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SUNDAY
the “Largest Toy Pistol Fight?” There will be amazing surprises, special guests and global exclusive product reveals! Meet your favorite NERF YouTube celebrities in person. Battle with your friends and family on the actual NFL field of the Dallas Cowboys. Fun for all ages. See website for more information. Tickets start at $16. Free parking. 1 AT&T Way, Arlington www.facebook.com/JaredsEpicNerf
SUNDAY 22
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Origins – Fossils from the Cradle of Humankind
10am-5pm. The 5,000-squarefoot exhibition will explore the discovery of fossils that have never been displayed outside of South Africa. The exhibition will feature interactive experiences, a simulated excavation site, and the intriguing stories of the diverse, multinational scientific teams who excavated both discoveries. This special exhibition requires a surcharge for members and non-members. Members: $7. Non-members: $21–30. Through March 22. Perot Museum, 2201 N Field St, Dallas www.origins. perotmuseum.org
For A Dreamer Of Houses 11am-5pm Inspired by philosopher Gaston Bachelard’s concept of the psychological, emotional significance of rooms and houses, For a Dreamer of Houses presents contemporary artworks that evoke personal spaces and considers the politics of places we identify with. The exhibit requires a $9 ticket with discounts for seniors, students, and military. DMA Members and children 11 and under are free. Through January 31, 2021. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas www.dma.org
MONDAY 23
Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets
7:30-10:30pm Come to the AAC to cheer on the Mavericks as they take on the Houston Rockets. Tickets start at $36. AAC, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas www.mavs.com Play and Learn
11am-12pm Playing is learning! Toddlers explore and connect in this unstructured and imaginative playtime. Parent/Caregiver participation is required. Ages 18-36 months. Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy, Plano www.plano.gov
Bowl and Bite Mondays at Pinstack
4pm-11pm Come to Pinstack each Monday guests can enjoy 1/2 price appetizers and other specials. Monday motivation at its best. Pinstack, 635 Central Expressway North, Allen www. pinstackbowl.com
Math-y Time
11am-12pm It’s not just a storytime, it’s Math-y Time! Featuring easy math concepts for preschoolers using books and math activities. For all ages. Free. Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy, Plano www.plano. gov/203/Library
TUESDAY 24
Nature’s Art – the Mineral Beauty of China
10am-5pm Collecting rocks and stone carvings has been popular in China for thousands of years. The country’s abundant mineral resources were historically used for industrial purposes only until the mid-1980’s. Marvel at breathtaking specimens including a metallic masterpiece of stibnite, feet-shaped azurite and malachite, 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
Toddler Time
9:30-10am Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills. New themes and repeating elements each week encourage interaction, introduce words and their sounds and explore simple concepts. Ages 18-36 months. Free. Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Road, Plano www. plano.gov
WEDNESDAY 25
Little Steppers: Herpetology Helpers
11am-12pm Students with special needs will learn about nature. Pre-registration required. $7/$9 per student. For ages 5-17 years. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Road, Mansfield www. olivernaturepark.com
Babes in Arms
11-11:30am A lapsit storytime to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning. Storytime is followed by a brief playtime with toys, bubbles and socialization for caregivers and babies. Babes in Arms is for pre-walkers who are not yet highly mobile; siblings are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal or doll. Ages 0-9 months. Free. Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano www.plano.gov
TrainTopia Model Train Exhibit 10am-5pm All aboard! Come experience TrainTopia – A Railroad Odyssey in Miniature! The TrainTopia exhibit features topography from Arizona to Texas, New Mexico, and Northeast Texas in the 1960s. Among its many features are an animated downtown Dallas street scene and the famed Palo Duro drive-in theater with a real movie playing! The hours of operation for this model train exhibit are Wednesday – Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sundays 1pm to 5pm. Tickets are booked in 30 minute time slots and are now available for purchase online, and also onsite at the Frisco Discovery Center. See the website for available time slots. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12. Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Pkwy, Frisco www.museumoftheamericanrailroad.org
THURSDAY 26
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz
7:30-10:30pm Come to the AAC to cheer on the Mavericks as they take on the Utah Jazz. Tickets start at $18. AAC, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas www.mavs.com Our Town
7-9pm Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” the story follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and “Death and Eternity.” Performed with minimal props and sets, audiences follow the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Recommended for audiences ages 10 and up. Willow Bend Center of the Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216, Plano www.northtexasperformingarts. org/plano
FRIDAY 27
Nature Story Time
10:30-11am Nature Story Times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience. These programs should last approximately 30-45 minutes depending on the book covered. These programs are included in general admission and free for Heard Museum Members. Heard Museum, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney www.heardmuseum.org
Junie B. Jones Jr.
5-6pm Junie B. Jones Jr. captures the hearts of audiences of all ages, just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. Tickets from $8. Through April 25. 444 East Pipeline Road, Hurst www.artisanct.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/ best-events/best-open-gym
SATURDAY 28
Spring Market Gift Boutique
Shop homemade gifts, home décor, jewelry, clothing, accessories and gourmet foods from over 60 local artisans. Easter Bunny selfie station and raffles too! Event runs through 3/29. Tickets $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Five and under are free. Presented by Junior League of Richardson. Richardson Civic Center, JLRTX. com. See ad in this issue.
Liberty Block Party
2-5pm This free family event will include a wide variety of fun-filled, informative activities available to everyone. Event activities will feature free food and drinks, prize drawings and free giveaways. City department activities will include awareness demonstrations by the Fire and Police departments, pet adoption opportunities from the Animal Services Department, and city representatives to discuss summer season job opportunities. Bring the family and enjoy all the amazing opportunities the City of Plano has to offer. Free. Liberty Recreation Center, 2601 Glencliff Drive, Plano www.plano.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/10
Festival of Joy
11am-6pm Experience India’s vast cultural and spiritual heritage at Klyde Warren Park. Enjoy live music and dance performances, along with traditional eats, games, and activities for the entire family. Free. 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas www.fojdallas.com
Nash Farm Heritage Workshop
Visit Nash Farm and experience what it’s like to step into a 19th century home while learning the essential farm skills. This open-house setting allows guests to discuss the activities with the interpreters and involvement may be encouraged when possible. This month’s workshop: Preparing a 19th Century Farm Meal. Prepare a late 19th century meal on a wood cook stove in the 1869 farmhouse with historic culinary educators. Following your visit to the farmhouse, you may visit the farm grounds to complete your experience. Registration is required, but walk-in registration is also encouraged. Participants of all ages may attend. Space is limited at all events. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online. Nash Farm, 626 Ball St, Grapevine www.grapevinetexasusa.com/nash-farm/ events/heritage-workshops
Lego Trolls World Tour 10am-8pm Legoland Discovery Center hosts the ultimate celebration of the new movie Trolls World Tour. Tickets from $19.95. Through April 26. Legoland Discovery Center, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Grapevine www.dallasfw. legolanddiscoverycenter.com/ whats-inside/events
SUNDAY 29
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
Last Stop on Market Street
1:30-3pm On a Sunday after church in a bustling, ethnically and culturally diverse American city, CJ and his Nana board the public bus for their weekly trip across town to help out at a soup kitchen. Along the way, with Nana’s fearless and compassionate guidance, CJ discovers that everyone and everything has a unique rhythm and purpose; that the world’s got answers if we listen with
