FALL

OCTOBER

DOD

Day of the Dead Celebration


Thursday, October 29 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm 


Ages 4 and up 
$30 per person; $25 per Friend of the Farmers Branch Historical Park member, call 972.406.0184 for discount; space is limited and pre-registration required.

Join us for an intimate celebration of the Day of the Dead also known as Día de los Muertos.

Festivities will include Mariachi Los Reyes de Dallas, sponsored by Cuquita’s Restaurant, a stroll 
through the Historical Park grounds viewing the most prominent feature of the celebration, the 
altars honoring the deceased, and traditional Mexican tapas from local Farmers Branch restaurants, 
including Nuevo Leon Mex-Mex Restaurant, and El Refrán Mexican Buffet, as well as craft beer and 
fall sangrias from Cedar Creek Brewhouse & Eatery.

Featured altars include Frida Kahlo, Juan Gabriel, Jovita Idár, and Farmers Branch pioneer, Juan Hernandez, among others. Altars will be embellished with beautiful fall mums provided by Home Depot.

Food and Drink Menu
*Elote with condiments donated by Nuevo Leon Mex-Mex Restaurant
*Chips & Salsa, quesadillas and churros from Nuevo Leon Mex-Mex Restaurant
*Flautas with sour cream and guacamole from El Refrán Mexican Buffet
*Fall sangria and craft beer from Cedar Creek Brewhouse & Eatery

Masks are required.

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NOVEMBER

sugar skull

Painting with Paloma


Sunday, November 1 from 1 to 4 pm

 
$35 includes supplies; space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Ages 16 + | BYOB for 21 + with ID 

Come explore acrylics and paint a Sugar Skull inspired by the amazing artist, Frida Kahlo. You will learn various painting techniques, how to mix colors and explore textures to create your own masterpiece! Artists will take home an 11" x 14" masterpiece on canvas.  BYOB limited to one bottle of wine or two beers per person. Ages 21 and up only, must bring ID. 

Masks are required.

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Cancelled:  First Friday:  Baseball Bonanza


Friday, November 6 from 10 am to 12 pm

Ages 3 - 6 recommended 
$3 per child (adults are free); space is limited and pre-registration is required.  Parents/guardians must stay on-site

Join us for First Friday at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Enjoy monthly themed crafts, coloring, activities and a snack.

VBB Game

Vintage Base Ball Game


Saturday, November 7 from 10 am to 12 pm 
Family Friendly
FREE

Huzzah! Join the Farmers Branch Mustangs for a rousing morning of 1860s Vintage Base Ball. Learn about the history of “base ball.”
Mums Sons

Mums & Sons: Passport to Adventure


Sunday, November 8 from 1 to 3 pm 


$10 per person; space is limited and pre-registration is required

Looking for a way to treat mom? Join us for the third annual Mums & Sons: Passport to Adventure, Planes, Trains and Automobiles! Spend the afternoon enjoying outdoor activities such as learning Morse Code from the train conductor, taking a selfie with Big Bertha (the Park’s 1936 Ford Truck), gathering stamps for your passport, and flying your own plane. A famous historical figure will be making an appearance. Light lunch fare will be served.

Masks are required.

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Tropical Cactus

Art in the Park: Fall Portrait Mixed Media Workshop with Paloma


Saturday, November 14 from 9 am to 4 pm 


Ages 7 to 14
$50 includes all materials and a snack; space is limited and pre-registration required.

Artists will learn how to manipulate images with pictures during the morning and create a collage with different color schemes using a variety of materials after lunch. Artists will also participate in a scavenger hunt and various games.   Workshop will take place in the School House and outdoors at the Historical Park. 

Face masks required. Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle.

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VFS

The Victorian Fencing Society presents a Grand Assault of Arms


Saturday, November 14 from 1 – 3 pm (come & go) 


Free
Family Friendly

A Public Exhibition of Nineteenth Century Fencing Matches, to be contested among the members of the Victorian Fencing Society with various fencing weapons to determine a champion.  Visitors are invited to cheer for their champions, ask questions, and take photos of the events.

Masks are required.  | Patrons will be seated in the Church according to social distancing guidelines.



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Cancelled:  Star Party 


Tuesday, November 17 from sunset to 9 pm (alternate weather date is Thursday, November 19) 


Family Friendly 
FREE

Depending on the date, telescopes will be focused on Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Double Stars, deep sky objects, and Planetary Nebulae.
fall family image

 Fall Family Minis: Photoshoot


Sunday, November 15, sessions:  9 am to 4 pm


$150 per 20-minute mini session; pre-registration required.  

The Farmers Branch Historical Park is excited to announce it is partnering with Rosa Poetschke Photography for a special day of fall family photo mini sessions.   What’s included in the session:  20-minute mini session, private online gallery, 8 digital images, print release rights, and $20 credit to online print store at www.rosapoetschke.com.  If you have questions and want some inspiration or outfit planning, feel free to message Rosa Poetschke Photography once you have booked your mini.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Day:  Celebrating Women!


