Resource Links

On the Web Activities

Out of the Den Activities

150 Years of Fort Worth History

www.fwmuseum.org/exhibits/150.html

150 Years of Fort Worth History Satellite Exhibit located in Fire Station No.1 at Second and Commerce streets, downtown Fort Worth

Posted September 5, 2009 at 8:49 AM

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&lf=&pageID=4769&cm_sp=SummerCamp2009-_-CFM_05_20_09-_-Crafts

Bass Pro Shops

www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/sto... (more)

Summer family activities that are FREE! Location: Grapevine, TX

Posted September 5, 2009 at 9:02 AM

Bob Jones Nature Center

bjnc.org/

BOB JONES NATURE CENTER AND PRESERVE 76 acres of natural fun Welcome to the wonders of the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve. Welcome to a unique opportunity to explore and discover. We?re here to help you appreciate the beauty and understand the importance of our Cross Timbers ecosystem. Come to hike, to bird or to learn more about this precious North Central Texas habitat. The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve is a City of Southlake park, and a treasure for all of us.

Posted March 15, 2011 at 4:21 AM

Burger's Lake

www.burgerslake.com/

Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Burger's Lake offers summer fun for everyone. Burger's Lake is a 30-acre park featuring a one-acre spring-fed lake for swimming. Our facility includes: - Two sandy beaches for sunning; wonderful big trees for shade - A complete staff of certified lifeguards - Over 300 picnic tables - Six diving boards, a 20-foot slide and 25-foot trapeze - Charcoal grills for cooking - Plus much, much more! GROUP RESERVATIONS If you would like to make reservations for a group, please call Burger's Lake at 817-737-3414.Normal admission is $12.00 per person. Children 6 years and younger are free. A discount admission is available to groups if you meet the following requirements: 1. You must have a minimum of 25 people or more that are paying age (7 years old or older) 2. With a telephone call, you must complete a "booking" through Burger's Lake front office. You must call in advance to complete this booking. We must have your booking recorded in our reservation book- we must know that you are coming at least 3 days in advance. If you meet these requirements, then the admission is $9 per person.

Posted September 5, 2009 at 8:53 AM

Bureau of Printing and Engraving (BEP)

www.moneyfactory.gov/tours/fortworthtxtours.html

Located in Fort Worth, TX, the BEP's Western Currency Facility Tour and Visitor Center is a great place to learn all about U.S. paper currency. You can actually see billions of dollars being printed as you walk along an enclosed elevated walkway suspended over the production floor! Before or after your free 45-minute tour, enjoy two floors of interactive exhibits and displays showcasing the history of currency and the intricacies of the printing process. The tour experience also includes a high-definition theater film, the Moneyfactory Gift Shop, and a vending and rest area.

Posted March 15, 2011 at 4:20 AM

Central Market

www.centralmarket.com/

Offers a self-guided tour. If you call in advance, you can get a "foodie" to do a 15 minute Q&A regarding food items in the store. (Central Market "Foodies" are individuals who love food, and they dedicate themselves to tasting it, learning about it and sharing their knowledge with you (or anyone else who asks, for that matter). When you visit Central Market stores, just look for Foodies

Posted August 7, 2009 at 12:24 PM

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cowgirl.net%2F&rct=j&q=National%20Cowgirl%20Hall%20of%20Fame&ei=u1h_TZzUIqGx0QHbsKyJCQ&usg=AFQjCNFQoOlojTWlRAoC4o8fB3U2_NSpeA&sig2=AJmOfr87kwuK3AGn_FTwPw&cad=rja

National Cowgirl Hall of Fame

www.google.com/url?sa=t&so... (more)

FREE admission on last Friday of the month. No one word describes the women honored in the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. Welcome to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame website, where the women who shape the West change the world.

Posted March 15, 2011 at 4:18 AM

Dallas Heritage Village

www.dallasheritagevillage.org/

Dallas Heritage Village is a living history museum portraying life in North Texas from 1840-1910. The museum is composed of 38 historic structures & boasts a working Civil War era farm, a traditional Jewish household, elegant Victorian homes, a school, a church & commercial buildings.

