Virtual Schooling Field Trips: The Best Spots in DFW for Learning Adventures

Here we are, folks. Back to school, the 2020 edition.

Whether schooling virtually was the choice you wanted to make or the choice you had to make, virtual school is now a thing for most of the country. While I have very, very mixed feelings about how this is all going to go (I have kids in first grade, third grade and fifth grade- yikes!), I do know that it is up to me to make sure my kids are happy, healthy and learning from home for the foreseeable future. 

So, I've been wondering how I can make the best of this situation I'm less than thrilled about. And, as you all know, my girls are I are wanderers who don't sit still often (or well), so, naturally, educational field trips seem to lurking in my future. We can get out of the house, get some exercise, change the scenery and learn something new in the process!

So, at the request of many, I've compiled a list of the best places in the Metroplex to take an educational trip with your kiddos during this era of virtual schooling. 

Note: Check hours of operation as well as policies for each of the facilities listed below- may require advance registrations and masks for anyone older than 10. Also, please no negative comments. If going out to these places during this time isn't for you, I completely understand! Let's all agree to do the best we can for ourselves and our kids, whatever that looks like. 

Learn about animals

Both the Fort Worth Zoo and the Dallas Zoo allow kids to get up close and personal with the animals. Feed giraffes and birds, catch a few educational shows and so much more! Plus, these are both outdoor facilities that allow for easy social distancing. SeaQuest Aquarium at Ridgmar Mall in Fort Worth, SeaLife Aqaurium at Grapevine Mills and the Dallas World Aquarium let kids explore marine life and observe fish, sting rays, sharks and more (I also want to note that the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park should be included in this list, but it is temporarily closed. Keep checking the website for updates). Go back in time and learn about dinosaurs at Dinosaur World in Glen Rose. Don't forget how much fun drive-thru safaris are! Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose and Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari allow you to interact with animals from the comfort of your own vehicle!

Study art

The Metroplex is home to some fantastic art collections, many of which can be enjoyed by all ages. In Dallas, try: the Meadows Museum at SMU, the Dallas Museum of Modern Art, the Crow Museum of Asian Art or the Nasher Sculpture Center. (There are so many more fabulous museums in Dallas that I simply couldn't list them all- but I think these are all great educational spots for kids!). In Fort Worth, try: the Kimbell Art Museum, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art or The Modern.

Hands on learning

When the kiddos need a more hands-on approach to learning, check out these spots for a combo of learning and playing! The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has lots of great experiments and play areas for kids to explore. The Perot Museum in Dallas has multiple levels and exhibits for kids to learn and play. Legoland Discovery Center in Grapevine allows kids to get creative building with Legos. Crayola Experience Plano encourages kids to experiment with colors. And KidZania in Frisco is literally a miniature town where kids can earn "money" by "working" various jobs and then trade their earnings for prizes before they leave.

Unique Opportunities

Learn about life in yesteryear at the Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth. Discover the women of the West at the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. Engage at the African American Museum, which has one of the largest African American Folk Art collections in the US. Learn all about the history of flight at the Frontiers of Flight Museum from Southwest in Dallas (American Airlines also has a great museum called the CR Smith Museum that is currently closed due to COVID). Watch airplanes take off (pack your picnic lunch!) and listen to a radio that broadcasts communications from the FAA tower at Founder's Plaza. Experience farm life back in the day at Nash Farms in Grapevine. See Dallas from a bird's eye view at Reunion Tower. Try to figure out for yourself who killed JFK at the The Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza. Trick your mind at the Museum of Optical Illusions. (Also keep the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame right here in Arlington in mind, although it is also temporarily closed)

Be one with nature

Take your learning outside! We have some gorgeous spots in DFW to learn, explore and just relax! Take a stroll through the Dallas Arboretum and see how many different kinds of flowers you can name. Embark on a floral scavenger hunt through the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens. Learn about plants, vegetation and more at the River Legacy Living Science Center. Hike the trails, learn about butterflies and so much more at the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Lastly, if you just need a spot for kiddos to get out of the house and stretch their imagination, check out PlayStudio Fort Worth, or one of the Playstreet Museums around the Metroplex. (Also put Spark Dallas on your must-visit list, although it is currently closed)

Hopefully this list will help you fill your days with your kiddos home virtually schooling and allow everyone to enjoy this temporary time in our lives! 

