DART RIDER INSIDER
There's lots to see and do when you ride DART. Following are a few fun choices. If you have an event that you would like to have listed on our calendar, please email Jeff Hampton at JHampton@DART.org
DART to Special Events
Apr. 19-May 11 Dallas Roars! is four weekends of fun and festivities with animal friends at the Dallas Zoo. Enjoy live music and entertainment for children and families, including fun activities at the Lacerte Family Children's Zoo. Information: dallasroars.com.- Via DART Rail Red Line to Dallas Zoo Station
Every second Saturday, Mar. 8-Nov. 8 The Historic Downtown Plano Association and Time Warner Cable presents Downtown @ Sundown. Featuring live music, vendors, food, an art walk and extended shopping hours for downtown merchants, it happens every second Saturday from March 8 through November 8 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Information: www.visitdowntownplano.com or 972-941-5260.- Via DART Rail Red Line to Downtown Plano Station
May 11 The Blackland Prairie Festival celebrates Plano's past and present with family fun, live entertainment, arts and food in the historic downtown area. Wander 15th Street and enjoy costumed performers, exhibits and demonstrations of candle dipping, quilting, soap making, blacksmithing and pottery making. There's also carriage rides, a petting zoo, antiques and vintage automobiles. Admission is free from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: blacklandprairiefestival.org.- Via DART Rail Red Line to Downtown Plano Station
