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1 Sunday 2 Monday summer family series production of the classic fairy tale artS & CraFtS Film by disney. tickets start at $10. Drawing From the Collection Children’s Summer Series – how to Story time for Children the Modern train your dragon studio Movie Grill, Story time Flower mound flower Mound public library, 3030 art Museum of fort Worth, 1600 s. stemmons fwy., lewisville. Broadmoor ln., flower Mound. 972/874-6167. fmlibrary. 3200 darnell st., fort Worth. 972/906-0002. studiomoviegrill.com. net. 10am and 2pm Mon–tue. enjoy stories, music and 07 rhymes. for children ages 3–6. kids can attend alone, but 817/738-9215. themodern. 11am Mon–fri. Watch how to train org. 2–3:30pm. kids ages 5–12 your dragon at this special summer caregivers must remain in the library. free. can bring a sketchbook and pencils morning showing for the whole family. $1 ContinuinG: to learn about art through informal children; $2 adults. Wish upon a star see Jul 1. drawing exercises led by artists Jim Burton muSiC and david Wilburn. attendance is limited. early arrival is Concerts in the Garden fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 3 TueSd ay encouraged. free. Botanic Garden Blvd., fort Worth. 817/665-6000. Story time on StaGe fwsymphony.org. Gates open at 6:30pm; music begins bilingual Story time irving public library, multiple loca- Mufaro’s beautiful daughters dallas children’s theater, 5938 at 8:15pm. through Jul 4. listen to different musical tions. 972/721-2458. cityofirving.org/library. 11am tue skillman st., dallas. 214/740-0051. dct.org. 7:30pm fri; artists each night at the outdoor summer music festival irving east Branch; 7:30pm thu central library. listen to 1:30pm and 4:30pm sat–sun. through Jul 15. Watch the presented by the fort Worth symphony orchestra. readings presented in english and spanish, and engage award-winning play based on the story of cinderella and Bring a picnic basket or reserve a table, and enjoy through stories, finger plays and music. for all ages. ree.f the book by John steptoe. the play features traditional nightly fireworks displays.t ickets start at $16; free lawn muSiC chanting, rhythmic drumming and african songs. for tickets for children ages 10 and younger with an ac- Concerts at the arboretum dallas arboretum, 8525 Garland rd., children ages 3 and older. tickets start at $14. companying adult. dallas. 214/515-6500. dallasarboretum.org. 7:30–9:30pm; exHibit muSiC gates open at 6pm. Bring your blankets and chairs to sit on lucian Freud Portraits Modern art Museum of fort Worth, Kindermusik With Heidi Brilliant sky toys & Books, 1101 the lawn, and listen to live music by a different band every 3200 darnell st., fort Worth. 817/738-9215. themodern. shoal creek, ste. 110, highland Village. 972/966-2321. tue and thu through July. tickets start at $9. org. 10am–5pm tue–thu; 10am–8pm fri; 10am–5pm hvbstb.com. 10:30–11am. explore instruments and Film sat–sun. this is the opening day of the exhibit showcas- dance to music. for children ages 3 and younger with an Cool tuesday movies – dolphin tale carrollton public library ing the works of lucian freud. freud’s iconic and rarely accompanying adult. free. at Josey ranch lake, 1700 keller springs rd., carrollton. seen portraits of his friends and family will be on display Story time 972/466-4800. cityofcarrollton.com. 11am and 1pm. through oct 28. $10 adults; free for kids 12 and younger. mother Goose time Flower mound flower Mound public Bring a pillow or sleeping bag, and watch dolphin tale Enjoy these exclusive offerings! eDuCational library, 3030 Broadmoor ln., flower Mound. 972/874- with the whole family. free. Sharky Sundays – Shark Conservation Museum of Nature & 6167. fmlibrary.net. 11:15am Mon–tue. enjoy 20 minutes Story time science, 1318 s. second ave., dallas. 214/428-5555. na- of stories, music and movements. for new parents and Family Story time irving irving public library, multiple tureandscience.org. 12–5pm. learn why many shark spe- babies under 18 months. registration required. free. locations. 972/721-2606. irvinglibrary.org. 7pm tue and DINE RELAX DANCE cies are in decline and what you can do to help ensure Story time 10:30am Wed Valley ranch library; 7pm thu and 11am a bright future for one of the ocean’s top predators. $10 Preschool time lewisville lewisville public library, 1197 W. fri West irving library. enjoy educational and entertain- adults; $7 kids ages 2–11; free for kids younger than 2. Main st., lewisville. 972/219-3570. cityoflewisville.com. ing stories, flannel boards, crafts and songs. for children on StaGe 10:30am Mon; 4pm and 7pm tue. children ages 3–6 can of all ages and accompanying caregivers. free.

