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Summer Cinema Clubhouse The Colony

June 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Teen Movie Matinee

The Colony Parks and Recreation is proud to present Summer Cinema Clubhouse, a three-month summer movie series for kids. Children of all ages can catch the latest flick at The Colony Recreation Center starting at 1 p.m. The doors open at noon, so come early to get a good seat! The event is free with concessions available for purchase. June 20, 2013 @ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM The Colony Rec Center 5151 North Colony Boulevard The Colony,TX 75056 Cost:  Free Event website The next showings will be on July 11 and August 8. … [Read more...]

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Bass Pro Kids Events

May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Saturdays & Sundays, May 18 - 26 Bass Pro 2501 Bass Pro Drive Grapevine,TX 76051 Event website Cost:  Free Lots of special activities for kids this weekend!! Geocaching Metal Detector Scavenger Hunt Adventure Scavenger Hunt Shooting Range Cooking Demos and More!!     … [Read more...]

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Spring Trash Off & Green Fair

April 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Groups of all ages are invited to participate in cleaning up of our parks, trails, waterways, and roadways in Flower Mound! Lunch is provided to all volunteers. Other giveaways and Door Prize Drawings will take place also. T-shirts will be given to the first 200 participants who pre-register. Saturday, April 6, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Home Depot Flower Mound 852 International Parkway, Flower Mound, TX Event website Cost:  Free Registration starts at 8:30am, Fair starts at 9:00am The Spring Green Fair will teach environmentally … [Read more...]

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Polar Open Disc Golf Tournament

January 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Disc Golf

If you are brave enough to play in the potentially frigid weather of January, join us for a day of fun and golf.  Disc golf, that is!  The Bill Allen Memorial Park disc golf course is one of the more difficult courses in the Metroplex. Register online at www.pdga.com. Spectators are welcome, FREE of charge!! Saturday, January 26 Bill Allen Memorial Park, 5900 Carroll Drive, The Colony, TX 75056 www.pdgasignup.com Schedule:
 7:00 AM —— Late Registration Sign-Up (if available)
8:00 AM —— Pre-Registered Players … [Read more...]

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Family Movie Night Wellington

January 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Have your family join us for a movie and snacks Friday, Jan 25th Lorax
Friday, Feb 8th TBA
6:30pmChildren's Courtyard 3700 Flower Mound Road Flower Mound,TX 75022 Cost:  Free (972) 724-0732     … [Read more...]

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Free Roller Skating on New Years Day

December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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FREE skate on New Year's Day! Tuesday, January 1, 2-10PM Interskate Roller Rink 1408 South Business Hwy. 121 Lewisville, TX 75067 http://www.interskate.net or (972) 221-4666 Cost:  Free Admission; Skate Rental Extra … [Read more...]

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Gingerbread House Display Carrollton

November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Entries from the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum’s Gingerbread House Contest will be on display. Plan a trip with friends and family to see these sweet creations. Want to take one home for your own holiday display? November 30 - December 2, 2012 Carrollton Library at Josey Ranch Lake 1700 Keller Springs Rd, Carrollton, TX http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/ Cost: Free Public display hours:
 Friday, Nov 30 • 10am-6pm
Saturday, Dec 1 • 10am-6pm
Sunday, Dec 2 • 2-4pmThe silent auction for professional entries begins Nov 30 … [Read more...]

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Halloween Events at Bass Pro Grapevine

October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Bass Pro Grapevine

Enjoy fun Halloween events at Bass Pro, including trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, a costume parade, and more! Free 4x6 photos available through October 31st. October 19 - 31, 2012 Bass Pro, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051 http://media.basspro.com/2012/halloween-6960/images/land.jpg or (972) 724-2018 Cost:  Free Friday, Oct 19    5-8pm: Free 4x6 Photo, Coloring Sheets, Trick-or-Treating; 6-7pm Costume Parade Saturday, Oct 20    12-5pm: Free 4x6 Photo, Coloring Sheets; 1-3pm Grab an Apple; 1-4pm Free Craft Sunday, … [Read more...]

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The Ark at First Baptist Church Coppell

June 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
Ark 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 free. Mondays - 9am to 5pm
Tuesdays - 9-10:30am & 2-5pm
Wednesdays - 2-5pm
Thursdays - 9-10:30am & 2-5pm
Fridays - 9am to Noon (12pm)(Hours are subject to change. See the calendar at the link provided for this week's hours.)Besides the play … [Read more...]

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The Tubes in Irving

January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Tubes Irving Bible Church

This massive indoor play area is designed for children up through 5th grade and is open to the community seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. No reservations are required. It is closed for cleaning the last Wednesday of the month from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Tubes is a warm and welcoming place for all parents and their children to enjoy. Want to see a mom’s inside look? Check out this feature story at http://www.dfwparks.blogspot.com/2009/09/tubes-irving-bible-church.html. Irving Bible Church 2435 Kinwest Parkway, Irving, TX … [Read more...]

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