Sept. 2
Zip Line Zoo
Grab the kiddos and get ready for an afternoon of fun and learning. As part of STEM Fridays, elementary-age children are invited to bring a stuffed animal and build their own zip line to race them across the room.
Park Forest Library, 3421 Forest, 214.670.6333, dallaslibary.org, free
Sept. 8-29
Jewish Film Festival
The Jewish Community Center of Dallas and the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs bring us a month of films at three theaters in our area. The showcase includes documentaries and narrative features, all focused on issues related to Judaism. Take “Fire Birds,” a thriller about a detective trying to solve a murder that leads him into a secret society of Holocaust survivors, which won 10 Ophir Awards.
Various locations, 214.739.2737, jccdallas.org, $12 per screening or $100 for a film festival pass
Sept. 9
Movie on the trail
Friends of the Northaven Trail host a screening of “Angry Birds” under the stars on the pedestrian path. The movie starts at dusk, but the night begins at 7 p.m. with dinner from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
Northaven Trail (at Edgemere), northaventrail.org, free
Sept. 10
Free yoga
Come stretch out with the experts from Core Power Yoga, who will offer a free class by the butterfly garden at the Northaven Trail from 9-11 a.m. Easy Slider food truck will also be on site, and you can meet some adoptable dogs in need of good homes.
Northaven Trail (between Royalshire Drive and W. Ricks Circle), northaventrail.org, free
Sept. 16
Buddy Mondlock
You may not know his name, but you have likely heard his music, most notably his song “The Kid” that was recorded by David Wilcox, Peter, Paul and Mary, and Cry, Cry, Cry. Buddy Mondlock has written songs for the likes of Janice Ian and Guy Clark, and brings his own musical showcase for an 8 p.m. performance. Kevin So will open.
Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, 9555 N. Central Expressway, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org, $15-$18
Batman Day at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park
Sept. 17
Batman Day
Celebrate the long-lasting legacy of the Dark Knight during this fun literary event. There will be trivia, coloring and more at 2 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park, 7700 W. Northwest Highway, 214.739.1124, barnesandnoble.com, free
Urban Chicken Ranching presents a workshop at North Haven Gardens.
Sept. 21
Political debate
Jim Lehrer, a longtime debate moderator and former PBS anchor on “Newshour,” will share his expertise and insights while exploring the more interesting and iconic presidential debates. He’ll be joined by Karen Hughes and Sen. Judd Gregg, the team who prepped former president George W. Bush for his 2004 debates.
George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Boulevard, 214.200.4300, bushcenter.org, $30-$45
Sept. 24
Are you chicken?
Ever wanted to learn how to have your own backyard chicken coop? John Ramos of Urban Chicken Ranching presents a workshop with everything you need to know about living with fowl.
North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road, 214.363.5316, nhg.com, free
