May Events in Dallas
Celebrate Mom this month with these family friendly events.
April 2023
April Events in East Texas
April Events in Dallas
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| 1Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 2Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 3Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 4Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 5 | 6Saturday Make & Take Crafts at The Coppell Arts CenterSaturday Make & Take Crafts at The Coppell Arts CenterTime: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The Coppell Arts Center hosts free make-and-take craft workshops for kids 3 to 12 on the first Saturday of each month from 9 AM - 12 PM. The Coppell Arts Center 505 Travis St, Coppell, TX Family SaturdayFamily SaturdayTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Families come in all shapes and sizes and so does creativity. The Meadows Museum invites kids and their grown-ups to drop by the first Saturday of the month to get creative together. This program is free with admission and designed for children ages four to nine, but all are welcome. Free adult museum admission is limited to the first 20 adults to register.* After that, adults must pay admission upon arrival. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 and over, $4 for non-SMU students. Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX | 7 | |||
| 8Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 9Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Bilingual Storytime at Lewisville Public LibraryBilingual Storytime at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 6:00 pm Join Lewisville Public Library for a bilingual storytime with books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish! A free ticket is required for entry. Tickets are handed out 30 minutes before class starts on a first-come, first-served basis. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 | 10Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 11Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 12Baby PlaytimeBaby PlaytimeTime: 11:15 am Parents, caregivers, and grandparents! Bring baby to experience a variety of sensory play areas including building boxes, art activities, shakers, and much more! For babies ages 6-18 months and an adult. Pre-registration not required. This program meets on the second Friday of the month at 11:15 a.m Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX | 13Family Day - Mothers Day BBQFamily Day - Mothers Day BBQTime: 2:00 pm Family Day - It’s a Mother’s Day BBQ at the park! There will be BBQ, Dominoes, Spades, Music and so much more! Bowles Park 601 NE 28th St, Grand Prairie, TX | 14Second Sunday FundaySecond Sunday FundayTime: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Second Sunday Fundays is a hands-on art afternoon that offers parents & children projects they can create together in the creative atmosphere of Irving Arts Center. Irving Arts Center 3333 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX, 75062 | |||
| 15Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 16Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 17Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 18Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Family Movie TimeFamily Movie TimeTime: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Thursday night at 5:00pm for a different screening of a family friendly movie. Free popcorn and refreshments provided! Prairie Creek Branch Library 9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX | 19 | 20National Kids to Parks DayNational Kids to Parks DayTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through thousands of park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors. Memorial Park 1950 S Valley Pkwy, Lewisville, TX Saturday StorytimeSaturday StorytimeTime: 3:00 pm Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement for the whole family! Saturday Storytime will be held on the third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX | 21 | |||
| 22Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 23Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Bilingual Storytime at Lewisville Public LibraryBilingual Storytime at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 6:00 pm Join Lewisville Public Library for a bilingual storytime with books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish! A free ticket is required for entry. Tickets are handed out 30 minutes before class starts on a first-come, first-served basis. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 | 24Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 25Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Family Movie TimeFamily Movie TimeTime: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Thursday night at 5:00pm for a different screening of a family friendly movie. Free popcorn and refreshments provided! Prairie Creek Branch Library 9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX | 26 | 27 | 28 | |||
| 29Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 30Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 31Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | |||||||
February 2022
Pancakes Using WIC Foods
These banana & egg pancakes are quick & easy to make & can be enjoyed even by some of the pickiest toddlers. This simple pancake recipe only uses 2 main ingredients (that are also WIC foods) & is so delicious that you may never make regular pancakes again!
Bonus this recipe is also great finger food for toddlers learning to feed themselves.
Pancakes Using WIC Foods – Banana & Egg Pancakes
Ingredients:
2 Eggs
1 Banana
Cinnamon
Oil (Olive oil, etc)
Maple Syrup or Honey, Optional
Instructions:
Peel the banana & mash in a medium-sized bowl. In a separate bowl, crack the eggs & whisk them together. Pour eggs into the bowl of mashed banana, add a dash of cinnamon, and mix together. Heat a pan to medium heat & add oil. Slowly drop a large spoonful at a time of banana & egg mixture to pan & heat until golden brown on both sides. Top with honey, syrup, or your choice of fruit.
Enjoy!
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