What to Do Today: Feb. 24

DALLAS
Patriotic girls (who love the American Girl doll Molly) will enjoy an afternoon of crafts at the Molly's Star Whirler Craft event 4-6pm at the American Girl Boutique and Bistro in Dallas. Free.

FORT WORTH
Frustrated parents can pick up tips and solutions for dealing with the terrible twos at the Taming Toddlers seminar 6-8pm at The Parenting Center in Fort Worth. $20 per attendee.

NORTH TEXAS
Little ones ages birth-15 months will love the Mother Goose Time, which will include nursery rhymes, stories and parachute play, 1:30pm at the Lewisville Public Library. Free.

What to Do Today: Feb. 23

DALLAS

Travel back in time to the era of William Shakespeare—without leaving North Texas! The Discover Shakespeare class (led by the Junior Players Fine Arts) will introduce students to the writer's most notable plays 5-6pm every Tuesday (through March 2) at Old Settler's Recreation Center in McKinney. Free.

FORT WORTH
Mini artists will be inspired by the Modern Museum of Fort Worth's newest exhibition, Andy Warhol: The Last Decade 10am-5pm today-Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday (closed Mondays; through May 16). Families can explore works created by the famed artist in the last eight years of his life, including abstracts, ads, self-portraits and more. $10 adults; $4 seniors; children younger than 13 free.

NORTH TEXAS

Two year olds (and their favorite parent/guardian) can relax together at the Toddler Storytime 10am today at The Colony Public Library. Arts and crafts activities will let the kids' imaginations soar after an interesting book reading. Free.

What to Do Today: Feb. 22

DALLAS
Take your little dino lovers to the exhibit Treasures From the Earth: Diamonds, Gold and Dinos from 9am-5pm today at McKinney's Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. This super-cool collection includes rare fossils and more (there's even a T-Rex skull!). $8 adults; $5 seniors and children ages 3-12; children younger than 3 free.

FORT WORTH
Take your clan to the Family Storytime 6:30pm today at the East Arlington Branch Library. The storytime event will include lots of book reading, arts and crafts, songs and more. Free.

NORTH TEXAS
Let your kids burn off some steam (especially with our recent bout of gloomy weather!). Splash around at Morning Splash Time at The Colony Aquatic Park at 11am-12pm today and Wednesday. $3 ages 7 and older; $2 ages 6 and younger.

What to Do Today: Feb. 19

DALLAS
Grab your daughter (age 8 and older) and her favorite American Girl doll and head to the Dazzling Doll Dos For Fancy Occasions hairstyling event 4:30pm today at the American Girl Boutique and Bistro in Dallas. In addition to styling the doll's hair in a fancy updo, girls will take home a gift of hairstyling products just for their dolls. Call ahead for reservations. $24.

FORT WORTH
Travel back in time to historic Texas and see an eyewitness' account of the battle of the Alamo in Alamo: The Musical (a suitable play for both children and adults) 7pm tonight, as well as 2 and 5pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday, at Fort Worth's Casa Manana Theatre. $17-$15.

NORTH TEXAS
Take in a soothing concert that's sure to give mini maestros an inspirational boost of their own at the Stars of the Future Concert, featuring the winner of the Lewisville Lake Symphony Vernell Gregg Young Artists' Competition, 7:30pm tonight at Lakeland Baptist Church in Lewisville. $25 adults; $20 seniors; $10 students.

What to Do Today: Feb. 18

DALLAS
Treat yourself to a grown-up film at the Crybaby Matinee 1:30pm today at the Angelika Film Center in Plano's Shops at Legacy. The movie screening of Up in the Air is baby friendly (with dimmed lights, a changing station and more). Matinee admission for adults ($7.50); free for kids 5 and younger.

FORT WORTH
Symphony Arlington will perform famous movie scores (and your mini maestros can test your knowledge in the Fifth-Annual Movie Score Quiz!) at the Voyage to the Unknown concert at 8pm tonight in Arlington's MetroCenter. Tickets start at $25.

NORTH TEXAS
Children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs and more at the Toddler Time Storytime 10 and 11am today in Flower Mound Public Library. No registration required; free.

What to Do Today: Feb. 17

DALLAS
Lovey Dovey, dressed in a huge heart costume, will entertain kids with her puppet, silly love songs and magic tricks at "Love, Love, Love With Lovey Dovey" 10:30am today at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center. Free.

FORT WORTH
Watch a live fish feeding at Bass Pro Shop Grapevine's main aquarium filled with thousands of fish 12:30-1pm every Wednesday. Free.


NORTH TEXAS
One-year-olds will love the "Ones Upon a Time" storytime, which will focus on songs and movement just for tots and a caregiver 11:15 every Wednesday at Coppell Public Library. Free.