Roadtripping with Kids: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri!

Missouri is definitely not the obvious choice for a summer road trip with kids- at least not from Dallas/Fort Worth! There are closer lakes, closer beaches, closer family-friendly destinations.

But if you've never been to Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, in the south central part of the state, it is worth considering the next time you decide to hit the road, with or without kiddos. The Lake of the Ozarks actually features more than 1,000 miles of shoreline- more than the state of California! Lake-goers can fish, water ski, jet ski, boat, play in the sand and so much more! Do I have you dreaming of a lake vacation yet?

Fun fact: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, is consistently rated one of the top party lakes in the nation, but, trust me here, it's as fun with kids as without kids! Can you name the top party lake in the country? Hint: it's right here in Texas! (Scroll to the end for the answer)

I hadn't actually been to the lake since my college days, back when the lake was the place for Mizzou students to party on long weekends. It looks a bit different when you've got kids in tow, but it's such a fun spot all the same! 

A simple search of AirBnB pulls up lots of spots to rent, from condos to houses and apartments. There are also plenty of hotels around the lake- the The Lodge of Four Seasons was one that was often recommended to us and looks fabulous! We lucked out and were able to stay at a friend's lake house.

Lake of the Ozarks is about an 8.5 hour drive from Arlington. For those of you that think that's simply too far- Galveston is 6 hours, Orange Beach is 9 and Destin is 11. So it's not any further than lots of common Texas road trips. The drive takes your north through Oklahoma and then east through Missouri. The drive allows you to see some fun Oklahoma spots (casino, anyone?) as well as Springfield and Branson, Missouri! If your kids are anything like mine, they will start asking "are we there yet?" by the time you hit Durant.

The Lake of Ozarks website has lots of great information on what to do when you reach the water. We were able to jet ski daily thanks to my friends, but jet skis and boats are easily rentable from many spots and retailers on the lake. It's a busy lake! While we were able to zip around easily on Thursday and Friday, Saturday and Sunday brought choppy waters and boaters galore. Something to keep in mind if you are a novice boater. My girls absolutely loved jet skiing- it was such a fun way to see the lake! The lake is huge, and there are gorgeous homes and hotels and restaurants to observe. We enjoyed looking around from our jet skis the same way we love looking at different houses and neighborhoods from our cars!

My girls really loved pulling up to waterfront restaurants around the lake and eating and enjoying the ambiance. Our favorite spot is called Franky & Louie's. This waterfront spot was a place we could have hung at all day. There is ample outdoor seating, but get there early! F & L's has a beach with a small, shallow swimming area safe for kiddos to play in (there is a dock surrounding it on three sides). Kids can build sandcastles, play in the water, play sand volleyball, play Jenga or so many more activities. Parents can enjoy adult beverages and a full menu. And there is an ice cream stand (bring your cash, no cards at the ice cream shack!). You can access the restaurant from the water or land. Bring your beach towels and sand toys and lots and LOTS of sunscreen (there is no shade on the beach or water area, save for a few sparse umbrellas). But this is a spot where you can spend an afternoon kicking back and soaking up lake life!

A few other spots we loved: Dog Days Bar & Grill (two separate pools, one for adults, one for kids, plus live entertainment and dogs are welcome!); Nautifish Rum Bar (bring quarters for fish food so kids can feed the massive fish that hang out by the dock, play ping pong and shuffleboard plus catch live music); Backwater Jack's (pool for ages 10 and over, so keep this in mind, great food prices, fun ambiance). 

When you tire of the water, there is plenty to do on land! There are several spots to mini golf (check out Sugar Creek Mini Golf), multiple indoor arcades (Miner Mike's comes highly recommended to us!), lots of great shopping spots (hello Osage Beach Premium Outlets) and so much more! The Visit Missouri Website has so many great resources for planning an unforgettable trip! And, if you've never been to Branson, it is totally worth a stop for kids and adults alike!

Let the EA crew know if you've been to Missouri lately and what we missed in terms of fun things to do with kids! We are pretty partial to the Show Me State (I met my husband at the University of Missouri- Go Tigers!), but we genuinely think that the Lake of  the Ozarks (and Branson) is worth a trip. 

The number one party lake in the nation is Lake Travis in Austin. 

