Dallas/Fort Worth Events July 4, 2009
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| Concerts 498553 | Concerts in the Garden: Family Fireworks PicnicThe Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's 19th annual summer music festival continues with an Independence Day celebration featuring patriotic songs and marches. All concerts in the series are followed by a fireworks show. Advance tickets available by phone or online. 817.665.6000 http://www.fwsymphony.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm Cost: Tables: Adults $22-$45; Children $10-$45. Lawn: Adults $15-$18; Children (10 & under) free |
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| Exhibits 438661 | Science of SpyingThe interactive Science of Spying exhibit gives eager spy-wannabes of all ages an opportunity to experience the latest spy gadgets and techniques - including remote-control spy planes, night-vision goggles, biometric scanning, computer systems infiltration, and the dolphin spy camera. Visitors also learn how to detect liars, crack safes, and find hidden clues. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 1/4/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $13.75; Seniors & Students (12-18) $12; Children (3-11) $9.75 |
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| Exhibits 437396 | George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver follows Carver's entire life and career as scientist, conservationist, educator, and humanitarian. The exhibit brings together more than one hundred artifacts, animated and live videos, interactive displays, and a re-creation of the Jesup wagon, his mobile classroom. 214.565.9026 http://www.aamdallas.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 3/27/09 - 10/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 437336 | Treasures from the EarthTreasures from the Earth features a collection of diamonds, gems, precious metals, rare minerals, pearls, and fossils - many of which are on loan from exclusive collectors and have never been exhibited in public. The exhibit includes interactive activities for kids and adults. 972.562.5566 http://www.heardmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 4/3/09 - 4/4/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 504708 | Diego Rivera: The Cubist Portraits, 1913-1917Diego Rivera: The Cubist Portraits, 1913-1917 is the first exhibition ever to focus exclusively on this aspect of Rivera's career. The exhibit features about 30 paintings and drawings, many on display in public for the first time. A corollary exhibit, Mexican Art at the Meadows, runs in the downstairs galleries and showcases lithographs by Rivera and other Mexican artists. 214.768.2516 http://www.mea... seumdallas.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/21/09 - 9/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 510199 | KidsArts/Kids' Works 2009KidsArts/Kids' Works 2009 features painting, photography, sculpture, and more by KidsArts 2009 Summer Camp participants. 972.252.7558 http://www.irvingartscenter.com Ongoing Daily 6/27/09 - 8/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During gallery hours Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 493149 | Native Texas ButterfliesVisitors are immersed among hundreds of butterflies in an 800-square foot butterfly house. 972.562.5566 http://www.heardmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-18 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Films 579808 | Black HolesViewers of the planetarium show at UT-Arlington can explore how mammoth stars make a black hole and help figure out where they might lead. 817.272.1183 planetarium@uta.edu http://www.uta.edu/planetarium Ongoing Each Thu, Sat, Sun 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 11-19 Time: Thu 7pm; Sat 6pm; Sun 1pm Cost: $2-$5 |
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| Films 579809 | Secret of the Cardboard RocketViewers of the planetarium show at UT-Arlington can join two children on a magical journey through the solar system, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. 817.272.1183 planetarium@uta.edu http://www.uta.edu/planetarium Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: Tue & Thu 2pm; Sat 1pm Cost: $2-$5 |
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| Films 579811 | Stars of the PharaohsViewers of the planetarium show at UT-Arlington can travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. 817.272.1183 planetarium@uta.edu http://www.uta.edu/planetarium Ongoing Each Tue, Sat, Sun 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 11-19 Time: Tue & Sat 7pm; Sun 3pm Cost: $2-$5 |
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| Films 514136 | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG)Variety the Children's Charity of North Texas presents a private screening of the new animated feature film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs exclusively for families raising children with special needs. Seating is limited, but advance tickets are not available - so be sure to arrive early. 214.361.2966 http://www.studiomoviegrill.com 7/4/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: 11am Cost: Adults regular admission; Children free |
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| Films 514137 | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG)Variety the Children's Charity of North Texas presents a private screening of new animated feature film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs exclusively for families raising children with special needs. Seating is limited, but advance tickets are not available - so be sure to arrive early. 972.596.4627 http://www.studiomoviegrill.com 7/4/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: 11am Cost: Adults regular admission; Children free |