Posted September 5, 2009 at 9:09 AM

Dallas Museum of Science and Nature

www.natureandscience.org/kids/scouting.asp

The Museum of Nature & Science is the result of a 2006 merging, unlike any in the nation, of three cultural institutions ? the Dallas Museum of Natural History (est. 1936), The Science Place (est. 1946) and the Dallas Children?s Museum (est. 1995). The combination of the Dallas Museum of Natural History and the Science Place was completed in June of 2006. The Children?s Museum combination was completed the following October. These combinations have resulted in an exciting family destination, which is able to better serve the community and steward its investment in the institution. The Museum?s mission is to inspire minds through nature and science!

Posted March 15, 2011 at 4:33 AM

Forest Park Miniature Train

www.fpmt.us/

The Forest Park Miniature Railroad was built as part of Forest Park Rides in 1958-1959. The ride is an approximately five-mile, thirty-five to forty-minute round trip from the Forest Park Depot off Colonial Parkway in Forest Park to the Duck Pond in Trinity Park and back with one stop at the Trinity Park Depot in Trinity Park where passengers may board the train if seats are available. The train crosses six bridges on its route including a 350 foot girder bridge and 171 foot truss bridge, both of which cross the Clear Fork of the Trinity River. The third longest bridge (sixty feet) along the route of the Forest Park Miniature Railroad spans the Trinity River Creek before the train crosses under the Fort Worth and Western Railroad External Link trestle on its way to the Duck Pond. Occasionally, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad External Link is making its way across this trestle when the Forest Park Miniature Railroad is passing underneath. Adults............$3.00 (13 years & above) Children........$2.50 (1 year to 12 years) Seniors.........$2.50 (65 years & above) Group Rates available to all approved groups. Call 817-336-3328 for further information.

Posted September 5, 2009 at 8:55 AM

Fort Worth Botanical Gardens

www.fwbg.org

HOURS of OPERATION The Fort Worth Botanic Garden grounds are open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Other exhibits or garden areas vary depending upon season. DIRECTIONS Located approximately 1

Posted August 7, 2009 at 12:16 PM

Fort Worth Fire Station #1

www.fortworth.com/01visitors/0106museums/010607firestation/010607firestation.shtml

The Fort Worth Fire Station No. 1 is housed in a beautiful, historic fire station near Sundance Square, this free exhibit tells the story of the first 150 years of Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Fire Station No. 1 a terrific introduction to the city's roots and incredibly colorful past. 817-255-9300 2nd and Commerce

Posted September 5, 2009 at 8:47 AM

Fort Worth Museum of Science & Natural History

www.fortworthmuseum.org

Collections The Museum is home to more than 175,000 historical and scientific objects with an emphasis on Texas and the Southwest. The science collection consists of many thousands of catalogued specimens that represent the disciplines of botany, entomology, malacology, ornithology, mineralogy, herpetology, mammalogy, invertebrate zoology, meteoritic and paleontology. The herbarium collection of native plants from Texas and the United States dates from the late 1800s to the present. The Museum is involved in ongoing regional paleontological digs for dinosaur fossils and has rich specimens from the Fort Worth region, including five new species of dinosaurs. The history collection encompasses a world-wide scope, ranging from pre-historic artifacts to items from many cultures from the late 1800s to the present. The Museum has hundreds of Pre-Columbian ceramic figures from Central America. The Museum also houses a scientific teaching collection of 20,000 items that duplicate specimens in the permanent collection. These items are used for hands-on activities and are loaned to local schools and teachers. The history teaching collection has 2,400 pieces that are made available through school loan kits, with items ranging from cowboy gear to pioneer artifacts.

