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The 45th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

18 Nov

Click below for all the details on the 2012 Turkey Trot in Dallas


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District After Dark – October 19

17 Oct



This Friday when the sun sets and the cool night air sweeps over the city, a plethora of light installations, public art and illuminating performances will brighten up the Dallas Arts District. This night of Free public art features 10 different artists and a glimpse into Aurora 2013, coming October next year!

District After Dark will commence at 6:00pm on Friday evening, October 19th. This is just one of the great attractions of the District’s Art in October series. Roam Dallas museums and venues like the Wyly Theatre, Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Collection and DMA until the wee hours of the night. Here’s everything you can look forward to at this After Dark festival:

Head down to the Dallas Arts District Friday night (6pm til about midnight) for the FREE District After Dark event. Come dressed up in a glow-in-the-dark costume to the Crow Collection of Asian Art between 7:30 and 9:30pm and have your photo taken and uploaded to the Dallas Arts District Pinterest page for their Pinterest Costume Contest. The costume contest will continue at the Kylde Warren Park Grand Opening celebration also on October 28th, so you have two opportunities for getting your Pinterest costume pic taken! Winners of the costume competition receive tickets or gift certificates to Arts District venues, restaurants and performances as well as free museum passes.


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DFW Fireworks 2012 | The Best 4th of July Events in Dallas Ft Worth

26 Jun

Rice Krispy cereal isn’t the only thing that can Snap, Crackle and Pop! Watch as the DFW skies light up July 3rd through July 4th all across the metroplex. Various cities will be celebrating Independence Day with heart pumping fireworks shows. Just the thought of it might give you an adrenaline rush. Last year we had some issues with the dry land and risk of grass fires which prevented certain counties from having their annual show. This year we want to hone in on the best of the best. Check out some of the biggest Fireworks shows in Dallas and surrounding cities. (We’ve listed our favorites below)

Apart from the country gaining their freedom, it’s one of the best things about the July 4th holiday and one attraction most of us look forward to. Surrounding the fireworks shows are festivals and day-long events. With the 4th of July being smack dab in the middle of the week this year, pay attention to some of the 2012 dates for these DFW Independence Day events. Let the skies light up and the festivities begin!

Addison Air Show featured at Kaboom Town!


Kaboom Town! Addison
Date: Tuesday, July 3rd
Time: 5:00pm to Midnight
Location: Addison Circle Park
Fireworks Showtime: After Dusk

Addison’s Kaboom Town! has been nationally recognized for its fireworks display. Enjoy 30 minutes of choreographed fireworks to patriotic music along with live entertainment taking place throughout the evening on the Dos Equis Stage. There is also an Air Show set to amaze onlookers from the large Addison park below. After the #3 fireworks show in America is done, families can stick around for the after party featuring a performance by Emerald City. Expect great food, fun and an energetic atmosphere!

Fair Park Fourth
Date: Wednesday, July 4
Event Time: 4:30pm – 10:00pm
Location: Dallas Fair Park – 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd, Dallas 75210
Fireworks Showtime: 9:30pm

Fair Park Dallas hosts an Independence Day festival with family friendly activities and eye popping fireworks. Fair Park Fourth is FREE to the public with reduced admission to the area’s museums between 4:30 and 7:30pm. The Dallas Wind Symphony will give a performance at 8pm in front of the Hall of State.Stadium seating, swan boats and concessions will all be available at the 2012 Fair Park Fourth, which ends at 10pm.

Lone Star Park – Lone Stars & Stripes Celebration
Date: Wednesday, July 4
Time: First Live Race at 5pm, Gates open at 3pm
Location: Lone Star Park –
Fireworks Showtime: After Dusk

Fun 4th of July activities paired with live Thoroughbred racing make up the annual Lone Stars & Stripes celebration which takes place in Grand Prairie’s Lone Star Park. The kids will love jumping around in bounce houses, going on pony rides, visiting the petting zoo, meeting clowns and other games. Adults and children alike can watch fast races right on the track and then witness a dazzling 20-minute fireworks display to music. Between 6 and 11pm Incognito will provide live music on the Courtyard Champions Stage.

Arlington Highlands 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
Date: Wednesday, July 4th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Arlington Highlands
Fireworks Showtime: 9:30pm

The Independence Day Celebration taking place at Arlington Highlands includes live music from The Chant Band, free sno cones and fireworks. The first 3,000 people get a complimentary sno cone from 7 to 9pm, and after that each sno cone will cost $1. Fireworks viewing for attendees is recommended by Dave & Busters.

Lake Grapevine Fireworks Extravaganza
Date: Wednesday, July 4th
Location: Lake Grapevine
Fireworks Showtime: 9:30pm

The 30th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza at Lake Grapevine will be on July 4th. Viewers can grab a post along the lake before they shut down Fairway Drive at 9pm thirty minutes before the 9:30 fireworks show. Most lakeside viewing locations are free. However, some parks might charge a minimal admission fee. Several spots can be found throughout Grapevine as the city celebrates the 4th of July.