Tuesday, November 24 from 10 am to 12 pm 


Family Friendly
$15 per Scout, includes patch/badge; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, join us on a journey to the past through the eyes of different women throughout history!  Participate in station activities that meet requirements for Daisy’s Pioneer Day patch, Brownie’s My Family Story badge, and Junior’s Playing the Past badge.  Pack a picnic and spend the afternoon exploring the Park.  Other Girl Scout programs available for purchase: Historical Park fun patch and Historical Park flag program, call 972.406.0184 for details and pricing.

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SEPTEMBER


VBB Game

Vintage Base Ball Game


Saturday, September 5 from 10 am to 12 pm 
Family Friendly
FREE

Huzzah! Join the Farmers Branch Mustangs for a rousing morning of 1860s Vintage Base Ball. Learn about the history of “base ball.”

Cancelled:  First Friday:  Crazy Carnival


Friday, September 4 from 10 am to 12 pm

Ages 3 - 6 recommended 
$3 per child (adults are free); space is limited and pre-registration is required.  Parents/guardians must stay on-site

Join us for First Friday at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Enjoy monthly themed crafts, coloring, activities and a snack.

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Cancelled:  Star Party


Tuesday, September 15 from sunset to 9 pm (alternate weather date is Thursday, September 17)


Family Friendly 
FREE

Depending on the date, telescopes will be focused on Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Double Stars, deep sky objects, and Planetary Nebulae.
home school

Cancelled:  Homeschool Open House


Thursday, September 17 from 9 to 11 am

Free; space is limited and registration is required

Calling all homeschoolers!  Never visited the Historical Park?  Learn about historic structures, homeschool tours, and what the Park has to offer for your homeschooler.  All ages welcome; parents/guardians must stay on-site.


VBB

Vintage Base Ball Practice


Thursday, September 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm



Want to try your hand at Vintage Base Ball? Join our open practices and learn the rules of 1860s base ball. Practices are held outdoors in our meadow; please wear closed-toed tennis shoes. Participants must sign waiver to play.

Farmers Branch Historical Park

Owl Prowl


Thursday, September 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm


$5 per person; space is limited and pre-registration required. 

Bring the family to the Historical Park and learn about the birds of the night.  The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center will be on hand with live owls for a show and tell.  Weather permitting, the event will conclude with a prowl for owls led by Master Naturalist, Steve Romaine.

Masks are required. | Patrons will be seated in the Church according to social distancing guidelines.

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OCTOBER


Cancelled:  First Friday:  Boo! Historical Park Halloween


Friday, October 2 from 10 am to 12 pm

Ages 3 - 6 recommended 
$3 per child (adults are free); space is limited and pre-registration is required.  Parents/guardians must stay on-site

Join us for First Friday at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. Enjoy monthly themed crafts, coloring, activities and a snack.

VBB Game

Vintage Base Ball Game


Saturday, October 3 from 10 am to 12 pm 
Family Friendly
FREE

Huzzah! Join the Farmers Branch Mustangs for a rousing morning of 1860s Vintage Base Ball. Learn about the history of “base ball.”
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Star Party


Tuesday, September 15 from sunset to 9 pm (alternate weather date is Thursday, September 17)


Family Friendly 
FREE

Depending on the date, telescopes will be focused on Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Double Stars, deep sky objects, and Planetary Nebulae.

Cancelled:  Star Party


Tuesday, October 6 from sunset to 9 pm (alternate weather date is Thursday, October 8)


Family Friendly 
FREE

Depending on the date, telescopes will be focused on Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Double Stars, deep sky objects, and Planetary Nebulae.


Star Party


Tuesday, September 15 from sunset to 9 pm (alternate weather date is Thursday, September 17)


Family Friendly 
FREE

Depending on the date, telescopes will be focused on Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Double Stars, deep sky objects, and Planetary Nebulae.

Star Party


Tuesday, September 15 from sunset to 9 pm (alternate weather date is Thursday, September 17)


Family Friendly 
FREE

Depending on the date, telescopes will be focused on Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Double Stars, deep sky objects, and Planetary Nebulae.

Star Party


Tuesday, September 15 from sunset to 9 pm (alternate weather date is Thursday, September 17)


Family Friendly 
FREE

Depending on the date, telescopes will be focused on Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Double Stars, deep sky objects, and Planetary Nebulae.
VBB

Vintage Base Ball Practice


Thursday, October 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm



Want to try your hand at Vintage Base Ball? Join our open practices and learn the rules of 1860s base ball. Practices are held outdoors in our meadow; please wear closed-toed tennis shoes. Participants must sign waiver to play.

Tropical Cactus

Art at the Park:  Halloween Trick or Treat Tote Bag Workshop


Screen-printing & Sewing with Paloma

Saturday, October 24 from 9 am to 4 pm 


Ages 7 to 14
$50 includes all materials and a snack; space is limited and pre-registration required.

Create your own fabric for your Halloween Trick or Treat tote bag. Artist will screen-print their fabric during the morning hours and learn how to use the sewing machine to sew their bag after lunch! Artists will also participate in a scavenger hunt and various games. This workshop is guaranteed to be a lot of fun!   Workshop will take place in the School House and outdoors at the Historical Park.

Face masks required. Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle.


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