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By signing up, you agree to our\u00a0Terms of Service<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n America\u2019s largest traveling whiskey festival is returning to Dallas for the fifth year in a row, bringing more than 150 whiskey and bourbon pours just in time for St. Patrick\u2019s Day weekend. The festival, in its ninth year of touring nationally, sold out its Dallas stop last year, organizers say. All attendees get a tasting glass to take home, and those who spring for early-entry tickets will have access to rare and limited-edition whiskies that won\u2019t be available during the event\u2019s regular hours. Attendees must be 21 or older. <\/p>\n March 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. (early admission entry is 3 p.m.) at the Tower Building in Fair Park in Dallas. General admission is $90, or $75 apiece for a four-pack. Early-entry admission is $120. whiskeyriot.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meadowmere Park in Grapevine is turning into a walk-through dinosaur park from March 14 to March 29.<\/p>\n Grapevine Convention and Visitor<\/p>\n PREHISTORIC PARK<\/p>\n Dinosaurs once roamed the earth in present-day Grapevine. And now, they\u2019re coming back \u2014 in animatronic form. Visitors can learn about the area\u2019s prehistoric past at this walk-through exhibition on the shore of Grapevine Lake, with hands-on activities for the whole family. A total of 15 animatronic dinosaurs, up to 15 feet tall, will be on display, along with a showcase of paleontology tools, fossil displays, games, a walk-like-a-dinosaur costume area, a dig site, craft activities and more. Guests looking for some extra fun can attend themed Dinos After Dark events, from 7 to 9 p.m. on select dates, or stay at one of the park\u2019s \u201cCamp with the Dinosaurs\u201d campsites, starting at $45 per night. <\/p>\n March 14-29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at Meadowmere Park in Grapevine. Daytime admission to the Prehistoric Park is $29 per vehicle with up to six people. Pricing for Dinos After Dark varies by date, from $20 per person to $39 per vehicle. gograpevine.com\/event\/prehistoricpark.<\/a><\/p>\n Panther Island Pavilion will glow with thousands of floating lanterns as the Water Lantern Festival returns to Fort Worth on March 14-15.<\/p>\n Water Lantern Festival<\/p>\n WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL<\/p>\n Panther Island Pavilion will glow with thousands of floating lanterns as this all-ages festival returns for another year of lights, music and reflection. Billed as a celebration of hope, love and peace, the festival invites participants to personalize and release lanterns onto the Trinity River at sunset, creating a display of flickering lights across the water. Guests can also enjoy food trucks, live music, vendors and a scavenger hunt before the lantern launch. Each ticket includes a lantern kit, a tealight and a marker for writing personal messages of hope, remembrance or intention before the launch. Some people write messages to loved ones, while others make wishes, set goals or celebrate milestones. <\/p>\n March 14-15 at 5 p.m. at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth. Tickets start at $32.99 if purchased in advance, or $57.99 at the event. waterlanternfestival.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n THE SUPER CARLIN BROTHERS<\/p>\n The Super Carlin Brothers \u2014 Jonathan and Ben \u2014 are no casual fans. Their deep dives on Harry Potter, Disney, Marvel and Star Wars have earned them more than 2.2 million followers on YouTube, where they poke at plot holes, dissect fan theories, break down characters and geek out over the mind-blowing details that other fans might have missed. And now, they\u2019ve taken their brotherly banter on the road. In the Dallas stop of their \u201cThrough the Griffin Tour,\u201d they\u2019ll be covering Chapter 38 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Any muggles under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. <\/p>\n March 15 at 7 p.m. at Deep Ellum Art Co. in Deep Ellum. General admission is $35.70 in advance or $41.39 the day of the show. deepellumart.co<\/a>.<\/p>\n Omnium Circus is bringing its show “I’m Possible” to The Atrium in Garland on March 16-17.<\/p>\n Maike Schulz<\/p>\n OMNIUM CIRCUS<\/p>\n Priding itself on its inclusivity, Omnium Circus is making its North Texas debut with a show titled I\u2019m Possible. Performers include deaf singer-songwriter Mandy Harvey, a finalist on America\u2019s Got Talent; deaf ringmaster Malik Paris; Special Olympics silver medal-winning aerial artist Danny Franzel; and six-time Para Climbing World Cup champion Melissa Ruiz. All Omnium Circus performances include traditional circus thrills along with integrated ASL, audio descriptions, closed captions, a calming area in the lobby and other accommodations to make the all-ages show as accessible as possible. <\/p>\n March 16 at 7 p.m. and March 17 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center in Garland. General admission is $27.19 for ages 18 and up and $21.99 for youths. Group-ticket discounts are also available. omniumcircus.