Parks and Recreation Department

 

2008 Special Events

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

 

Easter Eggstravanza

March 15, 2008

10:00 a.m.

Free Admission

Farmers Branch Historical Park

2540 Farmers Branch Lane

For more information call 972 406-0184

 

 

 

 

TEXAS HISTORY ALIVE!!

 

Texas History Alive!!

April 19, 2008

12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

$2 Admission Per Person

Farmers Branch Historical Park

2540 Farmers Branch Lane

For more information call 

972 406-0184

 

 

 

FISHIN' FUN

 

FISHIN' FUN

May 17, 2008

9:00 a.m. to 11: 30 a.m.

Free Admission

Gussie Field Watterworth Park

13000 William Dodson Parkway

Call 972 919-2620

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION FORMS CLICK HERE

 

 

 

CONCERT IN THE PARK

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park

Saturday, May 31, 2008 8:00 p.m.

Free Admission

Farmers Branch Historical Park

Gates Open at 6:30 p.m.

Lawn Seating and Concessions Sales

Low-level Fireworks Finale

For More Information Click Here

 

 

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

 

Independence Day

Celebration

July 3, 2008

Gates Open at 6:30 p.m.

Musical Concert by The Emerald City Band

 at 8:00 p.m. 

Free Admission

     Low-level Fireworks at Approximately 9:35 p.m.

 

Farmers Branch Historical Park

2540 Farmers Branch Lane

For more information call 972 406-0184

 

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS IN AUGUST 

FOR CHRISTMAS HIGH TEAS 

Start a family tradition 

make Reservations for the Annual Christmas High Teas

 

Reservations Start on 

Monday, August 4, 2008!

 

$20 per person non-refundable once purchased

 

Tea Dates and Times:

Dec. 6 &  13, 2008

Tea Times at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

 

 

The teas are held at the beautifully decorated Dodson House located at the Historical Park.  Enjoy live Christmas music performed by a harpist, and all the goodies to go with your Earl Grey Tea.

For reservations and information call 

972 406-0184 

 

Payment is due in full at the time of reservation and is non-refundable once purchased.   Visa and MasterCard accepted.

 

**Also enjoy guided tours of the Historical Park Structures and Visit the Museum Shop

 

MOVIE IN THE PARK

 

MOVIE IN THE PARK

September 27, 2008

 

7:00 p.m.

Free Admission

Barney Wood Athletic Complex

14050 Heartside Place 

(Valwood Pkwy & Heartside) 

Bring a blanket/lawn chair

Concessions Available

For more information call 972 247-4607

 

VINTAGE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

 

Vintage Baseball Tournament

Saturday, October 11, 2008

10:00 a.m.

Free Admission

Farmers Branch Historical Park

2540 Farmers Branch Lane

For more information call 972 406-0184

 

 

 

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Holiday Craft Fair!

Saturday, October 25, 2008

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Admission is Free

High quality handcrafted Holiday Gifts made by local senior citizens.

Farmers Branch Senior Center 

14055 Dennis Lane

Call 972 241-8636 for more information

 

 

 

HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK

HALLOWEEN IN 

THE PARK

October 25, 2008

5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Free Admission

 

Farmers Branch Historical Park

2540 Farmers Branch Lane

For More Information call

972 247-4607

 

 

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION

 

Veterans Day

Celebration

Honoring All Who Served

 

November 11, 2008

10:30 a.m.

 

Farmers Branch Senior Center

14055 Dennis Lane

For more information call 

972 919-2631

 

 

  CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

 

 

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, December 6, 2008

7:00 p.m.

Farmers Branch Historical Park

2540 Farmers Branch Lane

Free Admission

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS TOUR OF LIGHTS