Cherokee Trace: A Wild East Texas Safari Adventure!

Drive-thru safaris are probably my newest quarantine-appropriate favorite activity!

We've been to Bearizona in William, Arizona (right near the Grand Canyon). We've driven through the Badlands National Park in South Dakota and stopped while buffalo crossed in front of our car.

And now, we've been to Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari in Jacksonville, Texas, about 150 miles from Arlington.

Honestly, it's the perfect day trip for DFW kiddos. The park is open from 10 am to 6 pm daily (except Sunday, when the park opens at 1 pm). Admission is $16.95 per adult and $11.95 for kids. Each admission includes a bag of feed for the animals. 

We pulled up to the park at 10:15 am because we new we wanted to beat the heat. We drove through the park at 10 miles per hour with all the windows down. The park was quite shady, and my temperature gauge in my car only reported 87 degrees... But I recommend going early so you aren't fighting with the heat of a Texas afternoon!

The drive takes you about an hour and a half, and during that time you will come to face to face with a variety of fun animals! We saw deer, ostriches, llamas, alpacas, zebras and so much more. The animals are SUPER friendly and walk right up to your car. Most aren't afraid to stick their heads in if they are tall enough! It can actually be a little bit intimidating- prepare your kids ahead of time to avoid tears! 

We had a blast checking this place out. I did not get any sort of discounted admission- we paid $55, which is the price for one adult and three kids. We found that the four bags of food included with admission were plenty, but you can purchase additional feed bags for $3 each. There are portapotties available at the start and finish of the safari.

Cherokee Trace is a bit of a drive from Arlington, but we do have some recommendations! Pack a lunch (or grab a drive-thru lunch in Jacksonville when you finish your safari) and eat it at Lover's Lookout, a gorgeous rest stop with pretty views about 15 miles from the safari. 

Plan a few other stops! You could plan to go on a weekend when First Mondays are happening in Canton and shop one day and safari the next! You could also stop at Splash Kingdom waterpark or Yesterland Amusement park, both located on I20 not far from Canton. If you are a country music fan, Miranda Lambert's Pink Pistol Boutique is about 55 miles away in Lindale. The drive-thru safari is also not far from Tyler, where the entertainment possibilities are endless! And did you see my post about The Waterpark at the Villages? Watch for it to reopen (thanks, covid!) and you can safari in the morning and waterpark in the afternoon!

What East Texas adventures am I missing?

Summer 2020: Fun at Hawaiian Falls (Plus Safety Measures in Place!)

For those of you who have followed my girls and me and our crazy adventures for some time, you know that we are normally go-go-go all summer long.

Well, normal isn't really a thing this summer. But we are making the best of it!

I have three crazy girls who LOVE the water and love having fun. So when Hawaiian Falls invited us to come check out its Waco location, I knew we couldn't say no! While we've been to the Mansfield location several times, we've never visited the Waco waterpark. We couldn't wait!

My husband asked me before we headed out if I knew what precautions Hawaiian Falls was taking in light of everything that is happening right now. I told him I would be finding out so that I could let all of my readers know!

I love Hawaiian Falls because it's manageable for a parent to handle solo with multiple children. While I love Hurricane Harbor and large waterparks on that scale, I get easily overwhelmed with the size and worried my girls will get separated from me. Hawaiian Falls has plenty of waterslides and activities to entertain kiddos of all ages but feels intimate enough that kiddos can easily navigate with or without mom or dad, depending on age.

The Waco location is about 80 miles from my Arlington home and took us about 1.5 hours to travel to. Open hours vary by day, so be sure you double check hours before you plan your trip. We rolled up at 11 am and decided we would play the day by ear... My kids made it until the park closed!

The girls were excited to check out Kona Bay, the Waco park's new family-friendly water attraction with multiple dump buckets and slides. They had fun running up and down the structure playing and splashing. Parents of younger kiddos will love the zero-depth water structure!

The Waco park also has a mini golf course and sand volleyball surrounding the lazy river! The girls took turn lounging on hammocks while they each tried to beat me in mini golf (spoiler alert- that's not a difficult thing to do!). My girls also loved the "obstacle course," a pool that has anchored floats with a rope suspended above for kids to try to climb across.

