THE goods

Feb. 26

Knit Wits

Baby Bliss

Meet Splash and Sardine, the newest addition to the blabla family! Hand knit in Peru, machine washable.

babybliss & miniME 6721 Snider Plaza 469.232.9420 shopbabybliss.com

Once Upon A Child

Show your Valentines how much you care! Dress them up in style on a budget with Name Brand ‘gently used’ apparel and lots of New bows, hair accessories and tights! 9am - 7pm M-F, 10am - 7pm Sat and 1pm 6pm Sun 6300 Skillman St #150

Celebrate from noon-4 p.m. with the Knit Wits knitting group at their 10th anniversary party. Some knitting fun follows a potluck lunch. New, current and former Knit Wits are welcome to join the group, best known for knitting baby hats for Parkland Hospital, knitting booties for the Gendercide Awareness Project and yarn bombing. Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth, 214.670.1376, dallaslibrary2.org, free

FEB. 16

‘Heart and Sole’

Run with your heart in the 5k and one-mile fun runs. The post-race party includes a bounce house, live music and refreshments. Proceeds benefit Attorneys Serving the Community and Hope’s Door, which helps families affected by domestic violence. Winfrey Point, 950 E. Lawther, runontexas.com, $10-$35

FEB. 17

Children’s choir

Made up of kids from East Africa, the Asante Children’s Choir performs from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The special event includes a service and a concert, where the children will don colorful clothes, play drums and sing to raise awareness of the vulnerabilities of orphans and other children. Donations will be accepted.

Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville, 214.826.5683, dallasunity.org, free

FEB. 19

Kids Who Care

The Advocate Foundation’s limited-edition, numbered, and hand-painted ornament; perfect gift for the new home owner or Dallas transplant. Sales benefit neighborhood organizations. 214.292.0486 foundation.advocatemag.com

The international musical theater company Kids Who Care performs “Freedom Bound,” which interweaves childhood games and nursery rhymes to tell a story of the quest for freedoms and human rights. The musical begins at noon.

Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, 214.671.0045, dallasculture. org/latinoculturalcenter, free

FEB. 21

Bootlegging book

Local author Matt Bondurant’s book

“The Wettest County in the World,” inspiration for the 2012 movie “Lawless,” tells stories of his Prohibitionera bootlegging family. The discussion begins at 6 p.m. Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth, 214.670.1376, dallaslibrary2.org, free

FEB. 23

Family expo

Head to Fair Park’s Centennial Hall between 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for the largest family expo in DFW. Activities include camps, classes, product samples, handson games, entertainment, giveaways and more. All ticket proceeds benefit Children’s Medical Center.

Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Collum, 817.913.0558, dfwfamilyexpo.com, $4 adults, $3 children 2 and older

FEB. 27

Meet East Dallas

Network and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar at the event, hosted by the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Last year’s event hosted more than 200 people. Show up at 5:30 p.m. at the Point building at C.C. Young.

C.C. Young Retirement Community, 4847 W. Lawther, 214.827.8080, eastdallaschamber.com, $5 entry