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CategoryEvent DescriptionLocation
Exhibits
521350

The Art of Dr. Seuss


The Art of Dr. Seuss: A Retrospective and National Touring Exhibition features works from every facet of Theodore "Dr. Seuss" Geisel's varied career, including rare early art and poetry, advertising works, World War II editorial cartoons, magazine covers from the 1920s-1930's, his collection of unorthodox taxidermy, and never-before-seen works from his personal archives.
214.740.9400
http://www.sto... lisfineart.com
Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 8/8/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-19
Time: During gallery hours
Cost: Free

Storyopolis Fine Art

2925 Fairmount Street
Dallas, TX75201


Exhibits
438661

Science of Spying


The 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

Museum of Nature & Science

1318 South 2nd Avenue
Dallas, TX75210


Exhibits
437396

George Washington Carver


George 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

African American Museum

3536 Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX75315


Exhibits
437336

Treasures from the Earth


Treasures 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

The Heard Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

1 Nature Place
Mc Kinney, TX75069


Exhibits
504708

Diego Rivera: The Cubist Portraits, 1913-1917


Diego 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

Meadows Museum

5900 Bishop BoulevardSouthern Methodist University
Dallas, TX75275


Exhibits
510199

KidsArts/Kids' Works 2009


KidsArts/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

Irving Arts Center

3333 North MacArthur Boulavard
Irving, TX75062


Exhibits
493149

Native Texas Butterflies


Visitors 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

The Heard Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

1 Nature Place
Mc Kinney, TX75069


Films
579810

Stars at Night Are Big and Bright


Viewers of the planetarium show at UT-Arlington can take a trip from Arlington to the edge of the universe and back.
817.272.1183
planetarium@uta.edu
http://www.uta.edu/planetarium
Ongoing Each Wed, Fri 6/1/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-19
Time: Wed & Fri 2pm
Cost: $2-$5

University of Texas - Arlington

701 S. Nedderman Drive
Arlington, TX76019


Films
504329

Harkins Summer Movie Fun: Hotel for Dogs (PG)


Harkins Theatres' Southlake 14 cinemaplex hosts a series of G- and PG-rated family movies during the summer. Season tickets for up to 10 movies can be purchased in advance for $5, or single-movie tickets can be purchased for $2 at the door. Each week features a different movie; this week's showing is Hotel for Dogs.
817.310.0345
http://www.harkinstheatres.com
Ongoing Daily 7/27/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-12
Time: 9:45am
Cost: $2

Southlake 14

1450 Plaza Place
Southlake, TX76092


Films
504744

Family Movie Day: The Water Horse (PG)


Families are invited to watch a free screening of the feature film at the library.
972.769.4250
http://www.planolibrary.org
7/31/09

Ages: 7-19
Time: 11:30am
Cost: Free

WO Haggard, Jr. Library

2501 Coit Road
Plano, TX75075


Films
504754

Family Movie Day: Underdog (PG)


Families are invited to enjoy a free screening of the feature film at the library.
972.769.4300
http://www.planolibrary.org
7/31/09

Ages: 6-19
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Christopher A. Parr Library

6200 Windhaven Parkway
Plano, TX75093


Library Programs
504769

Friday Gaming Day


Kids in first through fifth grades can play board games, Wii, and Playstation 2 with their peers at the library.
972.769.4200
http://www.planolibrary.org
Ongoing Each Fri 7/10/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-11
Time: 11am
Cost: Free

LER Schimelpfenig Library

5024 Custer Road
Plano, TX75023


Library Programs
504731

Family Game Day


Families can enjoy playing video games and board games together at the library.
972.941.7175
http://www.planolibrary.org
Ongoing Each Fri 7/24/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: Free

Gladys Harrington Library

1501 18th Street
Plano, TX75074


Ongoing Exhibits
373473

Your Incredible Body


The 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

Museum of Nature & Science

1318 South 2nd Avenue
Dallas, TX75210


Ongoing Exhibits
209097

Ice Age Dallas


Visitors 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

Museum of Nature & Science

1318 South 2nd Avenue
Dallas, TX75210


Ongoing Exhibits
209099

Texas Dinosaurs


The 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

Museum of Nature & Science

1318 South 2nd Avenue
Dallas, TX75210


Open House/Sample Class
520451

Free Music Together Class


Parents and kids can try their first Music Together Dallas class for free. Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and their parents/caregivers. Sign up for the free sample class in advance; space is limited.
972.267.4452
gila@musictogetherdallas.com
http://www.mus... therdallas.com
7/31/09

Ages: 0-6
Time: 9:30am-10:15am
Cost: Free

Royale Ballet

17404 Hillcrest Road
Dallas, TX75252


Other Events
509715

Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge


Kids 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

Borders Books & Music

10720 Preston Road, Suite 1018
Dallas, TX75230


Other Events
575880

Girls' State Fair


The Women's Museum sponsors its fourth annual Girls' State Fair, which showcases the achievements of Texas girls in a variety of fields, including music, writing, dance, science, and art during the State Fair of Texas in Sep-Oct. Applications and further details are available online; the deadline to apply is Aug 15.
214.915.0860
http://www.thewomensmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily 7/30/09 - 8/15/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 10-18
Cost: Free

