Some great, free camps at the library this week! Be sure and preregister at Morelibrary.org!
1. Southwest Branch of the APL, 2p. Math and Science camp! From the website: Put the brakes on the summer slide! Math and Science Camp offers a week packed with engaging and educational activities and experiments. Learn a little more about the world around us. For ages 8-12.
2. Twilight gaming for tweens and teens. Video games and board games. Free! East Branch of the APL. 5p.
3. Chess Club for kids 7-14. No experience or chess knowledge needed! Drop by to learn or practice the game. 5:30p. Southwest Branch of the APL.
**Ongoing Monday Events**
1. $1 movies at Studio Movie Grill. This week's feature is Chicken Run. 11a.
2. Camp Creativity at Michael's. $5 per child. Any of the three area locations. 10a-12p. Make a new craft every time you attend!
3. Open Jump at Pump It Up. $8/child. Monday's times are 12:30p- 2p and 2:30p- 4p. Don't forget your socks!
4. Have you checked out area splash pads?! They ROCK for the younger kids! Brantley Hinshaw, California Lane and Don Misenheimer are great options in Arlington; Sonora Park in fabulous in Kennedale; Splash Factory is awesome in Grand Prairie (this one does cost $2/person).
5. Family Nights at Randol Mill Pool! $5 admission for everyone after 5p.
6. Jump from 10a-1p at Urban Air in Mansfield for just $12/person!
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Friday, July 15, 2016
Weekend Round-Up!
Activities for Saturday, July 16:
1. Secret Life of Pets Craft class at all Michael's locations. 10a- 12p. $2 per child, ages 3 and up. They craft, you shop! (Parents must remain on premise)
2. Free yoga at Katherine Rose Park! In conjunction with Mansfield Chamber of Commerce Health Fest. 11a. Kiddos have their own yoga class (free) at 12p!
3. Mansfield Health Festival at Katherine Rose Park. 10a- 1p. Activities, sports and fun for the whole family. Free!
4. Story time at Barnes and Noble. From their website: Every parent has heard this classic kid question on a long car ride! After reading this inventive new book (that even turns upside down for several pages!), you'll never look at being bored the same way again. Join us for this fun-filled Storytime with activities to follow. 11a.
5. Saturday Story time at the Southwest Branch of the APL. Interactive story time for the 4 and under set. 10:30a.
6. Sports Sampler at Dottie Lynn Recreation Center. 1p. Want to get your kid involved in area sports and don't know where to start? This is for you! Learn about all the activities available to your kiddo!
7. Chess Club. All skills and ages welcome. 1p at the Mansfield Public Library.
8. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. At Willie Pigg Auditorium in Mansfield. Support local theater! Saturday showtimes are 2 and 7, Sunday show is at 2p.
9. Pokemon Go Fan? This one's for you! Barnes and Noble at Parks Mall, from their Website: 4:00 PM Learn how to become a Pokémon Champion, take a photo with a Pikachu and Charizard standee, enjoy a special offer and more as we celebrate 20 years of Pokémon!
10. Bubble Soccer for teens and adults! What a fun way to spend a Saturday night! Free. 8:30p at Elzie Odom Recreation Center.
11. Saturday and Sunday: Head over to Studio Movie Grill at 11a for an hour-long straight-to-DVD movie. Only $3 per ticket- perfect price and length for young moviegoers! July's feature is Sammy & Co.
12. Saturday at 11a- Secret Life of Pets screening for kids with special needs.
Activities for Saturday, July 16:
1. Secret Life of Pets Craft class at all Michael's locations. 10a- 12p. $2 per child, ages 3 and up. They craft, you shop! (Parents must remain on premise)
2. Free yoga at Katherine Rose Park! In conjunction with Mansfield Chamber of Commerce Health Fest. 11a. Kiddos have their own yoga class (free) at 12p!
3. Mansfield Health Festival at Katherine Rose Park. 10a- 1p. Activities, sports and fun for the whole family. Free!
4. Story time at Barnes and Noble. From their website: Every parent has heard this classic kid question on a long car ride! After reading this inventive new book (that even turns upside down for several pages!), you'll never look at being bored the same way again. Join us for this fun-filled Storytime with activities to follow. 11a.
5. Saturday Story time at the Southwest Branch of the APL. Interactive story time for the 4 and under set. 10:30a.
6. Sports Sampler at Dottie Lynn Recreation Center. 1p. Want to get your kid involved in area sports and don't know where to start? This is for you! Learn about all the activities available to your kiddo!
