Best Ways To Celebrate Easter In DFW
In the Best Easter Events For Kids In Dallas-Ft. Worth, a few fun filled places were listed for children. In the Best Ways To Celebrate Easter In DFW, there is something for everyone – little children, teens, parents and grandparents. Grab your camera and a basket. Let the hunt begin!
Easter Egg Hunt
Lake Highlands United Methodist Church
9015 Plano Road
Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 348-6600
lhumc.comDate: Saturday, April 4, 2015 10 a.m. through 12 p.m.The Lake Highland United Methodist Church is holding an Easter egg hunt. There will be face painting, bounce houses, balloon sculpturist (someone who twists balloons into the shapes of animals), glitter tattoos, arts and crafts, and approximately 3,000 plastic candy-filled eggs available for children to gather. The egg hunt will be staged on the McCree side of the church near Plano Road in the grassy area. The hunt is divided by age group so little ones will be with other little ones. You don't have to be a member of the church, this family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
Lake Highlands United Methodist Church
9015 Plano Road
Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 348-6600
lhumc.comDate: Saturday, April 4, 2015 10 a.m. through 12 p.m.The Lake Highland United Methodist Church is holding an Easter egg hunt. There will be face painting, bounce houses, balloon sculpturist (someone who twists balloons into the shapes of animals), glitter tattoos, arts and crafts, and approximately 3,000 plastic candy-filled eggs available for children to gather. The egg hunt will be staged on the McCree side of the church near Plano Road in the grassy area. The hunt is divided by age group so little ones will be with other little ones. You don't have to be a member of the church, this family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
Easter "Hop"penings At The Top
Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 712-7040
reuniontower.com/the-tower/geo-deckDate: Saturday, April 4 through Sunday, April 5, 2015 12 p.m. through 4 p.m.One of the most unique ways to spend Easter Sunday is at the top of the Reunion Tower at the GeO-Deck aka "the ball." The ball offers 360-degree, unobstructed views of the city. Halo touch screens offer educational information about the views. For the holiday weekend, a balloon artist will be in attendance, there will be free activities for the kids, and the Easter bunny will be there for photos (available for purchase). You can grab a treat at the Cloud Nine Café.
Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 712-7040
reuniontower.com/the-tower/geo-deckDate: Saturday, April 4 through Sunday, April 5, 2015 12 p.m. through 4 p.m.One of the most unique ways to spend Easter Sunday is at the top of the Reunion Tower at the GeO-Deck aka "the ball." The ball offers 360-degree, unobstructed views of the city. Halo touch screens offer educational information about the views. For the holiday weekend, a balloon artist will be in attendance, there will be free activities for the kids, and the Easter bunny will be there for photos (available for purchase). You can grab a treat at the Cloud Nine Café.
Sunday Brunch At The Pyramid Restaurant
Fairmont Hotel
1717 N. Akard St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 720-5249
pyramidrestaurant.com/events-holidayDate: Sunday, April 5, 2015 – seatings at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.Many families celebrate Easter with a religious service at one of Dallas' famed downtown churches. But, Sunday in Dallas is known for more than being just part of the Bible belt. Dallas is known for Sunday brunch. The most elaborate brunch in the city is offered downtown at The Pyramid Restaurant inside the Fairmont Hotel. The buffet brunch boasts over 50 items. Everything from a traditional breakfast comfort items like omelet station to farm-to-table salads: individual broccoli, butternut squash, pomegranate and sunflower seed salad with tahini dressing, local and international cheeses, seafood, butcher's block, traditional vegetables and sides with a chef twist and finally an array of tastes to satisfy your sweet tooth are offered. Reservations are required and can be made through the restaurant or Open Table.
Fairmont Hotel
1717 N. Akard St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 720-5249
pyramidrestaurant.com/events-holidayDate: Sunday, April 5, 2015 – seatings at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.Many families celebrate Easter with a religious service at one of Dallas' famed downtown churches. But, Sunday in Dallas is known for more than being just part of the Bible belt. Dallas is known for Sunday brunch. The most elaborate brunch in the city is offered downtown at The Pyramid Restaurant inside the Fairmont Hotel. The buffet brunch boasts over 50 items. Everything from a traditional breakfast comfort items like omelet station to farm-to-table salads: individual broccoli, butternut squash, pomegranate and sunflower seed salad with tahini dressing, local and international cheeses, seafood, butcher's block, traditional vegetables and sides with a chef twist and finally an array of tastes to satisfy your sweet tooth are offered. Reservations are required and can be made through the restaurant or Open Table.
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Fort Worth Stockyards
Stockyards Visitor Center
130 E. Exchange Ave.
Ft. Worth, TX 76164
(817) 624-4741
fortworthstockyards.orgDate: Saturday, April 4, 2015 12 p.m. through 4 p.m.Boot-scoot to the Fort Worth Stockyards for a true Texas-style Easter egg hunt. After the hunt, you can take your picture with the Easter bunny, have your face painted and enjoy a specially made twisted balloon sculpture. This is a free event that is open to the public.
Stockyards Visitor Center
130 E. Exchange Ave.
Ft. Worth, TX 76164
(817) 624-4741
fortworthstockyards.orgDate: Saturday, April 4, 2015 12 p.m. through 4 p.m.Boot-scoot to the Fort Worth Stockyards for a true Texas-style Easter egg hunt. After the hunt, you can take your picture with the Easter bunny, have your face painted and enjoy a specially made twisted balloon sculpture. This is a free event that is open to the public.
Teen Twilight Egg Hunt
Denia Rec Center
1001 Parvin St.
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 349-8200
dentonparks.comDate: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.No foolin' on this April Fools Day. Little ones aren't the only ones that get to hunt for eggs. In this teen twilight egg hunt, children ages 11 through 16 are welcome to this fun, free event. They will need to bring a flashlight to participate. They can find eggs that are filled with great prizes including cash, coupons and gift cards to local businesses.
Denia Rec Center
1001 Parvin St.
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 349-8200
dentonparks.comDate: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.No foolin' on this April Fools Day. Little ones aren't the only ones that get to hunt for eggs. In this teen twilight egg hunt, children ages 11 through 16 are welcome to this fun, free event. They will need to bring a flashlight to participate. They can find eggs that are filled with great prizes including cash, coupons and gift cards to local businesses.
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