Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington · TX

Things to do with kids in Dallas–Fort Worth

50 family events in the next 30 days, plus 35 places and ongoing programs. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page, and shows the date we last checked it (latest check 2026-10-11). Dates are in Central Time.

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Recurring / by appointmentAmped Obstacles Youth Ninja ClassesAmped Obstacles · Cubs 3–4; Otters 5–6; Falcons 7–8; Wolves 9–11; Panthers 12–15; Challengers 15–17 · Class or membership pricing depends on the selected plan.
Visit on your scheduleBumpersaurus Outdoor Play and Reuse DiscoveryVivian J. Lincoln Library outdoor play area · Slide only for children under54 inches tall; age not substituted for height · No separate slide fee stated in reviewed page
Recurring / by appointmentCode Ninjas Frisco Coding and Robotics ProgramsCode Ninjas Frisco · Ages 5–14 · Contact the selected Frisco branch for tuition; introductory trial is separately offered.
Recurring / by appointmentCode Ninjas West Frisco Coding and Robotics ProgramsCode Ninjas West Frisco · Ages 5–14 · Contact the selected Frisco branch for tuition; introductory trial is separately offered.
Recurring / by appointmentCode Wiz Plano Coding, Robotics and Game DevelopmentCode Wiz Plano · Explorer 6–9; Creator 8–12; Innovator 10–17 · $189/month starting price for one weekly hour; $289 twice weekly; $329 one-to-one starting price.
Recurring / by appointmentConnecTEEN STEM volunteer pathway — 2027 applications pendingPerot Museum of Nature and Science · Students entering grades 10–12; year-round volunteers also require age 14+ and grade 10 · Participation fee not stated; volunteering is not a general-admission ticket
Recurring / by appointmentCross Timbers Nature Club and Parent-and-Me Nature ProgramsBob Jones Nature Center & Preserve · Youth club numerical ages not specified; parent-and-me requires an accompanying adult. · Current tuition not verified. Parent-and-me accompanying adult included in child registration fee.
Recurring / by appointmentDallas Zoo Backstage SafariDallas Zoo — selected behind-the-scenes habitats · Ages6+; at least one adult per two children under16 · Youth public $165–$190; adults $180–$200; member rates lower; zoo admission/parking included
Recurring / by appointmentDallas Zoo Crew — Future-Cycle Teen ProgramDallas Zoo · Families; numeric age cutoff not published · $200 training-program fee; selection/required training precede year-round volunteering
Recurring / by appointmentDallas Zoo Wild Adventures School-Break CampsDallas Zoo — camp drop-off at main gate · Kindergarten through grade8; eligibility is strictly grade-based · Thanksgiving three-day camp $220public/$198member; winter day $70/$63; aftercare separate
Recurring / by appointmentDinosaurs Live! and Sensory-Friendly Dinosaurs QuietHeard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary · Families; numeric child ages not specified. · Included in regular museum admission; members free. Standard fee amount not verified.
Recurring / by appointmentFamily Classes & Workshops — K12 and early-childhood classesDallas Museum of Art · Family Workshop ages 6–12; Arturo ages 3–5; Toddler Art ages 2–3; Art Babies 0–24 months · Fee not published in the reviewed source; check organizer
Recurring / by appointmentFencing Institute of Texas Youth Beginner and Homeschool ClassesFencing Institute of Texas · Musketeer 6–9; Bronze 10–14; advanced placement by coach. · Musketeer $175/month; Bronze $210/month; homeschool first child $115/month with 15% additional-child/second-class discount.
Visit on your scheduleFort Worth Museum of Science and History Family VisitFort Worth Museum of Science and History · Families; junior pricing ages 3–11 · Ages 3–11 $12; ages 12–64 $16; ages 0–2 free; members free; Omni Theater separate
Recurring / by appointmentFort Worth Public Library Full STEAM AheadParticipating Fort Worth Public Library branches · GradesK–5; no inferred numeric age cutoff · Check official price terms
Recurring / by appointmentFront Porch Pottery Children and Youth Group ClassesFront Porch Pottery Studio · Children/youth groups; minimum age and supervision requirements not published. · Contact Teresa for appointment and class tuition.
Recurring / by appointmentGirls in STEM — 2026–2027 waitlistFort Worth Museum of Science and History · Girls in grades 3–5 · Free program; current fall/spring classes are full
