

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Saturday - September: Keep Calm and Carrion
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🦉 Experience First Saturday at Blackland Prairie Raptor Center!

Join us for a morning of hands-on, family-friendly activities, fun games, and trail walks. Don’t miss the highlight of the day - a live raptor program, where you can see our incredible ambassador birds up close and learn about their vital role in the ecosystem.

It’s a perfect way for families to connect with nature, get inspired, and make lasting memories while supporting wildlife conservation!

Every First Saturday has a unique theme! September's theme is: Keep Calm and Carrion

Themed activities include: 

Yoga on the Prairie
Scavenger Hunt with a Twist
Face Painting
Photo Ops
Education Stations
Raptor Program
Prairie Walk
Enrichment Building
Create Seed Packets or Seed Bombs
Agents of Discovery
More!

Join us for a new additional opportunity! Start your morning with a guided Bird Walk led by the Prairies & Timbers Audubon Society at 7:30AM. Explore the prairie with experienced birders and enjoy a peaceful visit to our bird blind water feature, where you can observe a variety of native birds up close in their natural habitat. After that, join us for the official First Saturday event! 

📸 Photography is welcome — capture your magical moments with our raptors!

In partnership with Sensory Days Dallas, a Quiet Area with sensory-friendly activities will be available at all family events.

All ticket sales directly support the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center. As a small, self-sustaining nonprofit, events like this - and the generosity of friends like you - help us care for our raptors, protect the Blackland Prairie, and offer educational programs for families. If you’d like to support our work even further, we’d be truly grateful for any donation at bpraptorcenter.org/donate.

A Note About Weather:
Because this is an outdoor experience, the event may be postponed if we’re experiencing heavy rain or lightning at the scheduled time. If that happens, you’ll be able to join us on the new date or use your ticket for a future First Saturday event. If neither option works, please consider your ticket a donation to BPRC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID: 20-1305421). Your support means so much.

When placing your order, please be sure to use a valid email address - we’ll send any updates or changes straight to your inbox.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/allen/first-saturday-september-keep-calm-and-carrion/200029989894630
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, health-wellness, art, fine-arts, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 66

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Allen
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas, TX, United States, Texas 75002
- **lat**: 33.08371
- **long**: -96.54895
- **full address**: 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas, TX, United States, Texas 75002, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Allen, TX 75002-7443, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Saturday - September: Keep Calm and Carrion being held?
  - **A:** First Saturday - September: Keep Calm and Carrion takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas, TX, United States, Texas 75002, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Allen, TX 75002-7443, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Saturday - September: Keep Calm and Carrion?
  - **A:** First Saturday - September: Keep Calm and Carrion is organized by Blackland Prairie Raptor Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** First Saturday - September: Keep Calm and Carrion is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Allen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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