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 Level Boarding Construction Project Moves to Outlying Rail Stations• Level Boarding Project Moves to Forest Lane Station, Saturday, Mar. 13 and Sunday, Mar. 14 and to Parker Road Station, Saturday, Mar. 20 and Sunday, Mar. 21. |
DART to Special Events
Through Apr. 11 Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, is the largest floral festival in the South with more than 500,000 spring bulbs, 3,000 azaleas and thousands of other annuals and perennials throughout the 66-acre gardens. This year a 12-foot tall Ferdinand the Bull topiary will bring the classic children's tale to life. There are also children's activities, horticultural demonstrations and family entertainment. Information: 214-515-6500 or dallasarboretum.org.- Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Mockingbird Station, then Bus Route 519
Mar. 13 The 31st Annual Greenville Ave. St. Patrick's Day Parade is the place to celebrate the "luck o' the Irish." The parade begins at 11 a.m. at Greenville and Park Lane with outrageous floats, colorful costumes and plenty of surprises. The parade ends at Yale Blvd. but the party continues until 5 p.m.Information: greenvilleave.org.
- Via DART Rail Red Line to Park Lane Station or Lovers Lane Station
- Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Mockingbird Station
Mar. 13 DFW Family Expo is a family-life celebration in the Centennial Building at Fair Park with sections on Pregnancy & Infancy, Parties & Entertainment, Classes & Camps, Home & Family Resources, Green Living and a Marketplace. The expo is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and benefits Children's Medical Center. Information: facebook.com/dfwfamilyexpo.- Via DART Rail Green Line to Fair Park Station
Mar. 14 Shake off the winter blues at the 3rd Annual ShamRock'n Roll in the West End. The fun starts at noon and lasts through 7 p.m. on Market Street. Headlining the main stage is Texas' Celtic rock band, The Killdares, and opening act, BeatleGras. There will also be Irish dance groups, bagpipe performances, arts & crafts and the 3rd Annual ShamRock'n Roll Pet Parade and Pet Look-a-like contest presented by Petropolitan Doggie Day Spa benefiting SPCA of Texas. Information: www.westendeventsdallas.com.- Via DART Rail Red Line, Blue Line or Green Line to West End Station
Mar. 16-20 Spring Fling is historic fun for the entire family at Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S. Harwood St. Come enjoy an 1888-style "spring break" with old-fashioned games like croquet, hoops, marbles and graces, piñatas, and more. Activities are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Information: dallasheritagevillage.org.- Via DART Bus Route 2
Through March 16 The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents the 2009-2010 Brinker International Forum at the new Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. in the Arts District. Coming up:
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- Via DART Rail Red Line, Blue Line or Green Line to Pearl Station
Apr. 8-18 The Dallas International Film Festival spans 11 days and nights with feature films and shorts including contemporary international features, documentaries and short films. The festival is punctuated with red-carpet galas, receptions and family-friendly outdoor screenings. Victory Park is the main hub for galas, events and screenings, but you can also catch screenings at the Magnolia Theatre, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center and the AMC NorthPark 15. Information: dallasfilm.org.- Via DART Rail Green Line to Victory Station for Victory Park
- Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Cityplace Station, then M-Line Streetcar for Magnolia Theatre
- Via DART Rail Red Line, Blue Line or Green Line to St. Paul Station for the Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center
- Via DART Rail Red Line to Park Lane Station, then NorthPark Shuttle (Bus Route 702) for AMC NorthPark 15
Apr. 17 Live Green EXPO features exhibitors and workshops on transportation, energy, green building and remodeling, yards and gardens, household products, food and agriculture, waste reduction, water and recreation. There's also music, art, food, demonstrations and activities for youth and children. It's all free from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Plano Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. Information: livegreenexpo.net.- Via DART Rail Red Line to Parker Road Station, then Bus Route 350
Apr. 22 EarthFest is an Earth Day street fair and celebration of all things "green" with local musicians, exhibits, fashion show, vendors and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pegasus Plaza and AT&T Plaza in downtown Dallas.Information: greendallas.net.
- Via DART Rail Red Line, Blue Line or Green Line to Akard Station
May 1 The 7th Annual Plano Asian Heritage Festival at Haggard Park is a celebration of the community's vibrant Asian population. There's more than 70 information and food booths, arts and crafts including calligraphy and origami, live entertainment on the gazebo stage, and a cultural fashion show. The festival is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: asianamericanheritage.org.- Via DART Rail Red Line to Downtown Plano Station
May 1-2 Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson features more than 240 local, regional, and national artists, as well as local and regional bands performing the best in rock, country, jazz, blues, swing and folk. Food and beverages are available in the Courtyard, and there's also ArtStop where children of all ages can explore their creative talents. Enjoy the fun from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at Cottonwood Park, one block east of Coit on Belt Line Rd. Information: cottonwoodartfestival.com.
- Via DART Rail Red Line to Forest Lane Station, then Bus Route 451
- Via DART Rail Green Line to Fair Park Station
May 14-16 Wildflower! Festival blooms at Galatyn Park Urban Center in Richardson with a colorful array of entertainment, arts and fun. There's headline musical acts on two main stages as well as the Acoustic Café and Singer/Songwriter Stage. There's also a family-friendly Kidz Korner, Teenz Zone, strolling entertainers, acrobats, interactive displays and exhibits, the Wildflower! Marketplace, petting zoo, Art Guitar Auction and the Taste of Texas Food Garden. Information: wildflowerfestival.com.- Via DART Rail Red Line to Galatyn Park Station
May 16 The DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival is a colorful celebration of Asian culture with dragon boat races, kite flying, cultural performances, a lantern festival, plus traditional Asian food, arts and crafts and educational activities. Come enjoy a day of fun and cultural diversity on the shores of Lake Carolyn at Las Colinas in Irving. Information: dfwdragonboatfestival.com.
May 21-23 Taste Addison fills Addison Circle Park with a tasty weekend of food, music and family fun. More than 50 restaurants serve generous samplings of their food at reduced prices, and there's also national entertainment, celebrity chef demonstrations, carnival rides, midway games, arts and crafts, wine tasting and seminars, children's entertainment and more. Information: www.addisontexas.net/events/TasteAddison.- Via Addison Transit Center, then a short walk or Bus Route 341
May 28-29 Liberty Fest, presented by the City of Farmers Branch, will pause to pay tribute to our country and the men and women that have served her. The two-day event will be centered around the area from Gussie Field Watterworth Park to Liberty Plaza and to the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Some of the events will include the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, Fishin' Fun, a Volksmarch, Rose Tours, an Outdoor Expo, American Traditions Historical Carnival and Midway, a Backyard Grill-Off, a Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, 7 on 7 Football Tournament and free concerts with REO Speedwagon and the Gin Blossoms. Liberty Fest is a free event open to all ages. The Saturday night concerts are free ticketed shows. Information: www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us/play/liberty-fest.May 29 Touch-A-Truck is Rowlett's Memorial Day weekend salute to the men and women who give their lives to preserve freedom and to protect us every day. This fun, educational event gives kids of all ages a unique opportunity to touch and explore fire engines, police cars, ambulances and more. Touch-A-Truck is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Veteran's Park in downtown Rowlett. Information: ci.rowlett.tx.us.
