Back on Wednesday, December 4, Mother Nature really threw a damper on the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's official kick-off of Light Up Turtle Creek Park. It was just too plain cold and the grounds of the Park were just too plain soggy for people to visit with Santa and check out the holiday treats, Boardwalk Bites Food Truck and entertainment, so the event was rescheduled to … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Celebrated The Holidays By Lighting Up And Decking The Hall
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The 16th Annual Day At The Races Was Off And Running To The Photo Finish Line
The 16th Annual Day At The Races (DATR) presented by Truist Bank was a little like the Kentucky Derby's photo finish — a scramble to the finish line. With the VIP reception of Turtle Creek Conservancy's signature fundraiser at Turtle Creek Park starting at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, the crowd was ready to break from the gate. But in this case it wasn't a starting gate. … [Read more...] about The 16th Annual Day At The Races Was Off And Running To The Photo Finish Line
Easter In The Park Was A Mad Scramble For Eggs With The Pooch Parade’s Howling Competition
With more than 6,000 people on hand for Easter In Turtle Creek Park on Sunday, March 31, it appeared that every inch of the park’s 20 acres surrounding Arlington Hall was filled with families, friends and dogs. The free event, held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., was hosted by the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy for the City of Dallas. Adding to the feet and paws on the ground were … [Read more...] about Easter In The Park Was A Mad Scramble For Eggs With The Pooch Parade’s Howling Competition
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Easter In The Park
With more than 6,000 kids, adults, dogs and a couple of six-foot tall rabbits on hand, Turtle Creek Park looked like Easter Central on Sunday, March 31 for the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's Easter in the Park. And there was something for everyone. Whether it was scrambling for eggs on the western lawn in front of Allman Pavilion, where the bunny posed with families for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Easter In The Park
Easter In The Park Is Gonna Be Hopping With 10,000 Eggs, Pooch Parade, Big Bunnies For Photos And Food Trucks
Here’s an alert for the upcoming Easter Sunday. The Easter Bunny has burrowed down at Turtle Creek Park for all types of shenanigans for 2024's Easter In The Park. With an expected 6,000 to 7,000 people planning to attend, don’t be faint of heart. Most of the folks and families will be coming to the 20-acre park from the neighboring high rises and Oak Lawn/Turtle Creek … [Read more...] about Easter In The Park Is Gonna Be Hopping With 10,000 Eggs, Pooch Parade, Big Bunnies For Photos And Food Trucks
Turtle Creek Park’s Holiday In The Hall Had Guests Dancing, Schmoozing And DIY “S’Moring”
While North Texas youngsters were winding down after their morning at NorthPark for the Children's Medical Center Foundation's Breakfast with Santa Spectacular on the morning of Sunday, December 3, grownup types were celebrating the holiday season at Turtle Creek Park as the sun was setting. With Arlington Hall decked out with ginormous snowflakes, its columns wrapped in lights … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Park’s Holiday In The Hall Had Guests Dancing, Schmoozing And DIY “S’Moring”
2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
With Daylight Saving Time about to reset clocks back an hour later that night, Dallas Zoo residents were amazed at the crowd of 700 who turned out on Saturday, November 4, for the 32nd Zoo To Do 2023. Featuring the theme "Adventure Awaits," the zoo's biggest annual fundraiser was presented by The Eugene McDermott Foundation and Honorary Chair Lyda Hill. While the … [Read more...] about 2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Patrons Were Hosted To A Spring Fling
As drivers rushed home along Turtle Creek Boulevard, Turtle Creek Park Conservancy patrons gathered at Arlington Hall for the Patrons Circle Spring Fling celebrating the beauty of Turtle Creek Park and as a thank-you for their support on Wednesday, March 1, sponsored by neighbor Belmont Village Senior Living. While Joan Ridley and City Councilmember Paul … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Park Conservancy Patrons Were Hosted To A Spring Fling
Stronger Together Breakfast Served Up A Great Start For The Day Despite An Unexpected Charge
The Omni Dallas Hotel was the scene of a near-perfect storm on Friday, October 28, with Family Gateway holding its “Stronger Together Breakfast” in the Trinity Ballroom followed by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas’ “2022 Women of Distinction Luncheon” at 11:30 a.m. If all things went according to plan, the changing of the guard would go unhindered. But things nearly got … [Read more...] about Stronger Together Breakfast Served Up A Great Start For The Day Despite An Unexpected Charge
Cartier And Islamic Art VIP Reception Was A Feast Of Top-Tier Types In Black Tie And Standout Looks
Despite Emily Post’s rule that black tie attire was only to be worn after 7 p.m., the Dallas Museum of Art tossed that idea to the wind on Tuesday, May 10. After all, it’s not every day that the Cartier and Islamic Art exhibition had a VIP reception starting at 6 p.m. However, Mother Nature must have gone by Post’s claim as the setting sun was still a bit blinding via the Hamon … [Read more...] about Cartier And Islamic Art VIP Reception Was A Feast Of Top-Tier Types In Black Tie And Standout Looks