Kid's Korner
Lindsay Baronoskie
 

 

Willy Wonka at Slappy's Puppet Playhouse


August 1 - September 6, 2010:
Everyday at 2:00 PM
www.slappysplayhouse.com


Slappy's Puppet Playhouse presents Willy Wonka. Slappy's is NOW located inside the Galleria Mall in North Dallas. You can find them near Old Navy on Level Three. Park in the Blue Garage. Come enjoy a wonderful show put on by the talented staff at Slappy's!


Ice Age Mammals: The Movie at the Heard Natural Science Museum


August 1 - October 10, 2010: Everyday
www.heardmuseum.org


Ten stomping, roaring, life-like robotic Ice Age mammals come alive in this exhibit at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. The group includes a hippopotamus-like Baluchitherium, a saber-toothed cat family of four, plus more. Educational programming encourages aspiring paleontologists to learn prehistoric facts.


Dallas Public Library Children's Activity Series


The month of August, Wednesday's at 10:30am
Northpark Mall: 8687 N. Central Expressway, (214) 361-6345
http://www.northparkcenter.com/events/eventscalendar.html


This fun-filled activity program is designed for preschool-age children and takes place in NorthCourt between Nordstrom and Macy's.


Strollerfit at the Dallas Galleria: FREE Fridays


Every Friday in the month of August at 9:00am
Meet in front of Nordstroms on the first floor.
www.strollerfit.com/eastdallas


Strollerfit® is the premier Stroller Fitness program designed for the unique needs of moms and their stroller-age children. It's the pre & postnatal workout that turns your stroller into a portable fitness machine. With StrollerFit®, stroller fitness and our unique mommymuscle® method you can burn fat, build core strength, enhance flexibility and make new friends while your baby has a blast.


Discovery Days at the Dallas Museum of Nature & Science


August 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Topic: Discover Fine Arts
http://www.natureandscience.org
3535 Grand Avenue, Dallas 75210


There’s always something special to discover at the Museum of Nature & Science and, during Discovery Days, you’ll find even more hands-on fun and amazing exhibits that will open your eyes to the science behind everything from prehistoric fossils to modern masterpieces. These exciting daylong programs run from March through August on the second Saturday of each month and they’re free with your MNS admission!


Frisco Roughriders


18 Home games in August 2010
7300 Roughriders Trail, Frisco, TX 75034
www.ridersbaseball.com


Minor league baseball is an awesome way to get your kids excited about sports, and the Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco is an awesome place for family fun! Tickets start at $7 which means you can afford a classic ballpark hotdog and popcorn. All the seats are great, and there's great entertainment between innings!


Sources: www.DFWmama.com and individual websites listed above.