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Feb. 3-5 and Feb. 9-12 The
2012 Dallas International Boat Show is the "new" place for Texans to shop the most comprehensive selection of boats, as well as fishing, hunting, and outdoors equipment. There's more than ever before. Don't miss it! The show is at Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Frwy. Show hours are Friday, February 3, 3 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 3 p.m.-8 p.m., Friday, February 10, 3 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, February 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is
$10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for children age 5 and under. Information:
www.dallasboatshow.net.
Feb. 18 11th Annual Mardi Gras Texas Style! is in the Fair Park Automobile Building, 1010 1st Ave., from 12 noon to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy 28 Texas/Red Dirt and Country music stars on five stages all in one day. Tickets are available online (click-n-print $36.72), at DFW Kroger stores ($33.50), or $40 at the door. The Texas Red Dirt Pavilion Pass is available online (click-n-print $12.36) or $15 at the door while they last (must be 21 or older to enter the pavilion). Information:
www.mardigrasdfw.com.
Feb. 19 This year's
Oak Cliff Mardi Gras Parade takes place on Sunday, February 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The parade route will be on Davis Street, from Montclair to Madison, and ending in the Bishop Arts District. The parade is part of the Oak Cliff Mardi Gras celebration taking place February 18 and 19. Information:
mardigrasoakcliff.com.
Feb. 25 DFW Family Expo at Centennial Hall in Fair Park lets you shop, play and learn at the largest baby, kids and family show in Dallas-Ft. Worth! This day of fun, entertainment, learning and hands-on activities is a celebration of the best products and services for families. Join us for this community event meet new businesses, sample products, watch the entertainment, play, and enter to win incredible giveaways. The cost is $4/adults, $3/children 2 and over, and all proceeds benefit Children's Medical Center. Fair Park is located at 1300 Robert B. Collum Blvd. Information: 817-913-0558 or
dfwfamilyexpo.com.
Feb. 25-26 The
National Cheerleaders Association All-Star National Championship is at the Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St. Enjoy one of the largest cheerleading competition events around as teams from all over the country display outstanding skills and athleticism as they compete to be the best. Information:
www.nca.varsity.com.
Mar. 2-4 The
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Celebration is the debut of Dallas' newest architectural icon. The Santiago Calatrava-designed bridge is world-class, and the festivities will be fittingly spectacular. It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to party on the soaring steel-and-cable structure and toast the best new view in town. The weekend celebration starts with a ticketed fundraiser Friday evening with headline performers and fireworks. Saturday begins at 8 a.m. with the
8th Annual Trinity River Levee Run, followed by a street fair from noon to 9 p.m. featuring favorite local bands, costumed performers, food vendors, fireworks and more. On Sunday at 6:50 a.m. the public is invited to a special
Sunrise Blessing and Ribbon Cutting. The program begins at 7:30 after which the bridge will be open to pedestrians. The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge spans the Trinity River just south of the Continental Avenue Bridge and links West Dallas with downtown. Information: 214-740-1616 or
mhhbridgecelebration.com.
- Via DART bus routes 52 or 59 to Singleton @ Amonette on the west side of the bridge
Mar. 2-4 North Texas Irish Festival has become one of the region's rites of spring with more than 70,000 revelers each year. Expect great music, dance, exhibitors, workshops, plays and demonstrations. There's even a colorful Scottish Village for those who trace their Gaelic roots to the other side of the Irish Sea. An annual parade features horses, pipers, clans, vendors, dogs, you name it. This event is a must-go no matter your ethnic background, but be forewarned: If you claim to be Irish, you just might get kissed. The event takes place at Fair Park. Information:
ntif.org.
Mar. 2-4 Dallas Home & Garden Show at Dallas Market Hall offers solutions to homeowners' problems, information about helpful products and services, as well as educational opportunities and entertainment. Talk with the area' finest home improvement experts, buy flowers and plants, and learn about everything from building and remodeling to green products and home décor. Dallas Market Hall is at 2200 N. Stemmons Freeway. Information:
texashomeandgarden.com.
Mar. 13-16 Get connected, 19th century style, at Dallas Heritage Village's
Spring Fling. The 19th century was a time of extraordinary change in how we connected to the world around us. Advances in science meant that suddenly we could talk to someone across thousands of miles on the telephone, get news updates almost instantly through the telegraph and travel at speeds never before imagined on the train. During Spring Fling, you can create your own tin can telephone as you discover what life was like before the cell phone; find out if you can telegraph as fast as you can text; explore how plants were shared with friends and family at the Farmstead; and listen in on the party line as you learn about the Village's history through the cell phone tour. The Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park is located at 1515 S. Harwood St. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with hands-on activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-12, $7 for seniors and free for Dallas Heritage Village members. Information:
www.dallasheritagevillage.org.
- Via DART bus routes 2 or 35
Mar. 17, Apr. 21, May 19, June 16 Deep Ellum Outdoor Market is a monthly event that features handmade crafts, vintage stuff and food from local vendors. It's a family-friendly experience with live music and an array of rare, uncommon and peculiar goods - and people to match. It takes place the third Saturday of every month from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at 2820 Indiana Blvd., in the parking lot near Elm St. and Malcolm X Blvd. Information:
deepellummarket.com.
Mar. 21-25 The
2012 DFW Auto Show in Dallas will run March 21-25 at the Dallas Convention Center. One of the most anticipated annual events in the Metroplex, the DFW Auto Show in Dallas is the ideal opportunity for consumers to compare styling and pricing of every major line make under one roof in just a few hours. The DFW Auto Show in Dallas was conceived in 1982, and now boasts more than half a million square feet of new cars, trucks and SUVs at the Dallas Convention Center. Information:
www.dallasautoshow.com.
Mar. 25-Apr. 2 Celebrate 25 years of the Farmers Branch Historical Park. The Historical Park is nestled on 27 acres that trace more than 165 years of proud Farmers Branch heritage. Activities are planned around the clock as Historical Park Superintendent Derrick Birdsall attempts to survive a week, living in the Park's log cabin. Visitors are encouraged to come out and support him while taking part in a variety of fun activites! Information: 972-406-0184 or
www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us.
Mar. 28-Apr. 1 Get tangled up in the newest thrilling show to hit the ice,
Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream. Experience Disney's hilarious hair raising escapade, Tangled, as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion Flynn and Maxmuz embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths. Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from The Princess and the Frog in a magical musical journey that all begins with a fateful kiss. And fanciful dreams becoem reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, with a glass slipper for an unforgettable fantasy come true. All your favorite princesses take to the ice in a spectacular finale at the ultimate Disney Princess event of a lifetime. Performances are at the American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. Information:
www.americanairlinescenter.com.
Mar. 31 Texas History Alive! at the A.W. Perry Museum in Downtown Carrollton is a great opportunity for learning about Texas history in a fun environment with lots of hands-on experiences. You will see a 1870s chuck wagon where you will be able to visit with Smokey (the cook) or the fur-trapper with his pelts. Step into a pioneer-style tent where costumed volunteers will be demonstrating life skills such as spinning and weaving. You may help with chores such as the laundry (wash board and lye soap), butter churning and corn grinding, or play with the pioneer toys. There will be presentations by historical figures like Sam Houston, docent-guided tours of the farmhouse and much more. The A.W. Perry Museum is at 1509 N. Perry Road. Information:
www.cityofcarrollton.com or 214-906-5792.
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