My girls' favorite attraction was Tempest Tower, a set of two slides that allows rides to rush down in single or double rider tubes. The girls loved the orange slide! Next to this attraction were body slides, where the girls could race down side by side to see who was the fastest water-slider!

I know many of you are wanting to know what Hawaiian Falls is doing to keep patrons safe right now. Throughout the park we saw hand-sanitizing stations with hand gel to kill germs. There were signs throughout the park reminding us to socially distance. All staff members, even lifeguards, wore masks (provided by Hawaiian Falls). We were even given free masks as we exited the park. There were hand-washing signs throughout the park reminding everyone to practice good hygiene. The park is also now cashless, meaning no handling money back and forth. You can preload money into your account and your kiddo can purchase things using his or her wristband, minimizing contact with employees. All of these measures, coupled with all the sunshine (and the chlorine in the water!) made us feel comfortable that Hawaiian Falls has taken as many steps as possible to keep waterpark goers safe.

A few waterpark tips from the EA crew:

1. Have a meeting spot- chairs, a cabana- in case kids get separated.

2. Agree to how much money kids can spend ahead of time on food and snacks. Easier now that the parks are cashless! Even better, bring your own food (a small fee may apply).

3. Secure valuables. I carry a portable personal safe with me to every waterpark. It saves me the fee to rent onsite lockers. However, onsite lockers are also a great option!

4. Don't forget sunscreen! And drink lots of water.

5. Others items that make our waterpark trips successful: goggles, towels, changes of clothes, empty water bottle (to fill at the park).

6. Have the Dole Whip. It's only $5. Thank me later!

Other fun ideas of things to do in Waco:

1. Dr. Pepper Museum! Learn about the history of pop.

2. Mayborn Museum! This came highly recommended but is currently closed for Covid. It's on our list for our next visit!

3. Mammoth Site. Also highly recommended. It was too hot during our visit but we have shelved this spot for our next visit too!

4. Magnolia. See Chip & Joanna's spot that has put Waco on the map. (search my site- I posted about this spot last year!)

5. For a quick bite- head to Jake's Texas Tea House. The food is yummy and affordable. My girls loved it!

*Hawaiian Falls treat the EA crew to free admission and free food in exchange for social media posts and an honest review. All thoughts are my own*

Jurassic Quest: Prehistoric, Socially-Distant Fun in DFW!

On Sunday, the EA crew packed its bags and drove 30 minutes east on I30 to check out Jurassic Quest, a drive-thru dinosaur experience at Fair Park. We pulled in, streamed the audio tour through the minivan radio, learned some interesting facts about prehistoric creatures and snapped some great pictures... And we did it all from our vehicle!

I've seen a lot of mixed reviews on Facebook and Instagram, as well as less-than-stellar reviews from fellow influencers and bloggers who weren't blown away by Jurassic Quest 2020... So I'm going to do my best to breakdown the experience for you so you can decide for yourself whether you want to make the drive and spend $49 on the event.

First, the facts:
Jurassic Quest is running now until July 12 at Fair Park in Dallas.
It is $49 per vehicle to enter the event.
The event opens at 9 am and closes at 8 pm. When you purchase tickets, you will choose which time you would like to attend.
Allow 1.5-2 hours to get through the line and the experience.
There are souvenirs for purchase but no food. Bring snacks!
There are port-a-potties on site.
There are additional activity kits available for purchase online.
You remain in your vehicle the entire event- which means no one gets to complain about the heat because of the air conditioning!
There is an optional free digital photo at the end.

We pulled up to Jurassic Quest at about 9:15 am on Sunday morning and were surprised to see how many cars were already in line. But the line moved quickly! We left the Fair Park parking lot around 11 am, and that included a potty stop before we headed back to Arlington.

We plugged my phone into our minivan speaker and enjoyed listening to the guided audio tour. The narrators tried to make it both fun and educational (my girls loved when someone "broke in" to the broadcast to announce the T Rexes had gone missing...) The dinosaurs were spaced out quite a bit so cars wouldn't pile up too much and prolong the drive-thru experience. The narrators told us when to pause the audio so we were able to follow along from display to display and learn interesting facts about all the dinosaurs! My favorite was the ammomite- did you know these grew up to 6 feet tall?!