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1501 gaylord trail | grapevine, texas 76051 | www.gaylordtexan.com | 817-778-2000 northtexaschild / july 2012 31 kid culture / everyday Hockey League Birthday Parties Story time com/festival. 11am–2pm parade; 5pm festival; Figure Skating Pottery barn Kids Story time pottery Barn kids at 9:45pm fireworks. celebrate the fourth of July with a Camps & Clinics stonebriar centre, 2601 preston rd., frisco. 972/731- children’s parade at the lisd school administration 8912. shopstonebriar.com. 11am. listen to a story Building, and a vintage car show, an art exhibition Public Skating and enjoy children’s activities. Get a stamp to earn a and kid’s Zone activities at Bakersfield park. see band special gift for attending. free. smash Mouth on stage and a fireworks show. ree.f muSiC inDePenDenCe Day Sounds of lewisville Concert Series Medical center of July 4th Celebration – a lake Cities tradition lake dallas lewisville Grand theater, 100 N. charles st., lewis- city park, 101 e. hundley dr., lake dallas. 940/497- ville. 972/219-3401. soundsoflewisville.com. 7–9pm. 2226. lakedallas.com. 9am parade; festivities 10am– every tue through Jul. Bring chairs and blankets and 10pm. celebrate independence day with a patriotic listen to live music by a different band each night at parade down Main street, the sixth annual lake cities the courtyard outside the theater. free. idol competition, apple pie baking and watermelon- inDePenDenCe Day eating contests, and a play area for children. free; $10 OFF Spirit of Coppell Parade and Fireworks coppell, multiple concessions will be available for purchase. locations. 972/462-5100. coppelltx.gov. 7–10pm tue; reCreation BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE 9am Wed. enjoy face painting, bounce houses, live outdoor Waterpark Splashtacular community activity Must present coupon at time of booking. Exp 12/31/12 music and a fireworks show at andrew Brown park center outdoor Waterpark, 1200 Gerault rd., flower east on tue. then watch the parade from samuel Mound. 972/874-6300. flower-mound.com/parks. $20 OFF Boulevard to town center plaza on Wed. free. 1–5pm. celebrate independence day at the water park inDePenDenCe Day with games and activities for all ages. Nonresidents: $6 LEARN TO SKATE Stars and Stripes Southlake southlake town square, children, $8 adults; residents: $4 children, $6 adults. For 1st Time Enrollees 1400 Main st., southlake. 817/748-8184. visitsouthla- nature Must present coupon. ketexas.com/stars-stripes. 6–10pm. celebrate the Shark Feedings Museum of Nature & science, 1318 fourth of July with patriotic music by live bands in- s. second ave., dallas. 214/428-5555. natureand- cluding the southlake community Band, a fireworks science.org. 11am every Wed and fri. through sep POLAR show, and patriotic crafts and inflatable slides at the 14. see live sharks being fed and learn about their ICE children’s Village and kid’s Zone. free; concessions diets. $10 adults; $7 for children ages 2–11; free for will be available for purchase. children younger than 2. HOUSE Story time inDePenDenCe Day Story and activity time Brilliant sky toys & Books, 1101 Stars & Stripes Parade Vista ridge Mall, 2401 s. stem- 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., Grapevine 76051 shoal creek, ste. 110, highland Village. 972/966- mons fwy., lewisville. 972/315-3641. vistaridgemall. Located inside Grapevine Mills Mall 2321. hvbstb.com. 10:30am every tue. listen to a com. 11am–2pm. decorate your tricycle, stroller or 972-874-1930 reading and enjoy a craft, games and activities. for wagon and join an old-fashioned parade through polaricehousegrapevine.com children ages 2–5 with an accompanying adult, but the shopping center led by uncle sam. participants all ages are welcome. free. will meet near oasis cafe before 11am. enjoy a dJ, Story time games and prizes, face painting and patriot-themed toddler Story time irving central library, 801 W. crafts at an indoor block party. free. irving Blvd., irving. 972/721-2458. cityofirving.org/ inDePenDenCe Day library. 7pm tue; 10:30am Wed. engage through yankee Doodle Parade and Fourth of July Jubilee down- blems in stories, finger plays and music. for children ages 18 town denton, multiple locations. 940/349-7275. den- ro Sc l? months–3 years. free. tonparks.com. 9am–6pm. celebrate independence P hoo Story time day with a parade around the denton square and toddler time lewisville lewisville public library, 1197 a festival at Quakertown park. Make arts and crafts, W. Main st., lewisville. 972/219-3570. cityoflewisville. compete in whipped cream-eating contests and com. 10:30am and 11am tue; 10:30am Wed–thu. more in the children’s carnival at the civic center. Walking toddlers ages 15–36 months can participate free admission; $1 admission at the civic center in a story time and do a take-home activity. free. pool from 12–6pm. ContinuinG: ContinuinG: Children’s Summer Series – how to train your dragon see Jul 2. Children’s Summer Series – how to train your dragon see Jul 2. Concerts in the Garden see Jul 2. mother Goose time Flower Concerts in the Garden see Jul 2. sleeping beauty kids mound see Jul 2. Preschool time lewisville see Jul 2. sleeping see Jul 2. Spirit of Coppell Parade and Fireworks see Jul 3. beauty kids see Jul 2. Story time Flower mound see Jul 2. 5 ThurSd ay 4 WedneSd ay FitneSS reCreation mom and tot yoga south Branch library, 3228 teasley Neurofeedback Training 14th annual liberty run North lakes recreation center, ln., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 2001 W. Windsor dr., denton. 940/349-7275. denton- 12–1pm. Bond with your child during a yoga session A medication-free alternative parks.com. 6:30am check-in; 7:30am run. kick off the led by a registered yoga teacher. for kids ages 1–4. for ADD/ADHD, behavior fourth of July with a family-oriented 5k run and one- Bring a yoga mat or towel and a baby blanket. space mile fun walk. Medals are awarded to the top three 5k is limited. call to register. free. and learning disorders. male and female finishers in each age group, and all muSiC walkers receive a participation medal. $20. Summer Fun thursdays – David Chicken the shops at inDePenDenCe Day Willow Bend, 6121 W. park Blvd., plano. 972/202- 29th annual Fireworks extravaganza Grapevine, multiple 7110. shopwillowbend.com. 1pm. sing along with locations. 800/457-6338. grapevinetexasusa.com. children’s performer david chicken, who will select 9:30pm. pick any spot in Grapevine to watch the audience members to join him on stage and play patriotic fireworks show over the waters of lake instruments. sponsored by dallaschild. free. Richard E. Davis, M.S. Grapevine. free. Story time Licensed Professional Counselor inDePenDenCe Day toddler time Flower mound flower Mound public li- 40th annual Kiwanis Fireworks Show university of North brary, 3030 Broadmoor ln., flower Mound. 972/874- Nationally certified and 16 years experience texas – fouts field, 2300 N. i-35e, denton. dentonki- 6167. fmlibrary.net. 10am and 11am Wed–thu. enjoy in neurofeedback with children and adults wanisclub.org. Gates open at 5:30pm, music begins at 30 minutes of stories, music and rhymes. for children 6:30pm. listen to live music by the holler time, and ages 18–36 months and their caregivers. free. 940-243-7586 watch the fireworks show. donations will be accepted ContinuinG: 4232 N. I-35, Denton, TX 76207 to benefit the denton kiwanis club. free. Children’s Summer Series – how to train your dragon see Jul 2. inDePenDenCe Day sleeping beauty kids see Jul 2. bilingual Story time see Jul 3. www.NeuroTherapyAssociatesTX.com independence Fest and Children’s Parade flower Mound, Concerts at the arboretum see Jul 3. Family Story time multiple locations. 972/874-6300. flower-mound. irving see Jul 3. toddler time lewisville see Jul 3. 32 july 2012 / northtexaschild We’ve got the inside track on fun.