What to Do Today: Feb. 16

DALLAS
Take your little dino lovers to the exhibit Treasures From the Earth: Diamonds, Gold and Dinos from 9am-5pm today at McKinney's Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. This super-cool collection includes rare fossils (there's even a T-Rex skull!), a piece of silver salvaged from a sunken Spanish ship and more. $8 adults; $5 seniors and children ages 3-12; children younger than 3 free.

FORT WORTH
Mini artists will be inspired by the Modern Museum of Fort Worth's newest exhibition, Andy Warhol: The Last Decade 10am-5pm today-Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday (closed Mondays; through May 16). Families can explore works created by the famed artist in the last eight years of his life, including abstracts, ads, self-portraits and more. $10 adults; $4 seniors; children younger than 13 free.

NORTH TEXAS
Fat Tuesday is here—laissez les bons temps rouler! Kids ages 6 and older can create their own Mardi Gras Masks at 3:30pm in the Denton South Branch Library. Free.

What to Do Today: Feb. 16

DALLAS
Kids ages 5-12 can learn simple brush techniques during the Oil Painting Classes For Youth 4:15-5:30pm today at the McKinney Community Center. Bring paper towels and wear an old T-shirt. $12 non-McKinney residents; $11 residents.

FORT WORTH
Watch the love story unfold on stage at The Tale of the Frog Prince 2pm today at Hurst's Artisan Center Theater. Prince Philip was turned into a frog by an evil enchantress but a royal family discovers him and breaks the spell. $5 adults and children.

NORTH TEXAS
Children ages 5 and older will gather to play games against other school-age kids at Fun and Games 3:30pm today at Coppell Public Library. Free.

What to Do Today: Feb. 12

DALLAS
Ring in the Year of the Tiger at the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science's Chinese New Year Celebration 11:30am today with a lion dance performance by the Dance Team of Chin Woo Inc. and much more! $8.75 adults; $7.75 seniors and children ages 12-17; $5.50 children ages 3-11.

FORT WORTH
Aspiring artists can join a museum master at The Friday Workshop: Picturing Still Lifes 2pm today at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. Visitors will investigate the characteristics of a still-life painting before trying their hand at painting their own take-home art project. $15 nonmembers, $12 Kimbell members.

NORTH TEXAS
Take your chocolate lovers to the Sweet Valentine Chocolate-Making Workshop at 4pm today in the Denton Emily Fowler Branch Library. Kids ages 5 and older can make their own Valentine's treats to take home and gift to friends and family. Free.

What to Do Today: Feb. 11

DALLAS
Your mini-basketball players won't want to miss Dallas' hoop happenings this weekend at the NBA Jam Session from 4-10pm today and Friday, and 9am-10pm Saturday. Today, kids can check out a kids zone, skills challenge games and a chance to get autographs from NBA stars. $20 adults; $12 children ages 3-12 and seniors; children younger than 3 free.

FORT WORTH
Enjoy a nighttime story together as a family at the Startlight Storytime at 7pm in Fort Worth's Summerglen Library. Kids are encouraged to dress in pajamas and bring their Teddy bears. Free.

NORTH TEXAS
Dance the night away with your favorite little valentine at the My Little Valentine Dance 7-9pm at the Denton Civic Center. Both boys and girls up to age 12 are encouraged to bring either their mom, dad or a favorite caregiver. $7 per person.

What to Do Today: Feb. 10

DALLAS
Get artsy with your friend Arturo at the Dallas Art Museum's "Arturo's Art and Me" arts and crafts event 11am-12:30pm today and Thursday. Kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers tour the galleries, read a story and create flower-themed crafts. $10 per caregiver-and-child pair.

FORT WORTH
Treat your young readers to a special storytime at Borders in Fort Worth: "Stories, Cookies and Milk, Oh My!" starting at 10:30am every Wednesday. Kids will read a book with their caregiver and then enjoy an early morning snack. Free.

NORTH TEXAS
Get some exercises (much needed after being cooped up inside this week!). Splash around at Morning Splash Time at The Colony Aquatic Park at 11am-12pm every Wednesday. $3 ages 7 and older; $2 ages 6 and younger.

What to Do Today: Feb. 9

DALLAS
Travel back in time to the era of William Shakespeare—without leaving North Texas! The Discover Shakespeare class (led by the Junior Players Fine Arts) will introduce students to the writer's most notable plays 5-6pm every Tuesday (through March 2) at Old Settler's Recreation Center in McKinney. Free.


