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May the 4th Be With You

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In a galaxy not so far away, Downtown Carrollton presents a Star Wars Day!

This event has been CANCELLED

Please follow us on the @historicdowntowncarrollton Facebook page 4/27-5/4 for videos on how to plan your own May the 4th celebration at home. This web series is brought to you by the City of Carrollton's Community Events Specialist, Megan Gordon.

FUN
EDUCATION
FAQ

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Laser tag	Arcade Games	Planetarium & STEM learning

Crafts	Face paint	Character dress up

Planetarium & STEM Activities

SPOC Planetarium Show:

Have your children ever seen the Milky Way? In this 15-minute presentation we will get away from the light pollution of the metroplex by flying far away and viewing the amazing sights and stars of a true night sky.

Pipe Cleaner Constellations

Pipe Cleaner Constellations:

Take home your own constellation made of colorful supplies- model it after an existing constellation or make up one of your own!

Astrology

Zodiac Signs:

Discover your zodiac sign on our zodiac game board and try to discover why you can’t see your zodiac constellation on your birthday!

Telescope-I Spy:

Use a real Celestron telescope to discover some hidden objects around the room!

Light pollution

Light Pollution Map:

Identify the special spots around DFW where you can see the brightest night sky by coloring your own DFW Light Pollution Map!

Moon

Tin Foil Moon:

Crash coins on the surface of a tin foil Moon to explore many layers of craters!

Erosion

Sweet Erosion:

Dissolve, destroy, and demolish sugar cubes to understand erosion and why the Moon has none!

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Where is May the 4th be with You held?

May the 4th be with You is held on the streets of beautiful Historic Downtown Carrollton, situated right off of IH-35E at Belt Line Road (map).

What time is May the 4th be with You?

May the 4th be with You will be held from 5-9pm.

How much is admission?

All games and activities are FREE! Including entrance into the inflatable planetarium and STEM activities.

Where will the Planetarium and STEM activities be?

Inside the Plaza Arts theater on the Square. This is walking distance from the Gazebo.

Where do I park?

We suggest taking the DART Green Line to the Downtown Carrollton Station (regular charges apply; visit dart.org/fares for more details). If you choose to drive, free parking is available at the DART station at the northeast corner of Belt Line and Broadway. Please be sure to park in lots that are designated with parking signage. We are not responsible for damages to vehicles or fees incurred while parking in private lots.

Will a movie be shown?

No, this year a movie will not be shown at the event.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, however they must be on a leash at all times.

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