Whew, What a Weekend!

There's SO much to do that it took me an extra day to compile this list (so I apologize for being a bit late). Let's get right to it:



ONGOING



1. Holidays In The Village. Starting Saturday through December 22, "take an enchanting tour around the Village, Saturday evenings only during the holidays - Free horse-drawn carriage rides pick-up in front of Barnes & Noble. Enjoy the costumed carolers, 125,000 lights, and beautiful holiday decor."



Place: University Park Village, University Drive just South of I-30

Time: Saturday evening

Cost: FREE



2. Frosty the Snowman at Casa Manana. Runs starting Friday, November 23 through Sunday, December 23. From the website: "Casa Manana continues its 2007-2008 Children’s Playhouse series with a special holiday treat – the world premiere of an all-new musical adventure, Frosty the Snowman. The entire family is sure to enjoy this tuneful retelling of the legend of Frosty, the man of snow who magically comes to life one cold winter’s day, and creates good will and cheer wherever he goes!"



Place: Casa Manana

Time: See website for performance times

Cost: $15-$18



3. Picturing the Bible: The Earliest Christian Art. From now through March 30, the Kimbell Art Museum will feature early Christian art. From their website: "When and where were the first illustrations of the Old and New Testaments created? It had long been believed that there were no Jewish illustrations of the Old Testament in ancient times, in observance of the ban on idolatry. But the discovery in 1932 of the richly decorated narrative frescoes in the third-century synagogue at Dura-Europos (Syria) dramatically changed scholars' views."



Place: Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd

Time: Museum Hours (see website)

Cost: It ain't cheap -- $14 for adults, $10 for ages 6-11, free for under 6. BUT, please note that there is half price admission all day on Tuesdays, and on Fridays from 5-8!!



4. Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Now through 12/31/2007, every Friday and Saturday night at the Cowtown Coliseum in the Stockyards, you and your family can enjoy a traditional rodeo, complete with horses, cows, bulls, and barrels.



Place: 121 E. Exhange, in the Stockyards

Time: 8 p.m.

Cost: Ages 3-12, $10; Adults, $15.00.





ALL WEEKEND LONG. These events last over the entire weekend.



1. Holiday Magic 2007 by The Junior League of Arlington. From their website: "Every year since 1982, more than 10,000 North Texans flock to Holiday Magic, a holiday gift market with the unique gifts from more than 100 exclusive vendors and attend the highly anticipated Ladies Style Show and Luncheon. This year Holiday Magic also includes a Tween Style Show and Children’s Party. Make sure to hold the date for this can’t-miss event!"



Place: Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas 76011

Time: Fri 12pm-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-4pm

Cost: Adults $8; Seniors & Children (6-12) $2, (5 & under) free



2. North Pole Express. From their website: "Ride the Grapevine Vintage Railroad's North Pole Express... to your Christmas dreams. The North Pole Express fun park is free to all and you can make your own ornaments, play in a bounce house and wander through the displays and decorations. Park free at the Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street and ride the free shuttle. All tickets are $12.00 ages 2 and up. Under 2 must be held in an adult's lap. Tickets will be mailed until November 21, 2007. After that, online purchased tickets will be held at Will Call for pick up on the day of your ride."



Place: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 709 South Main Street, Grapevine

Time: See Website for available rides, all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Cost: $12 per person



3. A Christmas Story. A family movie favorite performed by Theatre Arlington. Remember -- it's all about the Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-Shot, Range Model Air Rifle. Order tickets in advance.



Place: Theatre Arlington

Time: Thu 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm

Cost: $15



4. Winterfest at LaGrave Field. The weekend celebration begins on Thursday, Nov. 29 and culminates on Saturday, Dec. 1 with the second annual Christmas Concert featuring the Fort Worth Civic Orchestra and a spectacular fireworks show. The event is free and open to the public.



Place: LaGrave Field, 301 NE 6th Street, Fort Worth

Time: Thursday, Nov. 29 5:15 Lighting of the Lights; 6:00 Church Choir Performs; 7:00 Three Fools on Stools Performance

Friday, Nov. 30 5:15 Lighting of the Lights; 6:00 Church Choir Performs; 7:00 Christmas Movie

Saturday, Dec. 1 5:15 Lighting of the Lights; 7:00 Fort Worth Civic Orchestra Concert; 8:15 Fireworks Show

Cost: FREE!!!!



