Events

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Michael’s Craft Store:  Grandparent’s Day

(Call your local store to verify participation.)

Date:  August 28, 2010
Time:  10:00 AM – 2:00  PM

Make the grandparents go gaga. With a little personal touch, you can capture your child’s handprints in Crayola® Model Magic®. Makes a simple yet cherished keepsake for loved ones that will last forever. While supplies last.  Click here for more information.

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La Leche League Bayou Region Invites You For Family Fun
(Houma, Louisiana)

Date:  August 14, 2010
Time:  10:00 AM – 4:00  PM
Where:  Mulberry Baptist Church

FREE Admission!
Breastfeeding Information
Baby Fair
Story Teller
Face Painter
Guest Speakers
Silent Auction
Door Prizes

For more information, please contact LLLHouma@yahoo.com

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Ringling Bros. Elephant Walk
(Fort Worth, Texas)

Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time:  7:30PM

Where:  Main Street between Third and Fourth streets  




Save this date for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Elephant Walk and Buffet. Look for the pachyderm parade to begin at 7:30 p.m. from the Tarrant County Convention Center and arrive at the Square’s outdoor “dining” location at 7:40 p.m.


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Drew Brees Book Signing at Books-A-Million
(Houma, LA)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will travel to Houma for his new book signing at Books-A-Million, located at 1539 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Date: July 26
Time: 9-11 a.m.



For more information, please click here.



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Movies in the Park
(Bicentennial Park – Crowley, Texas)

Date:  June 25, 2010
Time:  8:45 PM

The city of Crowley invites you to come watch Flicka 2 under the stars!
Bring your blankets and/or your lawn chairs!
FREE refreshments!

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Fourth of July Craft at Michael’s
(Call your local store to verify participation.)

Date:  Saturday, June 26, 2010
Time:  10:00 am – 1:00 pm


You can make a free Fourth of July craft at Michael’s Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or while supplies last. No purchase neccessary and open to all ages with adult supervision.
This the last craft until July 31!

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SUPER Day at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
(Fort Worth, Texas)


Date:  Saturday, June 26, 2010
Time:  10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Come celebrate Superman’s birthday and other super heroes this Saturday during SUPER SATURDAY!



*All kids 12 and under dressed as a super hero get half-price exhibit admission!


*Free Superman comic book for the first 1,000 paid guests,
compliments of DC Comics and Lone Star Comics.

*”Super” prize giveaways throughout the day, including Avatar tickets (returning to the Omni IMAX Theater on July 2) and the chance to co-host Fanboyradio.com


*Special appearances by Superman and “Super” Dynamo


*More super fun in Innovation Studios, including Superman birthday activities throughout the day and special presentations by local comics expert Rick Cromack and
artists Kerry Gammill and Brian Denham (2 to 4:30 p.m. See our Web site for a schedule.)


*Extra shows in the Noble Planetarium and Omni Theater through 7:30 p.m. See our online calendar for show times and admission prices.


Don’t miss this “Super” day! Extended exhibit hours until 8 p.m. Exhibit admission is $14 for adults and $10 for children (2-12) and seniors (60+). Museum members are free.

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Kroger Fresh Fare Grocery Store Grand Opening
(Fort Worth, Texas)
 Date:  June 23, 2010

The Kroger right next to TCU in Fort Worth is having it’s Grand Opening on Wendnesday, June 23rd!
Be sure to shop for great specials throughout the weekend!

Check out their facebook page for a preview of specials, including Boneless Ribeye Steak at $3.97/lb.,
Cantaloupes 4/$5.00,  Seedless grapes 88¢/lb., and more!

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Toy Story 3 Adventure at The Disney StoreToy Story 3 Scavenger Hunt at The Disney Store
(Call your local store to verify participation.)

Date: Saturday, June 26th
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm


Help Woody rescue the toys from Sunnyside Daycare Center. FREE activity sheet and prizes!
Minimum age for partcipation is 3 years. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Call your local store to confirm participation. While supplies last.

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Bass Pro Shops Family Summer Camp
(Call your local store to verify participation.) 
Dates:  June 5th – July 11th, every Tuesday and Thursday or Saturday and Sunday
Time:  12:00pm – 6:00pm

S’Mores, Crafts, Shooting Gallery and more fun activities!

Click here for more information.

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Toy Story 3 Scavenger Hunt at The Disney Store.
(Call your local store to verify participation.)

Date: Saturday, June 19th
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join us for fun, excitement and a special surprise!
Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Call your local store for participation. While supplies last.

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Father’s Day Events At Michael’s
(Call your local store to verify participation.)

Father’s Day Camo Frame Make-It Take-It


June 12, 2010, 10:00am – 2:00pm

With the purchase of a frame. Make this Father’s Day an exciting adventure. Create a personalized Camo style frame for Dad’s favorite Father’s Day photo. Ages 3 and up welcome. Powered by DecoArt.

