Participants at the 2015 Run the Highlands 5k
Saturday — Run the Highlands
Lace ’em up and trek the rolling hills of scenic Lake Highlands, TX — it’s the Lake Highlands Junior Women’s League Run the Highlands 5k. Arrive at Lake Highlands North Park, across the street from Lake Highlands High School, at 8:15 a.m. for Jazzercise warm up and stick around after the race for a carnival. There’ll be bounce houses, balloon animals, an airbrush tattoo artist and more. If you are more of a walker than a runner, the Family Trail Walk is for you. Organizers ask that participants share pics using #runthehighlands on social media platforms. The gun goes off at 8:30 a.m. for both the 5k and the walk.
[See photos from last year here.]
Saturday — Native Plants & Prairies Day
Now marking its fourth year, the Native Plants & Prairies Day returns Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Bath House Cultural Center. Hosted by the North Texas Master Naturalists, the free day of fun includes wildflower walks, Aztec dancing, a visit from Miko the bison and live music. More than 30 exhibitors, such as Roger “Snake Man” Sanderson, will offer booths and demonstrations.
Through Sunday — Balloonacy
Follow the adventures of an elderly man and his red balloon at the Dallas Children’s Theater production, Balloonacy. Audience participation is strongly encouraged, organizers say. Purchase tickets online for $14 at dct.org. The theater is located at 5938 Skillman.
Through Sunday — Antique Mall market
Shop until you drop all weekend at City View Antique Mall, operated by Lake Highlands’ own Ellen Paulsen. The mall features more than 50 independent dealers – many Lake Highlands residents – and extra guest vendors will set up shop just for this long-anticipated event. City View is located at 6830 Walling Lane near Jake’s Hamburgers.
(Nearby)
Sunday — Bugs and Brews
Bugs and Brews mixes two of Texas’ favorite things in one event: crawfish and beer. From noon to 7:30 p.m. on May 1, the Granada Theater parking lot will become a festival filled with live music, suds and mudbugs. Eight locally renowned bands are slated to play on two stages throughout the day. Tickets (available here) are $14-$39 depending on how much you want to consume.
