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VISION MISSION PILLARS

We achieve our vision by being the best parks and recreation system in the State of Texas. We will create a thriving community for all through nature and play

Connecting communities through recreational and educational opportunities, developing and maintaining parks, trails, and public spaces, and preserving and restoring our natural resources.

WHY SHOULD YOU SPONSOR OUR PROGRAMS?

BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY

Help enhance the quality of life for residents by supporting our recreational, educational, and cultural programs. Our events provide unique opportunities for community members to connect and foster a sense of belonging.

INCREASING YOUR VISIBILITY

Gain local exposure and recognition of your support through our networking channels. This way you can associate your brand with positive community impact, family-friendly activities and events, and elevate your brand.

ROMOTE STEWAR

Support our sustainability and conservation efforts, helping us preserve green spaces for generations to come. By supporting our natural habitats, we’re not only improving the aesthetics of our shared spaces, but also protecting natural wildlife and creating a better community. For more information or to become a sponsor for an event, call our office at 972.219.3550

SPECIAL EVENTS

A Chance to Dance

Our Chance to Dance Programs are the best opportunity for members of our special needs communities and their families to enjoy cutting up the dance floor and letting loose! These dances vary throughout the year and follow a theme so be sure to check out our offerings all year round!

Day: Various Fridays per Month

Time: 5-8PM

Location: Thrive

Participants Expected: 10-100

Supplies: Hot food and drinks, (menu changes based on event), Plates/Cups/Bowls with Cutlery, Small giveaway items, theme specific items and photo op props, Live Music or DJ preferred

Sponsorship Levels Available: Bronze

Cultural Celebrations

From Holi to Dia de los Muertos and everything in between, Thrive is a great place to learn about cultural celebrations and the beauty of some amazing holidays from around the world. Join us all year round as we celebrate events such as Holi, Lunar New Year, Dia de los Muertos, Yi Peng, and more. These celebrations will change annually to ensure we are continuously offering the best opportunities for our community.

Day: Varies

Time: Varies

Location: Thrive

Participants Expected: 25-200

Supplies: Food and all cutlery, utensils, etc for the event based on the culture we’re celebrating –for these events we prefer to primarily work with vendors from the specific cultures and backgrounds to provide authentic opportunities for our guests and support historically underutilized businesses; Entertainment or Live Music/DJs

Sponsorship Levels Available: Silver, Bronze, or Vendor

Mariposas

Mariposas is a celebration of this iconic pollinator where we galvanize the best conservation organizations in North Texas to educate, play, and explore la monarca.

Day: April 19, 2025

Time: 9 AM-Noon

Location: Thrive and Thrive Nature Park

Participants Expected: 300-500

Supplies: Clay pots, paint & paint supplies, entertainment, event giveaways/swag

Sponsorship Levels Available: All

Ducky Derby

Our Ducky Derby is the coolest event this summer, so don’t miss out at this unique community event.

Held at our Sun Valley Aquatic Center, participants are invited to Duck-orate a duck and race it around the lazy river. This event is a fun take on traditional water regattas and a great opportunity to celebrate the summer fun in the sun!

Day: July 19,2025

Time: TBD

Location: Sun Valley Aquatic Center

Participants Expected: 50

Supplies: Rubber ducks, trophies, giveaway items, food supplies such as plates, cutlery, etc., coolers for water.

Sponsorship Levels Available: All

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Spring Festival

During the Easter season we will be celebrating with the community with a day full of activities. Our Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Spring Festival provides the opportunity for familie to gather and celebrate the joy of the changing of the season.

Day: Varies; typically March or April

Time: Varies, typically morning to afternoon

Location: Thrive

Participants Expected: 25-200

Supplies: Food and all cutlery, utensils, etc, Easter Eggs (unfilled), large bags of candy, Easter Bunny Suit.

Sponsorship Levels Available: Bronze or Vendor

SPECIAL EVENTS

Doggie Dive In

You’ve had fun all summer and now it’s time for your furry best friend to dive in and droll in our pool. Our Doggie Dive In event is the coolest event for your four legged friends this summer as we close out the season with this unique special event.