Father’s Day Mug Make-It Take-It

June 13, 2010, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

With the purchase of mug with markers. Turn an ordinary coffee mug into an extraordinary gift this Father’s Day. Join us to design your very own personalized Father’s Day mug for Dad. Ages 3 and up welcome.

Father’s Day Can Hug Make-It Take-It

June 15, 2010, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

With the purchase of can hug. Keep Dad super cool this summer. Honor your Dad with a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted Can Hug expertly designed by you. Ages 3 and up welcome. Powered by DecoArt.

FREE Make-It Take-It Father’s Day Duck Tape Wallet


June 17, 2010, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Give Dad a gift he’ll never expect this Father’s Day. Make him a colorful Duck Tape® Wallet that’s durable, creative and flat-out cool. While supplies last. Ages 6-12 welcome. Powered by Duck®

Father’s Day T-Shirt Make-It Take-It

June 18, 2010, 6:00pm – 8:00pm



With the purchase of T-shirt. Your Dad deserves the best on his big day, so give him the gift of creativity with a handcrafted T-shirt. Ages 3 and up welcome. Powered by Tulip®.

FREE Make-It Take-It Father’s Day Card Event

June 19, 2010, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Give Dad an “out of this world” gift this Father’s Day. Show him how much you really care with a handcrafted, heartfelt Father’s Day card. While supplies last. Ages 3 and up welcome. Powered by Sulyn Industries, Inc., Bazzill Basics Paper and Glue Dots.

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Toy Story 3 Fun at The Disney Store
(Call your local store to verify participation)

Date:  June 12, 2010
Time:  11:00 AM and 12:30 PM

Disney Store locations across the country invite kids to celebrate the upcoming release of Toy Story 3 by joining a game of Toy Story-themed bingo. Participants have a chance to win prizes (while supplies last).

Ages 3-10.
FREE
For more info: http://www.disneystore.com/.


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Better Than Ezra

(Houma, Louisiana)
Date:  June 18, 2010
Time:  7:00 PM

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Toy Story 3 Movie Release Party at Borders

(Burleson, Texas)
Date:  June 12, 2010
Time:  11:00 AM

Buzz and Woody and the whole gang are back in the brand new movie opening June 18.
Celebrate with stories, games, giveaways and more
at this very special movie release party for kids ages 4 to 9.
Call the store for details, or visit the Borders’ website.

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Naval Air Station Air Show

(Fort Worth, Texas)
Date:  April 24 – 25, 2010
Begins at 11:00 AM.

Event and parking are FREE.
For more information, please visit http://www.airpowerexpo.com.

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Ikea Renovation Celebration Event
Time:  11:00 AM

Buzz and Woody and the whole gang are back in the brand new movie opening June 18.
Celebrate with stories, games, giveaways and more at this very special movie release party for kids ages 4 to 9. Call the store for more details, or visit the website.

(Frisco, Texas)
Date:  April 10 and 11, 2010.
  • FREE Breakfast!  Join us for our *FREE 99¢ breakfast during our Renovation Celebration Event Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11.  

*Breakfast will be FREE from 9:30am-10:30am!
Offer valid for one small breakfast (value 99¢) does not include coffee, while supplies last. Limit one per customer, only at IKEA Frisco.

  • Radio Disney is coming!  Your favorite Radio Disney group is coming to IKEA on Saturday, April 10th from 2-4pm for a JAMS 12 Planet Premiere Dance Party! 

*You could be one of the first to hear the hottest tunes from Radio Disney Jams 12, dance to the hits and even take a chance at performing like one of the artists – karaoke style!  Plus- you get a chance to win the National Grand Prize! One lucky winner will fly to Los Angeles, Ca and serve as a “Guest DJ” – Co-hosting the Radio Disney Top 30 Countdown live on-air with Jake! Plus – the lucky “Guest DJ” will also receive an autographed Radio Disney Road jacket signed by many of the Radio Disney Jams 12 artists!

  • Gift Card Giveaway!  Are you in the mood for FREE money?! If so, be one of the first visitors to the IKEA Frisco store on April 10th starting at 9:30am and you’ll receive an IKEA gift card when you walk through the front door!  Gift card value varies from $5.00 to $250.00!

*Only 100 gift cards will be given out at 9:30am on April 10th, so be the first in line to take your chance at a $250 IKEA gift card!  Gift card offer valid April 10, 2010, only at IKEA Frisco, while supplies last. One gift card per visitor, must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

  • Win a 5-Piece Dining Set!  Enter to win a brand new dining set at IKEA Frisco Saturday, April 10th through Sunday, April 11th!
  • Enter to win a BJURSTA black-brown dining table with 4 GILBERT black brown chairs. Retail value $348.96!