Posted August 7, 2009 at 12:17 PM

Fort Worth Brahmas

www.nytexsports.com/

Posted March 15, 2011 at 4:26 AM

Fort Worth Nature Center

www.fwnaturecenter.org/

Over 3600 acres, the FWNC&R is one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States and offers residents and visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural history of north central Texas . Over 20 miles of hiking trails provide easy access to a myriad of natural wonders to be found on the Refuge. Staff naturalists at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center are available to facilitate your exploration. DIRECTIONS The FWNC&R is located on the northwest side of Fort Worth, four miles west of I-820 on Jacksboro Hwy. (TX Hwy 199).

Posted August 7, 2009 at 12:18 PM

Fort Worth Star Telegram Printing and Distribution Center

www.star-telegram.com/contact/

Location: 685 John B Sias Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76134 Contact: 817-390-7761 Restrictions: Must be at least 6 years of age Location directions: Exit Hemphill south from I-20. Turn left onto John B. Sias Memorial Parkway (the driveway). You MUST enter from Hemphill Street. Drive around to the main entrance and park in the available spaces. Tour the Star-Telegram Printing and Distribution Center! You will see and experience: * Museum that traces the history of the Star-Telegram from the early 1900's and the days of hot type and mule drawn wagons to the present computer age with the world wide web * Newsprint storeroom that holds 6000 rolls of newsprint that weight one ton each * Nine robots that move rolls of newsprint from place to place. Each roll holds 8 miles of paper * Pressroom and offset printing presses print 1000 newspapers a minute * Bigger than a football field, a 54,000 square feet Packaging Warehouse * Rusty the Steer, the 1650 pound mascot with six foot horn span and his barnyard friends FREE Rusty the Steer Coloring & Activity Books

Posted March 20, 2010 at 4:28 PM

Fort Worth Stockyards

www.fortworthstockyards.org/

The Fort Worth Stockyards is the history book of the livestock industry in Texas. Each chapter is represented by the original bricks and mortar, the wood corrals, the men, and the music that are all still a part of the the Stockyards today.

Posted September 5, 2009 at 8:58 AM

Geocache Challenge

www.tpwd.state.tx.us/geocaching/index.phtml

The Future of Geocaching in Texas State Parks With the success of three separate state sponsored geocache challenges, we?re happy to announce that there is more to come! For the history buffs or anyone looking to find a new set of caches, we?re excited to announce a series of caches that will highlight the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Sites throughout many state parks exhibit the work interpret the heritage of thousands of hard working young men of nearly eighty years ago and through the sport of geocaching, we?ll take you to them. Stay tuned for more details on this and other caches set at historic sites! Looking to get out and explore more of Texas? Has there always been a park that you?ve wanted to visit, but you still haven?t made the trip? We might have the perfect excuse for you to get out and on the road! Fuel up the car, get some new batteries for your GPS receiver and check back for more details on the statewide geocache challenge.

Posted March 23, 2011 at 11:59 AM

Gnismer Farms

www.gnismer.com/

FRUITS/VEGETABLES for SPRING 2011 Asparagus, Onions, Leeks, Garlic, Lettuce, Potatoes, Kale, Beets, Okra, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Beans, Parsnips, Carrots, Cucumbers, Peppers, Egg Plants, Tomatoes, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Corn

Posted March 15, 2011 at 4:32 AM

Henrietta Creek Orchard

www.henriettacreekorchard.com/

Welcome to Henrietta Creek Orchard We normally have - pick your own apples (8 varieties).We have over 700 hybrid dwarf apple trees and about 400 peach trees. There is a pizza garden including tomatos, peppers, garlic and herbs. We also sell preserves, jellies, salsa, honey and fruit butters in the Apple House (some of these items are sugar free). Check ripe now for our current products. We are currently closed. We will re-open August 21st for Mutsu apples, call before you come out. We welcome homeschool, public and private schools as well as garden clubs. In September school groups start field trips. We have over 100 school groups visit annually. In the DFW metroplex, we are located a few miles from the Texas Motor Speedway just East of the Alliance Airport.