7. Chess Club. All skills and ages welcome. 1p at the Mansfield Public Library.
8. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. At Willie Pigg Auditorium in Mansfield. Support local theater! Saturday showtimes are 2 and 7, Sunday show is at 2p.
9. Pokemon Go Fan? This one's for you! Barnes and Noble at Parks Mall, from their Website: 4:00 PM Learn how to become a Pokémon Champion, take a photo with a Pikachu and Charizard standee, enjoy a special offer and more as we celebrate 20 years of Pokémon!
10. Bubble Soccer for teens and adults! What a fun way to spend a Saturday night! Free. 8:30p at Elzie Odom Recreation Center.
11. Saturday and Sunday: Head over to Studio Movie Grill at 11a for an hour-long straight-to-DVD movie. Only $3 per ticket- perfect price and length for young moviegoers! July's feature is Sammy & Co.
12. Saturday at 11a- Secret Life of Pets screening for kids with special needs.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Lots of fun for Friday!!!
1. Little Ballet, 10a, Southwest Branch of the APL. Free lessons for the under 5 set! preregister at morelibrary.org.
2. Children's Ballet, 11a, Southwest Branch of the APL. Free lessons for the 5-12 set! preregister at morelibrary.org.
3. Upcycled Jump Ropes, 2p, Southeast Branch of the APL. Learn to make a jump rope out of recycled plastic bags! Free.
4. Free Family Movies at the Mansfield Public Library. 3p. This week's feature is Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3.
5. Bad Konigshafen's 10th anniversary party! 3-6p, BK Pool. Fun, popsicles and prizes! Admission fee applies. Don't forget that BK pool caps admission at 450 patrons. Get there early!
6. Friday Night Lights: Fun in the Sunset. East Branch of the APL. 7p. For teens. Free.
**Ongoing Friday Events**
1. Head over to Studio Movie Grill for $1 movies. 11a. This week's feature is The Peanuts Movie.
2. Camp Creativity at Michael's (every M, W, F). 10a. $5/person. Pop in to one of the three area Michael's and let your kiddo make a cute craft!
3. $1 hot dog Fridays at BK and Randol Mill Pools. Yum!
4. Let the kiddos bounce out their crazies at Pump It Up. Bounce times for Friday are 10:00-11:30 a.m., 12:30-2:00 p.m. and 2:30-4:00 p.m. $8/kid. Don't forget their socks!
5. Register at Kidsbowlfree.com and stop on over at Alley Cats in Arlington. Bumpers optional :)
6. Toddler Jump at Flight Deck Arlington. 10a-12p. $8 per kid per hour.
7. Open Jump at Pump It Up. $8/kid. Don't forget your socks! 10-11:30, 12:30-2, 2:30-4.
1. Little Ballet, 10a, Southwest Branch of the APL. Free lessons for the under 5 set! preregister at morelibrary.org.
2. Children's Ballet, 11a, Southwest Branch of the APL. Free lessons for the 5-12 set! preregister at morelibrary.org.
3. Upcycled Jump Ropes, 2p, Southeast Branch of the APL. Learn to make a jump rope out of recycled plastic bags! Free.
4. Free Family Movies at the Mansfield Public Library. 3p. This week's feature is Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3.
5. Bad Konigshafen's 10th anniversary party! 3-6p, BK Pool. Fun, popsicles and prizes! Admission fee applies. Don't forget that BK pool caps admission at 450 patrons. Get there early!
6. Friday Night Lights: Fun in the Sunset. East Branch of the APL. 7p. For teens. Free.
**Ongoing Friday Events**
1. Head over to Studio Movie Grill for $1 movies. 11a. This week's feature is The Peanuts Movie.
2. Camp Creativity at Michael's (every M, W, F). 10a. $5/person. Pop in to one of the three area Michael's and let your kiddo make a cute craft!
3. $1 hot dog Fridays at BK and Randol Mill Pools. Yum!
4. Let the kiddos bounce out their crazies at Pump It Up. Bounce times for Friday are 10:00-11:30 a.m., 12:30-2:00 p.m. and 2:30-4:00 p.m. $8/kid. Don't forget their socks!
5. Register at Kidsbowlfree.com and stop on over at Alley Cats in Arlington. Bumpers optional :)
6. Toddler Jump at Flight Deck Arlington. 10a-12p. $8 per kid per hour.
7. Open Jump at Pump It Up. $8/kid. Don't forget your socks! 10-11:30, 12:30-2, 2:30-4.
Park of the Week
F.J. "Red" Kane Park
Cooper St., just north of Eden Rd., 76001
Why I love this park...
