Monthly Events

Planetarium shows at Museum of Nature & Science
Museum of Nature & Science
New Planetarium shows!
Date: Every day (Apr 22-Aug 22) from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Ages: all Admission Fees: Vary - see website

(NEW!) Universe gives an historical look at how we have envisioned the universe though the ages. We visit some of the ancient sites where our ancestors erected great structures with special astronomical significance. Finally we look at the Universe through the eyes of today's science and space explorers to build up a spectacular overview of the heavens.

Wonders of the Universe peers deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travels back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion you'll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your travels continue, you'll fly deep into our own Milky Way galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour through the solar system.

Texas Night Sky is an informal, narrated introduction to the wonders of the sky featuring a view as it may appear tonight in your own backyard. Learn which planets, stars, and constellations are currently visible, the unique stories behind their names, and tips on how to locate them in the night sky. As night-time views change as the calendar changes, so do our shows!


Secrets of the Sun allows audiences to experience an intimate look at the role the sun plays in the life of our Solar System. From the nuclear forces churning at the heart of the sun to the mass ejections of solar material into the surrounding space, we will experience the power of the sun and its impact on the planets and ultimately life on Earth. We will trace the life cycle of the sun itself, going back to its beginnings and moving forward in time to its eventual death.

Cosmic Safari The search for life in the universe begins as we travel to yet undiscovered planets in the far reaches of space. In differing environmental conditions, you'll discover what living creatures might look like on worlds very different from our own. From the giant insect-like life forms on low-gravity planets, to the highly muscular star-shaped creatures on high-gravity worlds, Cosmic Safari transforms scientific theory into exotic worlds filled with fantastic creatures never before imagined.

Creativity Corner
Arlington Library
Have fun this year by making your own creative art projects.
Date: The 2nd Mon of every month (Apr 12-Dec 13) from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Ages: all Admission Fees: FREE

Want to be more creative this year? Bring your current projects to work on and discuss with your peers. Get great ideas for new crafts to try. This is a family event!

Kids Eat Free - Mondays
Kids eat free... or for almost nothing
Date: Every Mon

Chick-fil-a

Red Hot & Blue

Spaghetti Warehouse

IHOP

T.G.I. Firday's

 

Click on website for details/locations.

Storytime Schedule
Arlington Library
If you are needing some new ideas for your storytimes come visit your local library.
Date: Every Mon, Tues, Wed, Th and Fri (Apr 6-Dec 31)
Ages: all Admission Fees: Free
Special Instructions: No regularly scheduled storytimes in May, August, and December

Bring the whole family out for Storytime! We all know how much fun Storytime can be for children of all ages, and it helps prepare your family for school. Each Arlington Public Library offers a variety of Storytime programs. Please see schedule below.

 

Winter/Spring 2010 session: January 4 - April 30

 

George W. Hawkes Central Library - 817-459-6900

Bouncing Babies: Age - under 2 - Friday 10:00 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Toddler Time: Age - 2 - Thursday 10:00 a.m.

Listeners: Ages - 3-7 - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Family Storytime: Thursday 6:30 p.m.

 

East Arlington Branch - 817-275-3321

Family Storytime - Mondays 6:30 p.m.

 

Lake Arlington Branch - 817-478-3762

Toddler Time: Age - 2 - Monday 10:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Listeners: Ages - 3-7 - Thursday 10:15 a.m.

Pajama Time: Stories and Songs - Second Tuesday of the Month 7:00 p.m.

 

Northeast Branch - 817-277-5573

Listeners: Ages - 3-7 - Tuesday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Daycares - Tuesday 10:00 a.m. for Listeners

 

Southeast Branch - 817-459-6395

Bouncing Babies: Age - under 2 - Wednesday 11:15 a.m.

Toddler Time: Age - 2 - Wednesday 10:30 a.m.

Listeners: Ages - 3-7 - Friday 10:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

 

Southwest Branch - 817-459-6386

Bouncing Babies: Age - under 2 - Thursdays 11:15 a.m.

Toddler Time: Age - 2 - Thursdays 10:30 a.m.

Listeners: Ages - 3-7 - Tuesdays 10:30 a.m.

 

Woodland West Branch - 817-277-5265

Toddler Time: Age - 2 - Tuesday 11:15 a.m.

Listeners: Ages - 3-7 - Tuesday 10:30 a.m.

 

Please see websites for more details.

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Photo Contest
City of Grand Prairie
Join the photo contest and take pictures of the great city of Grand Prairie!
Date: Every Su, Mon, Tues, Wed, Th, Fri and Sa (Mar 24-Oct 1)
Ages: all Admission Fees: Free

All photographers who live in Grand Prairie are invited to enter the 2011 City Calendar Photo Contest. All entries will be accepted through October 1, 2010. Photo must feature Grand Prairie:

 

*Entertainment attractions, parks

*City services, facilities, programs, employees at work

*Pretty places in Grand Prairie

*GPISD students, facilities, activities

 

Photos will be used in city publications. Please see website for details.

