Archive for Family friendly

Save 55% to Balloon Festival and Family Fun Day

Thanks to a new deal at Living Social, families can attend the Celina Balloon Festival and Family Fun Day at 55% off.  The deal features a family four-pack of tickets and parking pass to the Balloon Festival in Celina , a $33 value. Lots of family fun including hot air balloons, live music, arts and [...]

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Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, September 23rd, 2011

Addison Oktoberfest 2011: Free Admission September 15 Plus $5 Discount Tickets

The cooler weather should get you in the spirit of Addison Oktoberfest! Have you ventured to the “world’s most authentic Oktoberfest celebration” outside of Munich?!!  The annual fun kicks off tonight, September 15, and it’s free admission for all from 6 pm – 11 pm. Don’t miss the Munich beer hall with a Texas twist, [...]

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Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Museum of Nature and Science Members Get Free Admission to 2011 State Fair of Texas

This is a nice deal for families in the Dallas area!  Folks who become members of the Museum of Nature and Science on or before September 29, 2011, will receive one-time use vouchers for free admission to the 2011 State Fair of Texas. This freebie to the Fair is worth up to $74 and covers [...]

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Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Free LEGO Scarecrow Mini Build September 6

A new month means a new free LEGO building event in Dallas! Kids can create a free LEGO scarecrow September 6 beginning at 5 p.m. at all LEGO Stores. This event is for children ages 6-14 only, while supplies last. As with anything LEGO, lines start forming early! In Dallas area, LEGO Stores are located [...]

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Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Free Museum Admission for Bank of America Cardholders September 3-4

Like to check out two museums for free?  A new month is around the corner, which means free admission for Bank of America cardholders this weekend, September 3-4. Bank of America’s national program “Museums on Us” provides free admission the first full weekend of every month to 150 participating museums. In Dallas area, that free [...]

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Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Last Week of August $1 Days at Dallas Arboretum

Visitors pay just $1 admission through August 31 at Dallas Arboretum’s Dollar Days. You’ll find lots of unique escapes including the Texas Pioneer Adventure and Lay Ornamental Garden featuring hidden animal sculptures. This is quite a deal considering adult admission is normally $12 and kids are $7. Folks who enjoy Dollar Days will still pay [...]

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Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Free LEGO Mini Build August 2 and 3 in Dallas

It’s a special two-day LEGO mini build in August, in celebration of the grand opening of Legoland Florida. Kids can create a free LEGO adirondack chair August 2 and 3 beginning at 5 p.m. at all LEGO Stores. This event is for children ages 6-14 only, while supplies last. As with anything LEGO, lines start [...]

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Posted by: Vicki Powers on Monday, August 1st, 2011

Up to 80% Off: Scholastic Book Warehouse Sale

JUST in time for summer! The  Scholastic Book Warehouse Sale is returning to the Dallas area this week. What a great time to stock up on reading for the kids — with prices up to 80 percent off.  Thousands of books are marked down 50 percent! This huge sale  in Arlington kicks off Thursday, May [...]

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Posted by: Vicki Powers on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Free National Train Day at Union Station May 8

GRAB YOUR KIDS and head to National Train Day this Saturday, May 8, at Dallas Union Station.  This free, coast-to-coast celebration provides folks the opportunity to tour private and Amtrak train cars, explore interactive and education exhibits, and enjoy live entertainment. As an added bonus in Dallas, the North Texas T-Trak Modular Railroad Club will [...]

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Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Free Comic Book Day May 1

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE comic book memories as a kid?  Maybe you still read them today!  Take advantage of Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 1, and get a free comic book at participating independent comic book stores.  It’s that easy! A number of independent comic book shops in Dallas are participating including Titan Comics, [...]

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Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, April 30th, 2010