# Dallas-Fort Worth family events

> Upcoming family-friendly events across Dallas-Fort Worth: festivals, kids shows, museum programs, story times, and more.

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### [Scarborough's Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival](https://robo.app/r/f7dmb8/scarboroughs-hollow-fall-fantasy-festival)

- When: 2026-10-03 13:00-21:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX 75167 (32.36312, -96.8893)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $16.50
- Category: festival
- Topics: fantasy, fall, live-entertainment, artisan, family-friendly
- About: Expanded immersive fall fantasy festival in Scarborough Faire's 16th-century village with live entertainment, artisan shopping, seasonal food and drink, and interactive experiences for all ages.
- Source: https://www.ScarboroughsHollow.com

### [Safari Nights](https://robo.app/r/kd7vdu/safari-nights)

- When: 2026-10-03 19:00-20:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 650 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203 (32.745091, -96.8120858)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, zoo, tribute-band, outdoor, family
- About: The wildest outdoor concert series: explore the zoo during the day, then dance to a live cover band at The Grove after hours with keeper chats, ambassador animal presentations and food trucks; Sep 26 features Bidi Bidi Banda (Selena tribute), Oct 3 features Topanga ('90s hits).
- Source: https://www.dallaszoo.com/safari-nights/

### [State Fair of Texas](https://robo.app/r/mq8v72/state-fair-of-texas)

- When: 2026-09-27 10:00-21:00 (America/Chicago), and 12 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210 (32.779669, -96.761925)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: state-fair, rides, food, big-tex, midway, family
- About: 24 days of legendary food, 70+ midway rides, live music, the Stunt Dog Show and Big Tex at Fair Park; kids 3-12 are $10 every day, adults $15 weekdays/$25 weekends, with discounted evening entry after 5pm.
- Source: https://bigtex.com/

### [Autumn at the Arboretum](https://robo.app/r/2uqp5h/autumn-at-the-arboretum)

- When: 2026-09-28 09:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218 (32.8213624, -96.7184124)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: pumpkins, fall-festival, gardens, family, photo-opportunities
- About: One of America's best pumpkin festivals fills the garden with more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash; this year's Pumpkin Village theme 'Harvest Hues' reimagines modern artists like Basquiat, Rothko and Pollock in harvest materials.
- Source: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/event/autumn-at-the-arboretum/

### [Dallas Farmers Market Daily Pumpkin Patch](https://robo.app/r/bujanm/dallas-farmers-market-daily-pumpkin-patch)

- When: 2026-09-28 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 920 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201 (32.7776622, -96.7896426)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: pumpkins, fall, local-produce, family
- About: Get your local Texas pumpkins: the locally-grown pumpkin patch has returned to The Shed from the Pumpkin Pyle fields in Floydada, TX, with over 25 pumpkin varieties to pick or stack.
- Source: https://dallasfarmersmarket.org/series/dallas-farmers-market-pumpkin-patch/

### [Expeditions Through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist](https://robo.app/r/adh5kg/expeditions-through-the-lens-botanical-photographs-of)

- When: 2026-09-28 10:00-16:00 (America/Chicago), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 (32.7401779, -97.3627006)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: photography, nature, science, exhibition
- About: Travel the world through botanist Sherwin Carlquist's vivid field photographs and notebooks, revealing observations that reshaped our understanding of nature; open weekdays only at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.
- Source: https://fwbg.org/full-calendar/exhibition-expeditions-through-the-lens-botanical-photographs-of-sherwin-carlquist/

### [Jurassic Quest - Fort Worth](https://robo.app/r/cr6upz/jurassic-quest-fort-worth)

- When: 2026-10-02 13:00-20:00 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 (32.74994, -97.32808)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: dinosaurs, hands-on, family-friendly, exhibit
- About: North America's largest traveling dinosaur experience with life-size moving dinosaurs, fossil digs, baby dinos, dino rides, and LEGO-inspired build zones.
- Source: https://www.jurassicquest.com/events/JM0NQB

### [Fall Plant Sale](https://robo.app/r/n9qyzc/fall-plant-sale)

- When: 2026-10-02 14:00-18:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 (32.7401779, -97.3627006)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: plants, gardening, sale, natives
- About: Seasonal plant sale at The Grove with native perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs and pollinator-friendly favorites hand-selected by FWBG horticulture experts, with staff on hand for garden advice.
- Source: https://fwbg.org/full-calendar/fall-plant-sale/