Posted March 15, 2011 at 4:29 AM

Kids Who Care Theater

www.kidswhocare.org/

Kids Who Care is a non-profit international theatre company that produces confident and creative kids through musical theatre education and performance. * Excellence in Artistic Development * Artistic Integrity of Kids * Leadership Roles for Kids * Financial and Cultural Diversity * Ensemble Production

Posted September 5, 2009 at 9:06 AM

Log Cabin Village

www.logcabinvillage.org/

The purpose of Log Cabin Village is to educate the public through the collection, preservation and interpretation of artifacts, representative structures, and other items of social and cultural significance to Texas

Posted September 5, 2009 at 8:51 AM

Mrs. Baird's Bakery Factory

www.mrsbairds.com/bakery/tour.php

Fort Worth Bakery 7301 South Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76134 (817) 615-3050 NOTE: Arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to your scheduled event time. Pre-print out your tour list and have parents sign (not initial) the forms provided and required by Mrs Baird's. Tours available Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Tour times are available until 4:00 PM. TWO WEEK NOTICE REQUIRED.

Posted August 7, 2009 at 12:20 PM

Mainstay Farm

www.mainstayfarm.com/

Welcome to our farm We are the Jim and Marianna Wilson family. We moved here in 1989 because of a desire to live in the country. We named our place Mainstay Farm, and began growing Christmas trees six months after we moved here. We selected a scripture verse to be our theme: I Corinthians 15:58. Be ye steadfast and immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, ...knowing that your toil is not in vain. We found later that a mainstay is actually a bamboo stake used in the Christmas tree industry which holds a seedling up straight: it marks the seedling; it protects the seedling when storms come; it gives the seedling stability, disciplining it so it will become what it is intended to be. For our family, the Living Lord is the Mainstay. He is doing these same things for us. And this is how we live! We are glad you are here.

Posted March 15, 2011 at 4:40 AM

National Scouting Museum

www.bsamuseum.org/info/g-scout/index.html

Scout Advancement Adventures Scouting Advancement Workshops, approximately 60 minutes in length, encourage teamwork and are designed for boys to complete hands-on advancement activities. One-hour tours are guided by volunteers and include the Norman Rockwell Gallery and the Scout shop. The Canteen is available for enjoying refreshments. Groups must consist of at least six Scouts. Large groups will be divided into groups of 15 to 20. Cub Scouts (Choose one per visit) 1. Scouting History Workshop 2. Scouting History Den Scrapbook 3. GO SEE IT! Museum visit with a timeline activity 4. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Scavenger Hunt 5. Start a Collection 6. Emergency Evacuation Plan 7. Flag Ceremony Scouting advancement workshops are held by reservation only, and must be made at least two weeks in advance. Please call 800-303-3047 to make a reservation. Workshop fees include admission to the museum, and are as follows: * $6 per child * Two adults are admitted free with each group of 30. * Bus drivers are always welcome at no cost! The museum staff will also provide guided tours that emphasize age-appropriate exhibits. To Make Your Reservation Today Call 1-800-303-3047 and ask for Reservations.

Posted August 18, 2009 at 11:32 AM

Polar Ice (Grapevine Mills)

www.polaricehousegrapevine.com/page/show/70118-public-skating

Public Skate Polar Ice Grapevine offers public skating 6 days a week. Whether you are a beginner, a pro, or somewhere in between, you are sure to have a great time. Skating is a fun way to exercise as well. So, get off the couch and head on over to our facility for great fun!! POLAR ICE WILL START OFFERING PUBLIC SESSIONS ON SUNDAYS. STARTING SUNDAY APRIL 1, 2011 SUNDAY PUBLIC SESSION 1:30PM - 3:30PM

Posted March 15, 2011 at 4:24 AM

River Legacy Park

www.riverlegacy.org/

River Legacy Parks opened as a public park in 1990 with just 376 acres. Thanks to the Foundation?s donors and partnerships, the park has grown to become a 1,300-acre oasis along the Trinity River. The Foundation founders knew from the start that an educational facility was necessary to ensure future stewards of the parkland. Thus, in 1996, River Legacy Living Science Center opened to the public. The nature center features interactive exhibits, aquariums, terrariums, environmental education programs, a gift shop and nature trails.