5. The Littlest Wiseman. A Play Pageant of the Nativity, presented as a gift to the community by THE DOROTHY SHAW BELL CHOIR and Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts through a grant from The Walsh Foundation.



Place: W. E. Scott Theatre 1300 Gendy St. Fort Worth, TX 76107, across the street from the Amon Carter Museum



Times:



December 1, 2007 – 3:00pm - Saturday Matinee December 2, 2007 – 3:00pm – Sunday Matinee December 4, 2007 – 7:30pm – Tuesday December 5, 2007 – 7:30pm – Wednesday December 6, 2007 – 7:30pm – Thursday December 7, 2007 – 7:30pm – Friday December 8, 2007 – 3:00pm – Saturday Matinee December 8, 2007 – 7:30pm – Saturday December 9, 2007 – 3:00pm – Sunday Matinee



Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted.



Cost: Admission is FREE!





SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1



1. Birds' Christmas Tree Program. Children of all ages are invited to make bio-degradable bird treats ahead of time and bring them to the event to hang in the Garden's Grove, providing supplemental food for wildlife during the winter.



Place: Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Time: 11am

Cost: Free


2. Christmas in the Stockyards. Families are invited to celebrate the holidays in the Historic Stockyards with live music, holiday-themed face painting, gunfight shows, science experiments, pony rides, pictures with a "cowboy" Santa, a Christmas parade at 4pm, and more.



Place: Stockyards

Time: 11am - 6pm

Cost: FREE



3. Breakfast with Santa at the Parks Mall. Santa and his live reindeer visit while kids can enjoy magic shows, music, marionette shows, carousel rides, and breakfast from Chick-fil-A. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.

Place: Parks Mall in Arlington
Time: 8am - 10am
Cost: $5

4. City of Colleyville's Celebrate Colleyville. From their website: "Returning favorites include: the Holiday Express train, running from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.; Santa Paws Agility Show, an action-packed canine obstacle course; holiday shopping; and holiday fare at the food court, plus a live Radio Disney broadcast from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. The event will conclude with a traditional tree lighting and carols provided by local choirs.Other activities include: bounce houses and slides, pony rides, and live entertainment by area youth groups, choirs, and bands on the festival’s main stage. And the children’s craft area will feature a variety of holiday crafts for kids to create.

Place: Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive
Time: 1pm-6pm
Cost: FREE admission

5. Northeast Orchestra Christmas Concert. Kick off your Holiday Season with the Northeast Orchestra at their "Holiday Moods" Concert! The Birdville High School Choirs will give a pre-concert performance at 7:00 PM. The Northeast Orchestra will perform at 8:00 PM. They will play "Christmas Festival' by Anderson, 'Russian Christmas Music' by Reed, 'Gloria' by Vivaldi featuring the St. Vincent's Choir and the Birdville High School Choirs, 'Sleigh Ride' by Anderson. Tickets are $10/Adults, $5/Seniors and Students. For additional information, please visit our website: http://www.northeastorchestra.org

Place: St. Vincent's Episcopal Cathedral Church, 1300 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford
Time: 7:00 pm for choirs, 8:00 for orchestra
Cost: $10/Adults, $5/Seniors and Students


6. Christmas on the Square in Weatherford (this one is a drive, but may be worth it). Christmas on the Square will be around the Historic Downtown of Weatherford, Texas at 4:00PM and end at 8:00PM. There will be a great time for the entire family with shopping, local vendors, Christmas carolers, stage performances, inflatable activities, hot chocolate, Santa Claus, carriage rides, Christmas music, and much more. Come enjoy a slower pace of Christmas at the “Cutting Horse Capital of the World!” Admission and parking are FREE for the entire family!

