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Father FEST 2023
Posted in , on April 13, 2023

Kick off summer at Father FEST

It鈥檚 hard to believe, but school gets out next month! Summer will be here before you know it, and here鈥檚 a great way to kick it off.

Mark your calendars for Father FEST 2023 on May 20. It鈥檚 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 91制片厂 Athletics Center. ().

The free outdoor event is a fun celebration of聽fatherhood and families. All are invited to enjoy live music, food, prizes, giveaways and fun interactive family activities. Families will have a great time together and leave empowered and equipped with resources for this summer and everyday life.

鈥淲hile families enjoy the fun, they also strengthen bonds as they create memories,鈥 said Johnathane Gaffney of 91制片厂鈥檚 family and community engagement department.

This event is for everyone. You don鈥檛 have to go to 91制片厂 or even live in Arlington. Everyone is welcome!

for Father FEST today!聽

EQUIP YOUR FAMILY

is all about equipping families for success.

鈥淭his festival allows community partners to share resources to equip and support families, particularly for the summer months,鈥 Gaffney said.

Some of the community partners who will be at Father Fest include:

  • Metro Sports Fieldhouse
  • 91制片厂 Early Childhood Department
  • 91制片厂 Library Services Department
  • Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA Central Branch
  • My Health My Resources
  • GICE Loves
  • Smith Media Company
  • Texas Health and Human Services
  • The Deyvi Coreas Jr. Foundation
  • Janes Academy of Dance Excellence
  • Vox Invictus Mentoring
  • Academia Tutoring

DADS ENGAGED FOR EXCELLENCE

Father FEST is an initiative of 91制片厂 Dads Engaged for Excellence, a program designed to encourage dads, uncles, brothers and all adult males to serve as positive role models and become more active in their student鈥檚 education.