SATURDAY

Dallas Farmers Market

11am-7pm Come visit the 26,000 square foot food hall and artisanal vendor market containing four anchor restau- rants, a mixture of local special- ty foods, artisanal food vendors, and seating areas both inside and out where you can grab a bite to eat or enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in a view of the Dallas skyline or observing the market-goers. Open daily. 920 S Harwood, Dallas www. dallasfarmersmarket.org

THURSDAY 12

Don’t Let The Pidgeon Drive the Bus

9:30-11am Inspired by the pop- ular Pigeon books by Mo Wil- lems and starring an innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs, and feathers, Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! (The Musical) is great fun, and sure to get everyone’s wings flap- ping. On stage in Carpenter Hall. Shows at 9:30am and 11:30am. Recommended for grades pre-K through 3rd. Tickets from $5. 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving www. irvingartscenter.com

GirlScouts Birthday Bash In The Park

9am-12pm Join us for a celebration, crafts, swaps, and more. See website for other important details. For kids in kindergarten-12th grade. $15 per person (adults and children under 4 are free) 2540 Farmers Branch Ln, Farmers Branch www.gsnetx.org/en/ events-repository/2019/ girl_scout_birthday.html

FRIDAY 13

Beer Glass Help-Create at Vetro Glassblowing Studio

1-7pm. Join us for St. Patrick’s Day – Hot Glass, Cold Brew! Help create your own beer glass then partake in some fine ales. Additional date is March 14. $75/beer glass. Reservations required. Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Fine Art Gallery, 701 S. Main St, Ste 103, Grapevine, 817-251-1668, VetroArtGlass.com. See ad in this issue.

The Tap Pack

7:30-9pm Come see The Tap Pack, an elegant and entertain- ing nod to the Rat Pack era fea- turing high energy performanc- es of mind-blowing tap dancing, smooth vocals, a swinging live jazz band and witty on-stage banter. The five-member male Australian cast wins the audi- ence from the first downbeat and the pace of their amazing performances never slows. Tickets from $21.50. Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving www.irvingartscen- ter.com

SATURDAY 14

The Prego Expo 11:30am-4pm. Exhibitors, Product Demos, Educational Seminars, Giveaways, and a Babies & Bumps Fashion Show. Admission $16 before the show, $18 at the door. Embassy Suites Dallas, Frisco Hotel Convention Center & Spa, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr, Dallas. thepregoexpo.com. See ad in this issue.

Cowtown Goes Green

10am-8pm The city’s largest and most family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The event in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District features free activities for kids including armadillo races, face painting, live music and gunfights. The day features a Western/Irish themed Cow- town Goes Green parade that follows the 4pm cattle drive. All activities are free of charge and are open to the public. Fort Worth Stockyards, 130 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth www.fortworthstockyards.org/ events/cowtown-goes-green

Dash Down Greenville

8-9am If you’re an adult, dress in your luckiest gear and join the sea of green for the best 5K and post-race party this side of the rainbow. ‘Twill be a fine morning to celebrate with

beer, food, a live band, cash prizes and more fun than ever before. Tickets start at $35. Central Market, 5750 E Lov- ers Ln, Dallas www.runproject. org/events/dash-down-green- ville-race

Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade

11am-12pm Find a spot along the two-mile parade route -- traveling south on Greenville Ave. from Blackwell to Yale Blvd. -- and cheer marching bands, dancers and bagpipers. Catch beads thrown from passing floats and party with thousands of green-clad revelers. www.dallasstpatrick- sparade.com

St. Paddy’s Pickle Parade & Palooza

11am-9pm Don’t miss the 11am Baby Parade for ages 6–48 months. Application fee is $10 per child. The St. Paddy’s Pickle Parade begins at 1pm. Admis- sion and most of the activities in the Pickle Playground are free. See website for more information. Downtown Mans- field, 102 N Main St, Mansfield www.pickleparade.org

McKinney St. Patrick Day Shamrock 5K and Festival

9am-4pm Join us for the 3rd Annual McKinney St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Shamrock Run! The event is returning to Tupps Brewery for its biggest year yet! Featuring a Shamrock Run 5k with awesome medals and swag, two stages with nonstop entertainment from Irish rock bands, delicious cuisine including Irish favor- ites, costume contests, face painting, lots of green beer, lawn games and plenty of cool vendors! The Shamrock Run 5k starts at 9 am and finishes in front of Tupps Brewery where the party will be waiting for you! The 5k Registration includes a Shamrock Run T-shirt, a lucky finishers medal and a swag bag! Pricing increases as the event gets closer! Don’t wait! The festival is free to attend and family-friendly! Parking for the festival is free and available at Tupps Brewery or utilize the complimentary shuttle! See website for more information. 721 Anderson St, McKinney www.tuppsbrewery. com/tours-events

Kids Fest

12-6pm Spend Spring Break at Traders Village with the return of our popular Kids Fest event on March 14th -15th, 2020! A host of fun activities are planned for kids to enjoy; clowns, magicians, face painters, activities, photo ops with superheroes and a high energy show of music, songs, and experiments. It’s fun for the entire family! Free. $5 Parking. Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie www.trad- ersvillage.com/grand-prairie

SUNDAY 15

Festival de la Familia

12-6pm A host of fun activities are planned for kids to enjoy; clowns, magicians, face paint- ers, activities, photo ops with superheroes and a high energy show of music, songs, and experiments. Free. $5 Parking. Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie www.trad- ersvillage.com/grand-prairie

MONDAY 16

Crayola Experience

12-6pm Come experience 22 hands-on attractions inspired by Crayola products and their technologies. Visitors can name and wrap their own Crayola crayon, star in a coloring page, create melted wax spin-art, and learn how crayons are made in a live factory show. Plano’s location includes a 5,000-square-foot retail store selling the world’s largest selection of Crayola products and unique souvenirs, such as plush items and apparel. General admission is $20.99 at the door or $18.99 online. Kids under three are free. Crayola Experience at the Shops of Willowbend Mall, 6121 W Park Blvd Suite A100, Plano www.crayolaexperience. com/plano