Thanksgiving is only two weeks away, and there's plenty to be thankful for in the weekends ahead. From holiday pooch photoshoots to epic Friendsgiving celebrations, here are a few family-friendly events to keep you occupied until turkey day comes around.
Who doesn’t love a flurry of colorful sprinkles on their frosted donuts? Taste Buds Kitchen is hosting a fun baking class at 9 a.m. on Saturday at 2140 E. Southlake Blvd. Come and learn how to shape your own donut, bake it in the oven, cover it with frosting, then scatter a swirl of sprinkles on your creamy concoction. Tickets are $28 for you and your child. Come on out and have an a-dough-rable time together!
Children's inner artist shines at this creative and captivating art fair hosted by the House of Shine. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the REC of Grapevine, children ages 8 through 18 will submit and sell the colorful art pieces they’ve been working on over the summer in House of Shine’s “Be. Do. Share.” program. The event is free and open to the public and you’ll get the chance to support a young artist in the making.
Grab your fur baby, point the camera on their good side and smile! Salvaged Souls Pet Rescue is hosting a Holiday Pooch Shoot at noon on Saturday at Hollywood Feed on 5600 Colleyville Blvd., Suite A. For $20 you’ll give your puppy pal the full photo treatment, plus all of the proceeds will go towards a great cause. So what’re you waiting for? Groom your pet and get them camera-ready for their own photoshoot this weekend!
Friendsgiving Family Celebration
Looking for a fun afternoon full of friends, family and fusion fun? The Sylvan Learning Center in Southlake is hosting a Friendsgiving Family Celebration complete with all of the festivities that you get you in the thankful spirit! Come to their center at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at 601 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 200 for plenty of food, face painting and family games. Get your goggles and your thinking cap on for the several STEM activities that will be there as well.
Santa Claus is stopping by Grapevine this weekend, and he’s bringing his fishing pole with him. Bass Pro Shops in Grapevine is hosting the jolly Christmas giant from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday at 2501 Bass Pro Dr. Come meet Santa at this free and festive event while you take a photo with him, create Christmas stockings and sip on free hot chocolate. Stick around and watch their colorful tree lighting as well!