Warming Centers in North Texas

With extreme weather approaching North Texas, below is a list of emergency warming centers for the general public as well as temporary emergency shelters for homeless individuals. Note that this is not a comprehensive list, but hope that it helps.

Arlington

Assistance for homeless individuals 

First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Mesquite St. 1/23-1/27 (The shelter will only remain open on dates when overnight temperatures reach degrees or less for four or more consecutive hours. Capacity up to 20. Check-in 7-9pm with check-out at 9am; overnight – breakfast served)

3 Easy Hanukkah Crafts for Kids

There are so many fun, simple and affordable Hanukkah crafts for kids, it was hard to choose just 3! We picked the ones that seemed easiest for  younger kids. Enjoy!

Paper Plate Menorah Hanukkah craft for kids

Supplies:

  • Miniature paper plate
  • 9 miniature craft sticks
  • 1 jumbo craft stick
  • Handful of cotton balls
  • Yellow and orange tissue paper
  • Scissors
  • Silver acrylic paint
  • Gold glitter glue
  • Hot glue gun or white craft glue

KidFilm Family Film Festival

KidFilm Family Film Festival - North Texas Kids Magazine

The USA Film Festival/Dallas will present KidFilm, the oldest and largest family film festival in the United States, on January 20 & 21, 2018 at the Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas.  All programs are FREE to the community.

This year’s featured programs will include:

8 Tips on How to Prepare Your Child for an Audition

Preparing Your Child for an Audition - North Texas Kids Magazine

Preparing Your Child For An Audition

Every talented musician, dancer, and actor had to start somewhere, and by booking your first audition, you’ve already taken the first step toward cultivating your child’s talents. Being new to the world of casting, you’d probably like to gain some insight before going to your first audition. Although you’re undoubtedly excited and possibly a bit nervous, it’s important to keep the following tips in mind before heading out to an audition.

Ft. Worth Zoo Welcomes New Baby Zebra

New Baby Zebra at Ft. Worth Zoo - North Texas Kids Magazine

Fort Worth Zoo announces birth of Grant’s zebra foal

The Fort Worth Zoo welcomed a male Grant’s zebra foal to the herd. At birth, the soon-to-be named foal weighed approximately 60 to 70 pounds and stood roughly 30 inches tall.  When fully grown, he will weigh up to 650 to 750 pounds and measure about 44 inches from shoulder to hoof. This is the first foal for mom Roxie and the first zebra birth at the Fort Worth Zoo since 1996.