File #: 24-358    Version: 1
Type: Report Status: Regular Agenda
File created: 5/7/2024 In control: Historical Preservation & Restoration Board
On agenda: 5/16/2024 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 May 13 - August 31, 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 | May 19, June 23, July 21, and August 18 | 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. (come & go) | Family Friendly | Free

 

Denton Drive Live (Special Events)

 

Bringing the best in classic rock, zydeco, Latin fusion, and good ol’ blues with two bands  featured nightly, this concert is the ideal way to enjoy live music in a beautiful park setting. There are also fun activities for the entire family along with food and drink available for purchase.

 

Sat | June 1 and July 13 | 5:45 - 10 p.m. | Family Friendly | Free incredible

 

 

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 | June 8, July 6, and August 10 | 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 | June 9, July 14, and August 11 | 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. (come & go) | Family Friendly | Free

 

 

Independence Day Celebration (Special Events)

 

Details coming soon.

 

Wed | July 3 | 6 - 10 p.m. | Free for residents with Firecracker pass

 

 

Christmas Tea Reservations

 

Reservations begin Mon | Aug 12 | 8 a.m.

 

Join us for a morning/afternoon of live harp music, delectable treats, Christmas décor, and of course, tea.

 

Teas are Saturday:

December 7 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

December 14 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

 

$40 per person; $30 per Friend of the Farmers Branch Historical Park member; space is limited and pre-registration is required.  To receive the discount please call 972.406.0184.

Christmas Teas are a Historical Park tradition.

 

Holidays:

 

Mon | May 27 (Memorial Day)

Park Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Thur | July 4 (Independence Day)

Park Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.