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Sunday Family Activities in Dallas

by Dan Roark

Dan.jpg Whistle Fair 2007
Everybody loves trains. At the very least it is an interesting afternoon. Singles can check out the festivities and then spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the entertainment of Deep Ellum. Families can enjoy the afternoon observing and learning about trains before heading back to a Sunday evening together before school, church, and extracurricular activities begin in the next couple of weeks. The Whistle Fair will have music from a steam-powered calliope and arts and crafts as well as balloons and door prizes.
Today 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum of the American Railroad, 1105 Washington St., Fair Park (at Gate 2). 214-428-0101. $6, $3 for children.

Storybook Children’s Theatre
Take the family to the dual productions of children’s theater - by children for children. They are presenting two musicals, separated by a 15-minute intermission, for two different age groups. Dalmatians is presented first with 48 kids ages 5-11. After the intermission Alice features 27 youths ages 11-16. They are community productions and should make an entertaining afternoon for the family.
Today at 2 p.m. Courtyard Theater, 1509 Ave. H, Plano 972-516-1653. www.dancedepot.net. $12, $8 children 12 and younger.

Have a good day and Peace be with you.

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