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Summer Reading Programs

SRP

Reading is fun!  Share your love of reading with your child through various summer reading programs offered in our area (listed below). Don't forget to check our Online Calendar for great special events held all summer long!! Subscribe to our newsletter, to get weekly updates!! Book Stores: Barnes & Noble Half Price Books Libraries: Carrollton Coppell Flower Mound Grapevine Lake Cities Lewisville Roanoke Southlake The Colony Other: Chuck E Cheese  Pizza Hut Book … [Read more...]

Summer Camps in DFW

Summer Camps 2012

2013 Summer Camp Guide! Share this guide with your family, friends, neighbors... everyone you know with kids in our area! If you know of additional camps that we’ve overlooked, please email us at suggestions@familyeguide.com so we can share with everyone! Click Here to DOWNLOAD & PRINT NOTE! Visit our Online Calendar for events throughout the summer!! ~ IMPORTANT ~ We work very hard to confirm all of the information in our Summer Camp Guide each year, checking and double checking dates, locations, links, and more. However, … [Read more...]

Youth Fishing Event in Carrollton

Cast for Catfish

Carrollton’s Parks and Recreation and the Texas Junior Anglers (TJA) program will host a free youth fishing event for children 16 and under. Registration will take place the morning of the event; there is no pre-registration. The Josey Ranch Park pond will be generously stocked with adult catfish. Prizes and trophies will be awarded to winners in the three age categories. The pond will be opened to licensed adults at the conclusion of the event. It is recommended that children bring their own equipment; however, TJA will provide loaner … [Read more...]

Fly Fishing in Carrollton

Fly Fishing

Ages 5+ • FREE Class # 512210-01 Join Dallas Fly Fishers (DFF) for an introduction to fly fishing. Learn to cast, tie basic fishing knots, tie flys and discuss their uses, review equipment, learn about aquatic ecosystems, safety, fishing, ethics and regulations. This is a free class offered by DFF, including all equipment and materials. DFF has been an active club for over 30 years. Instructors are certified by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Federation of Fly Fishers. Participants receive a TPWD Basic Fly Fishing … [Read more...]

Summer Kickoff Southlake

Summer Kickoff Southlake

Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to plan for the Southlake Library’s Summer Reading Club for 2013, as well as programs offered by the Southlake Recreation Center. Plus:  Inflatables, Live Entertainment, and Free Concessions!! Saturday, May 18, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Southlake Town Square 1400 Main St, Southlake, TX 76092 www.SouthlakeParksandRec.com Cost:  Free     … [Read more...]

Fishing Fun in Corinth

Kids Fishing

8th Annual Fishin’ Fun for Kids Let our staff and volunteers help your child catch the biggest fish! T-shirts will be provided for the first 100 kids. Poles and worms will also be available (Poles must be returned). Saturday, May 18, 8:00 - 10:00 AM Corinth Community Pond 3700 Corinth Pkwy Corinth,TX 76208 Website Cost:  Free … [Read more...]

Mother’s Day Concert & Picnic

MDP

Traditional Irish Music by Jigsaw Celebrate Mother’s Day with family and friends on the Museum grounds and beautiful Pearl Perry Gravley Park while listening to musicians play from the front porch of the historic home. Bring a picnic basket, blankets or lawn chairs. Free ice cream and lemonade will be provided and children can make an old-fashioned handmade gift for mom. Sunday, May 12, 6:00 PM A. W. Perry Homestead Museum 1509 Perry Road, Carrollton, TX 75006 Event website Create a theme for your picnic and enter the annual … [Read more...]

Grand Opening Kids Colony 2

KC2

Grand opening set for Kids Colony 2/Phase 2 The entire community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Kids Colony 2 Phase 2, an all-inclusive play space dubbed the “Bridges Settlement,” on May 10 at the playground, 5151 North Colony Blvd. Saturday, May 10, 6:00 PM Kids Colony 2, 5151 North Colony Blvd , The Colony www.kidscolony2.com Cost:  Free Reservation-based food and refreshments will be served starting at 6 p.m. The ribbon will be cut at 6:30 p.m., officially opening Phase 2. The celebration will continue into … [Read more...]

DCTA Family Fun Pass

DCTA FFP

DCTA Offers Family Fun Pass for Saturday Savings The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is now offering a special discount to families for travel on Saturdays through August 17. The new Family Fun Pass allows a family (two adults and four children*) to travel from Denton to Dallas and all the way to Fort Worth for only $10 on Saturdays by purchasing a Regional Day Pass or on DCTA only with a Local System Day Pass for only $6. Families can travel within the DCTA local system (A-train and Connect buses) for only $6 by … [Read more...]

Mighty Thomas Carnival

Mighty Thomas

The Mighty Thomas Carnival from Austin, Texas returns to Lake Dallas’ City Park on Thursday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11. The annual return of the carnival to Lake Dallas is a long held tradition and offers visitors of all ages fun games, food and thrilling rides. May 9 - 11, 2012 Lake Dallas City Park E Hundley Dr & S Shady Shores Rd. Lake Dallas, TX www.lakedallas.com or 940-497-2226 x132 Cost:  See description Discount ride passes are now available for purchase at the Lake Dallas City Hall or on-line at www.lakedallas.com … [Read more...]