Kids Dallas - May 18, 2009

All Wound Up

Ecotronic Toys

Thanks to MTV, you know some things are better unplugged (Nirvana, R.E.M.).

Thanks to toys by Ecotronic, your kids will agree.

The earth-friendly toys beep and buzz like their evil battery-powered counterparts, but without a double D  in sight.

Kids’ll quack over the ecoduck that wheels around with sounds and lights. Your social butterfly can chatter away on the ecomicrophone; when it’s out of juice, just crank it for new life.

Toys are packaged in easy-to-open biodegradable boxes made of recycled paper, further reducing environmental impact.

Now that’s what we call living in the real world.

Available at The Toy Maven, 6025 Royal Lane, suite 223 (214-265-9971 or thetoymaven.com).

SHOP
Katydid Collection Trunk Show
What: The rebel T-shirt line for mom introduces tees for tots.
Why: Rock it.
When: Wed., noon-3 p.m.
Where: Jenny on the Block, 6715 Snider Plaza (214-361-1781).

MOVE
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Red Nose Run
What: A fun walk or 5K run followed by a circus-inspired cooldown with three-ring performers.
Why: Clean up your act.
When: Sat. Activities, 7:45 a.m.; run, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Woodall Rodgers Plaza, corner of Houston St. & Continental Ave. Register at any Run On location or online at secure.getmeregistered.com thru Tues. Info at 214-821-0909.

PLAN
For Memorial Day
What: The annual family picnic with performances by Eddie Coker. Plus, face painting, arts and crafts, and a petting zoo for the little ones.
Why: Finish off the long weekend.
When: May 25. Concerts, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8525 Garland Rd. (214-515-6500).