Dallas-Fort Worth family events
Upcoming family-friendly events across Dallas-Fort Worth: festivals, kids shows, museum programs, story times, and more.
Sunday, September 27 Today
State Fair of Texas10am to 9pm, day 3 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 93809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 7521024 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.bigtex.com
Monday, September 28 Tomorrow
Autumn at the Arboretum9am to 5pm, day 4 of 9, Sep 25 to Oct 38525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218One 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.dallasarboretum.org
Expeditions Through the Lens: Botanical Photographs of Sherwin Carlquist10am to 4pm, day 1 of 5, Sep 28 to Oct 23220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107Travel 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.fwbg.org
Dallas Farmers Market Daily Pumpkin Patch10am to 5pm, day 4 of 9, Sep 25 to Oct 3920 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201Get 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.dallasfarmersmarket.org
Friday, October 2
Jurassic Quest - Fort Worth1 to 8pm, day 1 of 3, Oct 2 to 41201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102North America's largest traveling dinosaur experience with life-size moving dinosaurs, fossil digs, baby dinos, dino rides, and LEGO-inspired build zones.jurassicquest.com
Fall Plant Sale2 to 6pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 2 to 33220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107Seasonal 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.fwbg.org
Night Hike: Creatures of the Night7 to 9pm$141 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069Enjoy a spooky themed talk about nocturnal and creepy crawly animals, then explore the sights, smells and sounds of the night with Heard Trail Guides.heardmuseum.org
Stargazing with Cosmic Tours8 to 10pm2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201View the Texas night sky with Cosmic Tours: telescopes provided and guides walk you through constellations, planets and more on the Great Lawn.klydewarrenpark.org
Saturday, October 3
Guided Trails at the Heard Museum9:30 to 11:30am1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069Experience the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the Heard Sanctuary on a guided 45 to 60 minute hike through the unique landscape.heardmuseum.org
Storytime Adventure with Chocolate and Dot10 to 11am2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201Chocolate and Dot interactive storytime brings stories to life through engaging read-alouds, audience participation and gentle lessons about friendship, confidence, curiosity and courage.klydewarrenpark.org
Comunidad Primero y MABA: Free Community Resource Fair & Legal Clinic10amFreeMt View College, Dallas, TX 75211Free community resource fair and legal clinic hosted with MABA at Dallas College Mountain View Campus.eventbrite.com
Plein Air Drawing with The Cedars Union12 to 2pm2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201Join 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.klydewarrenpark.org
Scarborough's Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival1 to 9pm, every Saturday$16.502511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX 75167Expanded 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.scarboroughshollow.com
Heirlooms & Heritage: A Community History Fair1 to 4pmFree1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201Bring 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.dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com
Health Fair1:30 to 3:30pmFree9609 Lake June Road, Dallas, TX 75217A fun and informative health fair with local health professionals offering free screenings, expert advice on nutrition and fitness, giveaways and activities.dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience1:30 to 4:30pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 3 to 4$365938 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231Based 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.dct.org
Together We Dance with Avant Chamber Ballet3 to 4:30pmFree2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201Avant Chamber Ballet presents Together We Dance, a free family-friendly performance with live music featuring ACB company and trainees with pianist Kamilya Akhemtova.klydewarrenpark.org
Safari Nights7 to 8:30pm, every Saturday650 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203The 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).dallaszoo.com
Sunday, October 4
Piano Lessons with New Song Music Academy1 to 3pmFree2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201Stop 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.klydewarrenpark.org
3 Hour Wetland Canoe Trails1 to 4pm1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069Experience wetland vegetation and wildlife with a canoeing and safety introduction, a 40 minute guided wetland trail and free paddle time to explore.heardmuseum.org
Tuesday, October 6
Homeschool Day at the Dallas Zoo9am to 4pm$12650 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203Homeschoolers 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.dallaszoo.com
Wednesday, October 7
Mad Hatter Tea Party6:30 to 7:45pmFree5626 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75229The Mad Hatter invites families to an Unbirthday Tea with riddles, games and a make-your-own piece of Wonderland to take home; costumes encouraged.dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com
Thursday, October 8
Jurassic Fretz Park5 to 7pmFree6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX 75254Brave the Fretz Park Haunted House filled with prehistoric spooks and scares in this Halloween-season event open to all courage levels.dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com
Banned Books Loteria Workshop6 to 7:30pmFree2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215Create 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.dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com
Friday, October 9
Art on the Go with the SMU Meadows Museum10 to 11amFree2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201Pick 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.klydewarrenpark.org
Blooms & Beats: October6:30 to 8:30pm$183220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107Live 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.fwbg.org
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