Festivals & Other Fun Activities for 05/03/2014-5-4/14

Looking for some great free and lost cost activities to do with your family this weekend, then check out the following local events: 

Cottonwood Arts Festival

This event occurs Daily from 05/03/2014 to 05/04/2014
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 06:00:00 PM
Cost: Free Admission
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Cottonwood Park
Location Address: 1321 Beltline Rd., Richardson, TX 75080 Click for Google Map
Description: The bi-annual Cottonwood Art Festival, featuring works from the nation's top visual artists. For pint-size Picassos, ArtStop is the festival’s hands-on, interactive children's area with over 100 volunteers, life size paint brushes and activities no child can resist. Sat @ 10am - 7pm; Sun @ 10am - 6pm.
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Dallas International Guitar Festival
This event occurs Daily from 05/02/2014 to 05/04/2014
Cost: ticket prices vary
Ages: all ages
Location Name: Dallas Market Hall
Location Address: 2200 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas 75207 Click for Google Map
Description: For 2014, there will be more artists in attendance, performing and mingling with the attendees throughout three days of guitar heaven. This is the original guitar show, the first of its kind in the nation, and 2014 promises even more innovation and surprises for all. Please join us for THE guitar event of the year!
Mayfest
This event occurs Daily from 05/01/2014 to 05/04/2014
Cost: Adults $8; Children 6-12 $5; Children 5 & under are free
Location Name: Trinity Park in Ft Worth
Location Address: From I-30, head north on University Dr. to Crestline Rd.
Description: Many exciting events are being planned to kick-off Mayfest’s. Times: Thurs & Friday 3:30 to 10pm; Sat 10am to 10pm; Sun 11am to 7pm.
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Scarborough Renaissance Festival 
This event occurs Daily from 04/05/2014 to 05/26/2014
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 07:00:00 PM
Cost: ticket prices vary
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Location Address: 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie Click for Google Map
Description: Step back in time to a 16th-century English village featuring jousting knights, artisans, a slew of performances by entertainers, food and a variety of demonstrations (falconry, candle making, glass blowing) and more. Days: Weekends and Memorial Day Monday 10 AM to 7 PM. Discount tickets can be purchased online.
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Scottish Festival and Highland Games
This event occurs Daily from 05/02/2014 to 05/04/2014
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Location Name: Maverick Stadium UTA Campus
Location Address: 1307 West Mitchell Arlington, TX 76013 Click for Google Map
Description: The skirl of the Pipes, the cheers of encouragement for the Athletic events, and the swirling of the Highland Dancers reminds all Scots of our rich and glorious heritage. Fireworks, Children's Games & Activities, Genealogy & HistorySeminars, a Medieval Scotland Area, Celtic Music & Art and much more! Fri 5pm-midnight; Sat 9am-midnight; Sun 9am-6pm
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Lowe's Build & Grow Clinics
This event occurs each Week on Saturday
Event Begins at: 10:00:00AM
Cost: Free
Location Name: Lowe's
Location Address: all Lowe's in the area
Description: From project basics to giving your child the opportunity to say, "I built it!", our Build and Grow kid's clinics are a great way to help build confidence! Bring the kids into any Lowe's store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.

Target First Saturday at the Nashar
This event occurs the First Saturday of each Month from 11/07/2009 to 00/00/0000
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM till 02:00:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location Name: Nasher Sculpture Center
Location Address: 2001 Flora St, Dallas 75201 Click for Google Map
Description: Free admission from 10am to 2pm with art activities, family tours, storytime and more!
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Old Time Music Jam
This event occurs the First Saturday of each Month from 02/04/2012 to 00/00/0000
Event Time: 02:00:00 PM till 04:30:00 PM
Cost: $9/Adults; $7/Seniors 65+; $5/Children ages 4-12; Under 4 - Free
Ages: All ages
Location Name: Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
Location Address: 1515 South Harwood Street, Dallas TX 75215—1273 Click for Google Map
Description: Tap your toes, clap your hands and join in on the new Old Time Music Jam. This new, twice-monthly jam will have their home base in Browder Springs Hall (formerly known as the Print Shop), but when the weather is nice, may pick an outdoor location. Free with museum admission.
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Walk & Talk Bird Tour
This event occurs the First Saturday of each Month from 07/07/2012 to 00/00/0000
Event Time: 09:00:00 AM till 11:00:00 AM
Cost: $10/Person; $5/Members
Location Name: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
Location Address: 655 Martin Lane Seagoville, Texas 75159 Click for Google Map
Description: Dan Harvey and Jane Ramberg lead bird walks. Binoculars and field guides are available for use
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