Place: Historic Downtown of Weatherford, 1 Courthouse Square Weatherford, TX 76086
Time: 4pm-8pm
Cost: FREE


DECEMBER 2

1. A Night in Bethleham: A Hands On Holy Experience. From their website: "Your family is invited to join us December 2 4pm-7pm and December 3 7pm-9pm as we kick-off the Advent and Christmas season by getting personally involved in the Christmas story. Your family can experience life together with an average Jewish family Make antique coins at the "Money Changer's" area. Take part in the census. Shop in a bustling marketplace. See what it could feel like to try to find a place to sleep in a busy city. Take refuge in a stable and enjoy the petting zoo inside." They prefer pre-registration, so check out their website.

Place: Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Keller, 860 Keller-Smithfield Road North, Keller, TX 76248
Time: Dec 2, 4-7pm; Dec 3, 7-9pm
Cost: FREE!!

2. Mondo Drummers in Concert. "Be there as Mondo Drummers celebrates their fourteenth (14th) year under the direction of Fort Worth’s very own Eddie Dunlap. The concert will feature over 18 drummers ages 8 – 19 and the Mondo Drummers Performance Ensemble. World rhythms from Africa, Cuba and Brazil as well as original improvisations will be performed on authentic instruments."

Place: Arts Fifth Avenue, 1628 5th Avenue
Time: 7 pm
Cost: Admission: $15.00 – General Admission; $ 5.00 – Youth ages 6 to 12; FREE – Children under the age of 6. "Get your tickets early! Mondo Drummers performances are usually standing room only! More Information: Call 817.923.9500 or email artsfifthavenue@aol.com"

Post-Thanksgiving Fun

The big event this weekend is Thanksgiving. Here's my Thanksgiving blessing for you:

May you count your blessings until you can't count anymore, and may you eat until you're full and then eat some more!

There are several cool things around town this weekend, and if you have out-of-town guests, it would be a good opportunity to explore some of these Fort Worth family fun events.

Here we go....

ONGOING EVENTS

1. NEW THIS WEEKEND: Holidays In The Village Starting Saturday through December 22, "take an enchanting tour around the Village, Saturday evenings only during the holidays - Free horse-drawn carriage rides pick-up in front of Barnes & Noble. Enjoy the costumed carolers, 125,000 lights, and beautiful holiday decor."

Place: University Park Village, University Drive just South of I-30 Time: Saturday evening Cost: FREE

2. NEW THIS WEEKEND: Frosty the Snowman at Casa Manana. Runs starting Friday, November 23 through Sunday, December 23. From the website: "Casa Manana continues its 2007-2008 Children’s Playhouse series with a special holiday treat – the world premiere of an all-new musical adventure, Frosty the Snowman. The entire family is sure to enjoy this tuneful retelling of the legend of Frosty, the man of snow who magically comes to life one cold winter’s day, and creates good will and cheer wherever he goes!"

Place: Casa Manana Time: See website for performance times Cost: $15-$18

3. Picturing the Bible: The Earliest Christian Art. From now through March 30, the Kimbell Art Museum will feature early Christian art. From their website: "When and where were the first illustrations of the Old and New Testaments created? It had long been believed that there were no Jewish illustrations of the Old Testament in ancient times, in observance of the ban on idolatry. But the discovery in 1932 of the richly decorated narrative frescoes in the third-century synagogue at Dura-Europos (Syria) dramatically changed scholars' views."

Place: Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd Time: Museum Hours (see website) Cost: It ain't cheap -- $14 for adults, $10 for ages 6-11, free for under 6. BUT, please note that there is half price admission all day on Tuesdays, and on Fridays from 5-8!!

4. Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Now through 12/31/2007, every Friday and Saturday night at the Cowtown Coliseum in the Stockyards, you and your family can enjoy a traditional rodeo, complete with horses, cows, bulls, and barrels.

Place: 121 E. Exhange, in the Stockyards Time: 8 p.m. Cost: Ages 3-12, $10; Adults, $15.00.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2007

1. Santa at Sundance This one should probably go under ongoing, but oh well. Visit Santa and his festive holiday display outdoors in Sundance Square.

