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Addison Oktoberfest, Sept 18-21, 2008

Oktoberfest
WILLKOMMEN Y’ALL TO THE 21 ANNUAL ADDISON OKTOBERFEST
CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST AT ONE OF THE LARGEST AUTHENTIC CELEBRATIONS IN U.S.

Nearly 70,000 fans of polka, German food and Paulaner bier will gather September 18-21, 2008, in Addison’s spectacular Addison Circle Park. Addison’s 21st annual Oktoberfest features four days of music, folk dancing, sing-a-longs plus great German food and entertainment — in one of the largest and most authentic Oktoberfest festivals outside of the famed Munich celebration.

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Highland Village Red, White & Blue Festival, Sat, Jun 7, 2008

Visit Highland Village on Saturday, June 7, 2008 for the Annual Highland Village Days celebration.  In what is proclaimed as the city’s largest special event, enjoy a Texas Country Music Festival, Fireworks extravaganza, and great food.

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Home and Garden Show-Fort Worth, Feb 1-3rd

The season of Home and Garden Shows has begun. The Fort Worth show will be at the Fort Worth Convention Center this weekend.

Hours are:

Friday, Feb. 1st: 2PM-8PM
Saturday, Feb. 2nd: 10AM-8PM
Sunday, Feb. 3rd: 11AM-6PM

General Admission - $8.50
Kids Under 12 - Free!
Friday Only - Sr. Citizens (65+) - $6.50

For more information, direction and ticket purchase, click here.

They also offer a $1 printable discount coupon by clicking here.

Great Wolf Lodge Open for Guests

The Great Wolf Lodge is now open and accepting guests for the Holiday season. Located down Highway 26 directly across the street from the Gaylord Texan, the lodge, as it’s name implies, offers 402 lodge-themed rooms, 10,000 square feet of meeting space and an extremely large water park.

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65,000 Lights on Frisco Home

We started out putting a few lights on our home many years ago, and it grew and grew as our kids grew. Now we hang lit wreaths in our windows and call it a day! But we’re grateful many of you go all out with the lights. They were being strung all over Flower Mound this weekend. We hope to get out and catch pictures of some of the best, but in the meantime, thought we’d share one incredible location a short drive up SH-121 in Frisco.

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What to Do This Weekend

If you’re like us, you often wonder what to do on the weekend. There’s always something going on in the DFW area, but sometimes it’s hard to find different things to do on a whim. Of course movies are an easy choice, then there’s dining out and sporting events. Here are a few more suggestions.

This report is updated at the beginning of every weekend with additional updates throughout the weekend so be sure to check in often for the latest.

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Free Concert-Lewisville Old Town, Tue, Sept 25th, 6:30pm


Now in their third week with two more weeks to go, The City of Lewisville’s Fall Concert Series will hold their next concert on Tuesday evening, Sept 25th, from 6:30-8:30. Performing will be Briefcase Blues, which as their name hints, is a Blues Brothers Review.

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What to Do This Weekend, Sept 20-23, 2007

If you’re like us, you often wonder what to do on the weekend. There’s always something going on in the DFW area, but sometimes it’s hard to find different things to do on a whim. Of course movies are an easy choice, then there’s dining out and sporting events. Here are a few more suggestions. You’re currently looking at a past weekend.  For the latest weekend update, click here.

This report is updated at the beginning of every weekend with additional updates throughout the weekend so be sure to check in often for the latest.

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What To Do This Weekend - Sept 13-16, 2007

If you’re like us, you often wonder what to do on the weekend. There’s always something going on in the DFW area, but sometimes it’s hard to find different things to do on a whim. Of course movies are an easy choice, then there’s dining out and sporting events. Here are a few more suggestions.  For the latest weekend update, click here.

This report is updated at the beginning of every weekend with additional updates throughout the weekend so be sure to check in often for the latest.

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What To Do This Weekend - Sept 6-9, 2007

If you’re like us, you often wonder what to do on the weekend. There’s always something going on in the DFW area, but sometimes it’s hard to find different things to do on a whim. Of course movies are an easy choice, then there’s dining out and sporting events. Here are a few more suggestions.  For the latest weekend update, click here.

This report is updated at the beginning of every weekend with additional updates throughout the weekend so be sure to check in often for the latest.

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What To Do This Weekend - Aug 30-Sept 3

If you’re like us, you often wonder what to do on the weekend. There’s always something going on in the DFW area, but sometimes it’s hard to find different things to do on a whim. Of course movies are an easy choice, then there’s dining out and sporting events. Here are a few more suggestions.  For the latest weekend update, click here.

