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Summer Camps in DFW

June 10, 2013 by 8 Comments
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...]

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Mother & Son Luau in The Colony

May 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Mother Son Luau

An evening of family fun, exclusively for moms and sons! Bring your towel and swim suit and get ready to splash into summer with an action-packed evening of games and activities. Light refreshments will be provided. Saturday, June 1, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM The Colony Aquatic Park 5580 N Colony Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056 972-625-1106   Event website Cost: $25 per couple, $10 ea addl son Purchase your tickets in advance at The Colony Recreation Center (5151 N. Colony Blvd.). For more information, please contact the Parks and … [Read more...]

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Chalk Festival

May 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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The popular “Chalk This Way” family festival will move to the heart of historic Old Town Lewisville for its 2013 event, to be held Saturday, June 1, in and around the city-owned Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater.
  Festival hours will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 1, 2013, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Old Town Lewisville (972) 625-1726 E-mail   Event website Cost:  Free Planned activities include professional chalk artists, amateur sidewalk chalk competitions, a children’s gallery for on-site chalk creations, arts and crafts … [Read more...]

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Dragon Dash Castle Hills

April 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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8th Annual Dragon Dash Gathering for the 8th Annual Dragon Dash race will start at 8:45AM. People can participate in a 5K, or a 1 mile run, or a half mile walk/run. Saturday, April 27,  9:00 – 11:00 AM Castle Hills 2540 King Arthur Blvd., Lewisville, TX 75056 972-998-1158  Event website Cost:  Visit link provided for details The event will also include a silent auction, bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, interactive games, DJ and more. … [Read more...]

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Kids Chase by the Lake in The Colony

April 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Kids Chase by the Lake

The Parks and Recreation Department and The Colony Roadrunners Club present the 12th Annual Kids Chase by the Lake. Children ages 9 and under will compete on a one-half mile loop, while children ages 10-11 run a one mile course in the park. Saturday, April 27, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Stewart Creek Park Sparks Rd., The Colony,TX 75056 All participants will receive a ribbon, goody bag and T-shirt. No event-day registration. Please visit The Colony Recreation Center (5151 N. Colony Blvd.) to register. For more information, please contact … [Read more...]

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Jammin in the Park The Colony

April 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jammin in the park

A summer entertainment series, is back and The Colony Cultural Arts Board (CAB) invites you to join them on the third Friday of the month from March through June at the Lions Club Park located at 4800 Nash Drive. Friday, April 19, 7:00 – 10:00 PM Lions Club Park, 4800 Nash Dr, The Colony http://visitthecolonytx.org/events.php Cost:  Free The schedule for 2013 is as follows: March 15th  7-10 pm          Senior Roadshow
April 19th    7-10 pm          Pecos River Brass Band
May 17th     7-10 pm … [Read more...]

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Movies in the Park in The Colony

April 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Movies in the Park

Free admission for everyone!
Parental supervision required.  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets!
  Concessions available for purchase. Friday, April 5, 7:30 – 9:15 PM Five Star Complex 4100 Blair Oaks Drive The Colony, TX 75056 Event website Cost:  Free 4/5, 7:30pm, Madagascar 3: Europes Most Wanted 5/10, 7:45pm, Wreck It Ralph Gates open one hour before showtime.
Both moves are rated PG … [Read more...]

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Easter Egg Hunts and Activities North DFW

March 24, 2013 by 9 Comments
Egg Hunts and Easter Activities

Egg Hunts and Other Easter Activities in Flower Mound, Lewisville, Corinth, Coppell, Double Oak, Grapevine, Highland Village, The Colony, and more!  Daily through March 30 Easter Bunny at Vista Ridge Mall Easter Bunny at Grapevine Mills Mall Weekends through March 31 Bass Pro Easter Events Thursday, March 21 7:00 PM   Bunny Hop with Merry Makers Friday, March 22 8:00 PM    Moonlight Easter Eggstravaganza
 in Corinth Saturday, March 23   8:00 AM    Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in … [Read more...]

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Spring Eggstravaganza in The Colony

March 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
Eggstravaganza

The Easter Bunny is coming to town! March 28, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Five Star Complex 4100 Blair Oaks Drive The Colony,TX 75056 972-625-1106  Event website Cost:  $3/child in advance OR $5 on event day Eligible Ages:  0-10 years old.  A special needs accessible hunt will also be held. Tickets on sale at The Colony Rec Center, 5151 North Colony Blvd. Egg Hunt Age Groups: 0 – 18mos* 18mos walking -  3 (with 1 parent), 4 – 5 6 – 7 8 – 10 Special Needs *PLEASE NOTE: The 0-18mos category will not be a … [Read more...]

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Pokemon Tournament

February 3, 2013 by 1 Comment
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Join us for a Pokémon Tournament! Saturday, February 9, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM The Colony Public Library Cost:   $2 kmargolis@thecolonypl.org 972-625-1900 ext. 3 Join the Teen Anime Club for a Pokemon Gaming Tournament and show off your skills on Saturday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m! Entry fee of $2 payable at the door.  Proceeds benefit the Library’s teen programs and activities. Sponsored by FOTCPL. … [Read more...]

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