### [Night Hike: Creatures of the Night](https://robo.app/r/g43syf/night-hike-creatures-of-the-night)

- When: 2026-10-02 19:00-21:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069 (33.161364, -96.617011)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $14.00
- Category: class
- Topics: nature, nocturnal-animals, guided-hike
- About: Enjoy a spooky themed talk about nocturnal and creepy crawly animals, then explore the sights, smells and sounds of the night with Heard Trail Guides.
- Source: https://www.heardmuseum.org/event/night-hike-10-02-26-creatures-of-the-night-3/

### [Stargazing with Cosmic Tours](https://robo.app/r/5kvt4y/stargazing-with-cosmic-tours)

- When: 2026-10-02 20:00-22:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201 (32.7894122, -96.8015415)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: stargazing, astronomy, telescopes, night, outdoor
- About: View the Texas night sky with Cosmic Tours: telescopes provided and guides walk you through constellations, planets and more on the Great Lawn.
- Source: https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/events-programming/stargazing-10-02

### [Guided Trails at the Heard Museum](https://robo.app/r/4ac5rk/guided-trails-at-the-heard-museum)

- When: 2026-10-03 09:30-11:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069 (33.161364, -96.617011)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: meetup
- Topics: nature, guided-hike, ecology
- About: Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the Heard Sanctuary on a guided 45 to 60 minute hike through the unique landscape.
- Source: https://www.heardmuseum.org/event/guided-trails-october-3-2026-2/

### [Storytime Adventure with Chocolate and Dot](https://robo.app/r/3xy82z/storytime-adventure-with-chocolate-and-dot)

- When: 2026-10-03 10:00-11:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201 (32.7894122, -96.8015415)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, reading, kids, interactive
- About: Chocolate and Dot interactive storytime brings stories to life through engaging read-alouds, audience participation and gentle lessons about friendship, confidence, curiosity and courage.
- Source: https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/events-programming/storytime-cd-10-3

### [Comunidad Primero y MABA: Free Community Resource Fair & Legal Clinic](https://robo.app/r/76ua4p/comunidad-primero-y-maba-free-community-resource-fair-legal)

- When: 2026-10-03 10:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mt View College, Dallas, TX 75211 (32.72664, -96.90101)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: free, community, resource-fair, legal-clinic, hispanic-heritage
- About: Free community resource fair and legal clinic hosted with MABA at Dallas College Mountain View Campus.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/tx--mansfield/hispanic-heritage-month/

### [Plein Air Drawing with The Cedars Union](https://robo.app/r/5qmrnz/plein-air-drawing-with-the-cedars-union)

- When: 2026-10-03 12:00-14:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201 (32.7894122, -96.8015415)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: drawing, plein-air, art, outdoor
- About: Join The Cedars Union for a laid-back plein air drawing session focused on rendering the downtown Dallas landscape and architecture; all levels welcome, some supplies provided.
- Source: https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/events-programming/plein-air-drawing-with-the-cedars-union

### [Heirlooms & Heritage: A Community History Fair](https://robo.app/r/znqbrv/heirlooms-heritage-a-community-history-fair)

- When: 2026-10-03 13:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201 (32.778353, -96.7949124)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: history, genealogy, antiques, family
- About: Bring family heirlooms, photos and documents for an antiques-roadshow-style evaluation with Heritage Auctions specialists, plus genealogy resources, digitization help and hands-on history activities.
- Source: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/HeirloomsandHeritage

### [Health Fair](https://robo.app/r/twwe92/health-fair)

- When: 2026-10-03 13:30-15:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 9609 Lake June Road, Dallas, TX 75217 (32.7339272, -96.6566578)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: health, wellness, screenings, family
- About: A fun and informative health fair with local health professionals offering free screenings, expert advice on nutrition and fitness, giveaways and activities.
- Source: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/health-fair-514172

### [Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience](https://robo.app/r/pymqmw/naked-mole-rat-gets-dressed-the-rock-experience)

- When: 2026-10-03 13:30-16:30 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 5938 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231 (32.8849623, -96.7336747)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $36.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, musical, children, mo-willems
- About: Based on Mo Willems' hit children's book: Wilbur the naked mole rat discovers a love for clothing and style in a rock-show musical with energetic songs and quirky characters. Recommended for ages 4 and up; performances at 1:30 PM, plus 4:30 PM on Oct 3.
- Source: https://www.dct.org/show-details/naked-mole-rat-gets-dressed-the-rock-experience