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| Films 514138 | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG)Variety the Children's Charity of North Texas presents a private screening of new animated feature film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosars exclusively for families raising children with special needs. Seating is limited, but advance tickets are not available - so be sure to arrive early. 817.466.4440 http://www.studiomoviegrill.com 7/4/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: 11am Cost: Adults regular admission; Children free |
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| Films 514140 | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG)Variety the Children's Charity of North Texas presents a private screening of new animated feature film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs exclusively for families raising children with special needs. Seating is limited, but advance tickets are not available - so be sure to arrive early. 972.906.0002 http://www.studiomoviegrill.com 7/4/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: 11am Cost: Adults regular admission; Children free |
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| Films 231278 | Cry Baby MatineeFirst-run, grown-up films are featured for parents with their little ones. Lights are kept dimmed, the sound is turned down, and baby changing tables are available. 972.444.FILM http://www.ang... no/events.asp Ongoing Each Thu, Sat 7/7/07 - 7/28/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am Cost: Adults $6.50; Children (under 5) free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 515503 | A Musical FourthThe sixth annual Independence Day gathering features patriotic sing-alongs, free barbecue, and pie tasting. The whole community is invited. 214.521.6062 office@thechapelofthecross.com http://www.MusicalFourth.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 4pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514520 | Fort Worth's Fourth on the Trinity RiverThe Independence Day celebration features live music, water wars, trolley rides, fireworks, and more. http://www.streamsandvalleys.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 505538 | Lone Stars & Stripes CelebrationThe race track surrounds its day of horse racing with an Independence Day celebration featuring fireworks, live music, and kids' activities such as bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, a climbing wall, and games. 972.263.7223 http://www.lonestarpark.com Ongoing Daily 7/3/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm-11:30pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 503454 | Old-Fashioned FourthFamilies can bring picnics, learn how Dallas celebrated Independence Day from 1840 to 1910, visit with characters in historic costumes, tour the historic buildings, play Victorian games, and participate in hands-on activities. 214.421.5141 http://www.dal... agevillage.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-3pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 504822 | Arlington 4th of July ParadeArlington's 44th annual Fourth of July parade features floats, marching bands, exotic automobiles, military color guards, clowns, and more. The parade winds in and around the streets of downtown Arlington; visit the website for complete route. http://www.arlington4th.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 504824 | Plano's All-American Fourth of JulyFamilies can enjoy a fireworks spectacular at Oak Point Park. http://www.plano.gov 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 505001 | Frisco Freedom FestFrisco's eighth annual Party in the Plaza features live music on stage, fireworks, bounce houses, face painting, strolling entertainers, a rock climbing wall, games, and more. 972.292.5086 http://www.friscofreedomfest.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 4pm-11pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 508045 | Stars and Stripes Kids' ParadeYoung children are invited to decorate their tricycles, wagons, and strollers in red, white, and blue to join a parade inside the shopping center. (No bicycles unless they have training wheels.) Immediately following the parade, everyone is invited to stay and enjoy a free, hour-long Kids' Club get-together with crafts, games, and more. Kids' Club activities are held on the lower level in the Hexagon Center Court. 972.315.3641 http://www.vistaridgemall.com 7/4/09 Ages: 0-6 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 504710 | Fair Park FourthSet in the Cotton Bowl, the City of Dallas' official July Fourth celebration features a 45-minute patriotic concert by the Dallas Wind Symphony, carnival games, concessions, kids' activities, and a fireworks spectacular choreographed to music. Also, the Fair Park museums are offering free admission from 4:30m-7:30pm. 214.421.9600 http://www.fairpark.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 4:30pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 373473 | Your Incredible BodyThe exhibit features 24 interactive kiosks with multimedia games and learning stations that allow kids to explore the immune system, digestion, DNA, and more. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 209097 | Ice Age DallasVisitors can see fossils including the mammoth that lived 20,000 years ago and once grazed along the banks of the Trinity River where Dallas stands today. Also on display is a life-sized robotic Glyptodont, which became extinct 10,000 years ago and is a close relative of modern armadillos. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 209099 | Texas DinosaursThe exhibit focuses on dinosaurs that once lived in Texas, as well as a light-hearted look at how dinosaurs appear in modern pop culture, including comic books, video games, and theme park rides. 214.428.5555 http://www.natureandscience.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Other Events 509715 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for one $4.99 Reading Challenge item. Details are available online. http://www.bordersstores.com Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: During business hours Cost: Unknown |