Place: Sundance Square, Downtown Fort Worth Time: November 23-25,30 and December 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23. Cost: FREE

2. 2007 Sundance Square Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting From their website: "This year we are celebrating with the theme, “Silver Bells for a Silver Anniversary”. With over 100 highly illuminated entries, 500,000 lights and the brilliant Fort Worth Holiday Tree in Sundance Square, the Parade of Lights kicks off the Holiday Season in style! On Friday, November 23, 2007 at 6 p.m., the parade will begin at the intersection of Belknap Street and Taylor Street and travel to Commerce Street, around 6th Street to Houston Street and up Houston Street to Weatherford Street. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will make their appearance at the conclusion of the parade in a brand new float."

Place: Downtown Fort Worth (see parade route above) Time: Starts at 6 pm, but get there early for a good view Cost: FREE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2007

TURKEY CLASSIC CAR SHOW Classic car show, rockin’ roll music, children’s games, door prizes & more. Classic cars, street & hot rods, trucks, motorcycles, mild to wild extreme welcome. ALL EVENTS subject to change or weather conditions, profits for D & D Christmas for Kids 2007 Project.

Place: Sonic, 8625 Camp Bowie, Ft. Worth, Texas 76116 Time: 1-4pm Cost: FREE!


HEADS UP

Here's a new category for events that are upcoming and for which you need tickets. Obviously I can't/won't include everything that's upcoming here, but occasionally I'll put down events of special interest.

Ballet Concerto will perform a Holiday Special ballet on Friday, December 7 at 7:00 pm at Will Rogers Colliseum. Kids 4 and under are FREE, Ages 5-12 are $10 and Adults are $20.


SHOPPING TIP

And finally, here's a Christmas shopping tip for you. Check out the Mattel outlet on Meacham Blvd, just west of Blue Mound Road. It's in an industrial complex, as Mattel also distributes out of that building, but their outlet store is in the back. I went yesterday and they have some excellent deals, and you get an additional 20% off on Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 12 pm.

This Weekend, Nov 16-18

Well, last weekend turned out to be a bust for this Fort Worth Family Fun blogger -- in spite of having a list of things I wanted to go do, the entire family stayed home and did laundry for 5 hours. Ahhh, family togetherness -- not exactly what I had in mind!!

The events are slowing down this weekend, due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Be assured, though, that right after Thanksgiving, things will pick up and be full speed ahead as we will officially be in the holiday season!

FRIDAY, November 16

1. Frozen Turkey Drive. If you want to encourage your family to be generous this Thanksgiving, here's a good opportunity to give a frozen turkey to be used for a family in need. Look for the Tarrant Area Food Bank truck and the turkey carrying a protest sign. They will also accept cash donations; a gift of $20 will feed a family of four.
Place: Downtown Fort Worth, in front of Capital One, 505 Main Street. Time: Friday November 16, 2007 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: As much as you want to give


SATURDAY, November 17

1. Get The Lard Out. I include this one mainly because I love the title of the event. That, and I love the Log Cabin Village. From their website: "Pioneers were the ultimate recyclers! Learn how the philosophy of “Waste Not Want Not” played into the daily life of Texans in the 1800s. Soap-making, butter-churning, candle-dipping, and more will be discussed. You can even dip your own candles to take home! No reservations required. Cost is regular Village admission plus a $3 craft fee."
Place: Log Cabin Village Time: 1-4pm Cost: Village admission plus $3 craft fee

2. Picturing the Bible: The Earliest Christian Art. This one qualifies as an ongoing event, but since it opens on Saturday, I've placed it here. From Nov 18 through March 30, the Kimbell Art Museum will feature early Christian art. From their website: When and where were the first illustrations of the Old and New Testaments created? It had long been believed that there were no Jewish illustrations of the Old Testament in ancient times, in observance of the ban on idolatry. But the discovery in 1932 of the richly decorated narrative frescoes in the third-century synagogue at Dura-Europos (Syria) dramatically changed scholars' views.

Place: Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd Time: Museum Hours (see website) Cost: It ain't cheap -- $14 for adults, $10 for ages 6-11, free for under 6. BUT, please note that there is half price admission all day on Tuesdays, and on Fridays from 5-8!!

