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Hollie Cavanagh Nails "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele on "American Idol"

Hollie Cavanagh nails Adele "Rolling in the Deep" as part of American Idol's Top 7.

Six Flags Kicks Off 2012 Season

Six Flags Over Texas kicks off the 2012 season with a Texas-sized collection of thrilling rides and entertainment, including an award-winning roller coaster and two new highly engaging shows.

The Frisco Bar's Annual Crawfish Boil Benefiting Boys/Girls Clubs of Collin Co.

The Frisco Bar hosts an annual Crawfish Boil benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County.

Labor Day Weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth

Labor Day weekend is the turning point where DFW looks to fall.

Great Fireworks Displays in DFW: Where to Celebrate the July 4th Holiday

DFW celebrates July 4th in a big way -- as only Texans can. There are many places to attend festivals, celebrate and watch fabulous fireworks displays. Addison's Kaboom Town! is one of the best fireworks shows in the nation.

Mother's Day in DFW

Mother's Day is always the second Sunday in May. This year it's on May 8, 2011.

Best Locations in DFW for Birthday Parties

DFW has many great locations for planning your child's birthday party. We'll point you in the right direction but we won't clean up the mess!

Celebrating Father's Day in DFW

June 19, 2011 is Father's Day. Give him something special because Dads are really special.

DFW Holidays

Celebrate the holidays this November and December in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Shopping, shows, sporting events, parades and spectacular lighting displays are just a few items to place on your to-do list this season.

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Holiday Things to do

There will be plenty of time for roasting chestnuts over an open fire later. DFW has some of the best activities during the holidays for everyone.

How to Stay Cool in DFW This Summer

Here are some great ways to cool off in DFW this summer.

DFW Pumpkin Patches

Going out to a pumpkin farm and letting the kids pick out their own fall/Halloween decorations is a great family tradition.

DFW Area Water Parks

Texas summers are hot and water parks are a great way to chill. Most parks open in May and remain open until Labor Day weekend. Water parks usually have lockers for rent, food and beverages for sale and picnic tables.

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Introducing Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast

Six Flags Over Texas is ready to debut the next generation of cool thrills with the new-and-improved Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast.

DFW Events Calendar for June 2011

There's lots of fun things going on in DFW.

Arlington Swimming Pools

Arlington has many great swimming pools.

October Calendar of Events 2011

October means fall in Texas. It's time for football, tailgate parties, festivals, concerts, the State Fair of Texas, pleasant temperatures and so much more.

Frisco Public Pools

Frisco has a couple of public pools open for the summer of 2010.

DFW Businesses Offer Discounts to Seniors, Military

Many DFW businesses offer senior citizen and military discounts. Here are a few local business who offer special deals.

Easter Events in DFW - Dallas Easter Events - 2011 Easter Egg Hunts in DFW

"Carry On for the Amazon" Set for April 13, 2012

"Carry On for the Amazon" is an event set for April 13, 2012 at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco. It benefits Amazon Outreach and supports ministries in Brazil.

DFW Summer Camps for 2011

Summer camps keep the kids busy and having fun. Some are educational, some are athletic and some are just plain fun.

Zumba Classes At the Oak Cliff Cultural Center

Zumba classes are headed to the Oak Cliff Cultural Center beginning January 26, 2011.

April Calendar of Events

There are many great things to do in the DFW area this Spring. From Easter events to Major League Baseball, you'll have a number of great items for your To Do List.

Great Places for Photos with the Easter Bunny

Trying to find the best places in the Metroplex to take photos with the Easter Bunny? There are lots of great places if know where to look. It's a little like finding the Prize Egg. Here are some egg-celent places to take photos with the bunny this spring.

Spring Break in DFW

The DFW area has many great things to do over Spring Break. Here are a few fun things for the entire family will enjoy.

Plano Public Pools

The city of Plano has five public pools. Some are open year-round. Some have water slides and play areas.

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Summer in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex

Have fun in the summer in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.

Dallas Spraygrounds

If you're looking for a place to cool off this summer, try a sprayground. They're not as large as the water parks in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, but cool is cool.

A Kids' Party at Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Workshop lets the kids create their own stuffed animal, dress them, and accessorize them. The only limit is their imagination (and your wallet). Build-A-Bear Workshop offers party planning for groups of more than six.

Cottonbelt Trail - North Richland Hills Segment

The Cottonbelt Trail is part of the planned Dallas Fort Worth Veloweb which will connect suburbs to downtown and residential neighborhoods to the areas where the residents work. The North Richland Hills segment of the Cottonbelt Trail stretches for four miles from Precinct Line Road to Browning Drive.

Build-A-Bear Workshops

At Build-A-Bear Workshops, kids get to build, dress, and accessorize their own stuffed animal. The new toys get a birth certificate with the name of the stuffed animal and the owner's name. More recently, a virtual Build-A-Bear allows new owners to have online adventures with their stuffed animal. Parties start as low as $10 per guest.

Chuck E. Cheese's

Chuck E. Cheese has been a favorite of kids for years now. Kids can play a variety of family-friendly video games and the games area is separated into sections for the littlest ones and the older ones. The pizza and games place has party packages that include pizza, drinks, and game tokens.

Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo

The 2008 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo presented an excellent rodeo full of exciting bull riding, calf roping, and steer wrestling.

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Fair Park Passport

The Fair Park Passport is a great deal for anyone who wants to see several of the museums at Fair Park. The Passport allows for a single visit to each of eight museums. The visits can all be on one day or spread out over ninety days.

Giant Spider Web at Lake Tawakoni

In August 2007, Texas Parks and Wildlife officials noticed a huge spiderweb spanning two-hundred feet of trail. Primarily formed by long-jawed orb weavers, the spiderweb spread out to cover more territory by Labor Day.

