# JumpstART: Stories & Art — Irving Arts Center

> Event for families in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 5 (+2 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Where: Irving Arts Center — Suite 200, 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75062
- Ages: Ages 2 and up
- Price: Free; all supplies provided
- Organizer: Irving Arts Center with the Irving Public Library
- Official page: https://www.irvingartscenter.com/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

JumpstART is a free first-Thursday-morning story time at the Irving Arts Center that pairs children's books with a hands-on art project, run with the Irving Public Library. Each month has a theme: Giving Thanks on November 5 (stories about gratitude before the holidays), Holiday Lights on December 3 (stories about holiday traditions and lights around the world) and Winter Wonders on January 7 (snowy-day tales and a winter art project). Children make a take-home project with all supplies provided, then families are invited to browse the center's galleries together. It is aimed at ages 2 and up, so toddlers and preschoolers with a parent or caregiver are the core audience, and the hour-long format fits a morning outing. Drop-ins are welcome; groups of 10 or more, such as daycares or homeschool co-ops, must pre-register through the box office.

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