The Trinity River Kite Festival, formerly known as the Trinity River Wind Festival, is keeping all the kite-flying fun and adventure. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 22, at the Trinity River and the Dallas Floodway. This outdoor extravaganza of wind, wings and action is produced by the Trinity Commons Foundation and City of Dallas.

There will be public kite flying and kite-flying lessons, the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center with a stage show of rehabilitated raptors (birds of prey), a free kite giveaway, kid’s mini train rides (fee required), draw n' go and paper airplane making, the Dallas Stroller Dash (registration required) and Japanese kite-making booth.

Sponsorships are available; vendors call Chris Mathis at 214-671-9500 or email Christopher.Mathis@DallasCityHall.com. Parking is available at lots near Riverfront Blvd. and Commerce St.

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