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6 Friday on StaGe hairspray Greater lewisville community theatre, 160 W. Main st., lewisville. 972/221-7469. glct.org. 8pm fri–sat; 3pm sun. through Jul 29. Watch a musical production about plus-size heroine tracy turnblad in 1960s Baltimore, who wins a spot on the local television dance program, the corny collins show. $18 Does your child complain adults; $15 children. muSiC about foot or leg pain after Starrise denton civic center, 321 e. Mckinney st., denton. 940/349-8733. cityof- denton.com. 8:15pm fri through Jul 20. Bring blankets or chairs and watch a free performance by a different local community art group each week. ree.f they run or play sports? Film Summer Fun in the Planetarium uNt sky theater, 1704 W. Mulberry st., denton. 940/369-8213. skytheater.unt.edu. 11:30am. Watch a different show about This is not just a “growing pain.” the solar system each fri in July on the planetarium’s high-definition projec- tion system. $3. Let the experts at Foot and Ankle Associates of SPeCial event North Texas help your child be pain free. Summerblast – Friday Fireworks Grapevine, multiple locations. 800/457-6338. grape- vinetexasusa.com. 9:30pm fri. through aug 31. Watch a 12-minute fireworks show Want to know more about your child’s feet? over lake Grapevine. free. ContinuinG: Visit our website at www.faant.com. Mufaro’s beautiful daughters see Jul 1. Children’s Summer Series – how to train your dragon see Jul 2. sleeping beauty kids see Jul 2. Family Story time irving see Jul 3. Shark Feed- ings see Jul 4. Foot and Ankle Associates 7 SaTurday of North Texas, LLP Story time Family time lewisville lewisville public library, 1197 W. Main st., lewisville. 972/219- 2421 Ira E. Woods Ave. 3570. cityoflewisville.com. 11:15am sat. children of all ages can enjoy a story time Grapevine, Texas 76051 with songs and movement activities. free. SPeCial event 817-416-6155 ice Cream Social and Picnic Dinner Nash farm, 626 Ball st., Grapevine. 817/410-3585. grapevinetexasusa.com. 5–7pm. Bring a blanket and picnic basket, and make homemade ice cream using hand-crank freezers. free admission; concessions will Leaders in Exceptional Healthcare Solutions be available for purchase. © reCreation Kid’s exhibition Polo match prestonwood polo and country club, 525 yacht club rd., oak point. 972/628-7955. oakpointpolo.com. 6:30pm gates open; 7pm polo match. cheer on young riders who are competing in a match after a week-long camp. Join other spectators on the field at half-time for a divot stomp. $10 per car. Film Planetarium Show uNt sky theater, 1704 W. Mulberry st., denton. 940/369-8213. skythe- ater.unt.edu. 2pm and 8pm. Watch are We alone?, a film about potential life on other planets, on the planetarium’s high-definition projection system. for children in fifth grade and up. $5 adults; $3 children ages 12 and younger. cash only. SPeCial event Play and read with Puppets North Branch library, 3020 N. locust st., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 10–11am. play with puppets and read stories to them. for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. free. eDuCational Science lab – rocket Power emily fowler library, 502 oakland st., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 3pm. explore the science behind rockets and Newton’s laws of motion in a hands-on workshop. see a rocket launch demonstration and build your own rocket. supplies are limited. for children ages 8–14. call to register. free. nature Shark Dissections Museum of Nature & science, 1318 s. second ave., dallas. 214/428-5555. natureandscience.org. 1pm every sat. through sep 15. Watch a live dissection of a shark while learning about its anatomy. $10 adults; $7 kids 2–11; kids under 2 free. eDuCational Star Party rafes urban astronomy center, 2350 tom cole rd., denton. 940/369- 8213. astronomy.unt.edu/starparties. thirty minutes after sunset, weather permit- ting. Gaze at celestial objects through telescopes and learn about the night sky from university of North texas staff members and students. check uNt site for alternate route because of construction. free. ContinuinG: Mufaro’s beautiful daughters see Jul 1. sleeping beauty kids see Jul 2. hairspray see Jul 6. 8 Sunday exHibit Sightings – erick Swenson Nasher sculpture center, 2001 flora st., dallas. 214/242- 5100. nashersculpturecenter.org. 11am–5pm tue–sun. this is the last day to see the sculpture series by dallas-based artist erick swenson, featuring works that depict the human condition, nature and animals in strange circumstances. $10 adults; $10 students; kids 12 and under free. ContinuinG:

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9 Monday theatrecoppell.com. 10:30am Jul 11 and Jul 19. Watch 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. learn how to find the Film a story time play for children, presented by theatre Big dipper and North star at 2pm in one World, one Children’s Summer Series – kung Fu Panda studio Movie Grill, coppell’s children’s playhouse. $7; free for children ages sky – Big Bird’s Big adventure, for children in pre-k–first 1600 s. stemmons fwy., lewisville. 972/906-0002. studio- 2 and younger. grades; explore the planets, moons, the sun and other moviegrill.com. 11am Mon–fri. Watch kung fu panda at Story time celestial bodies in the solar system at 3pm in this is your special summer morning showings for the whole family. toddler time Coppell William t. cozby public library, 177 N. captain speaking, for children ages 5 and older; listen $1 children; $2 adults. heartz rd., coppell. 972/304-3658. coppelltx.gov/library- to the folklore of ancient civilizations at 4pm in take nature programs. 11am Wed. children ages 2–3 can enjoy Me to the stars, for children ages 7 and older. seating is Fossil rim animal Program National scouting Museum, 1329 interactive stories, songs and games. free. limited. free. W. Walnut hill ln., irving. 972/580-2476. bsamuseum.org. artS & CraFtS reCreation 10am–4pm. see live animals, including snakes and bugs, true blue Story time amon carter Museum, 3501 camp outdoor Waterpark Family night out community activity and fossils up close in a presentation every hour by the Bowie Blvd., fort Worth. 