Seen and Heard is our weekly look into family-friendly activities in Denton. This weekend is looking to be a beautiful one. There's plenty going on and it is finally starting to look like springtime in Denton again! Get outside and enjoy it. There's even a fun, new kid-friendly venue named Harvest House in town (complete with bocce ball). Below are a few family-friendly events going on this weekend.
Friday, March 27th
Arts All Night | Center for Visual Arts | Children Free | 6pm-9am
Live music, films, children’s activities, local flavors, yoga, ghost stories and much more await this fun-filled all-night fundraiser for the Greater Denton Arts Council. A suggested donation of $10 gets you all this and more.
Saturday, March 28th
Great American Cleanup | Civic Center | Free | 9am
Show your kids why Denton is so awesome by teaching them to keep it beautiful. Sign up by calling 940-349-8738. After the cleanup, stay for the party, activities and lunch provided by local merchants and service providers. It’s good clean fun (see what we did there?)
Eggstravaganza | First United Methodist Church | Free | 10am-12pm
From pancakes and a petting zoo, to arts and crafts, this fun event will get you in the Easter spirit. Pictures with the Easter Bunny are also free!
Easter Pet Pics | Calloway’s Nursery | $10 | 1-3pm
Bring your kids AND your pets to this fundraiser for the Denton Humane Society. Costumes will be available, but feel free to strap a bonnet onto poor old Muffin yourself if you’d rather.
Sunday, March 29th
An Afternoon with Sam Houston | First United Methodist Church | $15 | 2pm
Come listen and watch as history comes alive with this presentation by “Sam Houston.” Proceed benefit youth ministries mission trips. Come and take it!
Anyah Martinez is the mother of three busy boys and the founder of Explorium Denton, a children's museum taking shape in Denton.