I'll be honest- my girls mostly loved being able to take turns sticking their heads out of the car's sunroof and telling me about the top-level view of each display. The speed limit through the event is 5 miles per hour, which is the only reason I allowed this to occur. They also loved sitting together on the captain's chairs and switching from side to side to catch a glimpse at all the animatronic dinosaurs! We allowed the girls to move throughout the vehicle freely while we were inside the event space and then stopped at the end to readjust car seats and booster seats and get everyone buckled in properly for the ride back.

Halfway through, you drive through an optional souvenir area, where you can purchase various animals. At the end, you have the option to have your photo taken and are given a QR code to retrieve it online after the event.

My girls loved seeing the meglodon at the end of the experience, although they are convinced that the one on display was not true-to-size (they tout themselves as shark experts!). We probably spent the longest time of the entire experience admiring this terrifying creature from our vehicle!

Okay, I"m going to go rogue and be perfectly honest here. Yes, I was given a free pass to this event in exchange for my honest review, and that's what I'm going to give you.

Times are different. Things are different. This is certainly not the same event I would have expected to attend one year ago. Did it lack "ambiance?" Yep. You lose a certain amount magic when you can't set the lighting and sounds to match the mood of the event. The scenes were spaced out quite a bit to allow cars to move freely without too much back up... But that also meant there was a lot of downtime while we drove from spot to spot. I can't stress enough that you should pack your snacks (and your phone charger!) so the kids keep busy between displays.

The night before I ventured out to Jurassic Quest, I went to the Garth Brooks Drive In Concert Experience at Coyote Drive In in Fort Worth. It was expensive (more so than JQ!) and certainly didn't sub in for a true Garth Brooks Concert in any way. BUT, I was able to stay in my car. I was able to keep an appropriate, socially-acceptable distance from everyone around me. I didn't have to touch any public space unless I chose to use the bathroom or visit the concession stand. I was outside or in my personal vehicle, and I did wear a mask when I went to wash my hands in the restroom. All things considered, I think it was a decent way to get out and enjoy some entertainment during this time.

So, back to Jurassic Quest... Do I think it's worth $49? To be honest? Yes. Do I recommend you bringing teenagers? Probably not. But my girls, who are 6, 8 and 10, as well as my niece, who is 4, and a friend, who is 9, all really enjoyed it. We packed the car full of 7 people (as many as my car would legally hold), making the amount per person $7. It was definitely worth that! But even if you only plan to bring one or two kids, I think you can absolutely have a good time that will keep you socially distanced and allow your kids to have a great Summer 2020 experience. Remember, we are all navigating this summer together... Don't set sky-high expectations. Honestly, I think I enjoyed viewing the dinosaurs a lot more this way than I would have if I had to fight crowds to get up close and snap a picture or pay to access the audio guide and put on headphones that countless others have had on their ears.

I thought the experience was fun and different- a nice change of pace from our normal daily routine. The EA crew recommends as long as you keep in mind that this experience may not line up with the expectations you would have had a year ago! I highly recommend finding a friend with a minivan or SUV and putting a bottom in each seat belt. You will end up paying a lot less per person this way and control the germs you come in contact with (even check-in at the event is contactless!).

The EA Guide to Arlington-area Splash Pads & Water Parks

The Everything Arlington girls are so ready for some water fun in the Texas Sun for Summer 2020!

We rounded up all the splash pads and water parks in the Arlington area- and let you know which age of kiddos we think each spot is perfect for!

SPLASH PADS
Splash pads in Arlington are free, and they have no standing water, meaning these spots are great for the tiniest water babies! Grab your sunscreen and towel and head on over to one of these spots!

California Lane- 2001 California Lane, 76015

 Brantley Hinshaw Park- 2121 Overbrook Drive, 76014

**Don Misenheimer Park- 201 E. Lonesome Dove Trail, 76002

**Misenheimer is an EA FAVE splash pad! Complete with bathrooms and an adjacent play area, this spot will keep your kiddos happy for hours!

Splash Pads outside Arlington

Clayton Chandler Park- 1530 N Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield. This spot has a play area and bathrooms!

Safari Splash at the Fort Worth Zoo- Spend a day at the FW Zoo and don't forget your swimsuit! Safari Splash is great for the 8 and under set- and it does require an additional fee.

We are SO bummed to see that Splash Factory in Grand Prairie is closed for the season due to construction. We love this spot- but the Website says see you in 2021.

