The days are merry and bright with so many family-friendly opportunities to hit up in Denton! In between stringing popcorn, drinking hot chocolate (hello, West Oak Coffee Bar!), and gazing into the roaring fire at the Emily Fowler Library, check out these fun and festive Denton holiday staples below.
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SEEN & HEARD: OCTOBER 2015
October may be halfway gone, but we’ve only just begun to scratch the surface of all the family-friendly activities coming your way. There’s loads of free movies, free candy, free flowers, and free activities for people of all ages. There’s also some super fun things that you may have to pay for, but we’re sure they’ll be worth it. Let’s face it, Denton isn’t going to shy away from fall with all her fickle beauty, creepiness, and pumpkin-spice delicacies (Have you tried The Great Pumpkin donut at Hypnotic? I have, for several days in a row).
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School has started but, friends, the heat of summer lingers on. September is a tricky month, and we spend the whole thirty days trying to decide if the air is cool enough to warrant all the outdoor time we’re desperately longing for. Let’s be bold and take our picnic baskets to the square (or Harvest House)! Towards the end of the month, we hope that cooler temperatures will ease their way back in and the city will erupt with autumnal glee. On a side note, we're switching Seen & Heard from a weekly format to a monthly one so you can now plan out your family-friendly activities a month in advance!
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There's a ukelele jam session at Sweetwater this week. Read on to find out more!
SEEN AND HEARD: AUGUST 11TH
Whoa! This time of year is often slow for family-friendly program, but this week is different. Check out all of the events that will keep you out of the harsh Texas weather in this week's edition of Seen and Heard below.
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Celebrate the newfound Dr. Seuss book at Barnes and Noble on Saturday.
SEEN AND HEARD: JULY 27TH
Seen and Heard is our weekly events listing of some of the best family friendly events going on in Denton. We know that it is hot outside. We've got ya covered with plenty of indoor activities. We've got gardening, Dr. Seuss readings, Star Wars celebrations and much more in the events below!
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Make sure to stop by story time at the library this week for some story's from beyond our atmosphere!
SEEN & HEARD: JULY 6TH 2015
Seen and Heard is our weekly events listing of some of the best family friendly events going on in Denton. Don't let a few rain showers get in the way of doing some of the awesome events that Denton has to offer over the next few days. We've got movies, free days at the water park, and much more!
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Photo by matchonepointaviation.com.
SEEN AND HEARD: JUNE 15TH 2015
Seen and Heard is our weekly events listing of some of the best family friendly events going on in Denton. Don't let a few rain showers get in the way of doing some of the awesome events that Denton has to offer over the next few days. We've got gardening, summer camps, circuit building, air shows and more!
Tuesday, June 16th
Lil’d Summer Gardening Camp | Calhoun Middle School Garden | Free | 8:30, 9:30am
Explorium Denton hosts this twice-a-week program for children ages 5-7 ad 8-11 at the CMS Garden. Come to any or all sessions, but please let them know you’re coming by emailing info@exploriumdenton.org
Snaps and Squishy Circuits | Emily Fowler Library | Free | 3pm
Learn about electricity! This program is for children ages 8-12 and registration is required.
Wednesday, June 17th
Paper Making | Denton Public Library | Free | 3pm
How is paper made? Is it art or is it science? Find out in this fun program for ages 8-14. Registration is required.
School’s Out Scrap’s In | SCRAP | $20 | 1-4pm
Seriously this is probably the best deal in town. A hump-day treat to break up the monotonous week now that the kids are all at home for the summer. You won’t regret signing your child(ren) up for every session-yep, it’s EVERY Wednesday afternoon!
KSCS Tour | Waterworks Park | $5-11 | 10-3
Country station KSCS 96.3 will be broadcasting from Denton this Wednesday! They’ll be hosting games and giving away prizes from 10-3. If you don’t already have your season pass, regular admission will apply.
Downtown Retail Happy Hour | Denton Square | $ | 3-6pm
Does your family love the shops and eateries downtown? Take advantage of Downtown Retail Happy Hour every Wednesday in June for discounts, specials, and coupons to use at some of your favorite places on the square.
Friday, June 19th
Juneteenth Celebration | Fred Moore Park | Free | 5pm, 9am
Juneteenth marks the historic day in Texas in 1865 when Texans got word that slavery had been abolished. Denton does Juneteenth right with gospel music, a parade, and a softball tournament at this family-friendly celebration. This event is also happening on Saturday.
Saturday, June 20th
Children’s Activities | Denton Community Market | Free | 9-1
Explorium Denton is at the Denton Community Market where your child will be able to take apart electronics without having to put them back together. They call it “Tinkering” but you’ll call it brilliant.
Denton Air Show | Denton Municipal Airport | Free-$12 | 11-4
The Denton Air Show is one of the most exciting events in town. Load up on thrills and snow cones. Take a tour of Hangar 10. Bring your own chair and shade if you’ve got it. Oh-and did you know you can eat breakfast with the pilots at 8:00 for just $4? Those dollars benefit Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home in Denton.
Anyah Martinez is the mother of three busy boys and the founder of Explorium Denton, an emerging children's museum taking shape in Denton.
SEEN AND HEARD: WEEK OF JUNE 7TH
Summer's already here, y'all. You can tell because your car is that type of hot where you raise your butt off the seat so you don't melt into it. Also, if you've spawned, your wee ones are currently at home and probably going through your stuff or causing mischief. Don't worry, though. We've got plenty of family-friendly events throughout the week in today's Seen & Heard. A few of 'em involve cooling yourself off by way of air conditioning or water, too. So hop to it!
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SEEN & HEARD: JUNE 3RD 2015
Its a double dose of events this Wednesday with a special "End of the School Year" edition of Seen & Heard. School is out for everyone 18 and younger tomorrow and there's lots going on. Go get into some archery practice, get started on some summer reading, jump into a pool, or grab some free ice cream scoops. All of it is below!
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