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October 6 - January 6
With Support from Dove
Tracing chocolate from its roots as
a part of the cacao plant to the candy factory, this interactive exhibit
explains how the world's favorite flavor goes from rain forest to
consumer.
The Dallas Arboretum is the
exhibit's only stop in the Southwest, so don't miss this educational and
imaginative exhibit.
HIGHLIGHTS
Flower Power Dome unfolds an enormous
cacao flower
Chocolate Then & Now: A History of Chocolate
Bean Scene
Scent Stations
Chocolate Factory which shows how to grind, winnow, roast, m ix,
and mold chocolate
And a sample at the end!
Chocolate Acres |
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December 31st to January 6th
(closed January 1) |
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An event filled with exciting crafts, scrumptious games and yummy
giggles to celebrate the final week of The Amazing Chocolate Tree
Activities during this week include
• Chocolate Crafts - includes painting with chocolate and making
your very own chocolate play dough : Monday 12/31, 11am-4pm
Wednesday 1/2, 11am-4pm
Saturday 1/5, 11am-4pm
Sunday 1/6, 11am-4pm
• Planting with Chocolate – You will get to use actual
chocolate mulch to plant seedlings: Monday 12/31, 11am-4pm
Wednesday 1/2, 11am-4pm
Saturday 1/5, 11am-4pm
Sunday 1/6, 11am-4pm
• Marshmallow People – make marshmallow people & then decorate
them with candy:
Thursday 1/2, 11am-4pm
Friday 1/4, 11am-4pm
Saturday 1/5, 11am-4pm
Sunday 1/6, 11am-4pm
• Cookie Decorating - decorate chocolate cookies to your
heart’s content:
Thursday 1/2, 11am-4pm
Friday 1/4, 11am-4pm
Saturday 1/5, 11am-4pm
Sunday 1/6, 11am-4pm
• Chef’s Hat Decorating – just before you go through the
chocolate factory in the Amazing Chocolate Tree be sure to make your own
signature chef’s hat so you can ‘act’ like a true Sous Chef!:
Thursday 1/2, 11am-4pm
Friday 1/4, 11am-4pm
Saturday 1/5, 11am-4pm
Sunday 1/6, 11am-4pm
• Chocolate Bingo – You’ll sure make mom and dad jealous -
never has the game of bingo been so tasty!
Thursday 1/2, 11am-4pm
Friday 1/4, 11am-4pm
Saturday 1/5, 11am-4pm
Sunday 1/6, 11am-4pm
Adults:
• Chocolate Tastings with The Cultured Cup
Sunday January 6th from 11-3
• Chocolate Dipping in Sewell Boardroom
Saturday January 5th from 1-4pm
• Cocoa Therapy Demo in our Gift Shop Wednesday
January 3rd – Sunday January 6th, 11am-4pm
Chocolate Gifts
The Hoffman Family Gift Shop will offer a holiday season's worth
of treats to surprise even the most dedicated chocolate lover.
Other activities will be added as
they are finalized. |