POOLS
Arlington has some fantastic pools for kiddos of all ages.
Don't forget- you MUST sign up on line this year to reserve your time! All pools are linked below.
Tuesday is TWO FOR ONE admission! That's right... Get in two swimmers for the price of one at all open pools every Tuesday this summer!

Allen Bolden Outdoor Pool- 2800A South Center Street, 76014

**BK Family Aquatic Center- 2800 W. Sublett Rd., 76017

**BK Pool is an EA favorite! This pool has slides, a splash pad, a shallow pool and deep pools for diving. This spot literally has something for everyone!

Helen Wessler Play Pool- 2310 Greenway Street, 76010

**Howard Moore Play Pool- 1999 Bever Blvd, 76013

** Howard Moore is an EA favorite for the 5 and under set! This pool has a large play structure in the center, a beach entry and is only 18 inches deep at the deepest point. Perfect for littles!

Hugh Smith Indoor Pool- 1815 New York Ave, 76010

**Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center- 1924 Randol Mill Park, 76012

** Randol Mill is an EA Favorite! The girls love the lazy river and slide, and the froggie-focused little kid area entertains the under 5 set for hours!

                     


Woodland West Outdoor Pool- 3200 Norwood Lane, 76013

Pools outside Arlington

Tyre Outdoor Pool- only $1 admission!- 2327 Tyre Street, GP

Bowles Outdoor Pool- 2714 Graham Street, GP

McFalls Outdoor Pool- 505 Dickey Rd., GP

WATERPARKS

**Hurricane Harbor- Park Reopens June 18 for members and June 22 for everyone- 1800 E. Lamar Blvd, 76006

** EA Favorite waterpark because it is close to home- and if you purchase a season pass, you can go all summer long for a relatively inexpensive price! We pay for our passes in 3-4 visits!

Waterparks outside Arlington

Hawaiian Falls Mansfield- 490 Heritage Parkway South, Mansfield

**Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark Grand Prairie- 2970 Epic Place, GP

**EA Favorite Waterpark!! We love that this park is indoors- so we don't need to bring sunscreen! (Although, if you want to check out the new outdoor wavepool, we highly recommend bringing sunscreen! But this spot is open year-round, meaning the EA crew can enjoy the pool even in January! The slides and lazy river keep us busy for hours!

NRH2O (opens today, 6/15)- 9001 Blvd. 26, North Richland Hills

Summer Reading Incentives For Kids

With school out (almost at least!), I'm going to be back on the struggle bus with getting my kids to read. The pull of technology is simply far more exciting to them than reading a book. I'm bound for a summer of "Just one more episode, Mom!" and "But I want to watch this kid on YouTube open this obnoxious toy, Mom!"

So I've rounded up all the reading clubs kiddos can join for free this summer to encourage my young readers to turn off technology and sit down with a good book. Because, in my opinion, there is truly nothing like a good book to take you on an adventure!



1. Pizza Hut Book It Program
Kids in grades K-6 can earn a free personal pan pizza and a sticker every month for reading! (This program runs year round)

2. Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Club
Kids can complete the free reading log (linked above) and bring the completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store to earn a free book from a pre-selected list.

3. Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
This year, kids can build their avatar, make new friends, earn virtual rewards, and help unlock donations for kids with limited or no access to books by starting and keeping “reading streaks” in Scholastic Home Base when they read every day over the summer!

4. Amazon Summer Reading Sweepstakes
Read every day for a chance to win some great prizes from Amazon!

5. Free Weekly Audiobooks for Teens!
Teens ages 13 and up can snag a new free audiobook every week to listen to (while doing chores, right?!). Score!

6. Summer Reading Challenge with the Arlington Public Library
Complete weekly challenges for a chance to win prize packs from the Arlington libraries (ages 13-17)! Kids 0-12 can earn a free book at the end of the program.

7. Half Price Books Feed Your Brain
Check back for updates on the 2020 Summer Reading Program

8. H-E-Buddy Summer Reading Club
Kids who read 10 books between now and October 1 can mail a completed form in to the provided address to receive a free t-shirt from HEB (ages 3-12 only).

9. Chuck E Cheese Ongoing Reading Incentive Program
Kids can earn free tokens to be used all summer long when they commit to daily reading!