Family Friendly

Join Bella for reading and exploratory activities in the Burk Children's Library and the Tree House at BRIT!  “Bella” is the host of BRIT’s family story times. Much more than a hand-puppet, Bella represents a begonia collected by field research botanists in Peru and sent to BRIT as a specimen.

Beginning in June, on the first and third Tuesday mornings of each month, Bella will welcome families into the Burk Children’s Library for “Bella's Story Time”! These hour-long programs are designed for preschool-development levels and their adult partners. Parents, grandparents or guardians enjoy an interactive read aloud side-by-side, and explore hands-on nature activities inspired by the story.

November 15 - The Tortilla Factory/ La Tortillerja by Gary Paulsen (A bilingual program)

Pre-registration not necessary; however, due to limited space, preschools and day care centers will need to schedule one week in advance. 

Families may attend at no cost thanks to the generous support of the Fash Foundation.  

Join Bella for reading and exploratory activities in the Burk Children's Library and the Tree House at BRIT!  “Bella” is the host of BRIT’s family story times. Much more than a hand-puppet, Bella represents a begonia collected by field research botanists in Peru and sent to BRIT as a specimen.

Beginning in June, on the first and third Tuesday mornings of each month, Bella will welcome families into the Burk Children’s Library for “Bella's Story Time”! These hour-long programs are designed for preschool-development levels and their adult partners. Parents, grandparents or guardians enjoy an interactive read aloud side-by-side, and explore hands-on nature activities inspired by the story.

November 1 - The Little Red Hen by Byron Barton
November 15 - The Tortilla Factory/ La Tortillerja by Gary Paulsen (A bilingual program)

Pre-registration not necessary; however, due to limited space, preschools and day care centers will need to schedule one week in advance. 

Families may attend at no cost thanks to the generous support of the Fash Foundation.  

Join Bella for reading and exploratory activities in the Burk Children's Library and the Tree House at BRIT!  “Bella” is the host of BRIT’s family story times. Much more than a hand-puppet, Bella represents a begonia collected by field research botanists in Peru and sent to BRIT as a specimen.

Beginning in June, on the first and third Tuesday mornings of each month, Bella will welcome families into the Burk Children’s Library for “Bella's Story Time”! These hour-long programs are designed for preschool-development levels and their adult partners. Parents, grandparents or guardians enjoy an interactive read aloud side-by-side, and explore hands-on nature activities inspired by the story.

October 18 - Pumpkin Circle by George Levenson
November 1 - The Little Red Hen by Byron Barton
November 15 - The Tortilla Factory/ La Tortillerja by Gary Paulsen (A bilingual program)

Pre-registration not necessary; however, due to limited space, preschools and day care centers will need to schedule one week in advance. 

Trick-or-treat from 12pm - 4pm throughout Cinderella’s Pumpkin Village and seven Fairy Tale Castles. Cinderella and her fairy tale friends will pass out treats to children ages 10 and under. 
Other activities to enjoy in Pecan Grove include:

• Magician 11am-3pm
• Petting Zoo 11am-3pm
• Face Painting 11am-3pm (line closes at 2pm)

From September 17 - November 23, the Dallas Arboretum transforms into a beautiful fall wonderland. The grounds will be filled with 150,000 blooming fall flowers and foliage plantings plus more than 50,000 pumpkins, squash and gourds. Guests will discover displays featuring 45 varieties at unexpected locations – stacked near the entrance, lining the Paseo de Flores and marking the steps to the Women’s Garden. 

Get the inside scoop on visiting Autumn at the Arboretum here.

Cinderella’s Pumpkin Village
In keeping with our 2011 “It’s a Fairy Tale World” theme, Cinderella’s Pumpkin Village comes to life with four houses based on the classic fairytale. Constructed of 1,200 pumpkins and gourds, the houses depict Cinderella’s ballroom, the rooms of Cinderella and her ugly stepsisters, and the Fairy Godmother’s home. Children of all ages will enjoy exploring the village under a canopy of Pecan Trees.

Please drop off the following items:

• Electronic items (E-Waste) Televisions Video games Cell phones
• Computers Calculators Printers
• Toys 
• Paper 
• Glass 
• Clothing
• Hardback books 
• Scrap metal 
• Auto and alkaline batteries 
• Small appliances 
• Fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs 
• Tires (No limit)
• Used cooking oil
• Styrofoam and soft plastics
• Clean styrofoam
• Packaging foam
• Bubble and shrink wrap
• Plastic bags and packaging (Without food residue)
• Pharmaceuticals
• Out of date or unused Prescription medication
• Over the counter medication
• Illegal narcotics (No businesses please)
• Hazardous Waste
• (Southwest Mall Location Only)
• Household chemicals
• Paint and home repair products
• Lawn and garden chemicals
• Pool chemicals
• Cleaners and polishes
• Auto fluids

DO NOT BRING:

Fun filled activities for kids and information about Children’s Health for adults:

• Puppet Show
• Clown for the Kids
• Story Tellers
• Costume Contest
• EPA’s Mobile Command Post
• Healthy Snacks
• Face Painting
• 911 Simulator
• Fire Engine
• Entertainment
• Prizes, Prizes, Prizes!!
• And more!

Free admission and parking.

Tomorrow is Halloween and we thought we would share with you some animals that are synonymous with Halloween like spiders and snakes. Come and go as you please and learn about some of these misunderstood and interesting animals. FREE (with paid admission).