3. National Adoption Day - Tarrant County. This is a unique event, and I'm not sure that it qualifies really as a family event, unless you are trying to explain to your child about adoption, or if your family is thinking of adoption. But I thought I'd mention it here, because you've never seen such joy in Family Court, and so many new families being created all at once. If you go, take Kleenex. From their website: "Saturday, November 17th is the eighth annual Tarrant County National Adoption Day celebration, with the consummation of approximately 50 adoptions. These precious children will be leaving foster care for safe, permanent and loving families. Eight to ten court rooms are used continuously throughout the morning. Heart Gallery photographs of children who are still waiting will be prominently displayed."
Place: Tarrant County Family Law Center, 200 E. Weatherford. Time: 9am -12pm Cost: FREE

A Post from a Reader -- Craft Fair this Saturday in Crowley

Yes, we have our first contribution from a reader! Woo hoo! Keep 'em comin' -- the more you help out, the better this blog will be!

There is an outdoor festival at the Ft. Worth First Church of theNazarene on Saturday, Nov. 10th from 9am to 4p. This is their 12thAnnual Fair. I'll be there with my "Stuff your own Animals." There's over 85 vendors that are going to be there. Hope to meet some of you.

Kim Croisant, Owner of Bare Paws Animal Stuffing Co.

What a Weekend!

This weekend is FULL of family fun opportunities!! To summarize, you can still catch a rodeo, try out the Wii for free (ha!), see a circus, attend a couple of ethnic festivals, attend a motorcycle show, go to a flea market, see Santa arrive at the mall, win Hannah Montana concert tickets, and go see a couple of museums for free! Whew, I'm tired already!



ONGOING:

1. Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Now through 12/31/2007, every Friday and Saturday night at the Cowtown Coliseum in the Stockyards, you and your family can enjoy a traditional rodeo, complete with horses, cows, bulls, and barrels. Place: 121 E. Exhange, in the Stockyards Time: 8 p.m. Cost: Ages 3-12, $10; Adults, $15.00.

2. Test out the Wii for Free. Is your kiddo asking for a Nintindo Wii for Christmas, but you're just not too sure if they'd like it or not? Check it out for free at Hulen Mall, daily now through January 8. Six units are set up in the Macy's wing on the lower level. Place: Hulen Mall Time: Mall hours Cost: FREE


ALL WEEKEND:

1. Shrine Circus. It's not quite as expensive as the "other" circus, but since I haven't been to this one, I can't say whether it's as good as the "other" circus, either. Place: Will Rogers Memorial Center Time: Varies Cost: $15.00

2. 21st Annual Old Country Christmas Ethnic Festival (Friday and Saturday). This event sounds like a great opportunity to educate and to have fun. The festival features over 40 holiday ethnic pastries (YUM!!) from different cultures, as well as imported ethnic gifts and crafts. Place: St. Barbara Orthodox Church 5201 Altamesa Blvd. Ft. Worth, Texas 76133. Time: Doors open at 9am both days. Cost: FREE admission

3. Fort Worth International Motorcycle Show (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). This event could be a great father-son bonding experience. See all hundreds of motorcycles and ATV's under one roof. Custom motorcycles and demonstrations. Location: Fort Worth Convention Center. Time: Friday, 4p-9p, Sat, 9:30a-8p and Sunday 9:30am to 5pm Cost: $10 for adults, $6 for kids

4. Fort Worth Greek Festival (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Here's another educational opportunity to show your children about another culture, while having fun yourself and gorging on ethnic foods! The festival will feature all the favorite Greek foods, including Athenian Chicken, Lamb, Shish-ka-bob, Gyros and many more! There will be folk dancing and a live band. Bring the kids to the outdoor Children’s Activity Area, take a tour of the Church Sanctuary with Father Michael, visit the Gift Shop, rain or shine (nearly everything is indoors or under tents). Baked and frozen foods will also available, including pastries, breads, desserts and ready to heat dishes. Browse the Fine Jewelry display of imported gold & silver, crosses, rings, earrings and many others.
Place: St. Demetrios, 2020 NW 21st Street Time: Friday & Saturday, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PMSunday, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Cost: FREE admission

FRIDAY, November 9

1. Ridgmar Mall - 4th Annual Santa's Arrival Party. Santa's coming to town at Ridgmar Mall on Friday from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. There will be fun games, awesome prizes, and cool Radio Disney music! Santa will even be arriving at 5:00pm! Place: Ridgmar Mall, 1888 Green Oaks Road Time: 4-6pm, with Santa's arrival at 5pm. Cost: FREE!


