The Stinky Cheese Man And Other Fair(l)y (Stoopid) Tales playing at Casa Mañana Children’s Playhouse
Get ready to have all your favorites turned upside down in this wacky musical parody adapted from the award-winning book.
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
Kids / Family
Kids / Family
Arlington firefighters find a baby on their doorstep
The newborn girl was "wrapped in a blanket," in lieu of swaddling clothes.
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
Farmers Branch teams up with Dignity Memorial Network to present “Escape School”
The program is geared toward school-age children and is presented with a lot of interaction - not just lectures.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Texas Parks & Wildlife holding Fish Art contest
Contestants must create an illustration of an officially recognized state fish and write a one-page composition about its behavior, habitat and conservation.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Dallas Zoo to host Literacy Day on November 9
The event will be hosted by Educational First Steps and will include a variety of entertainment.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Britney Spears’ mother gave speech on Saturday at mothering convention in Grapevine
Boy, if she's their expert on mothering, then these mothers are in serious trouble.
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Tickets to Ghostland Observatory, Buddy Guy, Pat Green, Shrine Circus & more on sale soon
Also Chris Tomlin, Cheech & Chong, Clay Walker
You can choose from a circus of shows or the circus itself. Up to you.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
Grand Prairie’s Halloween Nights light park more treat than trick
Grand Prairie's latest holiday lighting attraction is a kid-friendly Halloween that will emphasize fun over fear.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
City of Dallas sending out West Nile warnings via beady-eyed animation
A 30-second PSA can be seen on YouTube and, presumably, local TV channels.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
North Richland Hills offers Free Autumn Night Music Concert Series
The first concert of the series will feature 4 Way Street, a Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young tribute band.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Kidd Kraddick’s Dallas-based radio show to devote Oct. 2 to Kidd’s Kids fundraising efforts
Money raised will be used to send 51 chronically or terminally ill kids to Walt Disney World in Orlando.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Irving Art Association putting on Kids Wildlife Safari exhibition
Kids will be able to learn how to draw their favorite animals and even interact with some animals.
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Photo gallery: Addison Oktoberfest, 2008
Free parking and no metal detectors? I'm all over it!
Beer and sausages. And oddly-dressed people in funny hats dancing weirdly.
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
Museum of Nature & Science to unveil Your Incredible Body exhibit
The gallery teaches visitors in a fun, hands-on way how the body does this so that kids will have fun learning how and why we sneeze, sweat, digest food, think and move.
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
Grand Prairie shows its “Playful” side
Grand Prairie was designated a Playful City USA community by KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to bringing play back into children's lives.
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
Dallas Children’s Theater kicks off season with Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
25th season begins this weekend!
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
Irving invites all to Music and Magic on Main
Main Street event to feature car show, artists, music, magic, food and other cool stuff for the whole family.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
Sleeping Beauty to open at Casa Mañana on Sept. 26
The new rendition puts an unusual spin on the familiar tale by adding a materialistic land that is inundated with cell phones, lollypods and celebrity obsession.
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
UPDATE: Select North Texas Plano Studio Movie Grill hosts Special Needs screening of Igor
It's a free fun event for families with special needs kids.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
Keller Pointe will have fun activities for kiddos on Labor Day
What the heck is a "Cheeto Throw?"
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Team of Dallas filmmakers reach finals in national competition to win Hollywood premiere
The team of film makers we met earlier this summer has made it to the finals!
Monday, Aug. 25, 2008
Mesquite ISD teams with Texas Astronomical Society for Big Universe Astronomy Day
Event designed to interest kids, fascinate astro-geeks and show off the new computer-controlled SciDome star projector.
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008
Vaccinations are a big whoop in Tarrant County
Pertussis is on the rise, and inoculations are strongly urged.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Dallas kicks off second “Pride in your Neighborhood” program
Grass-roots initiative shows residents how to improve their communities.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Dallas Children’s Theater announces 2008-2009 season
Season tickets now available for the 25th anniversary of 10 shows.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Angelika Dallas to host North Texas debut of Praying with Lior
... with film director Ilana Tracthman in attendance.
The Sept. 4 event offers a first look at this documentary about a young boy with Down Syndrome who has become known in the Jewish community as "the little rebbe."
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
Creative Arts Theatre & School announces 2008-2009 season
DFW youth theatre reveals exciting new year of 8 shows.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Casa Mañana’s Children’s Playhouse announces 2008-2009 season
Celebrating its 47th year in children's theater with 6 shows, including a world premiere musical.
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
Kids Wish Network helps Wylie teen with swim with dolphins
Rock Knezek and his family were treated to a trip to Florida.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
North Richland Hills hosts Expo to remind residents to sign up for Fall recreation programs
Everyone is welcome to attend to register for programs such as dance, gymnastics, health and wellness classes, music, art or craft classes.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
Cause of death of Richardson girl suspected to be “crypto” parasite from swimming pool
At this point, swimming in a local pool seems a wee bit risky.
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
Theater Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Dallas’ Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre (July 29)
Junior Players mash up Shakespeare and Bollywood.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Back-to-school means back to the doctor, too, says Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Asthma specialist reminds parents to schedule a doctor’s appointment before the first day of school.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Junior Players opens free production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream tonight
Free Bollywood-styled Shakespeare starring Dallas' finest teens -- what's not to love?
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Children’s Medical Center Dallas doctor pooh poohs parents who attempt potty training in just one day
A Children's Medical Center neuropsychologist says train-in-a-day techniques may not be realistic for many families.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Children’s Medical Center offers parents tips for healthy school lunches
Variety, moderation, and balance are key.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Coppell Oaktober Fest event prompts call for food vendors
If you have tasty food items you'd like to sell outdoors (I mean, later on when it's cooler), then the City of Coppell wants you.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Dallas-area Project Transformation providing free summer day camps
Project Transformation serves more than 800 kids throughout the Dallas area.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Chesapeake coloring book stresses patriotism and affordability to DFW’s youngest energy consumers
Cartoons are an excellent way to simplify the tricky gas well drilling process for children, idiots, and idiot children.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson holds Youth Crime Prevention Summit
You have to appreciate the value of a congresswoman that comes back to her district and skips vacation and immediately gets to work.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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