817/738-1933. cartermuseum. center outdoor Waterpark, 1200 Gerault rd., flower fossil rim Wildlife center. free. org. 10:30–11:30am. come dressed in blue and explore Mound. 972/874-6300. flower-mound.com/parks. artS & CraFtS the color in art-related activities. listen to stories, discuss 5–8pm. play water games including beach blanket bingo Fun and Games – board Games William t. cozby public famous artworks, and create your own work of art while with the whole family. Nonresidents: $6 children, $8 library, 177 N. heartz rd., coppell. 972/304-3658. cop- enjoying cookies and lemonade. Wear a new color at adults; residents: $4 children, $6 adults. pelltx.gov/library-programs. 3pm. play board games and story time each Wed through Jul 25. free. reCreation card games at this weekly activities program for kids of artS & CraFtS Water Games Competition lee park recreation center, all ages. free. Wonderful Wednesdays the Modern art Museum of fort 3000 pamela dr., irving. 972/721-2508. cityofirving.org. ContinuinG: Worth, 3200 darnell st., fort Worth. 817/738-9215. the- 10:30am–12:30pm. cool off in the pool and compete in mother Goose time Flower mound see Jul 2. Preschool time modern.org. 4–4:45pm. Visit the work of artists callum water games. for children in k–fifth grades. registration lewisville see Jul 2. Story time Flower mound see Jul 2. innes and Jacques Villeglé, and make a gallery project is required by Jul 9. $2 children. reflecting their work. a sign-up sheet is provided at eDuCational 10 TueSd ay the front desk the day of the program. attendance is World Wide Safari emily fowler library, 502 oakland st., Film limited. free. denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 3pm. Visit Cool tuesday movies – Zookeeper carrollton public library ContinuinG: with animals from faraway continents, presented by at Josey ranch lake, 1700 keller springs rd., carrollton. Family Story time irving see Jul 3. toddler Story time irving cathy’s critters, and learn how they live and adapt to 972/466-4800. cityofcarrollton.com. 11am and 1pm. see Jul 3. toddler time lewisville see Jul 3. Shark Feedings their environments. for children ages 6 and older. seat- Bring a pillow or sleeping bag and watch Zookeeper see Jul 4. toddler time Flower mound see Jul 5. Children’s ing is limited. free tickets are available one hour before with the whole family. free. Summer Series – kung Fu Panda see Jul 9. dora the explorer liVe! show time. free. on StaGe Pirate adventure see Jul 10. ContinuinG: dora the explorer liVe! Pirate adventure ohlook perform- Mufaro’s beautiful daughters see Jul 1. Family Story time irving ing arts center, 1631 W. Northwest hwy., Grapevine. 12 ThurSd ay see Jul 3. Shark Feedings see Jul 4. hairspray see Jul 6. Story time 817/421-2825. ohlookperform.com. 10:30am tue–sat. Starrise see Jul 6. Summer Fun in the Planetarium see Jul 6. all by myself William t. cozby public library, 177 N. heartz through Jul 21. Watch a live action performance with Summerblast – Friday Fireworks see Jul 6. Children’s Summer rd., coppell. 972/304-3658. coppelltx.gov/library- characters dora and Boots as they go on a trip to trea- Series – kung Fu Panda see Jul 9. dora the explorer liVe! Pirate programs. 10:30am thu. enjoy songs, rhymes and finger sure island. $10. adventure see Jul 10. SPeCial event plays. children ages 3–5 can attend independently, but Get a Clue at the library denton public library, multiple caregivers must remain in the library. free. 14 SaTurday SPeCial event locations. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 3pm Jul 10 eDuCational First birthday bash sea life Grapevine aquarium, 3000 emily fowler library; 3pm Jul 17 south Branch library; Clear Creek nature Series – Predators from the Sky clear Grapevine Mills pkwy., Grapevine. 469/444-3050. visit- 3pm Jul 26 North Branch library. Watch an interactive creek Natural heritage area, 3310 collins rd., denton. sealife.com/grapevine. 10am–9:30pm. last admission performance presented by the denton community 940/349-8285. dentonparks.com. 9–11am. see birds of is two hours before close. celebrate the aquarium’s first theater roadshow and solve mysteries through stories, different species up close and discover raptors’ unique anniversary since its opening at Grapevine Mills mall songs and poems. seating is limited. free tickets are adaptations to hunt in woodlands, wetlands and prairies with activities throughout the day. Meet sharky the available one hour before show time on a first-come, in a presentation by the Blackland prairie raptor center. mascot, take photos, do coloring activities and meet at first-served basis. ree.f registration is required. free. the touch pool area at 1pm for cupcakes and birthday artS & CraFtS Story time learn to Cartoon south Branch library, 3228 teasley ln., celebration. $19 adults; $15 kids; free for kids ages 2 Cupcake Story time south Branch library, 3228 teasley denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 3:30pm. and younger. ln., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 10am. create fun cartoon drawings with the help of artists from nature listen to a storybook reading and decorate cupcakes. for the young rembrandts. for children ages 7–12. seating Safari Guide flower Mound public library, 3030 Broad- children ages 1–5 and their caregivers. free. is limited. registration is required. free. moor ln., flower Mound. 972/874-6167. fmlibrary. eDuCational eDuCational net. 2pm and 3:15pm. see wild animals up close in an Discovery Days – Discover underwater Worlds Museum of twilight toddler time emily fowler library, 502 oakland educational program presented by critterman david Nature & science, 1318 s. second ave., dallas. 214/428- st., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 6:30pm. kleven. free. 5555. natureandscience.org. 10am–5pm sat; 12–6pm Bring your toddler ages 12–24 months for activities muSiC sun. explore nature and science with a weekend of that promote literacy, social interaction and caregiver Summer Fun thursdays – vocal trash the shops at Willow Bend, family activities, special shows and guest exhibitors. bonding. free. 6121 W. park Blvd., plano. 