Legislation Details

File #: 24-620    Version: 1
Type: Report Status: Regular Agenda
File created: 8/10/2024 In control: Historical Preservation & Restoration Board
On agenda: 8/22/2024 Final action:
Title: Receive an update on Historical Park current projects, events, and upcoming activities.
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Receive an update on Historical Park current projects, events, and upcoming activities.

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Staff will be present to discuss the current projects, events, and upcoming activities happening at the Historical Park.

Calendar of Events for August 18 - November 10, 2024

Come Fly a Kite!
Bring your own kite from home to the Farmers Branch Historical Park and enjoy an afternoon soaring in the Park's meadow. Take home instructions on how to make your own kite.
Sun | Aug 18 and Sept 22 | 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. (come & go) | Family Friendly | Free

Paint the Park (Rocks)
Is there a budding artist in the family? Have them leave their mark by painting a rock in Mary's Garden at the Historical Park. Supplies provided.
Sun | Sept 8 | 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. (come & go) | Family Friendly | Free

Lawn Games
Stop by the Dodson south lawn for a friendly game of washers, horseshoes, and giant pick up sticks. Bragging rights will be awarded. Why not make an afternoon of it and pack a picnic too?
Sat | Sept 14 | 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. (come & go) | Family Friendly | Free

Girl Scout Patch in a Bag: Celebrating Juliette Low's Birthday
On Sale Tues | Oct 1
Girl Scouts will have fun with this patch in a bag as they complete the activities for the Juliette Low birthday patch. Individual Girl Scouts and/or troops may reserve a bag, one needed per person. Recommended for Daisy - Junior Girl Scouts. Please call 972-406-0184 for more information. $20 per child, includes patch and everything needed to meet the requirements; bags are limited.

Branch Arts Live
Enjoy an afternoon of live dance performances by a variety of local schools and organizations brought to you by the Arts & Culture Committee. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Sun | Oct 20 | 1 - 4 p.m. (come & go) | Family Friendly | Free

Haunts & Houses: Trick or Treating at the Historical Park
Bring your young and school-aged children to trick or treat and experience the Manske Library's "Boo-Ville" area during this come and go ev...

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