Looking for family-friendly events to keep the kids busy this week?
From the annual Irish Festival to deals on virtual reality, 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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North Texas Irish Festival
First, as St. Patrick's Day approaches, get into the spirit with the North Texas Irish Festival that runs Friday through Sunday at Fair Park. With tens of thousands of people expected to attend, activities planned include live music, dancing, storytelling, chef and animal demonstrations and more on 13 stages throughout the park. Plus, expect beer and whiskey tasting, arts and crafts for children and a 5K fun run for runners or walkers of any age - and dogs!
When: Friday, March 8, 6 p.m.
Where: Fair Park, 1300 Robert B Cullum Blvd.
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
19% Off Visit to Texas Discovery Gardens
Next, take in the beauty of the Texxas Discovery Gardens with this deal, through Groupon. Covering 7.5 acres, take a stroll through the dazzling and colorful display of flowers and plants. Plus, don't miss the daily butterfly release at noon.
Where: 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Fair Park
Price: $13 (19 percent discount off regular price)
Click here for more details, and to get this deal
40% Off Open-Jump Visits at Pump It Up North Dallas
Then, get the kids out of the house and let them burn some energy by bouncing, jumping and racing through obstacle courses with this deal, also through Groupon, for open jump sessions at Pump It Up. The facility has multiple bounce houses, inflatable attractions and other activities to keep kids busy and entertained.
Where: 3632 Frankford Road, North Central Dallas
Price: $14.50 (40 percent discount off regular price)
Click here for more details, and to score this deal
16% Off Virtual Adventure Rides at XD Ride
Finally, get strapped to a motion seat and experience the realization of flying, crashing and falling while trying to shoot down enemies in this virtual reality deal from XD Ride. There are four different rides, including a zombie attack, a robotic wild west, road fighters and werewolves.
Where: 13350 Dallas Parkway, Midtown
Price: $21 (16 percent discount off regular price)
Click here for more details, and to score this deal