Irving – Patriotic Parade and Fireworks
Date: Wednesday, July 4
Time: 9:00am
Location: Intersection of Las Colinas Blvd and Lake Carolyn Pkwy
Fireworks Showtime: After Dusk

The City of Irving’s 4th of July parade begins at 9:00am downtown. It will loop around Irving Boulevard beginning at Sowers Road, and then end with a free celebration featuring watermelon and a live concert held in Heritage Park (217 Main Street). Event parking can be found at Irving Convention Center for $5. The fireworks spectacle will commence after dusk.

Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie

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28th Annual KidFilm Festival – Angelika Film Center

12 Jan

The largest, oldest children’s film festival in the country is coming to Dallas’ Angelika Theatre January 21 – 22. The 28th Annual KidFilm Festival features entertaining, educational, and diverse lineup of both classic and new films for kids and adults.

KidFilm Festival attendees can expect Free books by award-winning author Peter Brown (who will be on location), creator of books like “Chowder”, “The Curious Garden” and “Children Make Terrible Pets”. At this year’s KidFilm Festival movie-lovers will also get a sneak peak of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. In fact the Lorax character will be making a guest appearance and kids can have their picture taken with Lorax. A special preview of the brand new film The Secret World of Arrietty and the 80’s classic Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind are just two of the 11 titles featured in a retrospective tribute to Studio Ghibili all presented in new 35mm prints.

Children's author Peter Brown

Tickets for the 2012 KidFilm Festival are $5 ($4 for USA Film Festival members). Admission to the “Books Come to Life on the Big Screen” program featuring author Peter Brown and the Lorax is free , but it’s on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day of the show so get there early! Tickets to the Pete Brown program cannot be purchased in advance. However, advance tickets are available for the Studio Ghibili films by e-mailing usafilmfest@aol.com or calling 214-821-6300. Tickets can be bought at Angelika Film Center on the days of (Sat & Sun) starting at 11:30am.

Angelika Film Center
5321 East Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75206

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Fort Worth Stock Show Parade at Sundance Square

8 Jan

Head to downtown Forth Worth for a real “Texas” experience. The Fort Worth Stock Show Parade will be Saturday, January 14th in Sundance Square. Beginning at 11:00am with the 116th Edition of Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show and Rodeo this event is sure not to disappoint. It will feature over 4,000 participants and over 1,000 head of livestock. Family and friends are sure to witness lots of cowboys, horses, wagons, steers, marching bands and floats at the “All Western Parade”! If you want a good seat get there early (just like with any parade) and witness it all go down on Houston Street or Main Street. Tickets to attend the various Fort Worth Stock Show / Rodeo / Southwest Exposition can be purchased at the Will Rogers Coliseum or any Ticketmaster locations. January 13th is the day that The 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo officially opens. The Parade kicks off The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo which will continue through February 4th.

Get a glimpse of the Parade Map.

Saddle up and trot on down to this extraordinary celebration of legendary Texas culture. It’s only tradition that we fire things up with a parade on the first Saturday! Visit http://www.fwssr.com for more info on the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and all related festivities.

Gotta take Mr. Ed out back

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Childrens Medical Center Holiday Parade 2011 [Photos]

20 Dec

Children’s Medical Center Holiday Parade Review

On December 3rd 2011, Children’s Medical Center had their annual holiday parade in downtown Dallas. We’ve provided some awesome photographs that captured the true essence of this fun and colorful event. All of the pictures were taken by photographer Matthew T Rader. If you ever want portraits, engagement photos, professional headshots, weddings or photos for another type of event taken and taken well, contact Matthew T Rader Photography! Matthew has a true craft and talent for photography. Visit the Matthew T Rader Photography website to see more great work and to contact him for any inquiries here!

Enjoy the Photo Gallery!

Check out Matthew T Rader Photography at: http://www.matthewtrader.com

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Dallas Mavericks Winterfest 2011

7 Dec

The NBA is back!! Which means the 2011 Champions are too! Join Dirk and Santa as we celebrate the return of both the Holiday season and the Dallas Mavs season at Winterfest 2011. Winterfest will be held on Friday, December 16th at the American Airlines Center. Admission is FREE and the party starts at 3:00pm!

