Michy World: Spring is Coming!!!

The weather is finally getting warmer and I can't wait for all the spring and summer activities we will be able to do outside! I know its been awhile since my last post but here is what I have found this weekend and in case you are new - I have started to include more cities outside of my normal area because we are moving and I need to get ready for all the new stuff I find. Enjoy and as usual hope we see some of ya'll out and about.

FRIDAY

Irish Festival

If you want to check out the Irish Festival for free, make sure and go tonight between 6 and 7 p.m. at Fair Park! The North Texas Irish Festival has been in existence for 28 years, and has established itself as "The Largest Gathering of Irish in the Southwest". The festival includes live entertainment on 8 stages, dance exhibitions, games, traditional Irish food and drink, cultural displays and educational workshops, children's area, Celtic artists, Scottish Clan Village and much more. All ages. Fri 6-11pm, Sat 10:30am-11:30pm, Sun 11:30am-7:30pm in Dallas at Fair Park.

SATURDAY

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Kids can stop by Home Depot this Saturday, March 6, from 9-noon for a Kids Workshop to build this Rain Gauge.

The workshop is designed for children ages 5-12.

Free.

Target First Saturdays at Nasher: Big Idea Preference

Enjoy children's activities, architecture exhibits, musical entertainment and more. Art Scavenger Hunt 10am-2pm; Children's Art Activity 10am-12pm; Art in Action Sculpture Demo 10am-12:30pm; Family Tours hourly 10:15am-12:15pm; Yoga in the Garden 11:30am; Storytime with the Dallas Public Library 12:30pm; NasherKids Live! Nasher Sculpture Center.

Free admission 10am-12pm.

Crow Collection of Asian Art Museum

Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: Free

Families are invited to discover the new exhibition Seizing the New World: Recent Paintings by Yang Jin Long during a family day celebration of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Activities also include storytelling, art activities, face painting, and complimentary Asian treats.Visit the website for a complete schedule of events.

Free Event at Michaels

Free Yarn Make-It Take-It
Saturday, March 06, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a fun and free family event to make yarn dolls. Made
with Vanna's Choice® by Lion Brand® Yarn, Nick and Nora are
cute and cuddly yarn companions that are easy to make. While
Supplies Last. Powered By Lion Brand® Yarn.

FREE

Kidgits Craft Korner at Irving Mall

Saturday, Mar 6 11:00a to 2:00p at Irving Mall: Macy's, Irving, TX

Simon Kidgits Club members are invited to stop by the Kidgits Craft Korner in Center Court every Saturday at Irving Mall. All craft materials are provided by Simon Kidgits Club.
In the mall, but too busy to stop? Families on the go can pick up a take-home project.

Price: This event is free to Simon Kidgits Club members. Kids can join the club and join the fun for a $5 annual membership fee.

St. Patrick's Day celebration

Saturday, Mar 6 1:00p to 3:00p at Grapevine Mills, Grapevine, TX

Grapevine Mills invites children of all ages to its Simon Kidgits Club St. Patrick’s Day Event. Kids will have the opportunity to build their own St. Patrick’s Day decorative door knob hanger. Arts and crafts materials, including shamrock and leprechaun images and designs, will be provided, along with plenty of green and gold.

Price: Free

Kid's Fishing Day

Family fun with kids in mind. Bring your own rod, reel and bait.

Ages 3+. 1-4pm in Grand Prairie at Mike Lewis Park.

Free for ages 16 and under.

SUNDAY

Family Past Times: Throw Away

Bring the whole family for historic fun and participate in themed activities for everyone to enjoy. Join us at the Farmstead and help us prepare our spring garden. Then plant your own seed and watch it grow this spring.12-4pm in Dallas at Dallas Heritage Village.

Free.

Free Event at Michaels