Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Dallas County, TX
171 upcoming family events and 22 places and programs in Dallas County, TX. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Central Time.
All of the Dallas–Fort Worth area →This weekend in Dallas–Fort Worth →Upcoming family events
Oct24SatOutdoorsThrough Nov 1
Autumn at the Arboretum — Harvest Hues 2026
Dallas Arboretum — Pumpkin Village and main garden
Paid
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM
Fall Jack-o'-lantern | Family Fun Time
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $31Ages 8+
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AM
Family Fishing Day — Mountain Creek Library
Dallas Public Library — Mountain Creek Branch
Free
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Halloween at Lakewood Library
Dallas Public Library — Lakewood Branch
Free
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Haunted Carn-EVIL — White Rock Hills Library
Dallas Public Library — White Rock Hills Branch
Free
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Jimmy's Haunted Hike at Samuell Farm
Samuell (East) Farm
From $5
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
KiD ART Saturday Workshop: Painted Pumpkins
KiD ART
From $70Ages 4–12
Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Klyde Warren Park Family Trick-or-Treating
Klyde Warren Park
Free
Oct24SatOutdoorsThrough Nov 17
Little Adventurers — fall toddler garden exploration
Dallas Arboretum — Children’s Adventure Garden
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
My First Classic: The Nutcracker — Ballet North Texas
Moody Performance Hall
Paid
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 12:30 PM
NEW Workshop! Decoupage Olive Oil Bottle & Donuts
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $38Ages 8+
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Saturday School: The FUNdamentals of Drawing
Irving Arts Center
From $95Ages 6–10
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 7:15 PM
Toy Story 5 — Movies in the Park at Klyde Warren
Klyde Warren Park — Olive Plaza
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Day of the Dead Ofrendas — Dallas West Library
Dallas Public Library — Dallas West Branch
Free
- Sports & play
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Drop-In Archery 101 at Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill State Park — Penn Farm
With admissionAges 12+
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Fishing 101 at Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill State Park — Perch Pond
With admission
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Floral Pumpkin + Add DIY Pumpkin Souffle Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $43Ages 8+
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Trunk or Treat — Downtown Rowlett
Downtown Rowlett
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25 · 12:30 PM
Boo! A Magical Painting Experience for the Family
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $29Ages 8+
Oct25SunPumpkins and patchesSun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PM
Welcome Fall! Seasonal Pumpkins + Add DIY Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $43Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25 · 4:00 PM
Flowers by the Sea + Add DIY Ocean Scented Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $43
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:30 PM
The Great Create 2026
Nasher Sculpture Center
From $600
- Pumpkins and patches
Mon, Oct 26 · 5:30 PM
Paintin' Pumpkins at Signature Park — Cedar Hill
Signature Park
FreeAll ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Mon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PM
Pumpkin Picking in a Pickup Truck
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $43All ages
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PM
Sunflowers + Add DIY Candle + Monday Mocktail
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $41Ages 8+
Oct27TueArts & craftsTue, Oct 27 · 1:00 PM
Chill of an Early Autumn Eve @ Early Bird Price
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $41
Oct27TueArts & craftsTue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PM
Fall Floral + Add DIY Fall Scented Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $43Ages 8+
Oct27TueArts & craftsTue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM
RENACER: A Día de Muertos Celebration — Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklórico
Moody Performance Hall
Paid
Oct28WedArts & craftsWed, Oct 28 · 1:00 PM
Coastal Flower Field @ Early Bird Pricing
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $41Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM
Majestic Mountains + Add DIY Candle for Added Zen
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $43Ages 8+
Oct29ThuArts & craftsThu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM
Therapeutic Music & Movement with KidLinks
Klyde Warren Park — Muse Family Performance Pavilion
FreeAges 2–6
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Oct 29 · 12:30 PM
Mountain Hike in Wildflowers @ Early Bird Price
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $41Ages 8+
Oct30FriTrick-or-treatFri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
BOO-tanical Trick or Treat — Members Only
Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
Oct30FriArts & craftsFri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Dallas Skyline | Shades of Fall @ Happy Hour Price
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $41Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM
Día de los Muertos with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
From $34
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
Halloween Boo Bash at Storytime — North Garland Library
North Garland Library
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
NEW! Night Watch Blacklight + Add a DIY Candle!
