After a great inaugural run last year, Jurassic Encounter is back this year at Ballantyne’s Backyard, starting TODAY from 2 to 6 p.m. It’ll be here throughout Thanksgiving week, open every day except Thanksgiving. Smarty Carroll took her boys last year and they had a ball and are planning to go back. Read about it here!

Smarty Carroll’s son Wes getting up close to a dino!
What: This prehistoric outdoor experience lets your children mingle with more than 45 life-sized animatronic and static dinosaurs, and they can listen in to learn all about the dinos on a free educational app from your phone!
Kids are invited to dig for bones, jump in a bouncy house, and shop for swag at the Dino Village.
When: Friday, Nov. 18 from 2-6 p.m. Nov. 19-23 and Nov. 25-27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N Community House Rd.
How much: Tickets start at $19 in advance for ages 3 and up. Parking is free. Sellouts are expected so get your tickets now!
Click here to purchase tickets.