The Women's Museum

3800 Parry Avenue
Dallas, TX75226


Puppet Shows
496869

Little Red Riding Hood


Dallas Puppet Theater presents the classic fairy tale through large-scale marionettes. Located in the museum's AT&T Auditorium. Advance reservations available by phone or online.
214.515.0004
http://www.puppetry.org
Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/24/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-18
Time: Fri 11am; Sat 11am & 2pm; Sun 2pm
Cost: Adults $7; Children (2-16) $6

The Women's Museum

3800 Parry Avenue
Dallas, TX75226


Puppet Shows
580494

The Wizard of Oz


A 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

Slappy's Puppet Playhouse

13340 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX75240


Shows
498617

District XI - Believe in Me!


The theater's summer musical season continues with District XI - Believe in Me!, an original musical inspired by the popular YouTube video of a 10-year-old's keynote speech to the Dallas ISD teachers and staff last year.
817.737.5437
http://www.kidswhocare.org
Ongoing Daily 7/30/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-19
Time: Thu 7:30pm; Fri 10am & 7:30pm; Sat 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2pm
Cost: $12-$18

Kids Who Care Musical Theatre

1300 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, TX76107


Shows
522666

UniverSoul Circus


The UniverSoul Circus features an array of acrobats, animals, clowns, and more - all set to a soundtrack of hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and funk.
800.316.7439
http://www.universoulcircus.com
Ongoing Daily 7/29/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-18
Time: Wed 7:30pm; Thu-Fri 10:30am & 7:30pm; Sat 12n, 4pm, & 7:30pm; Sun 12:30pm, 3:30pm, & 6:30pm
Cost: $10-$31

Southwest Center Mall

3662 West Camp Wisdom Road
Dallas, TX75237


Shows
493213

Les Miserables School Edition


Youth performers from Garland Civic Theatre's Children on Stage program perform an adaptation of the classic Broadway musical. Discounts are available for children and seniors.
972.485.8884
http://www.gar... victheatre.org
Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 7/23/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 8-18
Time: Thu-Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm
Cost: $14-$15

Granville Arts Center

300 North Fifth Street
Garland, TX75040


Shows
428556

Legally Blonde: The Musical


Dallas Summer Musicals presents the Broadway musical based on the hit movie. Note: additional performance on Thu, Jul 30 at 2pm.
214.421.5678
http://www.dal... ermusicals.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/21/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 10-18
Time: Tue-Fri 8pm; Sat-Sun 2pm & 8pm
Cost: $15-$85

The Music Hall at Fair Park

909 First Avenue
Dallas, TX75210


Shows
426373

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey


Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents Over the Top, the 138th edition of The Greatest Show on Earth. Note: Additional morning performances at 10:30am on Thu-Fri, Jul 30-31. The show also runs Aug 12-16 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
214.373.8000
http://www.ame... inescenter.com
Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/29/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-18
Time: Tue-Fri 7:30pm; Sat 11:30am, 3:30pm, & 7:30pm; Sun 10:30am, 2:30pm, & 6:30pm
Cost: $15-$95

American Airlines Center

2500 Victory Avenue
Dallas, TX75219


Shows
384069

West Side Story


The 1950s Broadway musical based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet comes to the stage at Artisan. Group discounts available.
817.284.1200
http://www.artisanct.com
Ongoing Daily except Wed, Sun 7/24/09 - 8/29/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 10-19
Time: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:30pm; Sat 3pm & 7:30pm
Cost: Adults $11-$15; Seniors & Students $11-$13; Children $6-$8

Artisan Center Theater

420 East Pipeline Road
Hurst, TX76053


Special Events
515144

Simon dTOUR Live


Teens can check out live performances by some up-and-coming music stars while enjoying extreme sports demos, interactive games, fashion exhibitions, and contests.
972.724.4910
http://www.grapevinemills.com
7/31/09

Ages: 12-17
Time: 1pm-7pm
Cost: Free

Grapevine Mills Mall

3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway
Grapevine, TX76051


Sports
510240

Rangers vs Mariners: Fireworks Friday


The Texas Rangers take on the Seattle Mariners, and a fireworks show follows the game.
817.273.5131
http://texas.rangers.mlb.com
7/31/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: 7pm
Cost: $6 and up

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

1000 Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX76011


Sports
106958

The Stockyards Championship Rodeo


Buckin' 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

Cowtown Coliseum

121 East Exchange Avenue
Fort Worth, TX76106


Tours
503440

New Parents Museum Tour


Parents of newborns and pre-toddlers (with babies in tow) are invited to enjoy some adult stimulation and conversation during a tour designed to introduce new parents to a variety of artworks at the Carter. Refreshments are provided after the program.
817.738.1933
http://www.cartermuseum.org
7/31/09

Ages: 0-2
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Cost: Free

Amon Carter Museum

3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX76107


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