972/202-7110. shopwillowbend. $10 adults; $7 for children ages 2–11; free for children ContinuinG: com. 1pm. Watch the music group perform a show just for younger than 2. mother Goose time Flower mound see Jul 2. Preschool time kids with a cappella harmonies and industrial stomp-style lewisville see Jul 2. Story time Flower mound see Jul 2. bilin- drumming. sponsored by dallaschild. free. reCreation gual Story time see Jul 3. Concerts at the arboretum see Jul 3. ContinuinG: nature Walk lewisville lake environmental learning Family Story time irving see Jul 3. Pottery barn Kids Story time bilingual Story time see Jul 3. Concerts at the arboretum see Jul 3. area, 201 e. Jones st., lewisville. 972/219-7980. ias.unt. see Jul 3. Sounds of lewisville Concert Series see Jul 3. Story Family Story time irving see Jul 3. toddler time lewisville see Jul 3. edu/llela. 10am. explore the trails of llela and look and activity time see Jul 3. toddler Story time irving see Jul 3. mom and tot yoga see Jul 5. toddler time Flower mound see Jul 5. for wildlife. Notice the seasonal changes in the natural toddler time lewisville see Jul 3. Children’s Summer Series – Children’s Summer Series – kung Fu Panda see Jul 9. dora the scenery. registration is requested but not required. $2 kung Fu Panda see Jul 9. explorer liVe! Pirate adventure see Jul 10. plus $5 gate fee. eDuCational 11 WedneSd ay 13 Friday no more Diapers! North Branch library, 3020 N. locust st., artS & CraFtS on StaGe denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 10am. Get art explorers – Henri matisse North Branch library, 3020 N. babe – the sheep Pig studio B performing arts center, 2400 some help with potty training your kids at this special locust st., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. fM 407, highland Village. 972/966-2787. studiobtheater. story time. listen to stories, sing potty time songs and 3pm. learn about Matisse’s work, listen to a reading info. 7:30pm fri–sat; 2:30pm sun. through Jul 22. Watch watch a puppet show with diaper-less puppets. for and create a tissue paper collage. for children ages 6–8. a children’s production based on the book by dick king- children ages 1–5. free. registration is required. free. smith about the talented pig and farmer hogget. $10. Story time on StaGe Film Second Saturday Story time William t. cozby public Peter rabbit and the Mysterious Magic hat coppell center Feature Films by the Fort Worth museum of Science and His- library, 177 N. heartz rd., coppell. 972/304-3658. for the arts, 157 s. Moore rd., coppell. 972/745-7719. tory south Branch library, 3228 teasley ln., denton. coppelltx.gov/library-programs. 11am. listen to songs 36 july 2012 / northtexaschild and stories at this weekend family program especially for parents that work during the week. free. Comprehensive Pediatric Therapy for Autism ContinuinG: Mufaro’s beautiful daughters see Jul 1. hairspray see Jul 6. Family time lewisville see Jul 7. Kid’s exhibition Polo match see Jul 7. Planetarium Show see Jul 7. Shark Dissections see Jul 7. dora the explorer liVe! Pirate adventure see Jul 10. babe – the sheep Pig see Jul 13. • ABA 15 Sunday • Speech SPeCial event blue bell ice Cream Sunday kimbell art Museum, 3333 camp Bowie Blvd., fort Worth. • Occupational 817/332-8451. kimbellart.org. 12–3pm. celebrate National ice cream day with a free scoop of Blue Bell ice cream’s newest flavor, go on a tour through the exhibit • Physical and watch children’s films. sponsored byfortWorthchild . free. SPeCial event • Curriculums PaWS for reading irving central library, 801 W. irving Blvd., irving. 972/721-2458. cityofirving.org/library. 1:30–3:30pm. children can read to specially trained therapy dogs and practice their reading skills in a fun environment. for k–sixth grades. free. Water and Equine therapy center in a ranch environment ContinuinG: that includes social and life skills. Mufaro’s beautiful daughters see Jul 1. hairspray see Jul 6. Discovery Days – Discover underwater Worlds see Jul 14. Secure environment with surveillance cameras in every room & outdoors Mustard Seeds provides a 5 star therapy center for pre-school & 16 Monday elementary school children who have Aspergers Autism or PDD Film Children’s Summer Series – Madagascar studio Movie Grill, 1600 s. stemmons The overall focus of our therapy is ABA based in a naturalistic fwy., lewisville. 972/906-0002. studiomoviegrill.com. 11am Mon–fri. Watch environment, but we also provide Equestrian, Aquatic, Music, Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapies Madagascar at this special summer morning showing for the whole family. $1 children; $2 adults. Now enrolling for summer and fall eDuCational Frank buck Zoo’s Critterman – texas tails North lakes recreation center, 2001 W. Wind- Fort Worth, Keller, Plano TX & Cambridge MA sor dr., denton. 940/349-8287. dentonparks.com. 10:30–11:30am. see the native Space is limited. Call today! creatures that have played an integral role in the history of texas in a presentation by critterman. space is limited. $5 for children; free for accompanying adults. artS & CraFtS 1-817-541-7770 Fun and Games – leGos William t. cozby public library, 177 N. heartz rd., coppell. www.mustard-seeds.org 972/304-3658. coppelltx.gov/library-programs. 3pm. enjoy an open play with leGo building blocks at this weekly activities program for kids of all ages. free. ContinuinG: mother Goose time Flower mound see Jul 2. Preschool time lewisville see Jul 2. Story time Flower mound see Jul 2. 17 TueSd ay Film Cool tuesday movies – Puss in boots carrollton public library at Josey ranch lake, 1700 keller springs rd., carrollton. 972/466-4800. cityofcarrollton.com. 11am and 1pm. Bring a pillow or sleeping bag and watch puss in Boots with the whole family. free. Story time Farmyard bedtime North Branch library, 3020 N. locust st., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 7pm. listen to stories, sing songs and watch a puppet show about farm animals. for children ages 1–5. free. eDuCational ooey Gooey Slime Grapevine Botanical Gardens, 410 Ball st., Grapevine. 817/410- 3450. playgrapevine.com. 5–6pm. learn about molecules, polymers and elasticity, and do a science experiment to take home. for children ages 7 and older. $5. Story time Pajama Story time emily fowler library, 502 oakland st., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 7pm. Wear pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for bedtime stories, songs and a puppet show. free. nature Sunflower Shower Grapevine Botanical Gardens, 410 Ball st., Grapevine. 