Category: Holidays

In 1863, Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in hopes of bringing a divided nation together. Most of us associate Thanksgiving with food and football, but there is another beloved annual tradition…the turkey pardon. Each year the president of the United States selects a turkey to “pardon”, thus allowing

Our friends at The Dallas Socials have taken the liberty of scouting out the best pumpkin patches in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We are narrowing down the list to the top five pumpkin patches for your family to visit this year. Dallas: Autumn at the Arboretum Admission: $15/adult, $12/Seniors, $10/children, FREE/under

Golf is returning to the Olympics after a 112 year old absence. Brazil is the home favorite in soccer and looking to avenge their loss at the World Cup. At age 40, Uzbekistan’s Oksana Chusovitina will set a record competing in her 7thOlympics in gymnastics. Also in the sport of

We hope everyone has a fun and safe Memorial Weekend. Here are some reminders as we enjoy the beginning of summer. BBQ: 1) Cooking to the proper temperature is key: Beef – 145°F Fish – 145°F Pork – 160°F Chicken & Ground Beef – 165°F 2) Keep Everything Clean 3)

As the world celebrates Earth Day, Earth Day Texas has created the world’s largest annual forum for sharing the latest initiatives, discoveries, research, innovations, policies, and corporate practices that are reshaping our world. This three-day free event is held Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24 to is the largest

Spring Break is almost here and we’ve gathered a list of the best ideas of family fun activities to do in Dallas with the help of our friends at Visit Dallas. 1. DALLAS ARBORETUM 8525 Garland Road | Dallas Blooms, the largest floral festival in the Southwest returns February 27

Most of us know that 2016 is, among other things, a Leap Year! But how did we come to add an extra day to our calendar? Leap Day occurs most years that are divisible by 4. It takes earth 365 days, 5 hours, 49 minutes, and 16 seconds to travel

Not sure what to do for the big day? We’ve got you covered. Take a look at these great ideas all happening around DFW. ’80s Hair Metal Prom: Celebrate the 80s at Exposition Park bar with Rock and Roll Over (Kiss tribute), Hysteria (Def Leppard tribute) and Glam Hammer (1980s

This year – 2016 – marks the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl. That’s five decades of phenomenal football: history making plays, Hall of Fame players, and unforgettable games. This milestone also highlights the fact that each year the Super Bowl is held in a unique location. All in all,