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Things to do with kids in Dallas

Family-friendly things to do in Dallas in 2026: 31 kid-friendly events plus 775 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Friday, September 25, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. The Exchange Food HallFood · $
  2. Pacific PlazaOutdoors · Free
  3. Klyde Warren ParkOutdoors · Free
  4. Halperin ParkOutdoors · Free
  5. All Day KitchensFood · $
  6. Ari’s PantryFood · $
  7. Café MomentumFood · $
  8. Campisi'sFood · $
  9. Chef WangFood · $
  10. Chop House BurgerFood · $
  11. City TavernFood · $
  12. Coal VinesFood · $
  13. CommissaryFood · $
  14. Dickey's Barbecue PitFood · $
  15. Family Thais Asian BistroFood · $
  16. Flying Horse CafeFood · $
  17. Jimmy John'sFood · $
  18. La VentanaFood · $
  19. Mayfair GardenFood · $
  20. McDonald'sFood · $
  21. Moak's Family Texas BBQFood · $
  22. Open PaletteFood · $
  23. Opening Bell CoffeeFood · $
  24. Otto's Coffee & Fine FoodsFood · $
  25. State Fair of TexasFriday, September 25, 2026 · Fair Park
  26. Park Board MeetingThursday, October 8, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  27. National Night Out at RIdgewoodThursday, October 8, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  28. Jurassic Fretz ParkThursday, October 8, 2026 · Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
  29. National Night Out at Kiest Athletic ComplexThursday, October 8, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  30. Banned Books Loteria WorkshopThursday, October 8, 2026 · Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
  31. Community Meeting For Exall RecThursday, October 8, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  32. Dog DaysFriday, October 9, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  33. Senior SundaysSunday, October 11, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  34. African Shorelines GroundbreakingTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  35. Pecan Grove Playground Ribbon CuttingThursday, October 15, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  36. Trunk or TreatThursday, October 15, 2026 · Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch
  37. Haunted HikeSaturday, October 17, 2026 · Mountain Creek - Lawn Area at Mountain Creek Branch
  38. Stuffed Animal HospitalSaturday, October 17, 2026 · Audelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch
  39. Wellness Block Party at Singing Hills Recreation CenterSaturday, October 17, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  40. Member Fall FestivalSunday, October 18, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  41. Senior SundaysSunday, October 18, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  42. Pumpkin Carving ClassTuesday, October 20, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  43. Plushie TaxidermyWednesday, October 21, 2026 · Lakewood - In Library at Lakewood Branch
  44. After Hours at the Perot MuseumFriday, October 23, 2026 · Perot Museum of Nature and Science
  45. Family Fishing DaySaturday, October 24, 2026 · Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area at Mountain Creek Branch
  46. Halloween at LakewoodSaturday, October 24, 2026 · Lakewood - Lawn at Lakewood Branch
  47. Sensory Friendly MorningSunday, October 25, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  48. Senior SundaysSunday, October 25, 2026 · Dallas Zoo

Family-friendly spots in Dallas

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Upcoming family events in Dallas

FriSep 25
  1. 10 AMState Fair of TexasFair Park · Festival · Ages 3–13 · TicketedThe 2026 State Fair of Texas at Fair Park in Dallas: 100+ free attractions, 70 Midway rides, livestock, food, and family activities.
ThuOct 8
  1. 10 AMPark Board MeetingDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12
  2. 4:30 PMNational Night Out at RIdgewoodDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12
  3. 5 PMJurassic Fretz ParkFretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch · Library · Ages 3–12This event is in the "Family" group Jurassic Fretz Park Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at…
  4. 5:30 PMNational Night Out at Kiest Athletic ComplexDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12
  5. 6 PMBanned Books Loteria WorkshopMartin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr. · Library · Ages 3–12 · $This event is in the "Family" group Banned Books Loteria Workshop Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Martin Luther King, Jr. -…
  6. 6 PMCommunity Meeting For Exall RecDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12
FriOct 9
  1. 9 AMDog DaysDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
SunOct 11
  1. 9 AMSenior SundaysDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
TueOct 13
  1. 10 AMAfrican Shorelines GroundbreakingDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12
ThuOct 15
  1. 4 PMPecan Grove Playground Ribbon CuttingDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12
  2. 5:30 PMTrunk or TreatRenner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner Frankford Branch · Library · Ages 3–12 · $This event is in the "Family" group Trunk or Treat Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Renner-Frankford - Parking Lot at Renner…
SatOct 17
  1. 10 AMHaunted HikeMountain Creek - Lawn Area at Mountain Creek Branch · Library · Ages 3–12This event is in the "Family" group Haunted Hike Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Mountain Creek - Lawn Area at Mountain…
  2. 10 AMStuffed Animal HospitalAudelia Road - Children's Area at Audelia Road Branch · Library · Ages 5–12 · $This event is in the "Family" group Stuffed Animal Hospital Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Audelia Road - Children's Area…
  3. 10 AMWellness Block Party at Singing Hills Recreation CenterDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12
SunOct 18
  1. 8 AMMember Fall FestivalDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
  2. 9 AMSenior SundaysDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
TueOct 20
  1. 6 PMPumpkin Carving ClassDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12
WedOct 21
  1. 6 PMPlushie TaxidermyLakewood - In Library at Lakewood Branch · Library · Ages 5–12This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Plushie Taxidermy Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lakewood - In Library at Lakewood…
FriOct 23
  1. 10 AMAfter Hours at the Perot MuseumPerot Museum of Nature and Science · Museum · Ages 5–12Join fellow members of all ages for a night of spooky science and eerie excitement!
SatOct 24
  1. 8:30 AMFamily Fishing DayMountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area at Mountain Creek Branch · Library · Ages 3–12This event is in the "Family" group Family Fishing Day Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:30am - 10:30am Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area…
  2. 11 AMHalloween at LakewoodLakewood - Lawn at Lakewood Branch · Library · All ages · $This event is in the "Family" group Halloween at Lakewood Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Lakewood - Lawn at Lakewood Branch…
SunOct 25
  1. 8 AMSensory Friendly MorningDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
  2. 9 AMSenior SundaysDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12