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $43
Oct31SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
A Great Pumpkin Patch = Family Fun for All Ages
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $41Ages 8+
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM
Dallas Día de Muertos Parade & Festival 2026
Dallas City Hall Plaza
- Oct31SatArts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
KiD ART Saturday Workshop: Dia de los Muertos
KiD ART
From $70Ages 4–12
Oct31SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Stage Fright: Halloween Family Festival 2026
Sammons Park
Free
Oct31SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM
Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets — Main Street Garden, Dallas
Main Street Garden Park
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Animal Encounter: Snakes of Texas at Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill State Park — Penn Farm Parking Lot
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:30 PM
Family Fiesta: DIY Sugar Skull Piñatas at North Garland Library
North Garland Library
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Fun Fright Fiesta at Garland Central Library
Garland Central Library
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
Free Mini Piano Lessons with New Song Music Academy at Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park — Lecture Hall (green piano)
FreeAll ages
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 4:00 PM
Winter Wonderland
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
DMA FREE First Sundays: Access for All
Dallas Museum of Art
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
Freaky Frida
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
Nov2MonArts & craftsMon, Nov 2 · 6:30 PM
Wine Country in Autumn @ Manic Monday Price
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $43
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PM
Monarch Majesty @ Manic Monday Price
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $43Ages 8+
Nov3TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 3 · 6:30 PM
Fall Wonderland + Add DIY Fall Scented Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48All ages
Nov3TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 3 · 1:00 PM
Give Thanks Pumpkin @ Early Bird Price
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $44Ages 8+
Nov3TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Nov 3 · 8:30 AM
The Ultimate Day Off! STEAM Camp at Studio Bella
Studio Bella for Kids
From $75
- Nov4WedArts & crafts
Wed, Nov 4 · 1:00 PM
Multicolored Floral @ Early Bird Pricing
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $44
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM
Vibrant Autumn Forest + Add Autumn Scented Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48All ages
Nov5ThuArts & craftsThu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Avenue in Autumn Woods + Add Fall Orchard Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM
Early Winter Snowfall + Add DIY Cozy Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 5 · 1:00 PM
Morning Walk in Autumn @ Early Bird Price
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $44
- Nov6FriArts & crafts
Fri, Nov 6 · 4:30 PM
Pumpkins @ Dusk + Add DIY Pumpkin Scented Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
Nov6FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM
Stargazing with Cosmic Tours at Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park — Ginsburg Family Great Lawn
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM
Fish a Friday! Family Fishing Class at Samuell Farm (November)
Samuell (East) Farm
From $40Ages 7+
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
Brass and Jazz in the Park 2026 — West Dallas
Mattie Nash-Myrtle Davis Park
Free
Nov7SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Build Your City! with AD EX
Klyde Warren Park — Lecture Hall
FreeAll ages
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7
First Saturday Architecture Tours — November 2026
Winspear Opera House lobby and AT&T Performing Arts Center
Free
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Free First Saturdays — family art series
Nasher Sculpture Center
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Glowing Owl = Family Fun!
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $33Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Nasher by the Book 2026
Nasher Sculpture Center
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM
Starry Holiday Glow
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Storytime Adventure with Chocolate and Dot
Klyde Warren Park — Sheila and Jody Grant Children's Park
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Super Saturdays: Mountain Biking Classes at Samuell Farm (November)
Samuell (East) Farm
From $60Ages 7+
- Nov8SunArts & crafts
Sun, Nov 8 · 12:30 PM
Cozy Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $75Ages 8+
- Nov8SunArts & crafts
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Open Studio for Teens — fall 2026 series
Irving Arts Center
Free
Nov8SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM
Paint Party with The Little Art Bus
Klyde Warren Park
All ages
Nov8SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM
The Little Prince — The Dallas Opera Family Performance
Winspear Opera House
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 8 · 4:00 PM
Blue Mountain Autumn + Add DIY Autumn Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 9 · 6:30 PM
Birch & White Pines @ Manic Monday Price
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $43Ages 8+
Nov10TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 10 · 1:00 PM
Colorful Pumpkins + DIY Candle @ Early Bird Price
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $44
- Santa visits
Tue, Nov 10 · 6:00 PM
Visits with Santa in Christmas Village — Dallas Arboretum
Dallas Arboretum — Christmas Village
Paid
Nov11WedOutdoorsThrough Jan 3
Holiday at the Arboretum 2026: The 12 Days of Christmas — One Final Chorus
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
From $17.95All ages
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
NEW ART! Cabin Comforts in Fall + Add DIY Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
Nov12ThuArts & craftsThu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM
View of Dallas Skyline
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
Nov13FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland — Bruce Wood Dance Dallas
Moody Performance Hall
PaidAll ages
Nov13FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM
Art on the Go with the SMU Meadows Museum at Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park — Sheila and Jody Grant Children's Park
FreeAll ages
Nov13FriLight displaysThrough Jan 3
Dallas Zoo Lights 2026
Dallas Zoo
From $19All ages
Nov13FriCommunityThrough Dec 24
Santaland at Galleria Dallas
Galleria Dallas — Santaland, Level 1 near Banana Republic
Nov14SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 14 · 5:30 PM
Brick Builders Parents’ Night Out at Studio Bella
Studio Bella for Kids
From $50Ages 4+
Nov14SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM
Happy Owl-idays! Set Sale Pricing
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $44All ages
Nov14SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM
Paint Your Pet, a Friend's Pet - Holiday Gifting!