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| Puppet Shows 580494 | The Wizard of OzA marionette version of the classic tale. 214.369.4849 http://www.slappysplayhouse.com Ongoing Each Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/27/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-12 Time: Wed 10:30am; Fri-Sat 10:30am &1pm; Sun 2pm Cost: Adults $9; Seniors & Children $8 |
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| Shows 507792 | ArtaniaArtania is a cirque-style show under the big top featuring the legendary Kantemirov Family Cossack warriors, breath-taking horsemanship, acrobatic artistry, and more. http://cirquea... eventbrite.com Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/11/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-19 Time: Thu-Fri 8pm; Sat 3pm & 7pm; Sun 2pm & 6pm Cost: $35 |
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| Shows 448597 | The Neverending StoryMichael Ende's classic fantasy novel comes to life on stage. Note: No performances July 4-5. 214.978.0110 http://www.dct.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 6/19/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: Fri 7:30pm; Sat 1:30pm; Sun 1:30pm & 4:30pm Cost: $12-$22 |
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| Shows 428552 | Chitty Chitty Bang BangDallas Summer Musicals presents a musical production based on the classic movie about a flying car. Note: No 8pm performance on Sat, Jul 4. 214.421.5678 http://www.dal... ermusicals.org Ongoing Daily 6/23/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Mon-Fri 8pm; Sat-Sun 2pm & 8pm Cost: $14-$71 |
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| Shows 410447 | America the BeautifulAn annual patriotic musical production celebrating America. 800.547.4697 http://www.gra... operahouse.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/11/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: Thu 7:30pm; Fri-Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm Cost: Adults $20-$29; Children (12 and under) $10-$14.50 |
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| Shows 341444 | Big RiverBig River is a Tony Award-winning musical based on Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 817.275.7661 http://www.theatrearlington.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/19/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: Thu 7:30pm; Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Cost: $18-$20 |
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| Shows 193733 | Slappy and Monday's Variety ShowA live variety show featuring acclaimed clowns Tiffany "Slappy" Riley and Dick Monday, who bring their unique vaudeville genius to the stage. Along with Slappy and Monday, the show brims with the talents of world-class magicians, marionettes, and circus stars. 214.369.4849 http://www.slappysplayhouse.com Ongoing Each Sat 6/2/07 - 12/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: 4pm Cost: Adults $9; Children $8 |
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| Special Events 501060 | First Saturdays at Nasher: CollaborationThe Target First Saturdays program features a different theme each month and a NasherKids Passport with take-home activity cards and chances to win prizes for multiple visits. Activities include an art scavenger hunt, sculpture demo, family tours, yoga in the garden, storytime, and more. 214.242.5100 http://www.nas... turecenter.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-2pm Cost: Free |
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| Sports 106958 | The Stockyards Championship RodeoBuckin' broncos, calf roping, bareback riding, and more - all you'd expect to see at a rodeo, in fact! 817.625.1025 http://www.cowtowncoliseum.com/ Ongoing Each Fri, Sat 1/6/06 - 1/7/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm Cost: Adults $9.50 and up; Seniors $7.50 and up; Children $6 |
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| Workshops 501853 | Free Family Workshops: Camping, Fishing, OutdoorsBass Pro hosts a series of free workshops for families focusing on camping, fishing, hiking, birdwatching, hunting, and other outdoor themes. Each workshop lasts 30 minutes. Visit the website for a schedule of specific times and topics. 469.221.2600 http://www.basspro.com Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 5/30/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-19 Time: Tue, Thu 3pm-7:30pm; Sat-Sun 12n-6:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Workshops 501854 | Free Family Workshops: Camping, Fishing, OutdoorsBass Pro hosts a series of free workshops for families focusing on camping, fishing, hiking, birdwatching, hunting, and other outdoor themes. Each workshop lasts 30 minutes. Visit the website for a schedule of specific times and topics. 972.724.2018 http://www.basspro.com Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 5/30/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-19 Time: Tue, Thu 3pm-7:30pm; Sat-Sun 12n-6:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Workshops 508039 | Kidgits Craft KornerKidgits Klub members can enjoy a variety of craft activities each Saturday in the mall's food court area near the soft play area. Non-members who wish to sign up (for a $5 annual membership fee) can visit the Guest Services booth or log on to www.simonkidgitsclub.com. 972.255.0571 http://www.sim... lt.aspx?ID=216 Ongoing Each Sat 7/4/09 - 8/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-8 Time: 11am-2pm Cost: Members free; Non-members $5 annual fee |
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| Workshops 509393 | Fun FirecrackerKids can drop in to make their own kid-safe "firecracker" decorations. The toy store's weekly craft activities take place each Saturday. http://www.lakeshorelearning.com 7/4/09 Ages: 3-12 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Free |
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