Looking for family-friendly events to keep the kids busy this week?
From kids activities and tours at the Samurai Collection museum to Groupon deals on tours of the city, there's plenty to do when it comes to opportunities for learning and fun. Read on for a rundown of what to do this week.
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Metroplex Literacy Conference 2019
First, the Dallas Baptist Association, Dallas Baptist University, Hope Literacy, Literacy Connexus and Tarrant Literacy Coalition are teaming up to hold the Metroplex Literacy Conference on Saturday at the Pilgrim Chapel on the campus of Dallas Baptist University. The event will include workshops on ESL, engaging pastoral staff, lesson planning for language teacher, building relationships with Muslim students and more. (Click here for a full list of workshops.)
When: Saturday, March 2, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Pilgrim Chapel, Dallas Baptist University, 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Price: $38 (Faith- and Community-Based Programs); $48 (Federally-funded and ISDs)
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
Family Day At The Samurai Collection
Next, bring the little ones, for free admission, to enjoy family-oriented tours and art activities on Saturday at The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection. Each month a new aspect of samurai art and culture is explored at the museum.
When: Saturday, March 2, 1-3 p.m.
Where: The Samurai Collection, 2501 N. Harwood St.
Price: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Up to 49% Off Adventure Walk from Wacky Walks
Then, save on tickets for two, four or six people for Adventure Walk from Wacky Walks in this deal, via Groupon. It's a great way to tour the city and view key landmarks, while also having fun. Each walk is a competition as players, with smartphones in hand, follow along with brain teasers, maps, and prompts to reach checkpoints around town. Winners are awarded the titles of king and queen.
Click here to visit the Wacky Walks website.
Where: 646 Main St., Downtown Dallas
Price: $21 (47 percent discount off regular price)
Click here for more details, and to score this deal
50% Off Horse Drawn Carriage
In this deal, also through Groupon, take in the sights of Dallas at half the price with a horse-drawn carriage ride from Phs Elite Transportation. Stops include the Kennedy Memorial, John Nealy Bryan Log Cabin and various views of downtown Dallas.
Where: 702 Ross Ave., Downtown Dallas
Price: $63 (50 percent discount off regular price)
Click here for more details, and to score this deal
Up to 42% Off Play Pass at SuperDad Lab
Lastly, score a two-hour Open Play Pass at the SuperDad Lab in this deal via Groupon for kids 5-15 years old. The location offers many activities for children to participate in with their dads – or moms – such building with Legos, operating up to 14 different robots, playing video games, engaging in a water-gun battle and much more.
Click here to visit the company website.
Where: 167 Turtle Creek Blvd., Central Dallas
Price: $15 (40 percent discount off regular price)
Click here for more details, and to score this deal