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $67Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM
Sunset Blooms + Add DIY candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
- STEM & discovery
Through Jan 3
Trains at NorthPark 2026
Trains at NorthPark — NorthPark Center, Level 1
PaidAll ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM
Turkey Bowl 2026 — Lancaster Recreation Center
Lancaster Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Nov15SunArts & crafts
Sun, Nov 15 · 4:00 PM
NEW WORKSHOP! No Sew Seasonal Throw Blanket
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $60Ages 8+
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
Chess Lessons with Texas Chess Center
Klyde Warren Park — Reading Room
Nov17TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 17 · 6:30 PM
Winter Holiday Magic + DIY Seasonal Scented Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
- Nov18WedArts & crafts
Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM
Serene Evening View + Add DIY Fall Scented Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
Nov18WedCommunityWed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM
Story Time in the Park with the Dallas Public Library
Klyde Warren Park — Sheila & Jody Grant Children's Park
Nov20FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 20 · 4:30 PM
City Sunset @ Happy Hour Paint Pricing
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $44Ages 8+
Nov20FriPublic skatingThrough Jan 5
CultureMap City Rink at Main Street Garden
CultureMap City Rink, Main Street Garden
From $18
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM
A Vibrant Starry Night
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48All ages
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
Autumn Gnome
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Dallas Teen Artist Market at Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park — Great Lawn
- Nov21SatArts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Foxy Autumn @ Early Bird Price
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $44All ages
Nov21SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 21 · 1:30 PM
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — Dallas Children's Theater
Dallas Children's Theater — Baker Theater
PaidAges 4+
Nov21SatSports & playSat, Nov 21
Thanksgiving Skate — StarCenter Richardson
Children's Health StarCenter Richardson
From $17All ages
Nov21SatNutcracker and showsSat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM
The Land of Sweets: Act II of The Nutcracker — National Ballet of Texas
Addison Performing Arts Centre
Paid
Nov21SatTree lightingsSat, Nov 21
Tree Lighting Ceremony at CultureMap City Rink
Main Street Garden (CultureMap City Rink)
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Aerospace Activities with the Frontiers of Flight Museum
Klyde Warren Park
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
Decorating the Christmas Tree Blacklight
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Explore. Create. Discover STEM! with Uplift Education
Klyde Warren Park — Reading Room
All ages
Nov22SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Happy Snowman
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 22 · 4:00 PM
Hello Winter! Vintage Snowman + Add DIY Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Magnificent Morning Splendor
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
Nov23MonSTEM & discoveryThrough Nov 25
Fall Discovery Camp: Currents, Amps, and Volts!
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
From $275
- Outdoors
Through Nov 25
Fall Adventure Camp at Samuell Farm
Samuell (East) Farm
From $50
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 24 · 6:30 PM
Colors of Autumn + Add DIY Autumn
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48
- Nov25WedSports & play
Wed, Nov 25 · 2:45 PM
Thanksgiving Break Skate with Turkey Bowling — StarCenter Farmers Branch
Children's Health StarCenter Farmers Branch
From $17All ages
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM
Cheerful Snowman, Thanksgiving Eve Special Pricing
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $44All ages
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM
Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot 2026 — with Youth, Tot and Diaper Dash Entries
Dallas City Hall
From $15
Nov27FriNutcracker and showsFri, Nov 27 · 2:00 PM
A Christmas Carol — Dallas Theater Center at the Wyly Theatre
Wyly Theatre
Paid
Nov27FriTree lightingsFri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM
Galleria Dallas Grand Tree Lighting Celebration
Galleria Dallas — Center Court
Nov27FriCommunityThrough Dec 24
Illumination Celebration at Galleria Dallas
Galleria Dallas — Center Court
Nov27FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
Vintage Christmas Vibes @ Black Friday Pricing!
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $45
Nov28SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 28 · 3:30 PM
Christmas is coming, Get your holiday decor ready!
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
Nov28SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Jolly Reindeer = Family Fun!