Day: Sept. 6, 2025

Time: Varies

Location: Sun Valley Aquatic Center

Participants Expected: 50

Supplies: dog treats, snacks, food for patrons, tennis balls, branded giveaway items, banners.

Sponsorship Levels Available: Silver, Bronze, or Vendor

Family Camp Night

Grab that flashlight and join us at Thrive for our annual Family Camp Night. Spend a few hours under the stars laughing, learning, and singing your hearts out with some of the best campfire songs around!

Day: Sept. 13, 2025

Time: 5-8PM

Location: Thrive

Participants Expected: 50

Supplies: Vendor Booth, Tent, Table, Chairs, Information to Pass out, Games and Activities for 50 patrons to play, Food, Utensils, Cutlery.

Sponsorship Levels Available: Bronze or Vendor

Thrive-O-Ween

It’s the SPOOOOKIEST time of the year at Thrive, our annual THRIVE-O-WEEN event. Put on your best costume and bring out your trick-or-treating bags for this funfilled evening for the entire family. Vendors have the opportunity to pass out candy and provide face-to-face information and interaction with hundreds of members of our community. This event is one you won’t want to miss!

Day: Oct. 11, 2025

Time: Noon-3 PM

Location: Thrive & North Lawn

Participants Expected: 750+

Supplies: Vendor Booth, Tent, Table, Chairs, Information to Pass out, Games and Activities for 750+ patrons to play, Candy for to hand out.

Sponsorship Levels Available: Gold, Silver, Bronze, or Vendor

Tri-Town Amazing Race

Join in the fun and support the greatest tri-town adventure in Texas! Eleven pitstops, three cities, and a day full of fun and teambuilding. Sponsors of this program have the opportunity to help make memories that last a lifetime. The perfect program to promote community and health and wellness.

Day: Nov. 16, 2024; Nov. 22, 2025

Time: TBD

Location: Varies

Participants Expected: 35 teams

Supplies:

Sponsorship Levels Available: All

Motorcycle Toy Run

Rev up those engines and spread some holiday cheer at our Motorcycle Toy Run! This helps provide cheer to hundreds of youth across the DFW area through a unique and fun toy drive. With your support, we can make the holidays a little more special for our community.

Day: Dec. 7, 2024; Dec. 6, 2025

Time: TBD

Location:

Participants Expected: 20-125

Supplies: New, unwrapped toys to donate; Giveaway bags and items, hot cocoa, utensils and cutlery, food items. Supplies may vary by year.

Sponsorship Levels Available: All

Christmas at the Cabin

Christmas at the Cabin is a celebration of the holidays 1870’s style at the Minor-Porter Log House. This event takes families on an adventure of preparing their homesteads for the holidays. Visitors will create live wreaths, tree ornaments, make a hand-dipped candle, and more while enjoying hot cider, live music, and a roaring fire.

Day: Dec. 14, 2024; Time: 10 AM-3 PM

Location: LLELA Nature Preserve

Participants Expected: 600+

Supplies: Apple cider, craft supplies, event giveaways/swag items (i.e. cups, branded items) Sponsorship Levels Available: Gold, Silver, or Bronze

PROGRAMS

Camp Play

Summer Break is here, but the fun never stops! Join us for our weekly summer camps, where kids can enjoy fitness, fun, and free play. Our camps provide a safe environment for children to make lasting memories through structured activities, gym games, arts and crafts, and swimming.

Day: annually, June-August

Time: 7:30 AM-6 PM

Location: Thrive

Participants Expected: 20-40/daily per week

Supplies: Various recreation supplies, snacks, food for parties and events, monetary support for outreach programs such as Reflections & Mad Science

Sponsorship Levels Available: Silver or Bronze

Wild About LLELA Summer Camp

Wild about LLELA Summer Camp is a weeklong outdoor nature camp designed to introduce the next generation of land stewards to birding, hiking, plant and animial ID, kayaking, and fishing while having fun on the trails.

