Out & About

November 2015

Nov. 21-Jan. 3

The Trains at NorthPark

Mini trains traverse 1,600 feet of track in this exhibit benefitting Ronald McDonald House. The trains follow miniature cityscapes including Dallas, Washington, D.C., New York City and San Francisco, plus the Grand Canyon, the fall foliage of New England and more.

NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central, 214.363.7441, thetrainsatnorthpark.com, $3-$7

NOV. 3

Bad day story time

The Little Bookworms story time selection for November is “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” starting at 10:30 a.m. Preston Royal Library, 5626 Royal, 214.670.7128, dallaslibrary.org, free

NOV. 3

Senior expo

The Jewish Community Center hosts its 15th annual senior fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., helping local senior citizens navigate the next phase of their lives. There’s also live music, screenings, popcorn, games and prizes.

Jewish Community Center, 7900 Northaven, 214.739.2737, jccdallas.org, free

NOV. 4

Lizza Connor

Singer/songwriter Lizza Connor, whose 2013 album “Commander Salamander” was a hit with the little ones, offers a sing-a-long, live instrument play and dance from 10:30-11 a.m.

Bookmarks at NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, 214.671.1381, dallaslibrary.org, free

NOV. 20

Melanie

Melanie Safka, stage name Melanie, is known for her legendary Woodstock performance and has released more than 40 albums since 1968.

Uncle Calvin’s Coffee House, 9555 N. Central, 214-363-0044, unclecalvins.org, $30-$35

NOV. 28

Holiday music

The Holy Cross Catholic Church Union Performance Choir performs holiday music from 1-2 p.m.

Museum of Biblical Art, 7500 Park Lane, 214.368.4622, biblicalarts.org, $10-$12

NOV. 1

All Saints Day

St. Rita Catholic Community celebrates the memories of loved ones with an All Saints Day concert with Gabriel Fauré’s “Requiem in D Minor.” The music plays at 7:30 p.m., with a wine reception starting at 6:45 p.m. St. Rita’s, 12521 Inwood, 972.934.8388, stritaparish.net, free

NOV. 7

Fall carnival

The Kramer Elementary PTA celebrates the 10th-annual Cold Carnival from noon-4 p.m. It is the PTA’s largest fundraiser of the year, and proceeds help provide technology, supplies and trips for students.

Arthur Kramer Elementary School, 7131 Midbury, 972.794.8300, kramerelementary.org, $5

NOV. 14-15

AIA home tour

This 10 a.m.-5 p.m. tour features architecturally significant homes all over Dallas, including several in Bluffview and Midway Hollow. Various locations, hometourdallas.com, $10-$30

Enter

NORTH HAVEN GARDENS

14th-18th

TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS

Beautiful Teak Stump with Blown

Recycled Glass Vase

$259 VALUE $ 250 VALUE

Birthday Party at Texas Discovery Gardens

A functional work of art—each hand blown vase is created with recycled glass, and each unique base is a root fragment salvaged from Teakwood plantations in Bali, Indonesia. They’re perfect as vases, fishbowls or terrarium vessels. North Haven Gardens, 214-363-5316 or nhg.com.

UNIT SKIN STUDIO

Discover Beauty In Confidence At Unit Skin Studio

Party with the butterflies! A party at Texas Discovery Gardens takes place in the children’s classroom and includes free admission to the beautiful Butterfly House and the new Snakes of Texas Exhibit. A craft project, paper goods and set up are also provided.

$259 VALUE $350 VALUE

DALLAS ZOO/CHILDREN’S AQUARIUM FUN PACK

Don’t get left behind this Holiday Season! Peel your way to perfection with our Mini Melanage Radiance Peel. If you are looking for that illuminating glow then the Mini Melanage could be just the present you have been waiting for!

Enjoy some fun at the Dallas Zoo and Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park with Children’s Aquarium Annual Passes (4 adult, 4 youth valued at $140) plus a Dallas Zoo Family-Plus Membership (value $119)!