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PM
Snowy Magic is in the Air! Blacklight
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 28 · 6:30 PM
Winter Moon
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
Nov29SunHanukkahSun, Nov 29 · 12:30 PM
Modern Menorah
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $38Ages 8+
Nov29SunCrafts and cookiesSun, Nov 29 · 3:00 PM
Paint Your Pet & Display for Holiday Decorating!
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $67Ages 8+
- Santa visits
Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM
Holly Jolly Santa = Great Holiday Decoration!
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48All ages
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 30 · 7:00 PM
Galactic Winter @ Cyber Monday Special Pricing
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $43Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 30 · 6:30 PM
Van Gogh Cypress II @ Cyber Monday Price!
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $43
Dec1TueArts & craftsTue, Dec 1 · 1:00 PM
Butterfly Sonata @ Early Bird Pricing
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $51
- Tree lightings
Wed, Dec 2 · 6:00 PM
Christmas Extravaganza — Sachse Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting
Michael J. Felix Community Center
Free
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:30 PM
Holiday on the Hill — Cedar Hill Tree Lighting
Historic Downtown Cedar Hill
Free
Dec4FriArts & craftsFri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
Where Did My Hat Gogh?
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48All ages
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
Holly Jolly Santa
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48All ages
Dec5SatCrafts and cookiesSat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Family Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop
Dallas Arboretum — A Tasteful Place
From $79
Dec5SatTree lightingsSat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
Grand Prairie Tree Lighting and Lighted Holiday Parade 2026
Downtown Grand Prairie — Grand Prairie City Hall
FreeAll ages
Dec5SatSTEM & discoverySat, Dec 5 · 7:00 PM
Perot Museum TECH Truck at Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park
Dec5SatLight displaysSat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
Reliant Lights Your Holidays 2026
Sammons Park
Free
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
Tinsel & Tinker Elf Workshop and Parents’ Night Out
Studio Bella for Kids
From $40Ages 4+
Dec5SatTree lightingsSat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Tree Lighting Celebration at Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park
All ages
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
Coppell Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Andrew Brown Park East
All ages
- Parades
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Main Street Fest & Parade — Rowlett
Downtown Rowlett (Main Street)
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Holiday Skate with Santa — StarCenter Farmers Branch
Children's Health StarCenter Farmers Branch
All ages
- Outdoors
Through Dec 6
Overnight Survival Skills Camping at Samuell Farm
Samuell (East) Farm
From $50All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
Santa's Village at Huffhines Park — Richardson
Huffhines Park
FreeAll ages
Dec6SunTree lightingsSun, Dec 6 · 5:00 PM
Menorah Lighting Celebration at Galleria Dallas
Galleria Dallas — Level 1 near Zara
- Tree lightings
Mon, Dec 7 · 6:00 PM
Historic Town Square Tree Lighting Ceremony — Lancaster
Historic Town Square Breezeway
Free
- Crafts and cookies
Thu, Dec 10 · 4:00 PM
Make it Ugly: Ugly Sweater Decorating Party — DeSoto Public Library
DeSoto Public Library
Dec12SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
A Holiday to Remember + Add DIY Frasier Fir Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48
Dec12SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
SPARK! in the Park
Klyde Warren Park — Reading Room
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Family Holidays with the DSO
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
From $48All ages
Dec13SunSanta visitsSun, Dec 13 · 8:00 AM
Santa Cares at Galleria Dallas
Galleria Dallas — Santaland, Level 1 near Banana Republic
Dec13SunNutcracker and showsSun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM
The Ramazinis Circus Holiday Show
Klyde Warren Park — Sheila and Jody Grant Children's Park
- Crafts and cookies
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM
NEW WORKSHOP! No Sew Pet Blanket, Holiday Gifts
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $60Ages 8+
- Community
Tue, Dec 15 · 6:00 PM
North Pole Family Fun Night — Cozby Library, Coppell
Cozby Library & Community Commons
All ages
Dec16WedArts & craftsWed, Dec 16 · 6:30 PM
Monet Visits Dallas
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
- Outdoors
Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM
Carols Around the Campfire — Lancaster
Roy Crawford Park
Dec19SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM
Santa Saturday at Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park — Hart Boulevard
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 19
Christmas Skate with Santa — StarCenter Richardson
Children's Health StarCenter Richardson
All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 19 · 9:00 AM
Cookies with Santa — Lancaster Recreation Center
Lancaster Recreation Center
From $10
- Dec21MonNew Year’s Eve
Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM
Winter Discovery Camp: STEAM into the New Year!