SATURDAY, November 10

1. N.E. Recycles Day Flea Market. From their website: "In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, the 8th annual NE Recycles Day Flea Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at The Hills, 6357 Boulevard 26. Vendors will be selling used goods. Residents can drop off for recycling unwanted electronic equipment such as computers, printers, monitors, VCRs, video/digital cameras, etc. There will also be on site paper shredding and recycling for unwanted documents from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. only. To register as a vendor in the Northeast Recycles Day Flea market or for more information, please call 817-427-6651." Place: The Hills, 6357 Boulevard 26 (aka Grapevine Hwy), North Richland Hills Time: 8am-3pm Cost: FREE, plus a little shopping money.

2. TV Off...Family On! From their website: "Enjoy an evening tuned to the most important channel in life... family! Join us for a night of games and activities geared for family fun. This event will be held at the North Richland Hills Recreation Center. The cost is $10 per family of four, each additional family member $2. It's family! It's fun! For more information call 817-427-6600. " Place: NRH Rec Center, Time: ? Cost: $10/family of 4

3. Chance to Win Hannah Montana Concert Tickets! At Central Market Ft. Worth, you can join Radio Disney and Tera Beall at Central Market in Fort Worth from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. There will be fun games, awesome prizes, and cool Radio Disney music! Place: Central Market, 4651 W. Freeway (Hulen Exit off I-30) Cost: FREE (though if you step foot in Central Market, and you're like me, it's gonna cost you)


SUNDAY, November 11

1. Target Family Fun Days at the Amon Carter Museum. From their website: "Family Fun Days at the Carter are bigger and better than ever! Help us kick off our new series of free Target Family Fun Days by playing games, creating art, and taking kid-friendly tours that bring the museum’s works of art to life. Hear about the artist Georgia O’Keeffe at 1:30 p.m. when Rachel Rodríguez reads from and signs her children’s book Through Georgia’s Eyes." Place: Amon Carter Museum Time: 1 p.m. Cost: FREE

WEDNESDAY, November 14

1. 'Wonderful Wednesdays: Declaring Space' at the Fort Worth Modern Museum. From their website: "This new gallery program for families offers an informal introduction to the Museum’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Offered once a month, this program consists of a focused tour and a drawing project created by the Museum’s education staff. Please sign in at the information desk. The program is limited to 20 participants. Admission is free to the museum on Wednesdays. " Place: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell Street Time: 4 p.m. Cost: FREE

FREE EVENT on Saturday: Fit Kids!

I'm supposed to be doing something else right now, so I'm taking the easy way out to tell you about this opportunity. The following is from the City of Fort Worth Public Health Website:

The 2007 FitFuture KIDS Fest will take place Saturday, Nov. 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.

KIDS Fest was developed last year as means to educate children and their parents about the importance of physical activity and healthy eating habits in a creative and fun-filled way. It is estimated that in Texas alone 25 percent of children are impacted by this issue.An obese adolescent has a 70 percent chance of becoming an overweight or obese adult.

KIDS Fest is a free event where children and their parents can take part in an array of activities, which all center on giving them skills they can apply in their daily lives to help tackle lifestyle choices that can lead to obesity and overweight problems.More than 2,100 children and adults attended last year's FitFuture KIDS Fest. We hope to see you there this year!

During the event parents and children can:
Participate in healthy cooking demonstrations
Learn how to grow a health vegetable garden
Sample yoga, fencing, karate, gymnastics, dancing, rock climbing and various other physical activities
Learn to use technology to make exercise fun and interesting and much more!

Parade of Lights - Get Guaranteed Seats!

Every year, the downtown Parade of Lights on the Friday after Thanksgiving is a tradition of family fun here in Fort Worth. We went once, and really enjoyed it. This year, they are offering guaranteed seats right up at the street level. Now, this makes the free parade not free anymore, but, on the other hand, many people have situations where it would be worth it to pay for a seat. And it is SO crowded that unless you get there really early, you'll have some trouble seeing. But it's still fun! Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids, or $20 for a family pack of four.

Click here for more info.