This report is updated at the beginning of every weekend with additional updates as needed so be sure to check in often for the latest. For “What To Do” for the current weekend, click here.

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Spelling Bee The Musical - Summer Broadway @ FW Bass Hall Sept 4-9

Sep 7, 2007 7:30 pmtoSep 9, 2007 7:30 pm

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
This is a quirky and playful musical about, what else…a spelling bee!Imagine your school spelling bee, if all the contestants had the wit and whimsy enough to express their feelings through spontaneous acts of musical theatre. If you like the idea, you’ll doubtlessly enjoy this exquisitely rendered effort.

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Free Fanfest-Texas Motor Speedway -Aug 28, 5-10pm

Aug 28, 2007
5:00 pm

Buckle up & hang on for the 2007 TMS Fan Fest!
Join your fellow racing fanatics for the 1st ever NASCAR Fan Fest August 28th from 5pm to 10pm at Texas Motor Speedway!

As they turn the infield into an adult playground anticipating over 5,000 racing fans, you will be surrounded by the sounds of live music and fast cars. Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet a few favorite drivers, and even drive around the track yourself in a pace car and/or legends car, take the Texas Driving Experience in a corvette and enjoy the Texas Motor Speedway and Racing!

There will be live music, interactive games, prizes, race car rides and more! Plus, you can meet Nextel Cup drivers Clint Bowyer and Martin Truex, Jr.!

5:30 pm Gates and Registration Open
6:00 pm Pace Car Rides, TDE, Legends, & live music begins
6:30 pm Begin serving food
7:30 pm Pace Cars break; Team Texas begins
7:45 pm NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Driver Appearance
8:00 pm Team Texas break; Pace Cars begin, food serving ends
9:00 pm Pace Cars end, Team Texas begins
9:30 pm Team Texas, TDE, Legends begin closing
10:00 pm Event ends; clean-up begins

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What to Do This Weekend - Aug 23-26

If you’re like us, you often wonder what to do on the weekend. There’s always something going on in the DFW area, but sometimes it’s hard to find different things to do on a whim. Of course movies are an easy choice, then there’s dining out and sporting events. Here are a few more suggestions.  For the latest weekend update, click here.

This report is updated every Wednesday evening with additional updates as needed so be sure to check in often for the latest updates. For “What To Do” for the current weekend, click here.

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What to do this Weekend - Aug 16-19

This report is updated every Wednesday evening with additional updates as needed so be sure to check in often for the latest updates.

If you’re like us, you often wonder what to do on the weekend. There’s always something going on in the DFW area, but sometimes it’s hard to find different things to do on a whim. Of course movies are an easy choice, then there’s dining out and sporting events. Here are a few more suggestions. For “What To Do” for the current weekend, click here.

 

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Walking With Dinosaurs-Tickets on Sale Now for Oct 25-28th Shows

Walking With Dinosaurs-The Live Experience started out as a BBC Television series showing Dinosaurs in real-life settings previously only seen in movies such as Jurassic Park. Now, after 6 years of planning and at a cost of $20 Million, we will have an opportunity to experience “Walking With Dinosaurs” Live in person at the American Airlines Center from October 25-28th, 2007.

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What to Do This Weekend - Aug 9-12

This report is updated every Wednesday evening so be sure to check in then for the latest updates. In the meantime, take a look at our recommendations for last weekend.

If you’re like us, you often wonder what to do on the weekend. There’s always something going on in the DFW area, but sometimes it’s hard to find different things to do on a whim. Of course movies are an easy choice, then there’s dining out and sporting events. Here are a few more suggestions.

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National Night Out-FMPD Open House Aug 7th

FMPD to Host National Night Out Open House

To kick off National Night Out, the Flower Mound Police Department will host an Open House at the Police Department, 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane, from 5:30 to 7 p.m on Tuesday, August 7.

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What To Do This Weekend-Aug 2-5

We will update our recommendations for the weekend on Wednesday. In the meantime, you can take a look at our recommendations for last week. Many suggestions, especially movies will still be good ones. Also, check out our events listing on the right.  You’re currently looking at a past weekend.  For the latest weekend update, click here.

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If you’re like us, you often wonder what to do on the weekend. There’s always something going on in the DFW area, but sometimes it’s hard to find different things to do on a whim. Of course movies are an easy choice, then there’s dining out and sporting events. Here are a few more suggestions.

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Real Men of Genius

I love the Bud Light Real Men of Genius radio ads. You know, “Mr. Way To Proud of Texas Guy” or “Mr. Local Texas Football Hero Guy”?  This is probably the most successful advertising campaign ever.  Originally themed after Great American Heros, this campaign has been going on for several years now

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