chasing a child’s ticket receive a novelty cowboy hat. It is sure to be a fittin’ trib- ute to one of our true Texas treasures!
www.grapevinetexasusa.com - Grapevine
St. Mark’s Soles for Souls 5K/ 1Mile Run/Walk
817-291-6880
www.runningintheusa. com/jeph/ - St. Mark’s Church, 2024 S. Collins St, Arlington - from 7.30am until 8.30am
Children’s Story Hour
Beginning at 1:00 p.m., The Women’s Museum invites parents & children (ages 2-8) to join us for a special children’s story hour on the last Wednesday & Sat- urday of each month. The children’s story hour will include storybooks and words from women’s history as we explore tales from the past & present. This program in- cludes storybook readings and thematic hands-on activities. All programs are free with admission! For reservations, contact Emily Embry at emily.embry@thewom-
ensmuseum.org or (214) 915-0862. www.
thewomensmuseum.org/ - The Women’s Museum, 3800 Parry Ave., Dallas - from 1.00pm until 2.00pm
Saturday Night THRIVE! Family Game Night
AT EACH FAMILY NIGHT YOU’LL connect as a family over this months’ focus AND go home with tools to help you move your family from surviving to THRIVING! suggested donation $15/ family
www.thissideupfamily.org - This Side UP!, Plano - from 6.00pm until 8.30pm
25 Monday
Summer Drama Camp - Into the Woods
The musical intertwines the plots of sev- eral Grimm’s Fairy Tales and follows them further to explore the consequences of the character’s wishes and quests. The main characters are taken from the stories of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel and Cinderella! Two weeks, 12pm - 5pm, Performances: Au- gust 8th - August 19th. Ages: 5th Grade
and UP! Cost: $240 (two weeks) snack in- cluded.
www.womproductions.com - The ArtCentre Theatre, 5220 Village Creek Drive, Plano
27 Wednesday
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bai- ley: Barnum 200
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is roaring into town with a celebration of P.T. Barnum so big it is an event 200 years in the making! Hop aboard and go on an unbelievable excursion that brings togeth- er performers and characters from exotic countries all over the world -- even from places for which there are no geograph- ic borders. From the moment you arrive the momentum explodes as The Greatest Show on Earth comes to life in a way that can only be inspired by the greatest show- man who ever lived.
www.ringling.com - American Airlines Center, Dallas
DallasKidsRead 2011
FREE literary event for children. The event will feature workshops, a meet and greet with several award-winning au- thors and illustrators as well as a book sale. The purpose of DallasKidsRead is to increase the literacy rate of and to help foster a love for reading among children. Parking is available in the garage below the library, entrance on Wood Street.
www.dallaskidsread.org - J. Erik Jonsson Dallas Central Library, 2nd Floor, 1515 Young Street, Dallas - from 4.00pm until 7.00pm
29 Friday Friday Fun Trains
Grapevine Vintage Railroad loves kids! Friday Fun trains are a fun-filled, short- ened sample of our regular run! Great for families with young children looking for a quick trip and a perfect educational experience for schools, summer camps and organizations! Your 60-minute trip will depart at 10 a.m. from the Grapevine Train Depot. Please note: seating on these special runs is open, so air-conditioned coaches are first-come, first served. Fri-
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day Fun Train dates: June 3 & 17, July 1, 15 & 29
www.grapevinetexasusa.com - Grapevine Train Depot - from 10.00am until 11.00am
30 Saturday Plano Pacers Children’s Charities Run 5K
5K 972-976-7223
planopacers.org/ - Bob Woodruff Park, 2510 San Gabriel Dr, Pla- no - from 8.00am until 9.00am
Art Spark
Free afternoon events for participants of all ages feature creative art-making activities and live performances inspired by artworks on view. No reservations nec- essary; admission to special exhibitions is free during the events. Children’s films are made possible by the Lone Star Film Society and KIDS FIRST! Promotional support provided by American Airlines and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. www.
kimbellart.org - Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth - from 1.00pm until 2.00pm
Dallas Public Library Children’s Activity Series
This fun, hands-on activity program for elementary school age children takes place in NorthCourt between Nordstrom and Macy’s at 2:00 pm.
www.northpark-
center.com - Dallas - from 2.00pm until 3.00pm
31 Sunday Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday!
The books and movies may be complete, but Harry Potter’s legacy lives on! Come celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday! You can stop by our Cafe to buy a butterbeer on your way to the party, then cross through Platform 9 3/4 and join us for face paint- ing, HP trivia, and enter a drawing to win Harry Potter prizes.
store-locator.barne-
sandnoble.com/event/3102009 - Dallas
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