If the playground, park and movie routine is getting a little tired, why not do something different with the kids this weekend? From a deal on mini golf to a water lantern festival, these events will win approval from everyone in the family.
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Social Security Workshop
First, get a firm handle on your finances in retirement with the Social Security Workshop on Thursday at the Chisholm Trail Community Center. Experts will review and answer questions about such topics as the three components retirees must have, whether to wait to file for social security, how much money you can make with a part-time job and more to help participants understand how the elections they make will affect their monthly benefits.
When: Thursday, April 4, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Chisholm Trail Community Center, 4936 McPherson Blvd.
Price: Free
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Empowered to Connect Conference
Show Hope, an organization that helps families with adoption aid and support, is presenting the Empowered to Connect Conference on Friday and Saturday at the Doxology Bible Church. The two-day event will focus on assisting families considering adoption or foster care, as well as social workers and agency professionals, on methods on how to improve attachment and connection with waiting children. (To learn more about Show Hope, click here.)
When: Friday, April 5, 9 a.m.- Saturday, April 6, 5 p.m.
Where: Doxology Bible Church, 4805 Arborlawn Drive
Price: $60
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iMake
Next, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is hosting the iMake Maker Fest to celebrate the Maker Movement on Saturday. It's a chance for the public, including children, to meet local inventors and participate in hands-on activities. (Click here for more information on the event and the museum.)
When: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science & History,1600 Gendy St.
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Fort Worth Water Lantern Festival
Light up the water at the Forth Worth Water Lantern Festival on Saturday. There will also be food trucks, live music, vendors, arts and crafts, games and more. At dusk, watch as thousands of lanterns are lit and left to float. To purchase a lantern, click here.
When: Saturday, April 6, 3:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St.
Price: $16-$30
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46% Off Miniature Golf
Lastly, get your putter ready with this deal, through Groupon, for rounds of miniature golf at Rockwood Gokart Track. Players must work around hills, curves, obstacles and even sand traps to drop the the ball in the cup.
Where: 700 N. University Drive, North Fort Worth
Price: $15 (46 percent discount off regular price)
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