Some of the family fun activities you can expect include: Holiday movies (Shrek the Halls, Merry Madagascar & Kung Fu Panda) on the Big screen, Holiday carolers in the AAC and a special appearance from Old Saint Nick himself! Ice Skate on the AT&T Plaza, Meet Mavs dancers, the ManiAACs and even Dallas Maverick Legends! Watch a Free scrimmage in the AAC too! Apparently the Mavs were just that good that Santa had to travel all the way from the North Pole to commemorate the NBA season returning and the return of the CHAMPS! If you didn’t know already, Santa Claus is secretly a Mavs fan. Don’t be fooled by the red getup. 😉

The Last time we were all together at the Arena

You’ll also have a chance at winning an autographed pass for 2 to get up close and personal with your favorite Maverick players. Maybe you shouldn’t get too personal but autographs and photos will be cool enough. Tune in to ESPN Dallas 103.3 to find out your chance to win the tickets for autographs. Galloway & Company will be live on site.

There will be Mavs Championship Merchandise Specials that you can browse while you’re there and also support a great cause by bringing an unwrapped toy to benefit Operation Once in a Lifetime.

By the way, if you haven’t viewed it already click here to see the 2011-2012 Dallas Mavericks Game Schedule! (It may be a few games shorter, but I’d MUCH rather shorter, than none at all!) We’re opening the NBA season with a classic matchup against rivals Miami Heat on Christmas day!! Now that the lockout is finally over and everyone’s come to an agreement, tickets will be on sale December 10th at 10:00AM. See you Mavs fans Friday 12/16 in the Winter Wonderland of basketball champs. Winterfest begins at 3PM!

–SCHEDULE OF EVENTS–
2:30
Ice Rink on the AT&T Plaza opens
3:00
Doors open to the public
3:30
Showing of Shrek The Halls
4:00
Meet Dallas Mavericks Legends at the ESPN broadcast area!
4:15
Showing of Merry Madagascar
4:45
Showing of Shrek The Halls
5:15
Holiday Music from the House of Blues Gospel Choir
6:00
The 2011 NBA Champs take the floor

He can dunk more than cookies... Nicholas got UPs

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MetroPCS Fair Park Holiday 2011

14 Nov

On November 26th the Fair Park gates are open to all those celebrating the Christmas season at MetroPCS Fair Park Holiday!! The FREE holiday festival, great for the entire fam, will feature shopping at the Holiday Gift Market, crafts at Santa’s Workshop, the official City of Dallas tree lighting, dancing water shows and more. What’s a DFW event without some fireworks? Fair Park can’t have a big program without them, so enjoy rooftop fireworks (sponsored by Gold Metal Recyclers) at Fair Park Holiday as well! Thousands of sparkly LED lights will surround the Esplanade Fountain where a beautiful “dancing water” show will take place choreographed to Christmas music and popular classics. In addition to that you can enjoy Free OR reduced admission to all of the participating museums at select times.

Fair Park Holiday 2011, hosted by Friends of Fair Park, will be open from 11:00am to 7:30pm. Check below for a schedule for the day. What makes Fair Park Holiday so great is that it’s FREE to all the public! There’s no admission fee and you get to see so much cool stuff. This year the festival has been moved to Thanksgiving weekend, so as soon as you’re done eating some turkey leftovers, skip on over to Fair Park for free fun and Yuletide joy.

Some of the participating museums you may want to visit at a reduced price or “F0 FREEE” include:

The African American Museum
Children’s Aquarium
Museum of Nature & Science
Museum of the American Railroad
Texas Discovery Gardens
The Hall of State
The Women’s Museum: An Institute for the Future

Get some Xmas shopping done inside the Centennial Bldg

The kids will love crafts and activities in Santa’s Workshop, pictures with Santa and live entertainment at the Centennial Building. Saint Nicholas is going to stick around from noon to 5:30pm so get a snapshot with your own camera or purchase a photo button for $5! You’ll also find the Holiday Gift Market inside with an assortment of merchandise including holiday decorations and tasty treats. Holiday concessions will also be available for sale.

While admission is free, parking is likely not. Bring a $10 bill to park inside of the gates or venture out and use the Green Line (DART) to Fair Park Station.
Join the Friends of Fair Park for MetroPCS Fair Park Holiday November 26th for a jolly good time!

A Christmas in the Park you won't forget!

— FAIR PARK HOLI-DAY SCHEDULE —

11:00AM – 6:00PM
Free or reduced admission to participating museums
Dancing water shows at Esplanade Fountain
12:00PM – 5:30PM
Free Visits with Santa
5:15PM – 6:15PM
Dallas Wind Symphony Quartet performance
7:00PM
Official City of Dallas Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Esplanade Fountain dancing water show
Fireworks Finale
7:30PM
Fair Park Holiday Festival Ends


Fair Park
1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd.
Dallas, 75210

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City Lights 2011

9 Nov

CityLights 2011 from Downtown Dallas, Inc. on Vimeo.

