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Looking for a fun and family-friendly event? Look no further than the Plano Balloon Festival. This non-profit agency is dedicated to educating attendees about hot air ballooning while offering other local non-profits an opportunity to raise funds and awareness of their programs and services. With entertainment on the Main Stage, special kid's activities, skydivers, delicious food, handmade products, and unique hot air balloons, there's something for everyone at this weekend's event. Don't miss the 30 magnificent, colorful hot air balloons, including the fun Special Shapes that attend each year. And be sure to check out the Kids Fun Zone, with inflatable rides, obstacle courses, art activities, and more.

Learn about one of the most significant events in American history at the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. This museum is dedicated to educating visitors about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, as his motorcade drove through downtown Dallas and turned the fateful curve of Dealey Plaza at midday. Located on the sixth and seventh floors of the old Texas School Book Depository, the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza opened on Presidents Day in 1989. The museum offers self-guided tours that allow visitors to explore the exhibits at their own pace. The most famous amateur film of the Kennedy assassination, the Zapruder film, is one of the highlights. Visitors can also see the Orville Nix film, which depicts the assassination from a reverse angle, showing part of the grassy knoll in the background. Additionally, photography collections by Jay Skaggs are on display, with photos taken just before and after the assassination as he followed investigators around the plaza. Lastly, visitors can view artifacts from the Kennedy funeral, including funeral cards, notes by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and other items.