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Are you having trouble planning what to do as a family this weekend? Well, keep reading to find out about five family-fun events you won't want to forego. There's even an event that includes your pups.
Get the whole family together for a fun night at the Marq. The Champions Club is hosting a backyard game night for all families this Saturday. It will have traditional and not-so-traditional backyard games, treats, prizes and more. This event is free to all members of the club, but anyone can participate with the purchase of a day pass. Coolgreens in Southlake is also offering 20% off your family's dinner if you mention backyard family game night at Champions Club at checkout.
Summer of Cirque: Pirates and Princesses at Gaylord Texan
The Gaylord Texan presents Lone Star Circus in "Summer Of Cirque: Pirates & Princesses." Spend your Friday night at the Glass Cactus watching an action-packed fusion of theater and cirque. The production features the story of a boy who dreams of becoming a pirate and his journey around the world. Starting at $14.99, experience acrobatics, jugglers, contortions and more with your household.
Camels and ostriches and zebras, oh my! In between the live horse races at Lone Star Park, camels, ostriches and zebras will also hit the track this Saturday. At the Courtyard of Champions stage, there will be live music, a funny farm slide, pony rides and a petting zoo. Gates open at 1 p.m. and the live racing starts at 2:35 p.m. You won’t want to miss this wild experience!
Truck Yard's Going to the Dogs
Grab your furry family members and party with your pup this weekend at the Truck Yard in The Colony. From 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, doodle your doodle will take place using dog-safe paint pens. Bring your artistic skills, get creative and win $100 if your dog is awarded the best-painted dog. Afterward, all bulldog owners will reenact running with the bulls at 3 p.m. Participants must wear all white with a red sash, tie a provided treat to themselves and have their bulldog chase after them. The final event is at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Show off your dog's special talents to win the best in yard talent show. The winner receives a $250 prize, a specially commissioned painting of your dog, and a special dog bowl to use for the year at Truck Yard.
Did you miss out on watching “Moana” last week? Don't worry, because “Trolls World Tour” will be shown at the water park at the Frisco Athletic Center tomorrow night. Movies are included with daily admission or valid memberships. Put on your swimsuit and enjoy watching a different animated movie every Friday of the summer.