817/410- 3450. playgrapevine.com. 4–4:45pm. learn about sunflower seeds and the flower’s life cycle. eat a snack of roasted seeds, listen to a reading and make a craft. for children ages 3–6. $5. ContinuinG: mother Goose time Flower mound see Jul 2. Preschool time lewisville see Jul 2. Story time Flower mound see Jul 2. bilingual Story time see Jul 3. Concerts at the arboretum see Jul 3. Family Story time irving see Jul 3. Pottery barn Kids Story time see Jul 3. Sounds of lew- isville Concert Series see Jul 3. Story and activity time see Jul 3. toddler Story time irving see Jul 3. toddler time lewisville see Jul 3. dora the explorer liVe! Pirate adventure see Jul 10. Get a Clue at the library see Jul 10. Children’s Summer Series – Madagascar see Jul 16. 18 WedneSd ay artS & CraFtS art explorers – andy Warhol North Branch library, 3020 N. locust st., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 3pm. learn about Warhol’s work, listen to a reading and make a printmaking craft. for children ages 6–8. registration is required. free. northtexaschild / july 2012 37 kid culture / everyday FREE PiRaTEs CovE nature TiCkETs! Callie’s Kids – tin Can Plantings calloway’s Nursery, all dfW area locations. 817/222- 1122. calloways.com. 9:30–10:30am. Bring your own empty, clean tin can, plant a See website for details tomato seed and learn about the edible tomato in a gardening event for children ages 5–10. Maximum of three children per adult. register online. free. Limited time offer Story time Family Story time Flower mound flower Mound public library, 3030 Broadmoor ln., flower Mound. 972/874-6167. fmlibrary.net. 7–8pm. families with young children can enjoy stories, music, rhymes, crafts and a snack. free. eDuCational in the Forensic lab carrollton public library at Josey ranch lake, 1700 keller springs rd., carrollton. 972/466-4800. cityofcarrollton.com. 2pm. solve a case by performing experiments with physical evidence, reviewing crime scene reports and photos, and studying suspect reports and eyewitness interviews. for children ages 8–12. registration is required by Jul 11. free. artS & CraFtS incredible indigo Story time amon carter Museum, 3501 camp Bowie Blvd., fort Worth. 817/738-1933. cartermuseum.org. 10:30–11:30am. come dressed in indigo and explore the color in art-related activities. listen to stories, discuss famous artworks and create your own work of art while enjoying cookies and lemonade. Wear a new color at story time each Wed through Jul 25. free. booKS & Poetry it’s a Girl thing south Branch library, 3228 teasley ln., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 4pm. read Mother-daughter Book club by heather Vogel frederick to join a book discussion and enjoy a snack. for girls ages 8–12 and their mothers or grandmothers. free. Making Fun Funner! ContinuinG: • Family Fun Resort Family Story time irving see Jul 3. toddler Story time irving see Jul 3. toddler time • Camping/Cottages • Open to the Public lewisville see Jul 3. Shark Feedings see Jul 4. toddler time Flower mound see Jul 5. dora • Group Facilities • Water Play Park the explorer liVe! Pirate adventure see Jul 10. toddler time Coppell see Jul 11. Wonderful • Firetruck & Hayrides • Indoor Fun Center Wednesdays see Jul 11. Children’s Summer Series – Madagascar see Jul 16. No need to stay at Jellystone Park to visit Pirates Cove 19 ThurSd ay NorthTexasJellystone.com PiratesCoveFunZone.com nature animal ambassadors North Branch library, 3020 N. locust st., denton. 940/349-8752. 888-855-9091 • Burleson, Texas dentonlibrary.com. 3pm. Meet a live short-tailed opossum, a boa constrictor and a bearded dragon in a program presented by the heard Natural science Museum and Wildlife sanctuary. for children ages 5 and older. free. SPeCial event Summer Fun thursdays – mr. vic the shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. park Blvd., plano. Diagnostic educational evaluations to identify 972/202-7110. shopwillowbend.com. 1pm. laugh along with Vic sinclair during learning differences, disabilities, & ADHD his standup comedy act with puppets, song parodies and illusions. sponsored by Academic tutoring, dyslexia tutoring dallaschild. free. Speech-language testing & therapy ContinuinG: bilingual Story time see Jul 3. Concerts at the arboretum see Jul 3. Family Story time Aptitude testing irving see Jul 3. toddler time lewisville see Jul 3. mom and tot yoga see Jul 5. toddler time Flower mound see Jul 5. dora the explorer liVe! Pirate adventure see Jul 10. Peter rabbit and the Mysterious Magic hat see Jul 11. all by myself see Jul 12. Children’s Summer Series – Madagascar see Jul 16. 20 Friday artS & CraFtS leGo builders Club emily fowler library, 502 oakland st., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 4pm. Get creative with the library’s leGos and build a struc- ture based on a different theme each month. for children ages 6 and older. ree.f Film movies in the Park pilot knoll park, 218 orchid hill ln., argyle. 972/317-7430. hvparks. com. 7pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for an outdoor screening of kung fu panda 2 by the lake. free. ContinuinG: Family Story time irving see Jul 3. Shark Feedings see Jul 4. hairspray see Jul 6. Star- rise see Jul 6. Summer Fun in the Planetarium see Jul 6. Summerblast – Friday Fireworks see Jul 6. dora the explorer liVe! Pirate adventure see Jul 10. babe – the sheep Pig see Jul 13. Children’s Summer Series – Madagascar see Jul 16. 21 SaTurday nature Homestead open House lewisville lake environmental learning area, 201 e. Jones st., lewisville. 972/219-7980. ias.unt.edu/llela. 10am–1pm. explore frontier life and discover denton county history on guided tours of several historic structures. $5; free for children 5 and younger. muSiC music in the Park aubrey festival Grounds, 301 s. Main st., aubrey. 