Dogs, donuts and Dot and Dash robots are all part of this weekend’s family-friendly entertainment. Whether you’re looking to take on an exciting obstacle course or create a friendship bracelet, there’s plenty to look forward to this weekend, especially with Leap Day falling on Saturday, Feb. 29.
Have you ever wanted to try green eggs and ham? Maybe eat a runaway tortilla? Or maybe give a mouse a cookie? Come to Taste Buds Kitchen at 9:30 a.m. on Friday at 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite V, and make some of your favorite storytime recipes. Cook broccoli tots from “Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli,” create granola bars from “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” and bake donut bites while reading “The Donut Chef.” Literature never tasted so good.
What's better than putting the words “puppy” and “yoga” together? That’s exactly what’s going on at DFW Rescue Me’s puppy yoga event at 8 a.m. on Saturday at 1600 Fairway Dr. Come out and stretch your muscles and get your zen on, and when you’re done, check out some adorable puppies that just want some love and affection. You might even take one home with you. Tickets are $10 for admission.
Want to discover the inner ninja warrior in you? Come to Obstacle Warrior Kids Southlake at 9 a.m. on Saturday at 2951 E. Highway 114 and participate in this free event where you get to run, jump and climb on Obstacle Warrior’s stellar obstacle course. You’ll win fun prizes for running this challenging course, plus you’ll have the chance to meet real American Ninja Warriors like Brian Burkhart and Kendall Ortez.
Learn how to program your own robots at Grapevine Public Library’s Dot and Dash robotics event at 3 p.m. on Saturday at 1201 Municipal Way. These beady-eyed little mechanoids are designed with built-in sensors to track their surroundings and respond to the commands you give them. You’ll love learning how to code these robots and challenge your programming skills through a series of challenges. So boot up and turn the power on – you’ll love learning with these automatons.
Big beads, captivating colors and endless threads – all of this and more will be at Market by Macy’s friendship bracelet making event at 3 p.m. on Sunday at 321 State St. Mix and match beads for different designs or spell out your best friend’s name for a personalized bracelet. You don’t have to bring any supplies, just bring your buddy and have a fun afternoon together crafting your symbol of friendship!