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
From $275
- Sports & play
Mon, Dec 21 · 7:30 AM
School's Out Adventure Camp — Lancaster Winter Break
Lancaster Recreation Center
From $75Ages 5–12
- Outdoors
Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM
Winter Adventure Camp at Samuell Farm
Samuell (East) Farm
From $75
- Sports & play
Thu, Dec 24 · 10:00 AM
Christmas Eve Skate — StarCenter Richardson
Children's Health StarCenter Richardson
All ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
New Year's Eve Resolution Skate — StarCenter Richardson
Children's Health StarCenter Richardson
All ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve — Cozby Library, Coppell
Cozby Library & Community Commons
All ages
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve in the Children's Adventure Garden — Dallas Arboretum
Dallas Arboretum — Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden
Paid
Jan24SunArts & craftsSun, Jan 24 · 1:00 PM
Fundraiser for Catholic Daughters of America
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $50Ages 8+
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Amped Obstacles Youth Ninja Classes
Amped Obstacles
PaidAges 3–17
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
ConnecTEEN STEM volunteer pathway — 2027 applications pending
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Dallas Zoo Backstage Safari
Dallas Zoo — selected behind-the-scenes habitats
PaidAges 6+
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Dallas Zoo Crew — Future-Cycle Teen Program
Dallas Zoo
From $200Ages 13–17
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Dallas Zoo Wild Adventures School-Break Camps
Dallas Zoo — camp drop-off at main gate
Paid
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Kinder Weekly Art at Oil & Cotton
Oil & Cotton
PaidAges 4–6
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Movement The Hill Youth Climbing Programs
Movement The Hill
Paid
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Perot Museum Family Science Visit
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
From $17
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Quigglys Clayhouse Richardson Family Pottery Painting
Quigglys Clayhouse Richardson
Paid
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Second Sunday Funday — family art and gallery tour
Irving Arts Center
Free
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Studio Arts Dallas Fall 2026 Kids and Teen Art Semester
Studio Arts Dallas
From $725Ages 6+
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Studio Kids Weekly Art at Oil & Cotton
Oil & Cotton
PaidAges 7–13
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Family Classes & Workshops — K12 and early-childhood classes
Dallas Museum of Art
Up to 12
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Fencing Institute of Texas Youth Beginner and Homeschool Classes
Fencing Institute of Texas
PaidAges 6+
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center
Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center
From $13All ages
- Learn to skate
Session in progress
Galleria Dallas Ice Skating School — Learn to Skate Classes
Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center
From $48Ages 3–12
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Open Studio, Pop-Up Art Spot and family art resources
Dallas Museum of Art
Free
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Pottery Studio 1 Dallas — One-time Pottery Classes
Pottery Studio 1 Dallas
From $90Ages 3+
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Ice Skating at Children's Health StarCenter Farmers Branch
Children's Health StarCenter Farmers Branch
From $17All ages
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Ice Skating at Children's Health StarCenter Richardson
Children's Health StarCenter Richardson
From $17All ages
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Tiny Tots Sensory Adventures — Lancaster Recreation Center
Lancaster Recreation Center
From $10Ages 1–3
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Toddler Weekly Art at Oil & Cotton
Oil & Cotton
PaidAges 2–4
Recently ended
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 6:30 PM
Bewitching Hour Approaches + Glass of Wine
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $48Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 4:00 PM
Fall Colors + Add DIY Candle @ Happy Hour Price
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $41Ages 8+
Oct23FriTrick-or-treatEndedPast · Oct 23 · 6:00 PM
Fright or Delight — Fireside Trunk-or-Treat
Fireside Recreation Center
Free
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 6:30 PM
Haunted History Walk and Trunk-or-Treat at Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill State Park — Penn Farm
With admission
- Oct22ThuArts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 1:00 PM
Antibes by Monet @ Early Bird Pricing
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $41Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 6:30 PM
Fall Tree Reflection + Add DIY Fall Scented Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $41All ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 1:00 PM
Floral Blooms Landscape @ Early Bird Pricing
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $41
Oct20TuePumpkins and patchesEndedPast · Oct 20 · 5:30 PM
Pumpkins After Hours — Sensory-Friendly Evening
Dallas Arboretum — Pumpkin Village
PaidAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 6:30 PM
Spooky Season Scene + Add DIY Candle
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $41All ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 1:00 PM
Cape Code Calming Beach Breeze @ Early Bird Price
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $41Ages 8+
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 1:00 PM
Mini Piano Lessons with New Song Music Academy
Klyde Warren Park
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:30 AM
Family Time, Oh Yah! Squishy Animals + Blacklight
Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX
From $29All ages
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