These event are deemed appropriate for younger children
Join a multi-city clean up focusing on communities served by the Trinity River watershed. Volunteers will contribute to make the city cleaner and prevent litter flowing into rivers, streams and lakes. Volunteers are needed to clean up by canoe or along the banks of the river. Volunteers must register. To participate, contact Alma Pohler at 817-860-6752 or by email at alma@riverlegacy.org.
Held Oct. 5-7 from 5 p.m. to 9 .m. This family-friendly fall festival features storytelling, karaoke, pumpkin patch, animal encounters, bounce houses and a variety of children's games, crafts and activities. All proceeds benefit the environmental education programs of River Legacy Living Science Center. Concessions and some activities have additional costs. Admission is $7. To find out more, call 817-860-6752.
The acronym stands for Water Awareness Through Education and Recreation. Celebrate the wonderful resource of water with a variety of family-friendly activities, crafts and demonstrations at the water science fair at River Legacy Living Science Center.
This adult workshop will introduce you to the technology of this techno-treasure hunt. Instructor Chad Etheridge will lead you through separating fact and fiction, demystifying space-age GPS technology and simplifying the concept of latitude and longitude. Workshop will include an hour indoor presentation followed by outdoor work in the field to discover some actual geocaches. Bring a GPS unit or GPS-equipped smart phone. A limited supply of GPS units will be available. Best suited for ages 10 and up. Space is limited, please RSVP to 817-860-6752.
The 21st Annual Trinity River Trash Bash is hosted by the Tarrant Regional Water District. Sign up to join the cleanup on the TRWD website and order a free T-shirt. An After-Bash Party will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with free food, soft drinks, snow cones, exhibitors and Radio Disney.
This monthly cleanup event is hosted by For the Love of Lake. Meet at the For the Love of the Lake office in Casa Linda Plaza at 8 a.m., where you can collect your supplies. Before heading out, you'll be treated to Starbucks coffee, delicious orange juice and rich chocolate milk from Oak Farms Dairy, delicious goodies provided by Another Broken Egg Cafe, other breakfast treats and plenty of refreshing Rain Fresh bottled water. Supplies are provided, including trash bags, recycling bags (courtesy of the city of Dallas Recycling Department), reach-it tools and gloves.
Call 214-660-1100 for more information or email info@whiterocklake.org.
Join the Noble Planetarium staff and members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society for free monthly Star Parties. You’ll find plenty of telescopes for viewing and even more astronomy buffs to help you navigate your way through the skies. Star Parties are held once a month held in front of the museum, on Gendy Street. The party begins at dusk, weather permitting, and lasts until approximately 10:30 p.m. Note, parking is available in the lot south of Harley Street. Please note, parking surrounding the museum is paid parking managed by the City of Fort Worth. More information and a fee structure can be found on the City of Fort Worth's Parking Guide.
Join the Noble Planetarium staff and members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society for free monthly Star Parties. You’ll find plenty of telescopes for viewing and even more astronomy buffs to help you navigate your way through the skies. Star Parties are held once a month held in front of the museum, on Gendy Street. The party begins at dusk, weather permitting, and lasts until approximately 10:30 p.m. Note, parking is available in the lot south of Harley Street.
Please note, parking surrounding the museum is paid parking managed by the City of Fort Worth.
More information and a fee structure can be found on the City of Fort Worth's Parking Guide.
Is your yard work piling up? Let it! Learn the basics of turning that garden debris into garden gold through composting. We cover what to put in, what to leave out, and how to mix, moisten and manage your way to successful soil enrichment. We'll also teach you to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste and create a fertile soil amendment for plants.
Cost: $5 residents. $9 non-residents.
Kids Club is a joint program of the Dallas Zoo, Dallas Museum of Art, Perot Museum of Nature & Science, Dallas Arboretum, Trinity River Audubon Center and Crow Collection of Asian Art. Each institution hosts an exclusive event once a year for all Kids Club members.
Dallas Zoo members at the Passport or above levels are eligible to participate in Kids Club activities. Upgrade today to join in the fun.