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March into spring with a selection of fitness events around Dallas-Fort Worth

Kids on spring break? Send them to yoga camp.

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And just like that, the weather is improving, flowers are starting to bloom, and we're all itching to get back outside again.

Lean into that feeling by checking out these (mostly outdoor) exercise events in March, which span yoga to HIIT, running to ice skating, and even something for the kiddos on spring break.

HIIT at The Hill, March 9
Join Fitness Ambassadors for an evening of sweat, swag, and sounds in The Hill's courtyard, behind Snooze and Movement. This 45-minute HIIT class taught by a Fitness Ambassador Priscilla Esquivel includes a post-workout social with sounds from TraeNed; a special swag bag from The Hill; and pop-ups from partners like BodyArmor, Apres, Lewie, Flamingo, Clean Juice, and more. All proceeds from the $10 tickets will benefit NAMI Dallas, the National Alliance of Mental Illness.

CRC St. Patrick's Day 5K & 10K, March 12
The Cox Running Club is sponsoring this race — which also includes a one-mile fun run for all ages — at Trinity Park in Fort Worth.

Spring break camp with Nanda Yoga, March 14-15
Are you planning on a staycation this spring break? Bring the littles (ages 4-7) to this Fort Worth studio for some spring-themed fun while the kids are out of school. Each day is $60 (with a 10 percent sibling discount) and classes are limited to 12 kids.

Mindful Mondays, March 14 & 18
Fitness Ambassadors also has a free movement series at the Omni Dallas Hotel that includes a 45-minute yoga flow followed by self-care treatments and goodies, hydration provided by BodyAmor, and complimentary express back and hand massages before and after by massage therapists from Mokara Spa. The bring-your-own mat class is located inside the hotel on the fifth floor in room West End.

Dolly Parton Skate Experience at Galleria Dallas, March 19
In honor of Women's History Month, Galleria Dallas is celebrating an American original: Dolly Parton. The country legend is releasing her 52nd studio album this spring, and that album as well as other hits from Dolly’s five decades in the recording industry will be played for skaters at Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center from 3-5 pm. Guests are encouraged to come dressed to fit the theme. Tickets are $12 plus $5 for skate rental.

Spring Equinox sound bath, March 20
Join Breathe meditation teacher and sound practitioner Mellissa Nguyen for an hour-long sound bath and guided meditation for the first day of spring. The spring equinox represents new light and life, with new beginnings, seeds, and paths, so come let go of all that no longer serves you and manifest the life you want. Mellissa will play different instruments, including singing crystal bowls, gongs, chimes, and drums, with the vibrations helping to shift the brain into a more relaxed state.

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Dallas residents can help shape future of libraries via online survey

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Dallas libraries want residents' input.

This time, it's okay for library goers not to be quiet. Dallas residents who care about the future of the city's library system can make their voices heard in a survey accessible online through the end of the month.

The City of Dallas, Dallas Public Library (DPL), and Friends of the Dallas Public Library (FoDPL) have launched an online questionnaire to gather resident feedback and insights into the use of Dallas public libraries. The input gathered, they say, will help inform plans for new models of library service in response to budget reductions that the library system currently faces.

"The City of Dallas, DPL and FoDPL encourage all City of Dallas residents to complete the questionnaire and to share it with their networks and communities to help inform future decision-making about DPL," says a release.

The online questionnaire can be taken in English and in Spanish, and paper copies will be available at Dallas Public Library locations.

The 29-question survey is multiple choice and wide ranging. It starts with questions about how much individuals use the library system, how informed they feel about its services, and whether city funding should be increased or decreased.

Several questions are based on this premise: "Dallas Public Library is considering a new regional service model that would create five Flagship libraries located across the city and close four neighborhood locations. These Flagship libraries would be open seven days a week, offer extended hours, and provide additional programs and services. The remaining neighborhood branch libraries would continue to offer core services."

Currently proposed for closure are the Arcadia Park, Skyline, Renner Frankford, and Oak Lawn branches.

Survey-takers are asked whether they support or oppose the proposed model, what would change their view, and whether the specific branch closures would affect them. They're also asked for input on additional services the libraries can provide.

The survey will close on February 26, 2026.

Find the full survey link here.

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