Day: Monday-Friday; 3 weeks in June

Time: 8 AM-Noon

Location: LLELA Nature Preserve

Participants Expected: 90

Supplies: Craft supplies, binoculars, fishing equipment, kayak, t-shirts

Sponsorship Levels Available: Silver or Bronze

My First Fish

Designed for youth, but open to anglers of all ages, My First Fish teaches fishing skills to everyone wanting to learn this relaxing yet exciting sport.

Day: Varies

Time: Varies

Location: Railroad Park Fishing Pier, LLELA Nature Preserve

Participants Expected: 100

Supplies: Cane poles, fishing rods & reels, fishing supplies

Sponsorship Levels Available: Bronze

Light Cycles: Glow in the Dark Bike Ride

Light up the night for this fun glow-in-the-dark bike ride for the community through Memorial Park! This event is sure to be a hit and the last big hoorah of the Summer season. Families will get tons of information and glow in the dark items as well as get to have fun playing at Memorial Park.

Day: Nov. 22, 2024; Sept. 19, 2025

Time: 7-9 PM

Location: Memorial Park

Participants Expected: 50-100

Supplies: Vendor Booth, Tent, Table, Chairs, Information to Pass out, Games and Activities for patrons to play, Candy or other give away items, Glow in the Dark items are a MUST for all vendors. This can be lights, bracelets, etc. but NO STROBES. Sponsorship Levels Available: Silver, Bronze, or Vendor

Toddler Time

Take your little one on a big step into the great outdoors! Toddler Nature Time is a monthly Fall through Spring activity that fosters nature exploration in children from 18 months to 4 years old,complete with a story time, craft, and hike.

Day: 3rd Wednesday each month; Sept.-May

Time: 10-11:30 AM

Location: LLELA Nature Preserve Participants Expected: 100 Supplies: Craft supplies, staffing support through volunteers

Sponsorship Levels Available: Silver or Bronze

Night Hikes

Take a walk on the wild side by exploring LLELA at night during our guided Night Hikes. When the sun goes down, all manner of beautiful and exciting creatures come out to play. Join our dedicated and highly educated staff as they show you a different side of the nature preserve.

Day: Monthly

Time: After LLELA closes, at dark Location: LLELA Nature Preserve Participants Expected: 140 Supplies: High quality telescope, owl pellets, flashlights, branded sustainable items to giveaway Sponsorship Levels Available: Bronze

SPORTS AND FITNESS

Wave Swim Team Home Meet

Summer swim team will compete against other cities in the DFW area. Swimmers as young as 5 will practice all summer and have the opportunity to host a swim meet during the summer.

Day: June 2025

Time: TBD

Location: Sun Valley Aquatic Center

Participants Expected: 200+

Supplies: Meet sheets, refreshment stand, team shirts, team caps, meet caps, awards, hospitality suite

Sponsorship Levels Available: Silver, Bronze, or Vendor

Doubles Pickleball Tournament

Our Doubles Pickleball Tournament is a great way for pickleball enthusiasts in our community of all skill levels to play against each other in a friendly competition.

Day: Dec. 12, 2024

Time: 9 AM-5 PM

Location: Frederick P. Herring Parks & Recreation Center

Participants Expected: 16 Teams

Supplies: Hospitality snacks, pickleball supplies such as paddles, balls, and nets

Sponsorship Levels Available: Silver or Bronze

Facilitated Pickleball

Come learn about the sport that’s sweeping the nation! We’re thrilled to offer Pickleball classes to our community. After you take our facilitated classes, be sure to hone your skills in our open play. Join in the fun and fall in love with your new favorite sport.

Day: Monday and Friday

Time: Noon-3 PM

Location: Thrive

Participants Expected: 16 Teams

Supplies: Paddles, balls, nets

Sponsorship Levels Available: Bronze

Health Expo

Thrive’s annual health expo comprises multiple health and wellness businesses that offer health information to Thrive members and other Lewisville residents.

Day: Sept. 6, 2025

Time: 10 AM-Noon

Location: Thrive

Participants Expected: 100-250

Supplies: Healthy snacks, drinks, raffle prizes

Sponsorship Levels Available: Vendor, Bronze, Silver

National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month will happen in March. Thrive will host multiple vendors to come and talk to our members about different aspects of nutrition. This event was created to supplement our daily offerings and provide a more holistic approach to wellness.

