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Special Events Schedule
Mark your calendars for year round family fun. The Farmers Branch Aquatics Center offers a variety of special events for people of all ages. We pride ourselves in the ability to offer these memory-making occasions at low or no cost. We hope that your family will join ours at one or many of our special events.
Event Cancellation
Our staff is consistently monitoring weather conditions to ensure that all attendees are enjoying each of our special events within a safe environment. In the case of an event cancellation, please visit the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center page for the latest update
- Hoppy Hour
- TJ's Tiny Triathlon*
- Shark Day
- Sensory Swim with TJ
- Back to Splash Days
- The Great Pumpkin Splash*
- Dive In Movie*
- Polar Plunge
- Easter Egg Splash*
- Father's Day
HOPPY HOUR
Saturday | February 22 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm
*Price: $8 Residents| $12 Non-Residents.
Adults 21 and over are invited to a relaxing evening at the Margaret Young Natatorium. Hoppy Hour will give grownups a chance to sip and dip in the pool. Food and drinks will be provided by Nuevo Leon Mex-Mex Restaurant.
Need a babysitter? Kids Night out will be available at the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center for ages 3 to 13 for a cost. You must preregister for this service and attend Hoppy Hour event. Call 972.247.4607 to register for more details.
*Tickets will be sold at the gate the day of the event.
TJ'S TINY TRIATHLON
Saturday | July 18, 2020 |
$15/Members | $20 Non-members
Race 8am
Children ages 3-6 will slide down our Activity Pool Red Slide, bike in the Frog Pond Water Park, run their way to the finish line at our 2020 TJ's Tiny Triathlon. The Frog Pond will open up to all participants after the completion of the race.
Participants will need to wear tennis shoes, comfortable athletic clothes, and bring their own bicycle or tricycle with a helmet. Medals will be awarded to all participants who finish. One parent helper is allowed per child. This is a noncompetitive recreational event designed to get kids active!
Wednesday | July 24
$5 Residents | $8 Non-Residents
1 - 3 pm
Anyone excited for Shark Week? We are! To celebrate we're having Shark Day at the Frog Pond Water Park. Come join us for games and activities
SENSORY SWIM WITH TJ
On Saturday, August 3 the Frog Pond Water Park will be open at 9:30 am to 12 pm for Sensory Swim with TJ. This swim time is specifically designed for patrons with special needs, their caregivers and families.
$5 Residents | $8 Non-Residents
Dates: August 1-18
Help us provide school supplies for students in need and receive a discounted admission to the Frog Pond. Donate an item from the Blair Elementary 2019-2020 School Supply Lists between August 1-18 and receive Margaret Young Natatorium admission pricing (Residents $3, Non-Residents $5) to the Frog Pond. Participants may only receive a discount if they bring an item that is listed on the supply list. The donation may not be used or opened. Donations cannot be shared with anyone else in the family to receive the discount. Donation is only good for that day. Refunds or exchanges will not be given. If you are not a pool-goer but would like to contribute to the cause, please feel free to donate supplies. Visit the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center front desk for a copy of the supply list or download a copy at https://cfbisd.edu/schools/elementary-schools/blair-elementary/campus-information/school-supply-lists/
THE GREAT PUMPKIN SPLASH
Saturday | October 7 2020 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$6 Members | $10 Non-members
Tired of searching those dusty fields for your perfect pumpkin to carve or decorate? We are too! So we've put a fun spin on the tradition by creating a patch in the pool just for you! Bring your suit, towel and friends!
Children six years of age and younger are required to have a responsible adult at least 18 years of age in the water. Adult must be with within arms reach of child at all times, adult and child must both register. Any adult with children that does not require an adult in the water, but still wants to swim, must register as well.
This event is sponsored by Nuevo Leon Mex Mex Restaurant!
DIVE IN MOVIE
Friday | January 3, 2020 | 6 - 8 pm
$5/Members | $8 Non-members
The Farmers Branch Aquatics Center's Margaret Young Natatorium presents a Dive in Movie. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the heated water with games and activities! Concessions available for purchase.
Gates open and festivities begin at 8:00 am. Plunge will begin at 10:00 am.
Saturday | March 28
$7/Members | $10 Non-members
*Ages 0-6 | 9– 11:30 am
Ages 7-12 | 1– 3:30 pm
Grab your swimsuit and get ready for a “splashing” good time during this unique egg hunt. Colored eggs will float and sink to the bottom of the pool. Collected eggs can be exchanged for candy and toys! Enjoy carnival games before the hunt. The hunt will be divided into age groups.
*Children six years of age and younger are required to have a responsible adult at least 18 years of age in the water. Adult must be with within arm’s reach of child at all times. Adult and child must both register. Any adult with children who do not require an adult in the water, but still wants to swim, must also register.
Dads across the area are invited to spend their special day cooling off at the Frog Pond. Join us Sunday, June 21, as dads will receive Margaret Young Natatorium admission pricing (Residents $3, Non-Residents $5) to the Frog Pond when accompanied by at least one family member with regularly paid admission. Residency will determine rate.