Kane Park is a beautiful gem of a park on the city's south side. It offers loads of space and something for everyone!
The park has a large, open grassy area, perfect for kicking around a soccer ball with the littles or playing a game of football with friends. Adjacent to the open field is a basketball court perfect for a little practice or a pick up game with friends.
The play area is one of a kind. There is a small structure for the 2-5 set, plus two toddler swings and two big kid swings. But the big kid play area- wow! It is a three-story structure with all sorts of climbing walls and slides. Large platforms in the middle let the kids hang out and decide how they want to get down from the structure after the challenge of climbing up!
Aside from these great features, there is also a gorgeous pond near the play area with a large, gated sitting area, where kids can watch ducks and turtles in the water. It's a great spot for feeding ducks! (But don't feed them bread! Did you know bread isn't all that great for ducks? Be sure and google appropriate duck snacks- we like to bring frozen peas or cooked rice!) My girls love watching turtles bob up and down in the water, and we love the beautiful spot in the center of the pond!
There is also a great walking trail around the pond for getting those fitness-tracker steps in, grills and picnic tables for impromptu BBQs and bathrooms for the littles who refused to go before you left home!
What I don't love...
The play area itself is very sunny. During the summer, there isn't a lot of reprieve for kiddos- especially if they want to swing. We save this park for the cooler days of late Fall!
F.J. "Red" Kane Park
Cooper St., just north of Eden Rd., 76001
Why I love this park...
Kane Park is a beautiful gem of a park on the city's south side. It offers loads of space and something for everyone!
The park has a large, open grassy area, perfect for kicking around a soccer ball with the littles or playing a game of football with friends. Adjacent to the open field is a basketball court perfect for a little practice or a pick up game with friends.
The play area is one of a kind. There is a small structure for the 2-5 set, plus two toddler swings and two big kid swings. But the big kid play area- wow! It is a three-story structure with all sorts of climbing walls and slides. Large platforms in the middle let the kids hang out and decide how they want to get down from the structure after the challenge of climbing up!
Aside from these great features, there is also a gorgeous pond near the play area with a large, gated sitting area, where kids can watch ducks and turtles in the water. It's a great spot for feeding ducks! (But don't feed them bread! Did you know bread isn't all that great for ducks? Be sure and google appropriate duck snacks- we like to bring frozen peas or cooked rice!) My girls love watching turtles bob up and down in the water, and we love the beautiful spot in the center of the pond!
What I don't love...
The play area itself is very sunny. During the summer, there isn't a lot of reprieve for kiddos- especially if they want to swing. We save this park for the cooler days of late Fall!
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
1. Drum Circle for teens at the Mansfield Public Library. Kids 9-17 are encouraged to come and learn about and play various instruments. 1p. Free. Must preregister: morelibrary.org
2. Magic Class with James Wand! North East Branch of the APL. For kids 10-15. 3p. Must preregister. morelibrary.org.
3. Operation Read More Magic Show at the Southwest Branch of the APL. 6p. For kids 5-10ish.
4. Preschool and Kinder Ready. Main Branch of the GPPL. Interactive story time for kids starting school in the fall, up to kinder. 6:30p.
**On-going activities**
2. Magic Class with James Wand! North East Branch of the APL. For kids 10-15. 3p. Must preregister. morelibrary.org.
3. Operation Read More Magic Show at the Southwest Branch of the APL. 6p. For kids 5-10ish.
4. Preschool and Kinder Ready. Main Branch of the GPPL. Interactive story time for kids starting school in the fall, up to kinder. 6:30p.
**On-going activities**
1. 9 am movies at Cinemark Mansfield for $1. This week it's Box Trolls.
2. 11 am movies at Studio Movie Grill for $1. This week's feature is The Peanuts Movie.
3. The Church on Rush Creek has open play in their play area from 10-2, but they do close for lunch from 12-1. But pop over in the morning for air-conditioned, free fun! This is best for the 5 and under set.
4. Head over to Pump It Up on Eden Rd. to let the kiddos bounce out some energy! We went Wednesday and it was fairly empty! It's $8 per kid for 1.5 hours of bouncing. 12:30-2 and 2:30-4.
5. Free lunch at the library! North East, East and South East Branches. 12 noon. Go make some new friends in the area and get your kids a nutritious meal.
