Student Resources

Activities

Anytime/At your Leisure Activities

Dallas Public Art

Take a self-guided tour of various art pieces in Dallas. Maps are provided by the City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs. FREE http://www.dallasculture.org/selfTour.asp

Dallas Farmers Market

Fresh fruit and vegetables, herbs, and plants available. Take a stroll and even get some free samples. 1010 S. Pearl St. Open 7 days a week 8am-6pm FREE (or pretty cheap) http://www.dallasfarmersmarket.org/

McKinney Ave (M-Line) Trolley

Air conditioned trolleys run 365 days a year through the Uptown area. Schedule and route map available online. FREE http://www.mata.org/

Founders’ Plaza

Get an up-close view as planes take off and land at DFW and hear broadcasts of air traffic control. Open daily FREE http://www.dfwairport.com/visitor/index.php?ctnid=28578 directions and map available online: http://www.dfwairport.com/visitor/pdf/map-to-founders-plaza.pdf

Carter Museum

Collections of American Art. Also offers a variety of special events and lectures (see website for schedule of events). 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday: Noon–5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. FREE 817.738.1933 http://www.cartermuseum.org/frontpage

African-American Museum

Devoted to the preservation & display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials, including African American folk art collections. Tuesday– Friday: 11am–5pm Saturday: 10am–5pm Closed Sundays, Mondays and designated holidays FREE 214-565-9026 www.aamdallas.org

Dallas Parks

Enjoy a picnic lunch, play on the fields, take a jog around the lake, or participate in an actvities class See the website for the current month’s schedule of events: http://www.dallasparks.org/Events/eventsmain.aspx http://www.dallasparks.org/main/home.aspx

Cedar Ridge Preserve

7171 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas 600 acres of natural habitat located 20 minutes outside of Dallas, occasional nature walks Open 6:30am-8:30pm, closed on Mondays $3 suggested donation 972-709-7784 http://www.audubondallas.org/cedarridge.html

Dallas Baptist University

Wander this large campus, a surprising retreat from city life. Enjoy the lake view and buildings representing the Revolutionary Era. 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211 www.dbu.edu

Save the Date Events

First Saturdays @ Nasher Sculpture Center

The first Saturday of every month offers interactive family activities such as tours, scavenger hunt, art activities, and storytime. May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7… 10am-2pm FREE http://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/Events-Calendar/Target-First-Saturdays

All Play Ball

Play or watch games of vintage 1860s baseball At Farmer’s Branch Historical Park (2540 Farmers Branch Ln) May 15, 3-6pm FREE 972.919.8731 http://www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us/sites/default/files/images/content-images/All%20Play%20Ball%20Flyer_3.pdf http://www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us/play/special-events

Star Party

Go starwatching at Farmer’s Branch Historical Park (2540 Farmers Branch Ln) May 20, dusk-9pm 972.406.0184 FREE http://www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us/sites/default/files/images/content-images/Star%20Party%20spring%2010.pdf http://www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us/play/special-events

Liberty Fest

A variety of activities: fishing, car & motor show, carnival, fireworks, REO Speedwagon May 28-29 Event schedule and details available online FREE (tickets are only needed for the evening concert portion) http://www.fblibertyfest.com/

Third Thursdays at Trinity River Audobon Center

All activities are free, with a special activity, such as a movie, offered in the evening 6500 South Loop 12, Dallas May 20, June 17, July 15; 9am-9pm FREE 214-398-TRAC http://www.trinityriveraudubon.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Explore_SpecialEvents

Jazz Under the Stars

Listen to an outside jazz concert at Ross Avenue Plaza, Dallas Museum of Art Thursdays @ 8pm May 20–June 24 FREE http://www.dm-art.org/Events/Performances/index.htm

2010 Parks Concert Series

5 Concerts held at various parks around Dallas. The Memorial Day Concert concludes with a fireworks show. May 30 – June 9 FREE http://www.dallassymphony.com/Community_Concerts.aspx

First Tuesdays at the DMA

Activities and story time geared towards kids 5 and under and their families. June 1, July 6, Aug 3, 11am-2pm Schedule of events available online FREE 214-922-1312 http://dallasmuseumofart.org/Family/FirstTuesdays/index.htm

Get Reel

Summer movie series at Victory Park Wednesdays @ 7:30pm June 3 – July 1 FREE http://www.victoryparktheatre.com/

Symphonic Saturdays

Listen to the Dallas Wind Symphony & the Richardson Symphony Orchestra Beckert Park, Addison June 5, 12, 19, 26 8 pm FREE http://www.addisontexas.net/events/summerseries/Events/Symphonic_Saturdays.asp

Kaboom Town

Fireworks show set to music, family fun activities, warbird flyover, movie showing Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive Saturday, July 3 5pm - Midnight FREE http://www.addisontexas.net/events/kaboomtown/

Irving's Firecracker 4th!

Celebrate July 4th with the Irving Symphony Orchestra Williams Square- Las Colinas (5221 N. O'Connor Blvd., Irving) Sunday, July 4, 5pm-midnight FREE (parking does cost) http://www.ci.irving.tx.us/news-articles/july-4.html

July Jazz

Listen to some of the area’s top jazz musicians while you picnic or dine out. Beckert Park, Addison July 10, 17, 24, 31 8 pm FREE http://www.addisontexas.net/events/summerseries/Events/JulyJazz.asp

Summer Salsa

Live salsa music with salsa dance lessons offered before the concert. Beckert Park, Addison August 7, 14, 21, 28 7pm – dance lessons; 8 pm – concert begins FREE http://www.addisontexas.net/events/summerseries/Events/Summer_Salsa.asp

Other Options (which cost a little more)

Cavanaugh Flight Museum

$8 adults / $4 kids (4-12) / free if 3 and under http://www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com/index.html

Taste Addison

Over 50 restaurants offer food samples at reduced prices; various entertainment and activities Addison Circle Park May 21-23 Entrance Tickets: $5 before 5pm, $15 after 5pm, $10 anytime tickets available at Albertsons. Food can be purchased for an additional fee. http://www.addisontexas.net/events/TasteAddison/default.asp

The Heard

Wildlife Sanctuary and Science Museum: nature trails, eco adventures, bird watching, ropes course, and more 1 Nature Place, McKinney Monday-Saturday, 9AM - 5PM Sunday, 1PM-5PM Admission Price: $8 – adult, $ - Seniors and children 3-12, children under 3 are free 972.562.5566 http://www.heardmuseum.org/

Rangers Games

Use the DTS discount on select games to purchase tickets at a reduced rate. www.texasrangers.com/dts enter gorangers

Dallas Arboreteum

Arboreteum and botanical gardens combined with interactive art, walking trails 8525 Garland Road, Dallas Adults - $10, Children - $7, Children under 3 – Free, Parking - $7 Coupon online for buy one get one free on Wednesdays: http://www.dallasarboretum.org/Join_Us/DiscountCoupons.htm 214-515-6500 http://www.dallasarboretum.org/index.htm

Mesquite Championship Rodeo

A true Texas experience including kid activities and rodeo action: bull riding, steer wrestling, bareback riding, petting zoo, and more Every Friday & Saturday night (June-Aug) with some activities in May Doors open at 6:30pm, Rodeo starts at 7:30pm Ticket prices vary http://www.mesquiterodeo.com/

Fair Park Museums and Gardens

Including: Discovery Gardens, Butterfly House, the Women’s Museum, Museum of Nature & Science and more Affordable tickets can be purchased individually or collectively with a Fair Park Passport http://www.fairpark.org/other-information/67-passport.html