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n “Disney on Ice presents Jump In!” is coming to Dickies Arena in Fort Worth and American Airlines Center in Dallas.<\/p>\n Geo Rittenmyer \/ Feld Entertainment<\/p>\n \u2018DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS JUMP IN!\u2019<\/p>\n Disney on Ice is bringing its newest show to North Texas, with more than 50 beloved characters from Frozen, Encanto, Inside Out 2, Moana 2, Toy Story, Zootopia and other hit films. Sing along to popular songs like \u201cLet It Go\u201d and \u201cWe Don\u2019t Talk About Bruno\u201d as skaters glide across the ice and engage in acrobatic feats, with some audience interaction thrown in for good measure. Those who purchase a VIP Magical Pass can meet with some of the characters before the show. <\/p>\n March 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. and March 21-22 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Dickies Arena<\/a> in Fort Worth. March 26-27 at 7:30 p.m. and March 28-29 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center<\/a> in Dallas. Tickets start at $39.65 in Fort Worth and $32.45 in Dallas. ticketmaster.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Dallas Arboretum’s popular Dallas Blooms festival runs through April 12.<\/p>\n Dallas Arboretum<\/p>\n DALLAS BLOOMS<\/p>\n The largest annual floral festival in the Southwest is back, with more than 500,000 blooming bulbs planted throughout the gardens of the Dallas Arboretum. Welcome spring with colorful tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other seasonal favorites. In addition to expansive floral displays, Dallas Blooms offers a lineup of seasonal programming. Highlights include the Garden Chef Series through April 5, where local chefs will share seasonal recipes on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.; and the Creative Arts Series through March 31, an arts-focused program featuring live performances and creative showcases. Check the arboretum website for a full schedule of events.<\/p>\n Through April 12 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult admission is $21.95-$25.95, depending on the day. For children ages 2-12, admission is $17.95-$21.95. Free for younger kids. dallasarboretum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Butterflies in the Garden runs through April 30 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.<\/p>\n Fort Worth Botanic Garden<\/p>\n BUTTERFLIES IN THE GARDEN<\/p>\n The latest sign of spring\u2019s imminent arrival? Butterflies in the Garden is back at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The garden\u2019s Rainforest Conservatory has been transformed into a habitat for thousands of butterflies from around the world, including the electric-blue Instagram star Blue Morpho and the massive Atlas moth, whose wingspan can reach nearly a foot across. Venture into this living kaleidoscope of color and learn all about the importance of pollinating insects.<\/p>\n Through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. $12 for ages 16-64, $10 for seniors 65 and older, $8 for children ages 3-15, and free for younger kids. For a combo ticket that includes access to the butterflies and the full garden, it\u2019s $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $12 for children. fwbg.org\/events\/butterflies-in-the-garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n TULIPALOOZA<\/p>\n LAST CHANCE This tulip festival is back for its eighth year, with hundreds of thousands of tulip bulbs imported from the Netherlands. And this year, daffodils have been added to the mix as well. The colorful rows of flowers make for an Instagram-ready photo backdrop, and guests can also pick flowers to take home. A portion of the proceeds benefits local charities.<\/p>\n Through March 15 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at Getzendaner Memorial Park in Waxahachie. $15 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages 5-12 and free for younger kids. tulipalooza.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Harry Potter: The Exhibition runs through April 12 in Dallas’ Pepper Square shopping center.<\/p>\n Harry Potter: The Exhibition<\/p>\n HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION<\/p>\n Potterheads should appreciate this immersive celebration of all things Harry Potter, which was recently extended into April. Visitors can see authentic movie props, actor-worn costumes and re-creations of iconic scenes and settings, and they can also hone their Quidditch skills, brew potions, cast spells and pot a mandrake. An after-hours event for muggles ages 18 and up, from 6 to 9 p.m., offers complimentary cocktails or mocktails.<\/p>\n Through April 12 at 14902 Preston Road in Dallas\u2019 Pepper Square shopping center. Ticket prices vary by day, starting at $24 for ages 13 and up and $16 for ages 3-12, with discounts available for family or group purchases. 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