Get your sunglasses ready because Downtown Dallas is about to be brighter than ever! Hundreds of other North Texans will be showered by lights on November 19th right in the heart of the city. This is a holiday spectacle you and Santa won’t want to miss. Every year they come out with some sort of new element or surprise and a unique way of Santa making his appearance in Dallas. This year will be no different at City Lights 2011! The party begins at 6:00pm as all of downtown Dallas will be laced with Christmas lights and eye popping displays.

From 6 to 10pm the Holiday Festival at Main Street Garden starts things off with the Outdoor Market, face painting, ornament making, music and food. These activities will be going on throughout the night.

At 7:00pm the Holiday Light Show at Main street Garden begins with a lighting ceremony of Downtown’s holiday tree. Standing 65 feet tall, it will be adorned with over 10,000 feet of lights. Watch how they lit the tree last year!

Neiman Marcus all Lit Up

The Promenade of Lights begins at 7:30pm from Main Street Garden all the way to AT&T Plaza. You get to roll through this promenade with Santa and the Hardin Simmons Cowboy Band right in the heart of downtown. Street vending, holiday activities, a Neiman Marcus crawl tube and other forms of entertainment will be going on along the way.

By 7:45pm the AT&T Holiday Spectacular will start at AT&T Plaza. (This night just gets better and better!) Get to where you can view the Comerce side of AT&T’s global headquarters so you won’t miss the Spectacular Light Show. Don’t forget to visit the Salvation Army Angel tree found in the lobby of the AT&T Whitacre Tower adjacent to the AT&T building.

One North Texas resident captured all the highlights of the evening last year! Take a look to get an idea of what you’ll experience at City Lights. This year is sure to be EVEN BETTER…

Click here to see a map of all the parking locations
throughout the Main Street District.

Click here to see a list of all the participating Main Street District restaurants and retailers offering holiday discounts and promotions for that night.

Just when you thought you had to wait another 6 months for crazy Fireworks, Downtown comes out with this. It’s like a preparation for New Year’s Eve! City Life’s not so bad when you’ve got so many City Lights to gaze at. Be a witness of the jaw-dropping displays that’ll have your heart pumping with excitement for the holiday season!

Don’t be afraid of taking public transportation downtown for City Lights 2011. I’m not saying do it alone by any means, but you may be able to avoid some traffic and get to where you want to be quicker if you have a group of friends or are traveling with the family. If I can do it for the Mavs parade, I’m sure you can too. Check out this nifty map of Downtown with the various modes of transportation to help ya out. Next time you see Santa he will probably be BLINGED out! Especially if he’s stopping by Neiman’s Saturday night!

— BreakDown of the Evening —

7:00 – HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW / LIGHTING OF THE TREE
(Main St. Garden)

7:30 – PROMENADE OF LIGHTS
(Main St. Garden)

7:45 – HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
(AT&T Plaza)

6:00 – 10:00 – HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
(All Night in Main St. Garden)

Main Street Garden - Where It All Goes Down

City Lights Locations: Main Street District, Main Street Garden & AT&T Plaza, 75201

Main Street Garden
1902 Main Street
Dallas

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2011 Parade of Joy | Uptown Village 4th Annual Christmas Parade

9 Nov

Kick the holidays into Full gear at Parade of JOY November 19th! The 4th annual Christmas parade gives you the chance to celebrate the arrival of Christmas with the rest of the community. Bring in some Yuletide joy to Southwest Dallas with amazing floats, local dance teams, fabulous bands, cheerleaders, community groups and more. WFAA’s Gloria Compos and Greg Fields will be emcee-ing the event which begins at 8:30am. Join Uptown Village as everyone gathers around to celebrate Old Saint Nick’s arrival to Uptown. Santa, himself will debut and come to stay in Cedar Hill for a while. We may be far from the North Pole, but the party’s wherever Santa’s at so you’ll be in just the right place. Catch him and all the other cool holiday happenings, including an interactive tree, at this fantastic Christmas event.

Parade attendees can get the best view of the 2011 Parade of Joy near the Uptown Village Christmas Tree. Some other good spots are by Chic’s, Coldwater Creek or James Avery. If you are a participant in the parade and have not received a timeline or parking map yet, contact Kayti. You can e-mail her at kcoulter@herringgroup.com. Last year over 10,000 people attended so I suggest you get to the Village early!

March into the Christmas season with Rudolph, the gingerbread man, The Nutrcracker, snow men, elves and other fun characters Saturday, November 12th at Parade of JOY!

Here’s a glimpse of a past Parade of Joy..




This year WFAA’s Greg Fields and Gloria Campos will emcee the parade!

– SCHEDULE –

8:30AM…….Parade Begins and Canned Food Drive all throughout
(Drop off Canned goods in the designated bags during parade;
Benefiting Cedar Hill Food Pantry)

11:00AM – 2:00PM……..Classic Car Show and WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers
Toy Drive

Uptown Village is located at Highway 67 and Pleasant Run Road
in Cedar Hill

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