6. Throwback Thursdays at BK and Randol Mill pools! Take $1 off admission at both pools. These are great for all ages!
7. Toddler Time at the Southwest Branch of the APL. Stories and sing-a-longs for the under 3 set. Plus stay for lunch afterward! 10:15a.
8. Preschool Story Time at Lake Arlington Library. For the 3 to 5 set. 10:30a.
9. Bilingual Story Time at the Mansfield Public Library. Songs and stories in English and Spanish. 10:30a.
10. Bouncing Babies Storytime. Southwest Branch. 11:15a. For the 18 months and under set.
11. Check out Urban Air in Mansfield. At last check, they were doing a special- $12.99 per child to jump from 10a-1p! That's a great deal :)
12. Register with Kidsbowlfree.com and spend some time indoors perfecting your game! Bumpers not required... ;)
13. Book Babes. This one is for infants-18 months! 12p at the Shotwell Branch of the Grand Prairie Public Library. Sing and play with babes!
13. Book Babes. This one is for infants-18 months! 12p at the Shotwell Branch of the Grand Prairie Public Library. Sing and play with babes!
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
1. Story time for kids 3-9 at the Mansfield Public Library. From their Website: Join us for Story Time Adventures for Pipdillys: Escape from Couch Potato Land. Bursting with energy, this fantastical musical comedy with original songs, imagination games, magic, and circus skills shows kids it is "cool" to lead active, healthy lives. 60 min.
2. Free movie afternoon at the Betty Warmack Branch of the GPPL. Norm of the North! 1p.
3. Free movie afternoon at the Shotwell Branch of the GPPL. Charlotte's Web! 1p.
4. Free parenting class at the main branch of the GPPL: Playing and Literacy Go Hand In Hand. From their Website: Learn about the importance of play in developing your child’s mind to its fullest potential. Play supports social, emotional and physical development while enhancing literacy success! Parent and child are both invited to practice educational play while also taking advantage of this time to ask questions of our programmers.
**Ongoing Wednesday Events**
1. Camp Creativity at Michael's. Head to one of the three area Michael's for craft time at 10a. Crafts are $5/child.
2. Cinemark Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark Mansfield. 9a. This week's feature is Box Trolls. $1/ticket. (search the page for the coupon posted last week- you can save $1 on a wacky pack, which is popcorn, fruit snacks and a drink!)
3. $1 movies at Studio Movie Grill. 11a. This week's feature is The Peanuts Movie.
4. Bad Konigshafen pool at Stovall Park has $5 admission after 5p.
5. Woodland West Pool has family night from 8-10p. Admission is $2.50/person.
6. Open Jump at Pump It Up. $8/kid. Wednesday times are 10-11:30, 12:30-2, 2:30-4. Don't forget socks!
7. Play and Learn at the Grand Prairie YMCA. Free. Drop by with your littles (best for the under 5 set) and play with play doh, make crafts, engage with new toys. Enjoy the indoors!
6. Open Jump at Pump It Up. $8/kid. Wednesday times are 10-11:30, 12:30-2, 2:30-4. Don't forget socks!
7. Play and Learn at the Grand Prairie YMCA. Free. Drop by with your littles (best for the under 5 set) and play with play doh, make crafts, engage with new toys. Enjoy the indoors!
Monday, July 11, 2016
Tuesday... I'm ready for you!!!
1. There are still spots available for the Sports Action Photography Camp at the Lake Arlington Branch of the APL. Check out morelibrary.org to register!
2. Family Fun Night at the Southwest Branch of the APL. All kinds of games and interactive activities. Free. 7p.
3. Cow Appreciation Day at all Chick Fil As! Dress like a cow and receive a free meal! 6:30a-7p.
4. Magic Class at the Mansfield Public Library! That's right- local magician James Wand will teach kids and teens, 9-17, how to do some of his infamous tricks! 1p. Must preregister and registration is limited... Morelibrary.org
5. Free movie at the Shotwell Branch of the Grand Prairie Public Library. This week's feature is The Wild. 1:30-3p.
6. Teen time at the Betty Warmack Branch of the GPPL. 5p. Decorate tshirts!
7. Free jewelry class at Michael's. Today make a boho bracelet! You will have to pay for supplies- up to $18. 6:30p.
**Ongoing Events**
(These events occur every Tuesday at the same time)
1. $1 movies at Studio Movie Grill. 11 am. This week's feature is The Peanuts Movie.
