Family Friendly

Vendors, dancers & drummers and native Nativity play. Free.

Jump on board a hayride and assist in feeding bison. Learn about their historic ecological role and the important service they provide to the Refuge. Along the way, you will hear about the many habitats and the history of the Nature Center. Meet at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center. Pre-registration required. $16 per person – 3 years and older (with paid admission Under 3 years old free but child must sit on adult’s lap.

Rides at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days.

Born and raised in Fort Worth, Lance Tahmahkera has been with Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth for the past 37 years and is currently, the Imaging Department Manager at TH Harris Methodist Outpatient Center – Burleson.

Tahmahkera is a great-great grandson of Comanche Chief, Quanah Parker. With his parents staying close to the Comanche traditions, much of his youth was spent at pow-wows and learning stories of about ancestors and tribal ways.

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, join us for a celebration of Native American culture presented by The Soar Beyond Youth Mentor Organization. Enjoy a presentation of songs and dances along with explanations of their significance while learning about the importance of the drum in Native American life and gain a better insight into Native American culture through this intertribal experience.

Celebrate the full autumn moon at Klyde Warren Park with a picnic under the stars. Enjoy Japanese music and dance performances, along with sky-gazing and moon activities with the Texas Astronomical Society. Meet and greet local rabbits that are up for adoption with Texas Rustlers Rescue. Participate in traditional Japanese art forms including calligraphy, tea ceremony, ikebana, and haiku poetry.

Performer Highlights:

- Yuko Uebayashi’s Suite for Flute & Cello with Voices of Change

- Japanese Taiko by Dallas Kiyari Daiko

Learn about creatures of the night (moths/owls) at this family-friendly event. We will attract and identify moths, investigate owl pellets, and offer nature crafts and games. Our nature store will be open for shopping.  Registration required. $5.

Info: 469-526-1980 or email dcac@audubon.org for more info.

Trinity Haymarket hosts the 3rd Annual Oak Cliff Coop Snoop to benefit F.A.R.M. (Farmers Assisting Returning Military). Enjoy a fun and entertaining day visiting 8 unique backyard chicken coops throughout various neighborhoods in Oak Cliff. Maps are $10 per adult and can be purchased the day of the tour at Trinity Haymarket.

The small farmer supply store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 4. Limited edition Oak Cliff Coop Snoop T Shirts for sale as well.

Come for the stars but stay for a live telling of The Legend of the Tandy Hills Witchey Tree. Come sit around the campfire with a cup of hot chocolate and hear the grisly tale come to life. Peggy and Gene of, Twice Upon a Time Storytellers, will astound you with their storytelling skills. You will be richly rewarded.

Their performance has been partially funded by a grant from, Texas Commission on the Arts.

Trek to LLELA’s prairie restoration area to view the wonders of the night sky. Emphasis is on viewing with naked-eyes and binoculars. Ages 5 and up.

Enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts, sword demonstrations, raku, tea ceremonies in the beautiful Japanese Garden. $4-$8. Children 3 and under free. Members free.