940/343-1313. Mallick Tower 101 Summit Ave. www.tlcnt.org keepaubreybeautiful.org. 7:30–9:30pm. Bring blankets and chairs, and listen to live Suite 612 music by the tejas Brothers. free; concessions will be available for purchase. Fort Worth, TX Parent eDuCation 76102 Saturday mother Goose time North Branch library, 3020 N. locust st., denton. PH 817-336-0808 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 10am. Bring your baby for activities that pro- mote bonding through stories and songs. for infants from birth–18 months. free. 38 july 2012 / northtexaschild Now Enrolling for Fall 2012 ContinuinG: hairspray see Jul 6. Family time lewisville see Jul 7. Planetarium Show see Jul 7. Shark “Come and see what makes us exceptional.” Dissections see Jul 7. dora the explorer liVe! Pirate adventure see Jul 10. babe – the sheep Pig see Jul 13. 22 Sunday eDuCational Sharky Sundays – Shark Stewards texas Museum of Nature & science, 1318 s. second ave., dallas. 214/428-5555. natureandscience.org. 12–5pm. Make a shark tooth necklace, enjoy hands-on activities and learn about shark finning and how to stop it, presented by shark stewards texas. $10 adults; $7 kids ages 2–11; free for kids younger than 2. ContinuinG: hairspray see Jul 6. babe – the sheep Pig see Jul 13. 23 Monday Film Children’s Summer Series – charlotte’s Web studio Movie Grill, 1600 s. stemmons fwy., lewisville. 972/906-0002. studiomoviegrill.com. 11am Mon–fri. Watch charlotte’s Web at this special summer morning showing for the whole family. $1 children; $2 adults. artS & CraFtS Fun and Games – Floor Games William t. cozby public library, 177 N. heartz rd., coppell. 972/304-3658. coppelltx.gov/library-programs. 3pm. play on a variety of board games at this weekly activities program for kids of all ages. free. We are the Only American Montessori Society ContinuinG: mother Goose time Flower mound see Jul 2. Preschool time lewisville see Jul 2. Story time Accredited school in Dallas County! Flower mound see Jul 2. 24 TueSd ay Film Cool tuesday movies – Gnomeo and juliet carrollton public library at Josey ranch lake, 1700 keller springs rd., carrollton. 972/466-4800. cityofcarrollton.com. 11am and 1pm. Bring a pillow or sleeping bag and watch Gnomeo and Juliet with the whole family. free. on StaGe honk! jr. ohlook performing arts center, 1631 W. Northwest hwy., Grapevine. 817/421-2825. ohlookperform.com. 10:30am tue–sat. through aug 4. Watch a contemporary retelling of hans christian andersen’s fairy tale, the ugly duckling, in the play based on the book by anthony drewe. $10. Story time my own bed Story time North Branch library, 3020 N. locust st., denton. 940/349- 8752. dentonlibrary.com. 7pm. learn how going to sleep on your own can be fun in this program with stories, songs and a puppet show. for children ages 1–5. free. SPeCial event Star Wars Celebration emily fowler library, 502 oakland st., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 7pm. Join in the fun at the annual star Wars party with games, crafts and snacks. dress as a star Wars character and meet costumed stormtroop- ers from the 501st legion. crafts available while supplies last. for all ages. free. SaFety WHo Program south Branch library, 3228 teasley ln., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 3pm. listen to We help ourselves, a safety presentation by denton county friends of the family. learn behaviors and strategies to avoid bul- lying and child abuse and stay safe at home and in the community. for children in first–third grades. ree.f ContinuinG: mother Goose time Flower mound see Jul 2. Preschool time lewisville see Jul 2. Story time Flower mound see Jul 2. bilingual Story time see Jul 3. Concerts at the arboretum see Jul 3. Family Story time irving see Jul 3. Pottery barn Kids Story time see Jul 3. Sounds of lewisville Concert Series see Jul 3. Story and activity time see Jul 3. toddler Story time irving see Jul 3. toddler time lewisville see Jul 3. Children’s Summer Series – charlotte’s Web see Jul 23. 25 WedneSd ay Story time elephant and Piggie Party North Branch library, 3020 N. locust st., denton. 940/349- 8752. dentonlibrary.com. 3pm. enjoy stories, activities and crafts based on books from the elephant and piggie series by author Mo Willem. for children ages 3–8. free. booKS & Poetry Family book Club North Branch library, 3020 N. locust st., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 7pm. read charlie and the chocolate factory by roald dahl to join a book discussion and enjoy a snack. for children ages 8–12 and an ac- companying adult. free. Story time Spanish Story time south Branch library, 3228 teasley ln., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. 10am. listen to a reading and songs in spanish. for children ages 1–5. free. artS & CraFtS very, very violet Story time amon carter Museum, 3501 camp Bowie Blvd., fort Worth. 817/738-1933. cartermuseum.org. 10:30–11:30am. come dressed in violet and explore the color in art-related activities. listen to stories, discuss famous northtexaschild / july 2012 39 kid culture / everyday

artworks and create your own work of art while presented by librarians from the dallas public library. enjoying cookies and lemonade. free. $10 adults; $7 kids 2–11; free for kids under 2. ContinuinG: ContinuinG: Family Story time irving see Jul 3. toddler Story time hairspray see Jul 6. Family time lewisville see Jul 7. Plan- irving see Jul 3. toddler time lewisville see Jul 3. Shark etarium Show see Jul 7. Shark Dissections see Jul 7. Star Feedings see Jul 4. toddler time Flower mound see Jul 5. Party see Jul 7. honk! jr. see Jul 24. alice in Wonderland toddler time Coppell see Jul 11. Children’s Summer Series see Jul 27. shake, rattle and roll – rock and roll Forever – charlotte’s Web see Jul 23. honk! jr. see Jul 24. see Jul 27. 26 ThurSd ay 29 Sunday Ages 3 through Grade 8 SPeCial event artS & CraFtS Summer Fun thursdays – Fully Charged Funday the shops Family Fun Day – off to the olympics irving arts center, “Little Knights” Preschool at Willow Bend, 6121 W. park Blvd., plano. 972/202- 3333 N. Macarthur Blvd., irving. 972/252-2787. 