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Local Pumpkin Patches

September 30, 2012 by 1 Comment
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Information on local pumpkin patches in Flower Mound, Lewisville, and the surrounding DFW communities. Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch  October 1-31, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 5100 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound TX (817) 430-4536 or www.flowermoundpumpkinpatch.com Cost: Free Admission; $5 Parking If it is raining or muddy, please check the website for the latest information on whether they’ll be open. Additionally, weather updates can be heard on our incoming phone message. You will find hundreds of pumpkins to choose from, cornstalks, … [Read more...]

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Bring Back The Monarchs

September 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Monarch butterfly populations are in decline in the United States due to loss of habitat. Discover simple backyard landscape things you and your children can do to help bring back the Monarch Butterfly. Saturday, Oct 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM Flower Mound Public Library Call 972-874-6165 to register. The program will include information about the biology of the Monarch, its annual migration as well as the native plants beneficial to the butterfly’s whole life cycle. Presented by Jenny Singleton, an educator, a Monarch Watch volunteer and … [Read more...]

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Diary of Anne Frank at Marcus High School

September 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

By Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman September 27-29, 7:30 PM Marcus High School 5707 Morriss Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028 Cost:  $5-$8 Admission:
$8.00-Adults
$5.00 Students/Senior Citizens Purchase tickets
45 mins before the show begins at the box office.
Reserve seating at mhstabcprez@gmail.com and then pay at the box office. The show is recommended for 12-Adult Talk back with Cast and Crew after the show on September 28th & 29th. … [Read more...]

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Autumn Fest Little Elm

September 23, 2012 by 1 Comment
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The Little Elm Festival Association is hosting their Annual Autumn Fest in Little Elm Park, starting Thursday, September 27 through Sunday, September 30. Thurs-Sunday, September 27-30 Little Elm Park 704 W Eldorado Pkwy Little Elm, TX 75068 www.littleelm.org/index.aspx?nid=523 Planned activities for the entire family include:  Pretty Baby contest, BBQ Cookoff, 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk, Horseshoes & Washers Toss, Anything That Floats Derby, Little Miss, Junior Miss & Miss Autumn Fest, 4 days of carnival rides, music by CoCo … [Read more...]

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Western Days Lewisville

September 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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In addition to the best of Texas country music and local performers on three live stages, Lewisville’s Western Days festival offers two days of great family fun including arts and crafts vendors, gunfight re-enactments, trick ropers, cooking demonstrations, car show, boat show, the eighth annual World Tamale Eating Championship, children’s fishing area, Tailwaggers Ranch pet zone, food vendors, a Stickhorse Rodeo for kids, and a special exhibit of Western art and sculpture at the MCL Grand. September 28 & 29, 2012 Old Town … [Read more...]

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Highland Village Anniversary Celebration

September 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

TO BE RESCHEDULED Due to Rain!! Highland Village began as a lakeside vacation community; what better way to kick off the 50th anniversary celebrations than on the shores of Lake Lewisville at Copperas Branch Park. The free event will take place from 6 PM to 9 PM on Friday, September 28 and will feature music by Eleven Hundred Springs and the Highland Villages School’s We’ve Got Talent karaoke challenge. Friday, September 28,  6:00 - 9:00 PM Copperas Branch Park, Highland Village,TX 75077 www.highlandvillage.org/Calendar...   … [Read more...]

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National Alpaca Days

September 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Celebrate National Alpaca Days at Nana’s Pacas in Flower Mound Saturday & Sunday, September 29 & 30 Nana's Pacas Alpaca Ranch 6504 Orchard Dr., Flower Mound,TX 75022 http://nanas-pacas.com or 817-490-8899 Cost:  Free Saturday, Sept. 29, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, Sept. 30, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMEnjoy National Alpaca Farm Days with Nana’s Pacas in Flower Mound! For more info, visit: www.nationalalpacafarmdays.com. Guests will be able to meet some alpacas and try to feed some. There will not be any charge for the … [Read more...]

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Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch

September 23, 2012 by 7 Comments
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October 1-31, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 5100 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound TX (817) 430-4536 or www.flowermoundpumpkinpatch.com Cost: Free Admission; $5 Parking   If it is raining or muddy, please check the website for the latest information on whether they’ll be open. Additionally, weather updates can be heard on our incoming phone message.   You will find hundreds of pumpkins to choose from, cornstalks, hay bales, baked goods, and refreshments.   You may bring lunches or purchase drinks and snacks from the Flower Mound Pumpkin … [Read more...]

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Flower Mound Pumpkin Village

September 23, 2012 by 5 Comments
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October 1-31, 9:00 AM - Dark 4908 Cross Timbers, Flower Mound, Texas flowermoundpumpkinvillage.com 214-498-8300 Cost: Fees below, plus $5 for parking  It's October again and time for the Pumpkin Village Pumpkin Patch located in Flower Mound, Texas to re-open its gates. Pumpkin Village offers a wide range of activities for people of all ages. * All Profits go to Charity * Free Admission and Hayrides * Petting Zoo (Feed $2/cup) * Pony Rides ($3) * Ferris Wheel ($3) * Carousel Swing ($3) * Barrel Train ($3) * Bounce Houses … [Read more...]

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Hall’s Pumpkin Farm

September 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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September 28 - October 31, Hours below 3420 Hall Johnson Road, Grapevine, TX Cost: Free admission Halls Pumpkin Farm Come take a look and see how the pumpkins grow!!! Vines are sometimes 12 feet long and leaves as big as Texas!!! Pumpkin picking is allowed, but please ask for assistance. We have big pumpkins, little pumpkins, sweet pie pumpkins, fairy-tales, Cinderellas, gourds of all kinds, hay bales and corn stalks too!!! Be sure to bring a camera.. There are great picture snappin' opportunities including scarecrows, … [Read more...]

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