These event are deemed appropriate for younger children
Group will meet at the east entrance off of U.S. 380. See the map here: http://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4503_176a.pdf
Info: Brandi Price, brandirealemail@gmail.com.
Fun-filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park are included with each reservation. See website for details. $65/per family (up to 6 individuals). Includes all entry and camping fees.
50 free concerts in outdoor venue, featuring variety of musical acts. See website for complete schedule.
Enjoy live music, fireworks and refreshments at the Gardens during the concert series. Entertainment includes rock, country, classical, jazz and tribute bands. See website for list of concerts. Tickets: $25-$65. Parking: $5-$25.
Festivities start at 6pm. Game starts at 7:05pm.
Tickets include private covered seating area, all you can eat catered food, free beer & wine, a Rough Rider souvenir and Dr Pepper products.
$20 for members and nonmembers
$6/Advanced parking pass
$10/Parking at gate
River Legacy Living Science Center is hosting two guided hikes at 10 am to celebrate National Trails Day. A family friendly hike will explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center for an easy 30- to 45-minute hike. An extended adult hike will explore the trails further into River Legacy Parks for a 1 1/2 to 2-hour long hike. Both hikes are free, but space is limited in each. RSVP: 817-860-6752.
Volunteers help clean up Trinity River. See website for locations. After party from 11 am - 1pm at Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St, Fort Worth.
NOTE: THE TRASH BASH HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO DANGEROUS RIVER CONDITIONS FROM HEAVY RAINS
Bring a dish to share. Drinks provided. This is the last gathering before the September meeting.
Kick off Bike to Work Week by attending Irving’s Annual Bicycle Fest at its new location.
Join in the activities with a group ride, Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo, visit with vendors that specialize in bicycling information and equipment, receive an “on-the-spot” bike check and see unique cycling groups and more.
Performing at the 2015 Bike Fest:
Don’t miss Boxcar Bandits, a musical group that melds bluegrass, old-time, western swing and country with the sounds of string band instruments to create their signature Skunkgrass sound.
Free.
The family-friendly, annual festival of arts and crafts features flight demonstrations of majestic wild birds and live music from Texas musicians. Families will learn about hardy Texas native plants that grow on the prairie. Children will learn how to build a bug house or paint using leaves, and everyone will learn about the cultural and natural history that defines our region through activities and games for the whole family.
Schedule of Entertainment
Birds of Prey Presentation...9:30am
Prairie Nature Walk...10am
Live Encounters with Native Snakes...10:30am
BRIT Tour...11:30am
Raffle & Announcements...Noon
Featuring The Prophets and Outlaws – A Southern Rock Band with Soul!...11am - 1pm