*Enter to win at IKEA Frisco only, 1 winner for entire set. Prize includes 1 BJURSTA dining table article#501.168.09 value $149 and 4- GILBERT chairs article#201.127.18 value $49.99 each. Cannot be exchanged for another color. Winner to be announced on April 12, 2010.

  • Win a POÄNG chair!  Enter to win a brand new POÄNG chair at IKEA Frisco Saturday, April 10th through Sunday, April 11th!

*Enter to win a POÄNG chair with a birch frame and black cushion. Retail value $89.99!  Enter to win at IKEA Frisco only, 1 winner. Prize includes 1 birch POÄNG frame article#813.058.07 value $60.00 and 1 POÄNG black cushion article#400.945.63 value $29.99. Cannot be exchanged for another color. Winner to be announced on April 12, 2010.

  • FREE Cake!  We’re giving away a FREE piece of our delicious Chocolate Overload Cake with the purchase of a 15piece meatball plate April 10-11!  Our delicious Chocolate Overload cake will melt in your mouth with it’s chocolately goodness. It’s sinfully sweet, but you won’t feel guilty, because it was FREE!

One free piece of cake valued at $2.49 for each 15 piece meatball plate purchased for $4.99. Valid Saturday, April 10 from 11am-8pm and Sunday, April 11 from 11am-6pm at IKEA Frisco only.

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Bass Pro Shop
(Call your local store to verify participation.)

Bass Pro Shop is offering some fun Easter Activities this weekend.

Saturday and Sunday, April 3 and 4, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, visit the store to make FREE Easter Decorations! You can also receive a 4×6 photo with the Easter Bunny between the hours of 11:00Am and 3:00PM. Then, you can go on an Easter Egg Hunt between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

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Women’s Auxiliary Annual Family Night at Six Flags
(Arlington, Texas)

The 2010 Family Night at Six Flags is scheduled for Friday, April 16, 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. with something for everyone throughout the 212-acre park from pulse pounding roller coasters for big kids to the gentler options found in the land of Looney Tunes.

Purchase tickets for $25 in advance at the Cash Office in all Tom Thumb, Flagship Tom Thumb and Simon David Stores.

This event is free for children ages 2 and under.

Tickets are $49.99 (plus tax) at the gate the night of the event.

More Information can be found here.

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Big Brother Auditions
(Fort Worth, Texas)

Big Brother is hosting an open casting call in Fort Worth at the Main Street Arts Festival.
Saturday, April 10, 2010, from 2:00 – 6:00 PM.

Click here for more information!  Good Luck!

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Albertson’s

(Burleson, Texas)

Come celebrate Easter at Albertson’s!

Saturday, April 3, 2010
1:00 – 4:00 PM

Get a FREE 5×7 Picture with the Easter Bunny!*
You can also decorate your own Egg Cake for only $1.50!

*Pictures will be ready on Easter Morning.

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Toys R Us
(Participating Locations)

According to the bottom of the weekly sale’s ad (page 4-5) it says there is going to be a
3D Easter Egg Hunt on March 27, 2010 from 12 to 2pm.

Get a free gift bag, activity book and more!

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Twilight Party At Borders
(Participating Locations)

On Friday, March 19th at 10pm, participating Borders stores will be offering a FREE midnight release party for The Twilight Saga: New Moon DVD!

Make sure to call your local Borders first to make sure they are participating!

Click HERE for more details and to find a location near you!

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Fishing For Fun
(Texas)

Date: 2/27/2010 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free for anglers under 16
http://www.kellerparksandrec.org/

Keller Parks and Recreation and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department join to sponsor a free fishing event from 9 to 11:30 AM, Saturday, Feb. 27. The pond will be stocked with rainbow trout for a morning of fishing and fun!

Open to anglers ages 16 and younger, there will be contests, prizes and drawings. Bring your fishing pole, favorite bait and an adult fishing buddy for a morning of easy casting in Bear Creek Park.

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
(All Target Stores)

On Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 9 to 11 a.m., Target will be hosting a special reading of Oh, The Places You’ll Go! There will be free Dr. Seuss related games and activities! (And Dr. Seuss giveaways, too!)

Target

*Website says all Targets are participating, but, as always, I would check with your local store to be sure.
 

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Thomas The Train
(Texas)

Thomas the Tank will be at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad from March 5th- 7th and March 12th-14th, 2010.

Ticket price is between $14-$18 each, depending on how many you buy and the promotional code used. (Use promotional code: train to save you $2 on the ticket price.)

Head to http://www.dallasrailwaymuseum.com/ to purchase your tickets.

You can also call 866-468-7630 to buy the tickets!

Don’t forget your camera!

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