … [Read more...]