Your ultimate local guide for events and more in the months of April and May.
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ColorPalooza Wayne Ferguson Plaza
ColorPalooza includes Chalk This Way, a sidewalk chalk activity that showcases amateur and professional chalk art; art activities for children; a DIY tie-dye station; art demonstration featuring everything from painting and sculpture to glass blowing; Eco-Alley, which is a dedicated space to learn about how to be more environmentally friendly; and performances from cultural groups.10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St., Lewisville. 972-219-3401. www.cityoflewisville.com
Easter Egg Scramble Jake's Hilltop Park
The town celebrates its 35th Annual Easter Egg Scramble at Jake’s Hilltop Park. Lots of candy is available for the taking for children of all ages, and there is a special appearance by the Easter Bunny planned. Activities begin at 1:30 p.m., and the scramble begins at 2:30 p.m. Free. Jake’s Hilltop Park, 4975 Timber Creek Drive, Flower Mound. 972-874-6000. www.flower-mound.com
Help keep Flower Mound beautiful at festival
The spring festival provides environmental education, a variety of vendor booths, kids’ activities and recycling opportunities for electronics, clothing, housewares and textiles. Document and paper shredding is also available. 10 a.m. Free. Flower Mound High School, 3411 Peters Colony Road, Flower Mound. 469-828-9074.
www.kfmb.org
Highland Village Easter hunt features face
painting, bounce house
Highland Village holds its annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Unity Park baseball/softball field facility located behind Briarhill Middle School. The event includes face painting, a bounce house, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more. 10 a.m. Free. Unity Park, 2200 Briarhill Blvd., Highland Village. 972-317-7430. www.highlandvillage.org
Spring fashion show features latest trends
The Women of Flower Mound and The Shops at Highland Village host this fundraiser. The event features a fashion show, a gift basket silent auction and giveaways. Food from local eateries is available as well. 11 a.m. $45, $50 (day of event). The Shops at Highland Village, 1500 Cottonwood Creek, Ste. 170, Highland Village.
www.womenofflowermound.org
Car & truck show The Shops at Castle hills
The event features classic cars and trucks, several with the latest technology from Time Machine Car Shows. Those wishing to enter can pay a $10 entry fee and be eligible to win “best car” awards in categories such as ‘80s and newer cars and trucks, and People’s Choice. 10 a.m. Free. Castle Hills Village Shops, 2560 King Arthur Blvd., Lewisville. 940-367-1798. www.Castle HillsVillageShops.com
Truck Rodeo features town vehicles
See town vehicles from Animal Control, Parks, Streets, Fire and Police departments up close in the library parking lot. Operators are available to answer questions and let children sit in the driver’s seat. All ages are welcome. Popcorn and lemonade are served. In case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. 3 p.m. Free. Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound. 972-874-6200.
www.flower-mound.org
Traveling exhibit honors Vietnam War soldiers
The Wall That Heals is a mobile three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The traveling exhibit, which will be open 24 hours, honors Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Free. Bob Wiseman Soccer Complex at Lewisville Lake Park, 200 Lake Park Road, Lewisville.
www.cityoflewisville.com
Highland Village Art Festival features music
The art festival features displays from over 30 gallery quality artists, artist demonstrations, live music and entertainment, and interactive children’s art activities. The event benefits the Children’s Advocacy Center of Denton County. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. The Shops at Highland Village, FM 2499 and Justin Road, Highland Village. 972-317-7430. www.highlandvillage.org
Hear firefighters, police officers perform in old town Lewisville
Keeping Tradition Alive is held in conjunction with a multi-national symposium. Firefighters and police officers from across the world come to Lewisville and receive instruction on honor corps activities and then perform evening concerts. The pipes and drums alternate sets with Modern Blues band Maylee Thomas Band out of McKinney. The gates open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food, beer and wine are sold on site. Free. Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St., Lewisville. 972-219-3400.
www.cityoflewisville.com
