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Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors offer their wares from 8:00 a.m. until noon every Saturday at Chestnut Square and from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. every Thursday at Adriatica in West McKinney. Market vendors also offer sauces, pasta, baked goods, wine and flowers!
The Downtown Arlington Farmer’s Market is a community-oriented market focusing on Texas provided foods, arts, crafts, services and wares. Located just east of Babes and Johnny Highs, north of the RR tracks and south of Division at the corner of Front and Elm. Fridays and Saturdays - 8am to 1pm.
Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors offer their wares from 8:00 a.m. until noon every Saturday at Chestnut Square and from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. every Thursday at Adriatica in West McKinney. Market vendors also offer sauces, pasta, baked goods, wine and flowers!
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week, March 22-Oct. 20, 2012, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. around the gazebo. Our family has been in the Farmer’s Market Business for several generations. As a result, produce is not just a career-choice, its a passion. We guarantee you the best selection around: if we wouldn’t feed it to our kids, you won’t find it in our market. Visit www.farmersmarketofgrapevine.com for the most up-to-date list of selections.
AGES 7 AND UP
Ever wonder what it would be like to spend the night at the Zoo? Now you can find out with a Dallas Zoo "Lights Out" overnight experience! Join us as we show you the fascinating world of animals through activities, special talks, and tours of the Zoo at night.
Watch a video about overnights!
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN AN OVERNIGHT?
Overnights are available Friday and Saturday nights to groups of all sizes and kids ages 7 and up. Overnights are not exclusive to your group and we may book multiple groups in one night. All overnights include:
Earth Day
Join River Legacy Living Science Center as we celebrate Earth Day with nature walks, story times, crafts, activities and more. Fun for the whole family.
FREE
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.
Best of all, it’s FREE! Note, parking is available in the lot south of Harley Street.
Free admission all day Open 9AM-9PM.
Join our monthly FREE Third Thursday event. We’ll have guided hikes and animal encounters throughout the day. Evening activities include: Special guest speaker, Cliff Shackelford of Texas Parks & Wildlife, presenting Hummingbird Basics at 7PM. Cliff will discuss some interesting aspects of hummingbirds and also be available to sign copies of his book, “Hummingbirds of Texas”. At 8PM accompany Audubon Texas, Director of Education, Ben Jones, into the Great Trinity Forest on an Owl Prowl. As always, we’ll have bird crafts, locavore food tastings and live music in our great hall from 6-8PM. Bring the whole family!
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Saturday, April 14, 2012 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate the start of spring with family and friends and “leave no one inside” at our new and improved one-day outdoor spring festival – “Celebrate Nature.” We will continue to feature “green” vendors as well as other vendors who want to support nature and The Heard, live concerts, interactive animal presentations, kids’ activities, guided trail tours, and canoe/kayak demonstrations. Guests will also enjoy our “Live Animals of the World” and “Animal Superheroes” exhibits, and the butterfly garden. |
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ACTIVITIES
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Come and join us for a different type of Canoe Tour in the evening hours. This program will present new opportunities like hearing beavers slap the water with their tails and seeing other wildlife like deer and raccoon. Canoes, paddles and lifejackets are provided.
Children must be 5 years or older. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. Some previous experience recommended. Registration ends preceding Tuesday or when filled.
Maximum - 12 participants.
Meet at Back Gate.
Pre-registration required.
$20 (includes admission fee)/MEMBERS $15.