24 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MAY | JUNE 2017 Summer Fun Around the Town Staycation at the Gaylord Texan Everything is big and bright at our Grapevine, TX resort! Proudly displaying "everything's bigger in Texas," Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center invites visitors to a first-class experience with Southern hospitality. Overlooking the beautiful Grapevine Lake, the hotel offers a one-of-a-kind retreat with luxurious accommodations, first-class restaurants, eclectic shops and 4.5 acres of lush indoor gardens and winding waterways. Unwind at Relâche Spa & Salon, enjoy a brisk workout in our state-of-the-art fitness center or make a splash at Paradise Springs. 1501 Gaylord Tr. Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 778-1000 gaylordtexan.com SummerFest May 27, 2017-September 5, 2017 Gaylord Texan Don’t miss all of the free and fun events and activities during the annual SummerFest, featuring the 1865 classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, complete with fun entertainment and activities for the whole family! Watters Creek Concerts by The Creek Every Saturday through June 17 7-9 PM Bring a blanket and head to the resort-style ambiance of Watters Creek in Allen. Better yet, call ahead to one of the many restaurants on property and order a To-Go picnic and dine on Green. The first Saturday of every month is "Music Makes a Difference" nights in support of a local charity. For a complete schedule, visit watterscreek.com. Note: Due to restaurant support of this event, coolers with outside food/beverage are not permitted on the Green. Alcohol is not permitted. Animals are not allowed on the green. Allen Arts Festival at Watters Creek Presented by the Allen Arts Alliance Fri May 12, 4-8pm Sat May 13, 10am-8pm Sun May 14, 12 Noon-6pm The festival features an outstanding group of 90+ artists, local and regional, showcasing original art in different media categories. Live music and dance, children’s art activities, and much more is offered throughout the weekend. 970 Garden Park Dr. Allen, TX 75013 artsfestival.allenartsalliance.org Breathe Easy Asthma Awareness 5K Run/Walk Benefiting The Jerome Alston Memorial Foundation May 13 May is Asthma Awareness Month! Asthma affects more than 25 million people of all ages and races, yet public awareness of the common asthma triggers and effective asthma management strategies remain limited. The Jerome Alston Memorial Foundation’s mission is to increase public awareness of the asthma epidemic. Bachman Lake Park 3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas Register at www.active.com Rock The Block 5K and 10K Fun Run Benefiting The Jim Utley Foundation May 27 The Jim Utley Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to rewarding youth for choosing to live drug free, getting good grades, doing community service, and participating in healthy living activities such as organized sports and clubs. Oak Point Park 5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano Register at rocktheblock.org goodIDEAS continued on page 26