52 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MAY | JUNE 2018 May 3 – 10 Premiere screenings, nightly red carpets, daring documentaries, eye-opening short films, exciting television content, bleeding-edge VR presentations, nightly parties, filmmaker panels and award presentations. $125 for a film pass to all screenings and panel discussions (excluding special event/gala). Student and senior rates available. dallasfilm.org ALLEN ARTS FESTIVAL May 11 – 13 Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, Allen Hosted by the Allen Arts Alliance, nearly 100 vendors will showcase their original and unique visual art, theatre, music and dance. Individual works can be purchased through the artists’ shops. Proceeds benefit their ArtsReach program and other non-profit organizations. “There really is something for everyone; it’s a great family event,”says Mary Vail-Grube, Chief Executive Officer, Allen Arts Alliance. FREE artsfestival.allenartsalliance.org 02 03 04 HIT THE BEACH 01 The Beachcomber Bar & Grill, The Colony “A place where summer, sand and sun are year-round and open to all children, ages 1 to 105.” Sand volleyball, outdoor seating and 20 favorite beers on tap along with delicious food – who needs the ocean? Rent your own court or just enjoy watching the sand volleyball tournaments while sampling the menu of tasty salads, sandwiches and tacos. combthebeach.com DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL EXPLORE WHITE ROCK LAKE 06 For an invigorating run (or walk) do a lap at White Rock Lake. With an incredible view of the Dallas skyline, White Rock Lake is an urban oasis that spans more than 1,015 acres and more than nine miles of trails. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy kayaking, paddle-boarding, fishing, biking and hiking. dallasparks.org HIKE THE TRINITY RIVER FOREST As part of theTrinity River Corridor Project, theTrinity River Audubon Center is the perfect place to enjoy nature as a family. Enjoy the hiking trails, hands-on exhibits and the Children's Discovery Garden. While you're there, check out the more than 50 species of birds or hike the largest urban bottomland hardwood forest in the country. (Free only on third Thursday of each month.) trinityrivercorridor.com/recreation DALLAS MARGARITA MELTDOWN May 27, 12:00 to 8:00 pm Farmers Market, Dallas You taste!You sample!You play judge and vote for your favorite margarita among the best margaritas from the DFW area. At the margarita competition, competitors will concoct their finest margarita and offer 1 ounce samples to over 5,000 official margarita judges during the festival inside the Dallas Farmers Market. Tickets start at $15. 05 TEXAS SCULPTURE GARDEN HALL PARK, Frisco Exterior collection open daily dawn to dusk; interior art open weekdays 9:00-5:00 The Texas Sculpture Garden is a unique and significant collection comprised of more than 40 works of contemporary sculpture. Recognized as one of the largest private collections open to the public, the garden celebrates the work of several prominent Texas artists throughout four sprawling acres. Visitors to the park enjoy both the art and its remarkable setting. Winding walking trails, lush landscaping, lakes and fountains have been specially designed to complement the art and provide a lush backdrop for the impeccably-planned 162-acre development with more than 2.5 million square feet of Class-A office space. hallpark.com 07