2. Summer Movie Camp at AMC @ Parks. 10a. $1 per ticket. This week's feature is Madagascar 2.
3. Storytime at the Barnes and Noble at Parks Mall, 11 am. Stay for crafts and activities afterward!
4. 2 for 1 Tuesdays at all Arlington Public Pools! That's right- get two guests in for the price of one! BK pool is closed today.. But take advantage of this great special at other pools such as Howard Moore, Helen Wessler and Randol Mill.
5. Open Jump at Pump It Up. $8 per child. Times are 12:30-2, 2:30-4. Don't forget your socks!
6. Craft Tuesdays at Peter Piper Pizza! Head over to Peter Piper for a craft and games! Buffet lunch for kids is only $4.73 per kid and includes a drink. Add 20 tokens for $5 more! Kids can color and do various themed crafts each week! This week's theme is crazy hats (feel free to wear one)!
7. Toddler Tumble at Flight Deck Arlington, 10a-12p (this goes on daily). $8 for one hour of jumping. This is for kids 6 and under.
8. Open jump starts at 10a at Urban Air Mansfield. Check the website for current specials (urbanairtrampolinepark.com)
9. Free bowling at Alley Cats! Sign up your kiddos here: kidsbowlfree.com. Then go enjoy some air-conditioned fun! (this is an every day event!)
10. Open play at the Church on Rush Creek. Drop by the air-conditioned play room at Rush Creek and let the kiddos run around! Best for the 5 and under set. Open play is from 10-12 and 1-2p.
*Looking for a way to get the kiddos out from under foot? Check out all the awesome camps the City of Arlington offers! My girls will be attending camps at Cliff Nelson and Elzie Odom this summer! Camps start at age 3... naturallyfun.org for more!
1. There are still spots available for the Sports Action Photography Camp at the Lake Arlington Branch of the APL. Check out morelibrary.org to register!
2. Family Fun Night at the Southwest Branch of the APL. All kinds of games and interactive activities. Free. 7p.
3. Cow Appreciation Day at all Chick Fil As! Dress like a cow and receive a free meal! 6:30a-7p.
4. Magic Class at the Mansfield Public Library! That's right- local magician James Wand will teach kids and teens, 9-17, how to do some of his infamous tricks! 1p. Must preregister and registration is limited... Morelibrary.org
5. Free movie at the Shotwell Branch of the Grand Prairie Public Library. This week's feature is The Wild. 1:30-3p.
6. Teen time at the Betty Warmack Branch of the GPPL. 5p. Decorate tshirts!
7. Free jewelry class at Michael's. Today make a boho bracelet! You will have to pay for supplies- up to $18. 6:30p.
**Ongoing Events**
(These events occur every Tuesday at the same time)
1. $1 movies at Studio Movie Grill. 11 am. This week's feature is The Peanuts Movie.
2. Summer Movie Camp at AMC @ Parks. 10a. $1 per ticket. This week's feature is Madagascar 2.
3. Storytime at the Barnes and Noble at Parks Mall, 11 am. Stay for crafts and activities afterward!
4. 2 for 1 Tuesdays at all Arlington Public Pools! That's right- get two guests in for the price of one! BK pool is closed today.. But take advantage of this great special at other pools such as Howard Moore, Helen Wessler and Randol Mill.
5. Open Jump at Pump It Up. $8 per child. Times are 12:30-2, 2:30-4. Don't forget your socks!
6. Craft Tuesdays at Peter Piper Pizza! Head over to Peter Piper for a craft and games! Buffet lunch for kids is only $4.73 per kid and includes a drink. Add 20 tokens for $5 more! Kids can color and do various themed crafts each week! This week's theme is crazy hats (feel free to wear one)!
7. Toddler Tumble at Flight Deck Arlington, 10a-12p (this goes on daily). $8 for one hour of jumping. This is for kids 6 and under.
8. Open jump starts at 10a at Urban Air Mansfield. Check the website for current specials (urbanairtrampolinepark.com)
9. Free bowling at Alley Cats! Sign up your kiddos here: kidsbowlfree.com. Then go enjoy some air-conditioned fun! (this is an every day event!)
10. Open play at the Church on Rush Creek. Drop by the air-conditioned play room at Rush Creek and let the kiddos run around! Best for the 5 and under set. Open play is from 10-12 and 1-2p.
*Looking for a way to get the kiddos out from under foot? Check out all the awesome camps the City of Arlington offers! My girls will be attending camps at Cliff Nelson and Elzie Odom this summer! Camps start at age 3... naturallyfun.org for more!
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