Recurring / by appointmentJump Into Art Studios Kids, Family and Teen Art ClassesJump Into Art Studios · Simple art 5+ (age 4 with parent); general art and family pottery 6+; kids sewing 7+; teen sewing 12–18. · Art from $111/month; family pottery $166/month; five-week kids/teen sewing $143 including supplies; individual workshops vary.
Recurring / by appointmentMovement The Hill Youth Climbing ProgramsMovement The Hill · Young climbers; program-specific age bands must be checked in registration. · Program tuition and rental charges vary; consult the selected class.
Recurring / by appointmentOpen Studio, Pop-Up Art Spot and family art resourcesDallas Museum of Art · Families; exact numerical age limits not specified · Free family programs and supplies; paid exhibitions/parking separate
Visit on your schedulePerot Museum Family Science VisitPerot Museum of Nature and Science · Families; youth pricing ages 2–12 · Youth 2–12 $17; ages 13+ $27; members free; film and traveling exhibition extra
Recurring / by appointmentPipe and Palette Plano Kids and Family Art ProgramsPipe and Palette · Paint + Play and open studio all ages; camps 5–12; Kids Night Out 5–16; after-school programs 17 and under. · Starting prices: Paint + Play $8/person; open studio $15; Kids Night Out $40/child; camp $95; after-school program $450 with package unit needing confirmation.
Recurring / by appointmentQuiet Hours at the CarterAmon Carter Museum of American Art · Families; exact numerical age limits not specified · Museum admission is free; Quiet Hours has no separate charge listed
Recurring / by appointmentQuigglys Clayhouse Fort Worth Family Pottery PaintingQuigglys Clayhouse Fort Worth · Children and adults; numeric child/adult cutoff not published. · $6 child studio fee or $8 adult studio fee, plus selected pottery typically $12–$60+; Tuesday/Thursday studio fee half price.
Recurring / by appointmentQuigglys Clayhouse Richardson Family Pottery PaintingQuigglys Clayhouse Richardson · Children and adults; numeric child/adult cutoff not published. · $6 child studio fee or $8 adult studio fee, plus selected pottery typically $12–$60+; Tuesday/Thursday studio fee half price.
Recurring / by appointmentSchool of Rock Fort Worth Youth Music ProgramsSchool of Rock Fort Worth · Little Wing 4–5; Rookies 6–7; Rock 101 8–13; Performance 8–18; Songwriting 12+. · Ask the Fort Worth school for current program tuition.
Recurring / by appointmentSecond Sunday Funday — family art and gallery tourIrving Arts Center · Families; exact numerical age limits not specified · Free family art-making and guided gallery tour
Recurring / by appointmentSTEM Squad — 2026–2027 school-year programFort Worth Museum of Science and History · Kindergarten–grade 4 · Tuition table is an image; exact current amount not extracted
Recurring / by appointmentStudio A sensory-friendly family play spaceKimbell Art Museum · Children ages 5 and younger with adult companions · Always free; special exhibitions are separate
Session in progressStudio Arts Dallas Fall 2026 Kids and Teen Art SemesterStudio Arts Dallas · Kids classes include 6–8, 7–11, 9–11, 7–9 and 10–12; teen classes have no single published numeric cutoff. · $725 for many 14-week, weekly two-hour courses including supplies/registration; some courses require a quote.
Recurring / by appointmentTCF YMCA Arlington Robotics ClassesArlington-Mansfield Area YMCA — TCF Youth Program Center · TCF groups ages 5–7 and 8–14 · Included for YMCA members; nonmember program price $159, exact session unit/duration to confirm.
Session in progressTheatre Arlington Fall 2026 A.C.T.S. Youth Theatre CoursesTheatre Arlington · Music & Movement 3–4; Creative Dramatics 5–7; Musical Theatre 8–12; Teen Acting 13–18. · Contact education staff or selected course registration for semester tuition.
Visit on your scheduleTrainTopia Model Railroads and Family Scavenger HuntsMuseum of the American Railroad — TrainTopia · Families; child pricing 3–12, younger than 3 free. · TrainTopia child ages 3–12 $6; adult $12; under 3 free. Walking-tour combo child $12, adult $18.
Recurring / by appointmentYoung Chefs Academy Fort Worth Weekly Cooking ClassesYoung Chefs Academy Fort Worth · Preschool, elementary and teen levels; ask the branch for individual placement. · $49 per single class; $169 per month membership, possible registration/uniform charges.
Recurring / by appointmentYoung Chefs Academy Frisco Weekly Cooking ClassesYoung Chefs Academy Frisco · Preschool, elementary and teen levels; ask the branch for individual placement. · $49 per single class; $165 per month membership, possible registration/uniform charges.