 

Contact: Amy Sprinkles

Summer Discovery Corps presented by Texas Instruments
Museum of Nature & Science
Teens volunteer for Summer Discovery Camps!
Date: Every weekday (Jun 4-Aug 20)
Ages: 14-17

Summer Discovery Corps presented by Texas Instruments is a volunteer program specifically for teens between 14 and 17 years of age. It is an outstanding opportunity to assist as a teacher's aide in our summer camp classrooms as well as conduct hands-on demonstrations and science activities for museum visitors of all ages. It also features a weekly Friday career lunch given by a visiting science professional plus two career-oriented field trips over the summer.

Orientation is June 4, 2010, which includes training for each volunteer job open to teens during the summer as well as a general orientation of the Museum and its programs. Summer Discovery Corps volunteers' time commitment is a minimum of two consecutive weeks, 30 hours each week, for a total of 60 hours.

Contact Susan Meyer, Volunteer Manager, at smeyer@natureandscience.org or 972-201-0552.

Storytime for Tots
Mansfield Public Library
Stories & Tots
Date: Every Mon (Feb 15-Dec 27) from 10:30am to 11:00am
Ages: 0-3 Admission Fees: FREE

Storytime for Tots conducted by volunteer moms.

DIVE INTO THE LIBRARY READING CLUB
City of Arlington
Come join the reading club!
Date: Every Su, Mon, Tues, Wed, Th, Fri and Sa (Jun 7-Aug 12)
Ages: all

Each child who earns an Arlington Public Library reading club certificate will get a FREE swim pass good for one free admission at any City of Arlington Pool, Mondays-Thursdays between June 7 - August 12.

 

Additional family members receive $1 off the regular admission price.

New IMAX Films Combine Adventure with Nature
Museum of Nature & Science
Two thrilling new IMAX films on our 79-ft domed giant screen March 13, 2010-September 24 2010.
Date: Every day (Mar 13-Sep 24) from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Ages: All ages Admission Fees: IMAX tickets may be purchased separately from museum general admission. Non-member tickets: adults $7.00; children 3 to 11 youth
Special Instructions: Go online or call the box office for times and to purchase tickets.

Explore the wilds of Alaska and take a whitewater ride down the Colorado River in two thrilling new IMAX® films on our 79-ft domed giant screen March 13, 2010-September 24 2010.

Alaska: Spirit of the Wild transports audiences on an amazing journey through a land of Arctic ice, breathtaking natural phenomena, and exotic wildlife, as they witness the majesty of wild Alaska and celebrate its unparalleled life. The film reveals the ultimate story of survival, where life triumphs season after season against fierce conditions and challenges.

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk immerses audiences in one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, delivering a giant-screen experience that not only shares a valuable lesson about water conservation but entertains audiences with a rip-roaring whitewater adventure down the Colorado River.

Discovery Camp
Museum of Nature & Science
Discovery Camp
Date: Every weekday (Jun 14-Aug 20) from 9:30am to 3:00pm
Ages: Kindergarten thru 6th grade Admission Fees: $185 - $260 per week depending on class selected and whether you are a member.
Special Instructions: Before and after care costs are additional: before care is $25/week and after care is $35/week.

Kindergartners through 6th graders explore new topics each week. They'll go back in time to when dinosaurs roamed Earth and get immersed in ancient Roman cultures. They'll take journeys of the mind to underground universes, caves and watery wonderlands. Campers can build LEGO robots, use chemistry to make a stained-glass glue and color-changing potions and figure out what causes geysers, volcanoes, lightning and tornadoes, and much more. All topics are explored in fun, hands-on ways. Making full use of the museum buildings and the surrounding outdoor park area, campers make one-of-a-kind crafts and conduct experiments and activities every day tailored to their own age group.

June 14 - August 20 (weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with before and after care available 8-9:30 am and 3-5:30 pm, respectively)

Water
Museum of Nature & Science
Internationally-touring exhibit at MNS
Date: Every day (May 29-Aug 22) from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Admission Fees: included in museum general admission

Water is essential to life as we know it. And as it cycles from air to land to sea and back again, water shapes our planet-and nearly every aspect of our lives. When most of us want clean, clear water, we only have to go as far as the nearest faucet. We don't often consider the importance of preserving this most precious resource. The internationally-touring "Water" exhibit explores all sources of H2O, from expansive oceans to the tiniest raindrop, and how plants, animals, and people are constantly adapting to survive in conditions where fresh water is either scarce, extremely hot or even frozen. Satellite images, 3D video, live animals and walk-through dioramas give visitors a firsthand experience of the power and importance of water. Visitors will learn about frogs that freeze solid in the winter then thaw out and hop away in warmer months, worms that have evolved to survive in nearly-boiling water, emperor penguins that know how to stay warm in 40-below temps and how camels survive in the desert. Visitors will also see the many ways humans have learned to purify and conserve water and harness its power.

Free Music Class July 10 & 13
Music and Movement of Arlington
Free Music Class
Date: Every day (Jul 10-Jul 14)
Ages: newborn-5yr Admission Fees: Free!

Call/email to attend a FREE music class for children ages newborn-5yr.
Activities include singing, dancing, and instrument play. Come experience the joy of family music!

GOcard
Arlington Public Library
The card to a successful future!
Date: Every Su, Mon, Tues, Wed, Th, Fri and Sa (Feb 12-Dec 31)
Ages: all

There is a lot of new things happening at your Arlington Public Libraries! All the elementary age children attending schools in Arlington can have their own GOcard, the new library card just for children.

See website for more details.