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Jan 11, 2012

Storybook Arlington ~ Free Family Event!


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Give your child the opportunity to meet and hear an author or illustrator that will inspire them to read and express themselves creatively in their writing and artwork.  Storybook Arlington brings us this Free family event each month at The Diamond Club at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.  Books will be available for purchase and families will have the opportunity to meet the author or illustrator and have their book signed. Tickets are not required but reservations are requested. Parking is available in Lot B at the Rangers Ballpark.  All events are scheduled to begin at 5:00pm.

2012 Event Schedule 

Thursday, January 12C.F. PayneMore Info » | Register Now »
Thursday, February 9Richard MichelsonMore Info » | Register Now »
Thursday, March 8Grace LinMore Info » | Register Now »
Thursday, April 12Jarrett KrosoczkaMore Info » | Register Now »
Thursday, May 10Chris SoentpietMore Info » | Register Now »

SMG Girl's Night Out Jan. 11th ~ Bridesmaids $1.00 Tickets



I love to have a GIRL'S NIGHT OUT every once in a while and now Studio Movie Grill is giving us a chance to get our girlfriends together for a Fun an Inexpensive night together.  Beginning tonight, all SMG locations will launch a GIRL'S NIGHT OUT monthly film series. The series will kick off with Bridesmaids  at 7:30pm and Tickets are just $1!  Visit www.studiomoviegrill.com to find a location near you.


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Jan 4, 2012

Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Half-Off Tickets!

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Today Groupon is offering a great ticket deal to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo at half-off! You will have six dates to choose from with ticket prices beginning at just $8!  Grab yours now before this offer ends and get ready to have a rip roaring good time! (You may purchase up to 8 tickets). You may need to look on the right side of the Groupon page to find this offer.

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Dec 28, 2011

Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History FREE Imax Ticket!

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In honor of the new Omni Imax movie "Born to be Wild" the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is giving you a Free Ticket just for submitting a Primate photo. Don't worry, you won't have to chase a gorilla or lemur just to get a picture. You can submit any real (like at the zoo) or statue, a sock monkey, a painting, a topiary, a sign, or any creative use of a primate photo. You get the idea! Email your photo to webmaster@fwmsh.org along with your name and mailing address and they will send you a ticket. The deadline for photo submission is Jan. 2nd.


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Medieval Times New Year's Eve Extravaganza Discount Tickets!

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If you are still searching for something fun to do for New Year's Eve then this might be an option.
Ring in the New Year at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament at their New Year's Eve Extravaganza.  You can also purchase your tickets through Goldstar at a discount of up to 45% Off.  Full price tickets are $39.27 - $76.86 but through Goldstar you will pay $31.42 - $42.25 (depending on the ticket type you purchase). Read below for a description of the New Year's Eve events at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament.

Ring in the New Year with the lords and ladies of Medieval Times. The evening begins with the famed Medieval Times experience. Guests enjoy pre-show hors d'oeuvres and can explore the hair-raising Museum of Torture as they arrive. At show time, everyone settles down to a four-course banquet while they cheer for their favorite knight. The chivalrous warriors compete in jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, and displays of extraordinary horsemanship. After the show, medieval times give way to modern times with a DJ and dancing, party favors, a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight.


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Dec 22, 2011

Weekend Events Roundup 12/23 - 12/25! Merry Christmas

For a complete look at Weekend Events, check out Familyeguide!

Valerie has us covered!

Prairie Lights - Grand Prairie Lynn Creek Park
Friday Dec. 23 - Sunday Dec. 25th
Lynn Creek Park, 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie
www.prairielights.org
Cost: $30 per Car

Enjoy this spectacular drive-thru light extravaganza featuring 4 Million Light Sets along a 2 mile path. Half way through the drive get out of your car for a stop at Holiday Village where you will find food, gifts, Santa, and our 2 Holiday Magic attractions the Light Show Theater and the Lighted Walk-Through Forest. The finale of the show is the world's largest light tunnel.

Scrooge Puppet Theater - NorthPark Center
Friday, Dec. 23rd , 11:30am - 8:30pm beginning at the bottom of every hour
8687 North Central Expressway
Cost: Free

Enjoy the puppetry and humor with Scrooge located on the mall's lower level near Dillard's.  

