August may be just around the corner, but summer's still not over yet! Make the most of your weekend by filling it with creative arts, toys, exciting aquatic creatures and more!
Giant Pacific Octopus Debut At The Children's Aquarium
Swing by the Dallas Children's Aquarium this Friday and see its newest member — the giant Pacific octopus! Not only will you get the chance to meet this 15-pound female octopus — you'll also get the chance to pick a name for her! Naming pools will be live on the aquarium's Instagram and Facebook pages starting Thursday and ending on Friday.
Take a step back from the busy week and go back in time with this dinosaur-themed summer craft camp on Friday at Pinspiration. Your kids will be able to do creative crafts and fun activities while they munch on some yummy DIY snacks. They can build a booming volcano or a cozy habitat for their favorite dinosaurs. Admission is $55 per camper.
A new school year is right around the corner, so get ready by getting your car washed by the 2022-2023 Dragon Hockey teams this Saturday at Classic Chevrolet in Grapevine. Join the Southlake Carroll Hockey Association for its second annual car wash to help raise funds for new team gear. If you can't make it, you can still contribute by visiting DragonCarWash22.GiveSmart.com.
Toy collectors, families and friends are all invited to join Empire Toys at its second annual Pop Swap event this Saturday in Keller. Bring your own toy collection to swap with fellow collectors or come see a toy show, shop vendors and have a chance to meet the voice of Peanuts’ Lucy — Melanie Kohn!
Grapevine's Shakespeare In The Park
Give family movie night a new twist by attending Grapevine’s first Shakespeare In The Park event this weekend. Come watch “Much Ado About Nothing” performed by members of the OhLook Performing Arts Center at Grapevine Botanical Gardens. It's the perfect opportunity to have a picnic and a show with the family! Performances will start Friday night and end Sunday night.