Posted March 15, 2011 at 4:23 AM

TCU - Monnig Meteorite Gallery

www.monnigmuseum.tcu.edu/

By visiting the gallery, you will have the opportunity to explore the mysteries of meteorites! Meteorites are the oldest materials known

Posted August 7, 2009 at 12:26 PM

Texas Civil War Museum

www.texascivilwarmuseum.com/

The Texas Civil War Museum opened in January of 2006. With over 15,000 square feet of exhibits, it is the largest museum west of the Mississippi River. The Civil War Museum is privately owned and founded. The museum gallery is shared with exhibits on loan from the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Texas Division. The museum consists of three separate galleries that display a civil war collection, Victorian dress collection and United Daughters of the Confederacy Texas Confederate collection. Along with the exhibits, the Texas Civil War Museum includes a 75 seat movie theater which hosts the commissioned movie, "Our Homes Our Rights"- Texas in the Civil War. Also included is the Magnolia Mercantile which showcases specialty gift items related to the Civil War and Victorian era.

Posted September 3, 2010 at 6:45 AM

Texas Outdoor Family

www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoorfamily

Texas Outdoor Family (TOF) workshops are hosted at state parks where your family receives hands-on experience learning basic outdoor skills. You will learn everything you need to create great memories enjoying the outdoors with your family, including: * How to set up and break down camp (including your tent) * Fire starting * Outdoor cooking * Guided walks * Nature activities * How to use a GPS * Geocaching * Introductions to a wide range of outdoor activities (such as fishing, kayaking, wildlife watching) depending on the site location, facilities and the season of the year Best of all, no experience is necessary and you get all the help and advice you need from highly skilled outdoor specialists and trained volunteers!

Posted March 23, 2011 at 11:55 AM

Texas State Parks

tpwd.state.tx.us/parks

Find a park. Make a reservation.

Posted March 23, 2011 at 11:57 AM

UT Arlington Planetarium

www.uta.edu/planetarium/

Posted August 7, 2009 at 12:26 PM

Van Grow Art Studio for Kids

www.vangrowstudio.com/

an Grow offers Fine Art classes for students aged 2-adult. Our weekly after-school art program and Saturday workshops focus on creative idea development. We teach drawing, art history, and introduce students to all artistic mediums. Our weekly preschool program focuses on line-by-line drawing instruction (to help define fine motor skills) and fun projects using paint, clay, and collage. We offer Parent and Me classes so that loved ones can experience being creative together. During school holidays and the summer we offer day camps. Each day is filled with Fine Art and "FUN art!!!" activities based on a central theme. It is an action packed day full of creative projects and free time in the studio. In addition to a wide range of fine art experiences, we also offer special occasion parties full of fun and creative art projects.

Posted September 5, 2009 at 9:07 AM

White Settlement Historical Musem

www.wsmuseum.com/

WHITE SETTLEMENT HISTORICAL MUSEUM We are located at 8320 Hanon Drive in White Settlement, Texas (Mapsco 59Y) (N 32 - 45.485 W 097 - 27.690) White Settlement is located on the western edge of Fort Worth. From either direction, exit Loop 820 at the White Settlement Rd. exit. Proceed east on White Settlement Rd. Turn right on Mirike Drive. Take first left at Hanon Drive. We are on the left about the middle of the block.

Posted September 3, 2010 at 6:48 AM

Women's Museum

www.thewomensmuseum.org/womens_museum/education/EDU_sp_main.asp

The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future?, the nation's only comprehensive women's history museum, celebrates the lives, accomplishments, and achievements of American women. We support educators and students in their quest to meet state and national standards in education. Educational programs and eclectic, interdisciplinary curriculum have been developed to enhance students' learning experiences at the museum. The multicultural curriculum uses methodologies that support state and national educational standards and stretch across a spectrum of grade levels.

Posted March 15, 2011 at 4:36 AM