7110. shopwillowbend.com. 1pm. laugh at the irvingartscenter.com. 2–4pm. Make an art project and Kindergarten antics of clowns slappy and Monday and test your based on the sports and pageantry of the summer olympics, and browse artworks in the galleries. free. Rates begin at $140 per week! circus skills, presented by the ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey. sponsored by dallaschild. free. ContinuinG: (Qualifies for federal childcare credit) ContinuinG: hairspray see Jul 6. alice in Wonderland see Jul 27. shake, bilingual Story time see Jul 3. Concerts at the arboretum rattle and roll – rock and roll Forever see Jul 27. School begins August 15 see Jul 3. Family Story time irving see Jul 3. toddler time lewisville see Jul 3. mom and tot yoga see Jul 5. toddler 30 Monday time Flower mound see Jul 5. Get a Clue at the library Film IMMACULATE see Jul 10. all by myself see Jul 12. Children’s Summer Children’s Summer Series – Megamind studio Movie Grill, Series – charlotte’s Web see Jul 23. honk! jr. see Jul 24. 1600 s. stemmons fwy., lewisville. 972/906-0002. CONCEPTION studiomoviegrill.com. 11am Mon–fri. Watch Mega- 27 Friday mind at this special summer morning showing for CATHOLIC SCHOOL on StaGe the whole family. $1 children; $2 adults. Where Faith-based Values and Academic Excellence Meet! alice in Wonderland the campus theatre, 214 W. artS & CraFtS hickory st., denton. 940/382-1915. campustheatre. Fun and Games – C-l-u-e-o William t. cozby public To tour or for information call: com. 7:30pm fri; 2pm sat–sun. Watch a children’s library, 177 N. heartz rd., coppell. 972/304-3658. 940-381-1155 musical performance of the classic story by lewis coppelltx.gov/library-programs. 3pm. compete to 2301 North Bonnie Brae in Denton carroll, presented by theatre school of denton com- win in a mystery-themed bingo game at this weekly activities program for kids of all ages. free. STATE OF TEXAS ACCREDITED munity theatre. $10. [email protected] mom & DaD ContinuinG: mother Goose time Flower mound see Jul 2. Story time www.catholicschooldenton.org new Parents tour amon carter Museum, 3501 camp SLOAN-DC Fall.qxp:Layout 1 6/7/12© 9:06 PMBowie Page Blvd., fort1 Worth. 817/738-1933. cartermu- Flower mound see Jul 2. shake, rattle and roll – rock and seum.org. 10:30–11:30am. Bring your baby and enjoy roll Forever see Jul 27. an interactive tour designed to introduce parents and grandparents to a variety of artworks. free. 31 TueSd ay on StaGe Story time shake, rattle and roll – rock and roll Forever studio B a very Silly bedtime North Branch library, 3020 N. lo- performing arts center, 2400 fM 407, highland cust st., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. Village. 972/966-2787. studiobtheater.info. 10:30am 7pm. listen to bedtime stories, songs and rhymes, fri; 7:30pm sat; 2:30pm sun; 10:30am Mon. Watch a and watch a puppet show to have fun before bed- musical performance featuring songs of the 1950s time. for children ages 1–5. free. by elvis, the Beatles and the Beach Boys. $10. Film Film Cool tuesday movies – hop carrollton public library at Swim-in Cinema rosemeade rainforest aquatic Josey ranch lake, 1700 keller springs rd., carrollton. upholding strong values complex, 1334 e. rosemeade pkwy., carrollton. 972/466-4800. cityofcarrollton.com. 11am and 1pm. Bring a pillow or sleeping bag and watch hop with for your child’s care & education 972/466-4800. cityofcarrollton.com. 7pm open swim; movie screening at dusk. Go for a swim and watch the whole family. free. Night at the Museum at the pool. Nonresidents: $7 ContinuinG: adults and children ages 7 and older; residents: $5 mother Goose time Flower mound see Jul 2. Story time adults; $3 for children ages 4–6. Flower mound see Jul 2. bilingual Story time see Jul 3. ContinuinG: Concerts at the arboretum see Jul 3. Family Story time Family Story time irving see Jul 3. Shark Feedings see Jul 4. irving see Jul 3. Pottery barn Kids Story time see Jul 3. hairspray see Jul 6. Summer Fun in the Planetarium see Jul 6. Sounds of lewisville Concert Series see Jul 3. Story Summerblast – Friday Fireworks see Jul 6. Children’s Summer and activity time see Jul 3. toddler Story time irving Series – charlotte’s Web see Jul 23. honk! jr. see Jul 24. see Jul 3. honk! jr. see Jul 24. Children’s Summer Series – Megamind see Jul 30. 28 SaTurday eDuCational ongoing exhibiTS & FilMS Preschool Play and read North Branch library, 3020 N. Want to have some fun with the whole family? locust st., denton. 940/349-8752. dentonlibrary.com. Here are some nearby happenings that everyone 10–11am. improve early literacy skills with games, will love. activities and crafts. for children ages 3–5. free. Christian Foundation FeStival amon Carter muSeum tanabata Festival kimbell art Museum, 3333 camp 3501 camp Bowie Blvd., fort Worth. 817/738-1933. Advanced Curriculum Bowie Blvd., fort Worth. 817/332-8451. kimbel- cartermuseum.org. 10am–5pm tue–Wed and fri–sat; lart.org. 1–4pm. discover the ancient Japanese 10am–8pm thu; 12–5pm sun. free. festival tradition by watching children’s films and american vanguards see the exhibit featuring early Outstanding Faculty live performances inspired by artworks on view. 20th century works of american modernism by New 3131 N. O’CONNOR ROAD listen to folktales and record your wishes on paper york artists John Graham, stuart davis, arshile Gorky, IRVING,TEXAS 75062 decorations. free. Willem de kooning and others. through aug 19. 972-659-1199 Story time WWW.THESLOANSCHOOL.COM the magic School bus Story time Museum of Nature & DallaS arboretum anD botaniCal GarDen science, 1318 s. second ave., dallas. 214/428-5555. 8525 Garland rd., dallas. 214/515-6500. dallasarbore- natureandscience.org. 10:30–11am. listen to stories tum.org. 9am–5pm daily. $15 adults; $12 seniors; $9

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moDern art muSeum oF Fort WortH 3200 darnell st., fort Worth. 817/738-9215. themodern.org. 10am–5pm tue–thu; 10am–8pm fri; 10am–5pm sat–sun. $10 adults; free for members and kids 12 and under. lucian Freud Portraits see the works of lucian freud featuring both iconic and rarely seen portraits of his friends and family. through oct 28.

muSeum oF nature & SCienCe 1318 s. second ave., dallas. 214/428-5555. natureandscience.org. 10am–5pm Mon– sat; 12–5pm sun. $10 adults; $7 kids 2–11; members free. magic School bus exhibit learn about the water cycle and its relation to weather through three interactive environments. through sep 9. Planet Shark – Predator or Prey have an out-of-water experience while learning interesting facts about sharks. through sep 16.

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