Festivals and Expos

W.A.T.E.R. Festival - Arlington

The acronym stands for Water Awareness Through Education and Recreation. Celebrate the wonderful resource of water with a variety of family-friendly activities, crafts and demonstrations at the water science fair at River Legacy Living Science Center.

Dallas Green Fest

Stroll through the park visiting with vendors, artists and artisans who are building a greener city. Learn how to garden, attract honeybees, raise chickens, save energy, conserve water, protect our Trinity River and much more. Bring the kids for hands-on activities and teaching opportunities.

Bugs 'N' Butterflies Festival - Dallas

Join us for our annual celebration of insects! Enjoy displays of live and pinned insects, family friendly activities, butterfly house tours, crafts and more. Note the later date to accomodate for cooler weather! Included with admission.

Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow Preserve - Allen

Bird Walk with Gailon Brehm & Rodney Thomas - Connemara Meadow Preserve

Saturday, September 1, 2012 8:00 - 10:00 AM

This is a monthly bird walk. It meets on first Saturdays in odd-numbered months. And meets on first Sundays in even-numbered months.

Bring your binoculars and field guides if you have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Expect to dickcissels, buntings and other prairie birds, hawks, etc. All ages are welcome. Bring binoculars and bird guides, water, sun and insect protection.

Location: Connemara Meadow is located in north Plano on Alma Dr, south of Bethany Dr. (Note: entrance is in Allen.)

Coppell Farmers Market - Coppell

The Coppell Farmers Market, established in 2003, has become one of the best community markets in the DFW area, a one-stop shopping trip for fresh, seasonal produce, pastured meats, eggs, breads and locally made foods. Both the customers and the farmers/producers have shaped the market to what it is today, guided by a community-based organization, the Coppell Farmers Market Committee. The guidelines for the Coppell Farmers Market state that all products sold at the Coppell Farmers Market shall be grown, raised, and/or produced directly by the vendor within the North Central Texas region, with the exception of full disclosure and approval of selling another’s product.

Weekly and seasonal offerings:

Family Fun on the Square - Garland

Family Fun on the Square explores the treasures you can find and the fun you can have in historic Downtown Garland. Bring the whole family for a day of shopping, dining, music, games and more! C B Luce & The Garland Opry will be performing county rock music on the Downtown Square, while the kids enjoy bounce houses, games, face painting and prizes. Several antique and furniture shops are within walking distance, as are a variety of great restaurants for lunch.

There will be a free showing of "Some Like It Hot," starring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, at 10:00 a.m. at the Plaza Theatre. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and refreshments will be sold. Everything is free and includes activities for all ages.

The City of Garland hosts the event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the downtown square, located at 150 Sixth Street between Main and State streets. Information: 972-205-2749 or visitgarlandtx.com.

Taste of Dallas - Dallas

The best chefs, restaurants, artists, sports teams, kids' activities and bands in North Texas are gearing up for the biggest Taste yet. This three-day culinary celebration includes plenty of taste bud-pleasing food prepared by area restaurants and chefs; wine tastings; live entertainment; games and children's activities; and a wide array of arts and crafts.

It's fun for the whole family in historic Fair Park, 1200 S. 2nd Ave. Friday 4 p.m.-12 Midnight; Saturday 11 a.m.-12 Midnight; Sunday 12 Noon-6 p.m. Information: tasteofdallas.org.

Fair Park Fourth of July - Dallas

METROPCS FAIR PARK FOURTH

City of Dallas’ official Independence Day celebration to feature spectacular fireworks at the Cotton Bowl sponsored by Gold Metal Recyclers, a Dallas Wind Symphony patriotic concert, reduced admission to museums from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., and more

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 4:30 - 10 p.m.

Fair Park
1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas, TX 75210

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

4:30 - 7:30 p.m. – Reduced admission to Fair Park’s participating museums
8 p.m. – Dallas Wind Symphony patriotic performance in front of the Hall of State
Gate D opens to Cotton Bowl (Gate D is only entrance; handicap entrance is at Gate C)

Jumpoff Art Festival at Dallas Farmer's Market - Dallas

More than 100 diverse artists and vendors will peddle their wares at the Dallas Farmers’ Market from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on June 16 at the 3rd Annual Jumpoff Arts Fest.

Hosted by the Unified Arts Creative Group, the arts festival features local musicians, performance artists, culinary artists and visual artists. Vendors will be peppered throughout the festival as well to educate the public on environmental issues in various industries.

Admission is free.

http://greensourcedfw.org/articles/jumpoff-arts-festival-brings-environmental-education-art-dallas-farmers-market

Solar Powered Music Fest

Solar Powered Music Fest
When: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Time 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown, Fort Worth, Texas
1098 West Peach Street FW 76102
817-698-0700

A 100% Solar Powered Music Festival will be held at Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown in Fort Worth on Saturday, June 16.

The Solar Powered Music Fest will feature 10 acts over the course of the afternoon and evening. The popular English ska band The English Beat, power pop new wave band The Romantics, DFW favorite Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights and more will perform. North Texas Renewable Energy Group members will provide TWO solar trailers to help power various aspects of this event. The main sound stage will be powered by Sustainable Waves of Austin, Texas, with TWO large semi-trucks of solar panels and related solar energy equipment in what is likely the largest 100% solar-powered event ever held in Texas.

Free parking is located on the lawn of the Trinity River banks near the entrance of the festival. Additional parking under the Henderson Street bridge.