Burger's Lake

Burger's Lake is a one-acre spring-fed swimming hole inside Loop 820 in Fort Worth. A great way to cool down in summer, the lake is surrounded by a thirty-acre recreational area.

Main Street Days in Grapevine

Late in May of each year, Grapevine celebrates Main Street Days. The outdoor festival always has music, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Exhibits and demonstrations highlight the opportunities for outdoor activities available in the Metroplex.

Free Summer Films

Movie theatres across the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex offer free films for the kids in the summer. Some places, like city parks, set up a big screen each week.

National Scouting Museum

The official museum of the Boy Scouts of America is located in Irving. Admission is free on Mondays.

Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas has provided thrills for Metroplex residents and tourists since 1961. The rides and shows are top of the line.

Hurricane Harbor

Waterslides, pools, and a lazy river make this a great destination in the summer.

Dallas Zoo

The Dallas Zoo houses hundreds of animals in their ninety-five-acre park. Rides and restaurants keep kids entertained all day. You can reach the zoo from the Dallas Zoo train station on DART's red line.

Fort Worth Zoo

With over 5000 animals, many of which are rare or endangered, touring the entire zoo can take most of the day. Picnic areas outside the zoo and restaurants inside the zoo keep you well-fed.

Great Wolf Equals Great Fun in Grapevine

Great Wolf is an indoor water park/resort with a seasonal outdoor section. You must be a guest of the hotel to have access to the indoor and/or outdoor waterparks.

DFW Barbecues!

Show us photos from your holiday or family barbecues. Share your barbecue secrets with us. We won't tell. Promise.

Reel Fun: Free Movie Nights

Free films for the summer of 2010.

Summer Fun 2012

DFW has many great summer activities from camps to pools. Find something the kids will really be interested in and they will think you are cool!

Disney Star Demi Lovato Appearing at Stonebriar Center

Demi Lovato will appear at Stonebriar Center as part of Shock Til You Rock. The Disney star will sign autographs and meet her fans for a limited time so you better get there early. The event is Sunday, August 1, 2010.

DFW July Calendar 2011

There are lots of concerts and events taking place in DFW in July 2011. Here are just a few great events.

Labor Day Weekend 2010

Labor Day is Monday, September 6, 2010 and there are many Labor Day Weekend events in DFW. It's a great time for a family outing to relive some of the back-to-school stress.

Pottery Barn Kids at Stonebriar Presents Story Time Every Tuesday in September

You're invited to Story Time every Tuesday in September at Pottery Barn Kids at Stonebriar Centre. The free fun starts at 11:00 a.m. with 30 minutes of reading favorite children’s books.

Barney the Dinosaur Visits Stonebriar Centre September 11, 2010

Barney the Dinosaur and Chica from the Sunny Side Up Show visit Stonebriar Centre in Frisco on September 11, 2010.

December 2010 Calendar

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Free Things to do in DFW

DFW offers many free family-oriented events.

Dallas Blooms at the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum never fails to impress. The annual spring celebration of flowers has been a Dallas tradition for more than 20 years.

November Calendar

November brings cooler temperatures, great events and Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Celebrations in DFW

DFW celebrates Thanksgiving in a big way: turkey, dressing (or stuffing), cranberry sauce, pecan pies AND pumpkin pies. Many celebrate in a...

Autumn at the Arboretum

Autumn at the Arboretum is a beautiful transition of the garden from spring colors to radiant fall colors. The Great Pumpkin Festival runs...

Six Flags Over Texas Celebrates October With Fright Fest

Six Flags Over Texas knows how to turn up the scare factor during the month of October. At the largest Halloween festival in North Texas, there...

Top 10 Foods at the State Fair of Texas

There's no doubt that one of the biggest attractions at the State Fair of Texas is the food. And yes, a lot of it is fried food. But bring an...

Eggscelent Idea: Easter Bunny Visits DFW Malls

The Easter Bunny is in DFW. Get a photo and maybe a surprise!

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Texas-OU Final Score

Texas lost 28-20 to the University of Oklahoma October 2 in the Red River Rivalry played in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

Komen Race for the Cure is October 16, 2010

The Komen Dallas Race for the Cure is an annual 1K and 5K fundraising walk/run event held at NorthPark Center. The Race is in its 28th year and is part of a national 5K series sponsored by Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The goal of the event is to raise funds, heighten awareness and educate people about breast health and celebrate breast cancer...

Show Me Your Halloween Pumpkin Photos

Show me your Halloween pumpkin photos.

10th Annual Gingerbread House Contest

It's time to build a house -- a Gingerbread House. It's the Frisco Parks and Recreation Department's 10th Annual Gingerbread House Contest.

Thanksgiving in DFW

Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving meal or looking for some unique options, here are some suggestions to make your DFW Thanksgiving holiday memorable.

Twilight Saga Stars Come to Stonebriar Centre Nov. 12 For Epilepsy Benefit

The DFW 2011 Holiday Season

DFW had many great events for the holidays. You won't want to miss out on the Thanksgiving buffets, Black Friday shopping, the Christmas holidays and ringing in the new year. Use this guide to help you plan your family's activities.

Holiday in the Park Opens at Six Flags Over Texas

Come celebrate the season as Six Flags Over Texas transforms into a magical wonderland.

DFW Holiday Lights Displays

Everything's bigger and brigher in Texas when it comes to Christmas lights. DFW has a number of beautiful holiday lighting displays so grab a peppermint latte, some hot cocoa for the kids and load up the station wagon a la Sparky Griswold and enjoy the show.

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