Ft. Worth Stockyards Cowboy Santa and Holiday Face Painting
Saturday Dec. 24th 12-3pm
Stockyards Station, 130 East Exchange Avenue
www.stockyardsstation.com or (817) 625-9715
Cost: Free

Don't miss your chance to meet the Stockyards Station Cowboy Santa (don't forget the camera) and get your face painted by the holiday face painter!

Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway in DFW
Weekly on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu until January 1, 2012
3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth,TX 76177
Cost:  $15 per car, Monday – Thursday, $20 per car, Friday – Sunday, Buses are $1 per person; $20 minimum

Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway is the newest holiday event in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With 1.7 miles of LED lights, this drive-through experience will become a beloved tradition for friends and family to enjoy together. Be sure stop for the hot chocolate and a FREE photo with Santa!
Discounts Available:
$2 off admission in exchange for your donation of at least 3 canned goods to the Tarrant Food Bank. Make your donation at the Gift of Lights event or at Tarrant Food Bank to receive your coupon.$2 off admission in exchange for your donation of gently used clothing to Goodwill of Fort Worth. Make your donation at the Gift of Lights event or at any Goodwill of Fort Worth location to receive your coupon.

Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan in Grapevine
November 11, 2011 – January 1, 2012
Gaylord Texan Resort, 1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine,TX 76051
Cost: VariesContact and information via Website or 817-778-2000

Gaylord Texan’s annual holiday events are back and better than ever! The awe-inspiring ICE!™ attraction — carved from 2 million pounds of ice — will for the first time showcase DreamWorks’ Shrek the Halls! Additionally, Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan will provide a winter wonderland including 1.5 million holiday lights, a 52-foot rotating Christmas tree, a life-sized Gingerbread House, 12,000 ornaments, and Santa Claus himself, just to name a few. We invite you to enjoy a magical holiday experience your family won’t soon forget!

Trains at Northpark
November 19, 2011 – January 1, 2012
North Park Center
8687 N Central Expy, Dallas,TX 75231
Contact: http://www.northparkcenter.com/events/eventscalendar.html
Cost: $6 Adults; $3 kids/Seniors

All aboard! The Trains at NorthPark™, presented by Bank of Texas, is the most elaborate toy train exhibit in Texas. Celebrating its 12th year at NorthPark Center, the exhibit features more than 40 vintage locomotives chugging along 2,500 feet of track on a magical journey across America. See the trains wind through captivating scenes and national landmarks including Washington Monument, the White House, Golden Gate Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and more.

Aunt Mikki's Kidfish at Bass Pro Grapevine
Saturdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bass Pro Grapevine, 2501 Bass Pro Dr., Grapevine
(972) 724-2018 or Website
Cost: Free

Hey kids, every Saturday at 11:00am stop by the Main Aquarium at Bass Pro in Grapevine to get the latest
tips on fishing, and join Aunt Mikki's kids fishing club. Lots of fun and goodies, too! Free.
While you're there, Bass Pro is a great place to explore with your kids. With over 200,000 sf, there's always something new to discover. They have a number of museum quality stuffed animal displays (longhorn, bear, moose, etc.), along with a large aquarium tank with a small waterfall.

The Reindeer Who Saved Christmas - Artie's Playhouse
Friday December 23rd, 10:00am
Artie's Playhouse at Artisan Center Theater, 420 East Pipeline Rd. Hurst
www.artisanct.com Target Audience: Kids
Cost: $5 for Everyone

Rudy has been living in the shadow of the North Pole's favorite reindeer all his life and wants nothing more than to prove himself to Santa and become part of the Reindeer Fleet.  When Christmas Spirit reaches an all-time low and the North Pole goes dark, Rudy might just get his chance!



Free Roller Skating on Christmas Day - Interskate Roller Rink
December 25, 2011 @ 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
1408 Hwy 121 Business, Lewisville,TX 75057
http://www.interskate.net or (972) 221-4666
Cost: Free Admission, Skate Rental Extra

Join Interskate for FREE Skating on Christmas Day, Sunday Dec.25th from 2:00-10:00pm.


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Rubbermaid Food Storage Printable Coupons!

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Save with the following Food Storage Coupons from Rubbermaid.

Save $1.00 on any (1) Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids, Premier, Lock-Its or Produce Saver Food Containers

Save $1.50 on any (1) Rubbermaid Glass with Easy Find Lids Food Storage Containers


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