Special Events
The City of North Richland Hills is proud to offer the following family-oriented special events.
Pictures & Popcorn
Tired? Overworked? Need something for the kids to do on the weekend? Want something the whole family can do that's FREE? Come to the North
Richland Hills Library each Saturday, and watch a movie on the big screen while you enjoy free popcorn. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the
movie begins at 2 p.m. You are encouraged to bring snacks, drinks, and floor cushions if you wish (small lawn chairs are also welcome). The
Library is located at 9015 Grand Ave. Call 817-427-6814 for more information.
AARP Tax-Aide
Volunteers from AARP will be at the North Richland
Hills Public Library again this year assisting people
with their tax returns. The volunteers will work each
Monday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., starting February 1
and continuing through April 12. AARP will assist anyone
with their tax return, regardless of age. Appointments
are required. The library is located at 9015 Grand Ave.
To make an appointment, please stop by the library or
call 817-427-6814.
"Preparing to File Your Taxes"
Cathy Johnson and Bette Howell from H & R Block will be
hosting a "Preparing to File Your Taxes" program on
March 4 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the NRH
Public Library. They will be discussing changes to
the tax code, exemptions that you may use, as well
as fielding questions from the audience. Registration
is not required. If you have any questions about this
program, please call the library at 817-427-6814.
Spring in the Garden Seminar
Start your Spring landscape out right! Spend a Saturday
morning with Landscape Horticulturalist Geoff Sherman
and other speakers and learn how to prepare for our
Texas growing season. Steven Chamblee, Chief
Horticulturist with Chandor Gardens, will also talk
about one of the horticultural jewels of North Texas.
This free seminar will be Saturday, March 6 from 9:00
a.m. to noon at the NRH Public Library, 9015 Grand Ave.
To register or get more information, please call 817-427-6600.
“Think Like a Grantmaker”
This program explains how a shift in perspective can help
you more successfully secure grants for non-profit
organizations. Registration is not required. Individuals
are invited to bring a lunch to this informal discussion
at the North Richland Hills Public Library at noon on
Wednesday, March 10. The library is located at 9015
Grand Avenue. Call 817-427-6814 for more information.
Spring Break Camp NRH
Spend your spring break at the Recreation Center! Forget
about homework and have some fun. Activities include arts
and crafts, dodge ball, gym games and trips to the park.
You will also spend one day on a field trip! Camp will be
held March 15 – 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is
$95 per camper. Camp is for children ages 6 to 12. Space
is limited so register early! For more information contact
the Recreation Center at 817-427-6600.
Guinness Record-Breaker at NRH Library
On March 15 and 16, David Slick will be at the NRH Public Library
to attempt to break 14 Guinness World Records. He will be
going for the record in a variety of areas including smashing
the most eggs with his head in one minute, popping the most
balloons in one minute, and holding the most playing cards
in one hand. Mr. Slick will also be giving advice to aspiring
record-breakers on his experiences, and providing some hands-on
opportunities to try out some of the activities. Mr. Slick set
the world 3-ball juggling record at the library in June 2009,
when he juggled for over 12 hours. The library is located at
9015 Grand Avenue. Call 817-427-6814 for more information.
Easter in the Park
Hop on out and join us on Saturday, March 27 for North
Richland Hills’ Annual Easter in the Park celebration.
This event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon at Green
Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road. Activities will include
an Easter egg hunt with over 25,000 eggs and prizes, a
special visit by the Easter bunny, bounce houses, train
rides, a petting zoo, and performances by local NRH
Recreation dance groups. The Easter egg hunt will begin
promptly at 10:00 a.m., so don't be late. There will also
be a photo opportunity with a beautiful Easter scene that
makes the perfect backdrop for your family portraits, so
don't forget to bring your camera! For more information,
please contact the North Richland Hills Recreation Center
at 817-427-6600.
