Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, October 22-28

by Alex Bentley

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Man, it's getting a little chilly, isn't it? But with the rain (mostly) out of the picture, that's no excuse not to get out of the house. Here are some good options for the coming week.

With a little over a week to go until Halloween, the Fort Worth Zoo will start their annual Boo at the Zoo on Thursday, October 22. Running every night through October 27, the event encourages children to wear their costumes and do some trick-or-treating early at 14 stations located throughout the zoo's grounds.

Also starting on Thursday is Haunted Hollywood at the Courtyard Theatre of Plano. Haunted Hollywood is a Halloween-themed musical review by Plano Dance Theatre recommended for kids 6 and older. Two additional performances will take place on Friday and Saturday.

The Creative Arts Theatre & School in Arlington will present Bunnicula starting on Friday, October 23. The play about what may or may not be a vampire bunny (oh, that old tale again?) will have three performances this weekend and three on Halloween weekend.

To warm yourself up, you can go to the Stop-Drop-n-Roll Chili Cook-Off at the Bass Pro Shop in Grapevine on Saturday, October 24. $5 will get you a cup to taste the variety of chilis vying for Best in Show, with proceeds going to the WPI Firefighters’ Fund to assist injured firefighters and families of fallen or injured firefighters.

Addison Circle Park will host Worldfest 2009 on both Saturday and Sunday. The region's largest global festival gives attendees the chance to enjoy food, music, arts & crafts, and movies from countries around the world.

Finally, the Plano Symphony Orchestra will present Spooky Symphony at the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson on Sunday, October 25. Before listening to a selection of songs from different Halloween and children's movies, you can visit the Instrument Petting Zoo, something that hopefully doesn't involve animated instruments.

Know of any kids and family events we should have mentioned? Tell us about them in the comments section below.

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Huffhines Art Trails OCTOBER 24-25, 2009 Sat & Sun: 10am - 6pm Huffhines Park at Apollo Road & Plano Road in Richardson, Texas. MAPSCO map grid 18F

Huffhines Art Trails was created to provide local artists and craftsmen a venue to promote and sell their work. The show has grown since its humble beginnings to become one of the best arts and crafts shows in North Texas! Patrons will find a variety of Contemporary Crafts, Traditional Crafts, and Art in mediums that range from painting to pottery to glass to wood work to jewelry and even hand work. Nestled in the trees of Huffhines Park, Huffhines Art Trails has become a tradition for many of its annual visitors. The whimsical array of talent on the trails is what makes the show truly a shopper’s delight! Patrons stroll trail after trail for those personal treasures and unique holiday gifts! Art is not the only thing the trails has to offer! A live entertainment stage with local talent adds to the already festive environment. Throw in an adventurous scavenger hunt for the kids, a one of a kind café and food vendors with delicious treats and you have an incredible weekend of ART, MUSIC & FUN!! We’ll see you on the trails!!

HUFFHINES HUNT

Huffhines Hunt, our very own scavenger hunt for the kids! Hop along the trails and look for clues while the big kids shop! Stop by Café Huffhines for your list of finds then pick a trail to get started!

You’ll look for stickers, animals, numbers and other crazy things! The Hunt will surely turn your trip to the trails into a wonderful Fall Adventure!!

Once all the clues have been found turn in your completed list to the Café for a spooktacular treat! Who said shopping the trails was only for the big kids? Happy hunting!!

HUFFHINES HAY BALE MAZE

It’s a-MAZING!! A life size maze made out of hay bales for the kids to go through! Kids……it’s a great spot to stop and enjoy yourself while the big kids take a break!! Find it on the south side of the park near the Food Court!!

http://www.huffhinesarttrails.com