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Special Events- This section provides a listing of city which will have a Naturally Fun table or booth where you can present your Passport for a stamp.  More will be announced so check back!

Daddy Daughter Dance
Saturday, February 6, 2010, 6pm–9pm
Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way 76011
Break out the black ties and patent leather shoes for an evening of magic your daughters will remember for a lifetime! The Arlington Convention Center Ballroom will be transformed into a winter wonderland staged for dancing and enchanting. Cost for individual tickets include a corsage, light refreshments, parting gift for daughters and a memorable photograph.

There is also a charm class for the girls to prepare for the event held the week prior, as well as limousine rides available the night of the event. For more information call 817-459-5474 or visit www.naturallyfun.org.

Kite Festival
Sunday, March 13, 2010, 10am–2pm
River Legacy Parks, 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd. 76006
Come fly with us! We will have kite building workshops, stunt demonstrations and contests for kites of every shape and size. This is an event for everyone! Registration for contests will be onsite the day of event. Contests are separated into categories based on age, so bring the whole family for this event at River Legacy Parks. For more details call 817-459-6434.

Naturally Fun Neighborhoods
Enhancing neighborhoods and promoting active and healthy lifestyles, Arlington created the Naturally Fun Neighborhoods program in 2007. The initiative brings residents, the Parks and Recreation Department and neighborhood organizations together to enjoy activities such as arts and crafts, creative play and outdoor recreation.

Watch for a number of special events coming to a neighborhood near you. Enjoy outdoor activities, arts and crafts, bounce houses and more at:

Family Campout at River Legacy Parks
Friday, March 5, 2010, 4pm–7am

Carnival by the Courts at the Arlington Tennis Center
Saturday, May 8, 2010, 1pm – 4pm
Featuring: Tennis clinics, music, prizes, food and a dunk booth

Bowman Springs Parks
June 5, 2010, 6am-2pm
Featuring: Fishing Derby

Ecofest Arlington
October 2, 2010, Time to be announced

Family Campout at Veterans Park
October 15, 2010, 4pm – 7am

Party on the Patio—April to October
Tierra Verde Golf Club, 7005 Golf Club Drive 76001
Enjoy a night out at Tierra Verde Golf Club with a live band that starts at 7 pm and a superb menu from our Chef Luigi Cinelli at the Ventana Grille. Table seating is available on the patio or bring your blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy the outside atmosphere. For entertainment and dates, go to www.arlingtongolf.com. 

April 23 – Bender
May 28 – Brad Thompson
June 25 – Velvet Love Box
July 23 – Johnny D & The Doo Woops
August 27 – The Rumble Kings
September 24 - Sittin' Duck
October 22 - Entertainment TBA

National Family Literacy Day – Spring (Date to be announced)
George W. Hawkes Central Library (101 East Abram Street)
Reading – it’s not just for kids! Parents, grandparents, children, and everyone else in Arlington are invited to enjoy an afternoon of reading and learning about reading at the Library.

Movies in the Park -
We’ve got the perfect way to make watching movies with the family more fun. Watch movies in the park. Don’t miss out on a memorable evening with the family. Just bring chairs and blankets and we’ll provide the rest. There will be candy and other movie goodies to buy and the choice of movie will always be something fun and enjoyable for everyone!

Movie: Inkheart
Location: Randol Mill Park
Time: June 25, 2010, Dusk

Carnival by the Courts
Saturday, May 8, 2010, 1pm-4pm
The Arlington Tennis Center and USTA will host the 3rd Annual Carnival by the Courts on May 2, 2009. This FREE community party will focus on tennis activities for all ages and include other FUN activities such as music and refreshments.

Summer Reading Club
June, July, August
All Arlington Public Library locations.
Children (birth to grade 6), teens (grades 7 to 12), and adults (ages 18 and up) are invited to participate by reading and listening to books for the sheer joy of it. In addition to reading for fun, there are a variety of entertaining programs and events.

9th Annual Free Kids Fishing Tournament
Saturday, June 5, 2010, 6am-2pm
This event offers kids of all ages an opportunity to enjoy a day of fishing at beautiful Lake Arlington. This event will be held at Bowman Springs Park and is brought to you by Arlington Parks and Recreation, Texas Parks & Wildlife, Tarrant Christian Bass Club, and other community sponsors. It will be a day of food, fun, prizes and activities for all ages.

Light up Arlington
Friday, July 3, 2010
This festival brings music, vendors and food together in downtown Arlington with multiple stages and fireworks every July 3rd.

Ecofest Arlington
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Be a part of the green movement and Arlington’s efforts to promote environmental awareness.

After Dark in the Park
October 8, 9 and 10, 2010
When the sun goes down, River Legacy Parks comes alive! Join us for an evening of fun for the whole family every October. Activities include storytelling, karaoke, a pumpkin patch, bounce houses, balloon artists, face painting, crafts & games, a hayride shuttle, great food and much more.

Medieval Festival
October 2010
George W. Hawkes Central Library (101 East Abram Street)
Experience the Middle Ages as history comes to life. Fascinating exhibits of medieval arts and sciences will be on display and live demonstrations of ancient weaponry will be conducted by costumed members of the Society for Creative Anachronism. This event will be entertaining and educational for the whole family. Admission is free.

Courtyard Celebration
October 2010
East Arlington Branch Library (1624 New York Avenue)
Join the Celebration for an evening of dancing and music. Performers representing various cultural traditions will be participating.

One Book
An annual community-wide read that is a collaborative project of the Arlington Public Library, UT Arlington, and the Arlington Independent School District. This year, Arlington Reads about football. Check out Twelve Mighty Orphans by Jim Dent and read it with us.

Family Fun Camp Out
Friday, October 15, 2010, 4pm-7am
Spend quality time with the whole family. Join us for dinner, hay rides, smores, crafts, tent or treating and a tent decorating contest. The event ends with a light breakfast in the morning.

Mother and Son Country Festival
November 2010
Elzie Odom Recreation Center, 1601 NE Green Oaks Blvd. 76006
Grab your partner and Do-Si-Do! Mothers and Sons will boot, scoot and boogie to live music and enjoy refreshments, games and an adventure on the hayride. The cost is $25 per couple and $10 for each additional family member. For more information, visit www.naturallyfun.org or call 817-459-6434.

Olde Town Christmas
December 2010
Dottie Lynn Recreation Center, 3200 Norwood Lane 76013
Be sure to find all your special gifts at Dottie Lynn Recreation Center’s holiday craft fair. A visit from Santa Claus and seasonal music will get you in the mood of the holiday season while you shop for gift items and baked goods. For more information on the annual craft fair featuring 70+ craft booths, holiday music, food vendors and more, visit www.naturallyfun.org or call 817-277-5001.

Breakfast with Santa
December 2010
Cliff Nelson Recreation Center, 4600 W Bardin Road 76017
He’s making his list and checking it twice. Santa is coming to Cliff Nelson Recreation Center! Bring the family for a delicious breakfast with Santa. Children of all ages will enjoy making holiday crafts and letting Santa know what to bring on Christmas morning. $8 per person will include breakfast, a photo with Santa and holiday crafts! For registration or information, visit www.naturallyfun.org or call 817-561-2819.

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