May 1-17
‘Jackie and Me’
Travel back in time to 1947 Brooklyn and the harsh realities of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier.
The Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $22-$26
May 2
Native plants and prairies
Learn how to incorporate disease- and drought-resistant Texas native plants into your garden plans at the North Texas Master Naturalists’ third-annual native plants and prairies day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event includes activities for children, demonstrations, and wildflower and prairie walks.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, ntmn.org, free
Photo by James Coreas
May 2
Red White football game
The annual spring game – new coach Lonnie Jordan’s first real chance to see his team play – is Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium. Don’t miss pregame festivities beginning at 1:30. After the game, bring the kiddos out onto the turf to meet players, cheerleaders, Highlandettes, Bell Boys and Coach Jordan and enjoy a hot dog dinner in the end zone, courtesy of the Lake Highlands Exchange Club.