FORT WORTH
Pajama-clad kids and Teddy bears are invited to this evening storytime for kids of all ages. Cody the Bear will read books and turn to the audience for helpers at Bearly Bedtime Storytime 6-6:30pm Tuesday at the Fort Worth Central Library. Free.




NORTH TEXAS
Forget your annual voyage to Hallmark—kids of all ages can craft handmade cards with the help of library staffers (and lots of free supplies) at the Valentine Cards special event hosted at 3:30pm Tuesday in Denton South Branch Library. Free.

What to Do Today: Feb. 8

DALLAS
Catch a scientific showing of Slim Goodbody's Bodyolody at the Granville Arts Center in Garland. Slim will use creative, hands-on experiments to demonstrate the senses and how the body works at 10 and 11:15am today and Tuesday. $6.50 per child.



FORT WORTH
Read a book as a family tonight at the Family Storytime 6:30pm (and every Monday) at the East Arlington Branch Library. This storytime will include songs, rhymes and more, giving the whole family a chance to take turns reading to the group. Free.



NORTH TEXAS
It's raining outdoors, but that doesn't mean you can't get some exercise! Splash around at Morning Splash Time at The Colony Aquatic Park. The park has a kid-friendly pool with lots of cool entertainment (think: slides!) at 11am-12pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. $3 ages 7 and older; $2 ages 6 and younger.

Too Cool for School!

Let's face it...Texas summers are down right hot. Unless you live at a water park - playing outside can feel like playing in a sauna. Kids can get restless in the midst of these long, hot days. Give them a cooler option! Visit our online camp fair now through the end of June and search local and out of area summer camps, activities and schools to find tons of summer fun for your kids. Better hurry - enrollment has already begun!

-Jenny

What to Do Today: Feb. 5

DALLAS
Catch a performance of Beauty and the Beast, premiering at 10:30am today at Slappy's Puppet Playhouse in Dallas. You'll see the beloved princess tale come to life—in puppet form! The show continues every Friday-Sunday through April 4. $9 adults; $8 children ages 3-17.


FORT WORTH
Little ladies will dance the night away at the Daddy-Daughter Dance: Enchanted Rainforest from 7-9pm today at the Colleyville Center. The evening will include music, refreshments and more. Purchase tickets in advance. $35 per couple; $10 each additional child; $5 more for non-Colleyville residents.


NORTH TEXAS
Children in first through fifth grades will love attending Kids Rock Friday Night from 7-10:30pm today at the Denton Civic Center. The event will include music, video games, a bounce house and more (and parents can even have a date night!). $9 per child.

What to Do Today: Feb. 4

DALLAS
Get girlie at the American Girl Club Meeting from 7-8pm today at Firewheel Town Center's Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Garland. Little girls will learn about the American Girl series, make crafts and enjoy tasty snacks. Free.


FORT WORTH
Take in the exhibit Masterworks of American Photography: Popular Culture from 10am-8pm today at Fort Worth's Amon Carter Museum. The exhibit showcases photographs of familiar places and faces from the Great Depression through the 1960s. Free.


NORTH TEXAS
Get splashing at Mommy and Me Swim Time from 9:30-11am today at Flower Mound's Community Activity Center pool. Caregivers and little ones will enjoy a bit of exercising and socializing in the heated indoor pool. $8-$4.

What to Do Today: Feb. 3

DALLAS
Looking for a new play group? Check out Tot Play Time from 10-11am today at Dallas' Campbell Green Recreation Center. Kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers will come together for one big playdate, with stories, games, crafts and more. $15.


FORT WORTH
Kids of all ages will love Stories, Cookies and Milk, Oh My! at 10:30am today at Borders Fort Worth … That pretty much says it all! Free.


NORTH TEXAS
Don't miss the fun at Anime Afternoon at 4pm today at Denton's North Branch Library. Children will get to watch the G-rated movie Ponyo in the library's children's area. Free.

What to Do Today: Feb. 2

DALLAS
Nurture your child's creative side at First Tuesdays from 11am-2pm today at the Dallas Museum of Art. Children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers will gather for stories, crafts, a gallery gour and more. Free.


FORT WORTH
Stories and art go together like nothing else! Show your love for both with Pictures and Pages: Why is the Blue Dog Blue: A Tale of Colors by George Rodrigue from 10:30-11:15am today at Fort Worth's Kimbell Art Museum. Children ages 4-6 are invited to hear the fun story and then make a unique art project. Pre-registration required. Free.


NORTH TEXAS
February is African American History Month, and you can celebrate by attending the program The Underground Railroad: Path to Freedom at 4pm today at Denton's Emily Fowler Branch Library. Kids ages 8 and older will learn how slaves risked their lives in pursuit of freedom. Free.