This weekend with kids in Dallas–Fort Worth

11 family events from Friday to Sunday in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area. Each one links to the organizer’s page and shows when we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go.

Through Nov 1 · 9:00 AMAutumn at the Arboretum — Harvest Hues 2026Dallas Arboretum — Pumpkin Village and main garden · Families; numeric age cutoff not published · Paid general admission; select date for exact price; parking and optional classes may cost extra
Fri, Oct 16 · 10:00 AMHomeschool Hours: Remember MeAmon Carter Museum of American Art · Ages 5–17 with families; Give Me Liberty requires adult caregivers to remain with family groups · Free; reservations required
Fri, Oct 16 · 1:30 PMFamily Story Time — MigrationRiver Legacy Nature Center · Designed for young learners ages 2+; all ages welcome. · Free; RSVP required.
Through Oct 31Brick or Treat 2026LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth · Families; adults must be accompanied by a child. · Online admission from $21.99 per person; walk-up from $24.99; event included. Dynamic starting price.
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMHaunted Hike — Mountain Creek LibraryDallas Public Library — Mountain Creek Branch · Official Family audience; numeric age restrictions not stated · Free public library program
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMSaturday Morning Naturalist Hike — October 17River Legacy Nature Center · Official source literally says Ages: 12; unclear whether exactly 12 or 12+. Confirm child eligibility. · Free; RSVP required.
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PMKimbell Kids Drop-In Studio: Skeleton ScrambleKimbell Art Museum · Children ages 12 and younger with adult companions · Free; sign-up begins at noon in the Kahn Building
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PMSaturday School: The FUNdamentals of DrawingIrving Arts Center · Ages 6–10 · $95 per child for the entire six-week session, supplies included; eligible Art Connection memberships receive 10% off
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:30 PMReel Adventures: Hocus PocusFort Worth Museum of Science and History · Families; exact numerical age limits not specified · Paid event ticket required; amount and child/adult unit not exposed in reviewed source
Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PMHalloween at the Heard 2026Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary · Advertised family-friendly; movie and scare content need organizer confirmation. · Listed child ages 3–12 $12; adult $16; ages 2 and under free; members save $5 per ticket.
Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PMThree-Hour Wetland Canoe Trails — October 18Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary · Minimum age 7; at least one adult per two children. · $42 per person; members $32 per person. Canoe and safety equipment included.