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MARCH
welcome. FREE 1106 S. Broadway St., Carrollton cityofcarrollton.com/texfest
DRIVE-IN MOVIE
BET HA NY L A KE S PA RK March 7 Settle in for a movie under the stars when Allen Parks and Rec screens the 2019 comedy Pokémon Detective Pikachu starring Justice Smith and Ryan Reynolds (as Pikachu himself). Space is limited, so register online to reserve your spot. $20 per vehicle. 745 S. Allen Heights Drive, Allen cityofallen.org MAR. 8 // YOUR FAMILY WILL HAVE A COLORFUL START TO SPRING AT THE DALLAS FESTIVAL OF COLORS. COME WEARING WHITE AND LEAVE THE EVENT LOOKING LIKE A RAINBOW.
CROWD: DALLAS FESTIVAL OF COLORS; THE UGLY DUCKLING: LIGHTWIRE THEATER; FAMILY: CITY OF CARROLTON
DALLAS BLOOMS: SOUNDS OF SPRING
DA LL AS ARB ORET UM Through April 12 Topiaries clipped into the shapes of instruments—a harp, guitar, saxophone, bass, violin and piano—tower overhead as six pièces de résistance among half a million tulips and other blooming flowers throughout the gardens. In keeping with the musical theme, the garden offers live bands each weekend and a full activity lineup, including Kindermusik and a petting zoo on Mondays and Tuesdays. General admission is $15 adults and $10 kids ages 3–12; there is an additional $3 fee for the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. 8525 Garland Road, Dallas dallasarboretum.org/blooms
LIGHTWIRE THEATER’S THE UGLY DUCKLING
W IN SPE AR OPE R A HOUSE March 1 On a blackened stage, dancers strapped head to toe with colorful,
electroluminescent wires and fitted with puppet apparatuses share this classic story The Ugly Duckling in a modern performance. Tickets from $19. 2403 Flora St., Dallas attpac.org
NORTH TEXAS IRISH FESTIVAL
FAIR PAR K March 6–8 Discover Celtic storytelling, music and all that makes the Irish a thriving, vibrant culture at this annual festival at Dallas‘ Fair Park. Be sure to try the shepherd’s pie and enjoy the child-friendly entertainment all weekend. Free admission on Friday from 6–7pm; $10 after 7pm. $20 for one-day admission for Saturday or Sunday; $30 for two days; $35 for a weekend pass. Free for kids age 11 and younger with an adult. Score free entry by dressing up in a full leprechaun costume and carrying a pot of faux gold. 1121 First Ave., Dallas ntif.org
FREE FIRST SATURDAYS
NASHE R SCULP T URE C E NT E R March 7 Listen to live music by the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy’s Mariachi Sol Azteca, sketch in the galleries with artist Suzuko Davis and participate in rotating art activities and creative writing exercises led by educators and guest artists at the Nasher’s monthly family day. Free activities from 11am–2pm and complimentary admission all day. FREE 2001 Flora St., Dallas nashersculpturecenter.org
A FAMILY FOR BABY GRAND
A LLE N CIVIC AUDITORIUM March 7 The Allen Philharmonic partners with the Allen High School theater program for this musical performance designed for children. It features a new work about a baby grand piano that leaves home to join an orchestra. Family fun begins at 2pm before the 3pm concert. FREE 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen allenphilharmonic.org
DALLAS FESTIVAL OF COLORS
SOU T HFORK R A NC H March 8 Celebrate a happy Holi at this ninth annual Hindu spring festival by tossing handfuls of colorful powder onto yourself and fellow revelers. Color throws happen every half hour starting at 11am (wear white for the full effect); stay all day for entertainment and Indian foods. Festival presale tickets are $10; $15 on the day of the event and free for children under 5. Join the 3K Color Run for an additional $15, benefiting Human Embrace. 3700 Hogge Road, Parker dallasfestivalofcolors.com
FAMILY CONCERT: MOVIE MUSIC FROM FARAWAY LANDS C OURT YA RD T H EAT ER March 8 Come early for the instrument “petting zoo” in the lobby and then travel to Arendelle, ancient Polynesia and galaxies far, far away by way of this concert geared toward kids 3–12. Musicians with the Plano Symphony Orchestra set the scene with songs from Frozen,
TEXFEST
D OWNTOWN C A RROLLTON March 7 Show off your cowboy skills riding a mechanical bull, sitting atop a live longhorn, and snapping family photos in old-fashioned Western wear— all in the name of celebrating Texas Independence Day. The annual festival features free family activities until sunset and live music by headliners the Vandoliers. Lawn chairs
MAR. 7 // BREAK OUT YOUR BOOTS AND COWBOY HAT FOR TEXFEST IN DOWNTOWN CARROLLTON.
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