### [Together We Dance with Avant Chamber Ballet](https://robo.app/r/9m8556/together-we-dance-with-avant-chamber-ballet)

- When: 2026-10-03 15:00-16:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201 (32.7894122, -96.8015415)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: theater
- Topics: ballet, dance, live-music, free, family
- About: Avant Chamber Ballet presents Together We Dance, a free family-friendly performance with live music featuring ACB company and trainees with pianist Kamilya Akhemtova.
- Source: https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/events-programming/together-we-dance-with-avant-chamber-ballet

### [Piano Lessons with New Song Music Academy](https://robo.app/r/bvsmd5/piano-lessons-with-new-song-music-academy)

- When: 2026-10-04 13:00-15:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201 (32.7894122, -96.8015415)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: piano, music-lessons, free, all-ages
- About: Stop by the green piano for a free 15-minute mini piano lesson from New Song Music Academy teachers; learn basics and play a real song with no experience needed, all ages.
- Source: https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/events-programming/piano-lessons-with-new-song-academy

### [3 Hour Wetland Canoe Trails](https://robo.app/r/h5r82u/3-hour-wetland-canoe-trails)

- When: 2026-10-04 13:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069 (33.161364, -96.617011)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: meetup
- Topics: nature, canoeing, wetlands
- About: Experience wetland vegetation and wildlife with a canoeing and safety introduction, a 40 minute guided wetland trail and free paddle time to explore.
- Source: https://www.heardmuseum.org/event/3-hour-wetland-canoe-trails-10-04-26/

### [Homeschool Day at the Dallas Zoo](https://robo.app/r/3nf5bj/homeschool-day-at-the-dallas-zoo)

- When: 2026-10-06 09:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 650 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203 (32.745091, -96.8120858)
- Ages: 5 to 17
- Price: $12.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: homeschool, stem, animals, education
- About: Homeschoolers of all ages and their families explore animal adaptations, ecosystems, conservation and biodiversity through hands-on STEM activities, zoo passports, keeper chats and community partner booths.
- Source: https://www.dallaszoo.com/event/homeschool-day/

### [Mad Hatter Tea Party](https://robo.app/r/sedp92/mad-hatter-tea-party)

- When: 2026-10-07 18:30-19:45 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 5626 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75229 (32.8947252, -96.8134761)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: tea-party, alice-in-wonderland, costumes, crafts
- About: The Mad Hatter invites families to an Unbirthday Tea with riddles, games and a make-your-own piece of Wonderland to take home; costumes encouraged.
- Source: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/mad-hatter-tea-party-533041

### [Jurassic Fretz Park](https://robo.app/r/fewxey/jurassic-fretz-park)

- When: 2026-10-08 17:00-19:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX 75254 (32.9495865, -96.7832698)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, haunted-house, dinosaurs, family
- About: Brave the Fretz Park Haunted House filled with prehistoric spooks and scares in this Halloween-season event open to all courage levels.
- Source: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/jurassic-fretz-park-517858

### [Banned Books Loteria Workshop](https://robo.app/r/wrd2kt/banned-books-loteria-workshop)

- When: 2026-10-08 18:00-19:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215 (32.7704209, -96.7667855)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: banned-books, loteria, art, hispanic-heritage-month
- About: Create your own banned books-themed Loteria set while learning about challenged books, intellectual freedom and the cultural significance of the traditional Mexican game; all supplies provided.
- Source: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/banned-books-loteria-night-532117

### [Art on the Go with the SMU Meadows Museum](https://robo.app/r/j8u2yv/art-on-the-go-with-the-smu-meadows-museum)

- When: 2026-10-09 10:00-11:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201 (32.7894122, -96.8015415)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art-kits, museum, free, all-ages
- About: Pick up a free Art on the Go kit from the SMU Meadows Museum with everything needed to complete an art project inspired by what's on view at the museum; kits suit all ages with English and Spanish instructions.
- Source: https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/events-programming/art-on-the-go-10-09

### [Blooms & Beats: October](https://robo.app/r/34f4en/blooms-beats-october)

- When: 2026-10-09 18:30-20:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 (32.7401779, -97.3627006)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $18.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, outdoor, family, gardens
- About: Live music from local artist Joseph Neville in the Horseshoe Garden with Flora House Cafe offerings, yard games and evening garden ambiance; lawn chairs and blankets welcome, children under 12 supervised.
- Source: https://fwbg.org/full-calendar/blooms-beats-october/