WEDNESDAY

Calendar \ March 2020

THE PREGO EXPO March 14 Exhibitors, Product Demos, Educational Seminars, Giveaways, and a Babies and Bumps Fashion Show. www.thepregoexpo.com

PAW PATROL LIVE March 20- 22 See the heroic pups from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol in ac- tion-packed, music-filled produc- tion. www.pawpatrollive.com

SUNDAY 1

Lightwire Theater’s The Ugly Duckling

2-3:30pm Lightwire Theater brings a classic tale to the stage in an unforgettable theatrical experience. Lined with electroluminescent wire, the beloved story of The Ugly Duckling plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. With dazzling visuals, poignant choreography and the creative use of music rang- ing from classical to pop, this production brings this story into a new and brilliant light. Tickets from $19. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas www.attpac.org

The Pirates of Penzance 2-3:30pm UT Arlington’s Department of Music in asso- ciation with The Department of Theatre Arts present The Pirates of Penzance, a comic operetta for kids.. It’s a hilarious farce with sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers and an eccentric Major-General. $12 for assigned seating; $10 for seniors, UTA students, faculty, and staff. Through Mar. 1. UTA MainStage Theatre, 700 Greek Row Drive, Arlington www.theatre.uta.edu

Scale Tales

11am-7pm Get an up-close and personal look at reptiles and exotic animals during SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium’s new interactive show Scale Tales, which gives guests the oppor- tunity to get an up close and personal look at the aquarium’s reptiles and exotic animals that include a bearded dragon, blue tongue skink, ball python and more. Scale Tales is included in the price of admission. Online pricing from $17.99 for adults, from $14.99 for children 3–12 years and free for 2 and younger. Through March 31. SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine www.visitsealife.com

MONDAY 2

Seussical

7:30-9pm Come see all of your favorite Dr. Seuss char- acters, including Horton the El- ephant, The Cat in the Hat and more. Tickets from $15. Best for ages 7 and older. Through Mar. 21. Artisan Center The- ater, 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst www.artisanct.com

TUESDAY 3

Music and Stories with Kidworks

11am-12pm Bring the kiddos to a storytelling session in the park! Bring your little ones and join us for an hour full of music, movement and fun stories every Tuesday. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas www.klydewarrenpark.org

Alice in Wonderland Jr.

12-1pm Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of liter- ature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. See website for more information. Tickets to the performance and tea party sold separately. Tick- ets from $8. Through March 14. Artisan Children’s Theater, 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst www.artisanct.com

WEDNESDAY 4

Toddler Story Time

10:15-11am This program helps infants get ready for school by developing a love for learning, social and emotional skills, and more. Ages 12 to 36 months with a caregiver. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch www.farm- ersbranchtx.gov/129/Library

Nature’s Art – the Mineral Beauty of China

10am-5pm Marvel at breath- taking specimens including a metallic masterpiece of stibnite, feet-shaped azurite and mal- achite, a mountainous fluorite covered in snow-like calcite and much more. This special exhibit is included with General Admission. Through Sept. 7. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St., Dallas www.perotmuseum.org

THURSDAY 5

JumpstART Stories and Art

10-11am Join us the first Thurs- day of each month at Irving Arts Center for stories and art! Explore new stories and fun art projects during this creative story time that combines art and children’s literature. This Month’s Theme: Happy Birth- day Dr. Seuss! Green eggs and ham, anyone? Join us to celebrate the legendary author and illustrator of such classics as Horton Hears a Who, Cat in the Hat , The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and The Lorax. Ages 2 and up. All supplies provided. 3333 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving www. irvingartscenter.com

Dallas Blooms—Sounds of Spring

9am-5pm With more than 100 varieties of spring bulbs and over 500,000 blooms bursting with color, the Dallas Arboretum announces “Sounds of Spring” as this year’s Dallas Blooms theme. Go online to check out the full schedule of activities and family fun all season. Free with general admission. Through April 12. 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas www. dallasarboretum.org

FRIDAY 6

North Texas Irish Festival

6-11pm In its 38th year, the North Texas Irish Festival is full of amazing music, dance, and cultural talent to celebrate the rich tradition of Irish and Celtic culture. Admission is free on Friday from 6–7pm; $10 after. See website for more information. Through March 8. Fair Park, 1121 First Avenue, Dallas www.ntif.org

First Friday on the Farm

10am-12pm Each month, this program presents a different theme that highlights the heritage skills that you could use to enrich your life today. Registration is required and space is limited. This month’s theme: Kites! Build a 19th cen- tury paper kite. Open to adults and to kids age 3 and older. $3 per person. Nash Farm, 626 Ball St, Grapevine www. grapevinetexasusa.com

Open Gym at Best Gymnastics in Flower Mound

1:30-2:30pm Participants can jump on the trampolines, play in the foam pit, tumble on the rod floor, play games on the Big Blue Floor, or swing on the bars. Open Gym is a drop-off event. There’s open seating for parents who want to stay, a cafe area with live television, and free Wi-Fi. The cost is $5 per child. For kids ages 6 and younger. 601 Cross Timbers Rd Ste. 100, Flower Mound www. bestgymnastics.net

SATURDAY 7

TEXFest

3-9pm Bring your boots and your buckles for a Texas-sized good time in Carrollton. This free event honoring Texas Independence Day offers a beer garden with local craft beer vendors, live Texas music, a food village, photo ops with a live longhorn, the chance to test your cowboy skills on a mechanical bull, free old-western photos and more. Headlining band takes the stage at 8pm. See website for complete schedule of events. Lawn chairs welcome. Downtown Carrollton, 1106 S. Broadway St., Carrollton www.cityofcarrollton.com

North Texas Irish Festival Fun Run

8-11am This family-friendly 5K fun run is perfect for runners or walkers of any age or ability, and also dogs! All registered runners will receive a T-shirt, a medal, one ticket to the North Texas Irish Festival, and two beers after the run (if they are of legal drinking age). Tower Bldg, 3809 Grand Ave., Dallas www.fairpark.org

My DSO Concert

10am-12pm The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) hosts its fifth annual My DSO Concert that is accessible for all, with special care taken to create a safe, comfortable and fun environment for those with specific needs, including children and adults on the autism spectrum, as well as their families, friends and caregivers. Beginning at 10am, guests will be able to interact with musical instruments, participate in a music therapy experience and more. After the performance, guests will be invited to stay for a meet and greet with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are sold on a “pay what you can” basis with a suggested price of $10. Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas www.mydso.com