Day: Annually in March

Time: Varies

Location: Thrive

Participants Expected: 25-50

Supplies: Healthy snacks, food ingredients for cooking class demonstrations

Sponsorship Levels Available: Bronze or Vendor

Group Fitness Classes

Thrive offers daily fitness classes of different varieties that aid in providing health and wellness resources to the community. From Group X to Aquatic Fitness, there is something for everyone at Thrive.

Day: Varies; year-round

Time: Varies

Location: Thrive

Participants Expected: 10-30

Supplies: Ecowise Yoga Mats, BodyBars, mini exercise bands, Drumsticks Sponsorship Levels Available: Vendor

ACTIVE ADULTS

Active Adult Dances

Dancing the night away at Thrive is the best way to spend your evening! We offer a variety of dances throughout the year including our Fall Dance, Holiday Dance, Masquerade Danec, Spring Fling Dance, Summer Nights Dance, and Wild About You Valentine Dance. Dances will either provide live entertainment or have a DJ, vendors are welcome to act as DJ during those times.

Day: Varies; typically Thursdays or Fridays

Time: 5-8 PM

Location: Thrive Dogwoods

Participants Expected: 25-75

Supplies: Payment for full or half cost of live entertainment, Refreshments fitting with theme

Sponsorship Levels Available: Bronze or Vendor

Active Adult Trips

Join us as we travel around the great state of Texas and provide daytrip opportunities for our Active Adults. From trips to local museums to nights at the local theater, there are many ways to support this opportunity for our members.

Day: Twice a Month

Time: Varies

Location: Varies

Participants Expected: 5-10

Supplies: Name badges, Trip T-shirts, monetary donation for gas and admission

Sponsorship Levels Available: Bronze

Active Adult Lunch and Learns

Lunch and Learns provide a unique opportunity for sponsors to interact with our Active Adults on a more personable level. Share valuable information about your business with our seniors and have the chance to grow your network

Day: Thursdays

Time: Noon-1PM

Location: Varies

Participants Expected: 5-25

Supplies: Name badges, $50 sponsorship fee, lunches, branded items for giveaways

Sponsorship Levels Available: Vendor

Active Adult Specialty Programs

Our specialty programs include Craft Fair and Art Show, Active Adult Pool Party, Father’s Day Breakfast, Active Adult Pizza Party on the Patio, Active Adult Tea Party, Fall Festival, National Senior Citizen Day, and Mother’s Day Brunch and Fashion Show. These events will provide special opportunities for recreation.

Day: Varies

Time: Varies throughout the day

Location: Thrive Dogwoods Participants Expected: 25-100

Supplies: Linens, Centerpieces, Cutlery and Plates/ Bowls/Cups, Hot food (menu changes based on event), varied refreshments including pastries.

Sponsorship Levels Available: Bronze or Vendor

Active Adult Luncheons

Our luncheons happen throughout the year as a way to provide food, community, and fun to our active adults. Luncheons all have a theme and include our Independence Day Luncheon, Holiday Luncheon, Veterans Day Luncheon, and our Mardi Gras Party & Luncheon. Luncheons provide an opportunity for active adults to be social.

Day: Varies

Time: Varies, mostly mornings to afternoons

Location: Thrive Dogwoods Participants Expected: 10-20

Supplies: Hot food and drinks, (menu changes based on event), Plates/Cups/Bowls with Cutlery Sponsorship Levels Available: Bronze or Vendor

Active Adult Monthly Programs

Monthly programs are used to provide educational and enrichment opportunities to our active adults throughout the year. These events include Lunch & Learns, Senior Social Hour, Active Adult Game Night, Coffee and Questions and Pizza, Popcorn, and Moving Pictures.

Day: Varies

Time: Varies

Location: Thrive Dogwoods Participants Expected: 5-30

Supplies: Boxed lunches for Lunch & Learns, refreshments such as pastries, coffee, prizes for games and activities.

Sponsorship Levels Available: Bronze