The Silver Wings Garage Sale is May 19th from 9 am-3 pm at Hebron Valley Elementary School. 75 families are participating, so there's sure to be something for everyone! … [Read more...]

Myth Busting at AW Perry Museum Have you ever heard that people were shorter back in the “olden days” or that window glass flows down and becomes thicker at the bottom over time? Did the Perrys have things like sewing machines, curling irons, refrigerators or soda pop? If you want to find out the truth about these questions and more, join us, and become a history detective yourself! Families will test their knowledge with a fun quiz and make their own paper detective hats and spy glasses to take home. Fee is per family, up to 5 people. … [Read more...]

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. Saturday, May 26 • 9am-12pm • FREE Josey Ranch Park Pond, 1440 Keller Springs Road The pond will be opened to licensed adults at the conclusion of the event. It … [Read more...]

Public Works Open House & Equipment Rodeo Mark your calendars for the City’s sixth annual Public Works Open House & Equipment Rodeo. Join us as we celebrate the men and women who daily provide service to our City and the public. Public Works employees will demonstrate their skills through a series of timed obstacles such as forklift basketball and precision dozer and dump truck driving. The event will feature equipment demonstrations, employee competitions and informational booths showing how Public Works contributes to … [Read more...]

Ages 5+ • FREE Class # 213210-01 Join Dallas Fly Fishers (DFF) for an introduction to the art of Fly Fishing. Learn to cast, tie basic fishing knots, review equipment, tie flies and discuss their uses.  Learn about aquatic ecosystems, safety, fishing, ethics and regulations. This is a free class offered by DFF, including all equipment and materials. Participants must bring a hat, glasses and lunch to eat on site. Instructors are certified by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Federation of Fly Fishers. Participants … [Read more...]

Carrollton Trails 5K Run / 1-mile Fun Walk Pre-race registration & warm-up: 7am–7:45am 5K: 8am • 1-mile Fun Walk: 8:30am Participants will be bused to starting line along Blue Trail. Register by May 13 / Race Day Registration Individual $10 / $15 Family $20 /  $25 Note: Race T-shirt guaranteed for pre-registration only. Enjoy this race as you run through one of Carrollton’s best assets, the hike and bike trails. Did we say fast? You may be able to set a personal best. This course is concrete trails and down-hill. What … [Read more...]

Join us for this Mother’s Day tradition! Imagine a relaxing evening 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. Children can make an old-fashioned handmade gift for mom. Create a theme for your picnic and enter the annual Mother’s Day Picnic contest in one of three categories: Best Family, Most Elegant or Most Creative. … [Read more...]

Theme: Grasses Last New program for preschoolers! In each class parents and their children will be introduced to a gardening theme through music and art. Led by "Kacky Muse", children will learn a chant, perform a fingerplay and sing a song together, followed by an activity to experience the World of Gardening. They will also draw in a journal, observe nature, learn the names of plants and the shapes of leaves and learn how to care for our Earth. Parents are required to accompany their child. There is no fee for parents or siblings too young … [Read more...]

Have a Blast with the Past! Who doesn’t love playing with toys and games? Come on over to the Perry Homestead and learn “new to you”old-fashioned games like Blind Man’s Bluff and Charades. Families will have a chance to play with and learn about the history of toys such as hoops, tops, jacks, ball and cup and more! Families will even have a chance to make their own toy to take home. Fee is per family, up to 5 people. To get in on the fun, make sure to register by May 2. CLASS # LOC AGE DATES DAY TIME #CLSS … [Read more...]

Bring your child for a learning experience that may be the difference between life and death.  Children will be taught the skills needed for appropriate 9-1-1 use at the 9-1-1: Getting Help is Easy event from 1 until 5 p.m. at Josey Ranch Lake Library (1700 Keller Springs Road). Sessions are come-and-go format and program highlights will include meeting Sally Cell Phone and Red E Fox, learning about emergencies, learning how to be prepared to call 9-1-1, meeting real 9-1-1 dispatchers, make-and-take activities and prizes.   … [Read more...]