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Things to do with kids in Garland

Family-friendly things to do in Garland in 2026: 101 kid-friendly events plus 78 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Lochwood ParkOutdoors · Free
  2. Halff ParkOutdoors · Free
  3. Spring Creek Forest Preserve ParkOutdoors · Free
  4. Ellen'sFood · $
  5. Lake Highlands CafeFood · $
  6. Little CaesarsFood · $
  7. Rodeo GoatFood · $
  8. Greenville Avenue Pizza Co.Food · $
  9. Jersey Mike's SubsFood · $
  10. YogurtlandFood · $
  11. Cindi's Restaurant & N.Y. DeliFood · $
  12. Gyro Rice & SpiceFood · $
  13. I Luv PhoFood · $
  14. Mike's ChickenFood · $
  15. Smoothie KingFood · $
  16. Eddies EuromartFood · $
  17. Waffle HouseFood · $
  18. Arby'sFood · $
  19. Braum'sFood · $
  20. Desta Ethiopian RestaurantFood · $
  21. Dallul e. AfricanFood · $
  22. Dunkin'Food · $
  23. McDonald'sFood · $
  24. McDonald'sFood · $
  25. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the Central LibraryTuesday, September 1, 2026 · Central Library
  26. Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the Central LibraryTuesday, September 1, 2026 · Central Library
  27. Teenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryTuesday, September 1, 2026 · North Garland Library
  28. Teen Advisory Board: Vision Boards (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryTuesday, September 1, 2026 · North Garland Library
  29. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the North Garland LibraryWednesday, September 2, 2026 · North Garland Library
  30. Family Read & Play (Ages 0-5) at the West Garland LibraryWednesday, September 2, 2026 · West Garland Library
  31. Play & Learn (0-5 Years) at the North Garland LibraryWednesday, September 2, 2026 · North Garland Library
  32. Preschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the South Garland LibraryWednesday, September 2, 2026 · South Garland Library
  33. Teenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryWednesday, September 2, 2026 · North Garland Library
  34. Crochet Corner In-Person (Ages 13+) at the Central LibraryWednesday, September 2, 2026 · Central Library
  35. Preschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the Central LibraryThursday, September 3, 2026 · Central Library
  36. Sensory-Friendly Storytime at the South Garland LibraryThursday, September 3, 2026 · South Garland Library
  37. Teenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryThursday, September 3, 2026 · North Garland Library
  38. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the South Garland LibraryFriday, September 4, 2026 · South Garland Library
  39. Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the North Garland LibraryFriday, September 4, 2026 · North Garland Library
  40. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the West Garland LibraryFriday, September 4, 2026 · West Garland Library
  41. Makerspace In the Daytime: Intro to Sewing (Ages 13+) at the West Garland LibraryFriday, September 4, 2026 · West Garland Library
  42. Preschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the North Garland LibraryFriday, September 4, 2026 · North Garland Library
  43. Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the South Garland LibraryFriday, September 4, 2026 · South Garland Library
  44. Play & Learn (0-5 years) at the Central LibrarySaturday, September 5, 2026 · Central Library
  45. Leather Travel Journal Workshop (Ages 13+) at the Central LibrarySaturday, September 5, 2026 · Central Library
  46. A Grand Ice Cream Party at the South Garland Library / Una Gran Fiesta de Helados de la Biblioteca South GarlandSaturday, September 5, 2026 · South Garland Library
  47. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the Central LibraryTuesday, September 8, 2026 · Central Library
  48. Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the Central LibraryTuesday, September 8, 2026 · Central Library

Family-friendly spots in Garland

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Upcoming family events in Garland

TueSep 1
  1. 12 PMBaby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 1–3; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books,…
  2. 1 PMToddler Time (18-36 Months) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 1–12; Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
  3. 6 PMTeenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 10–13; Need a place after school to kick back and relax?Free
  4. 8:30 PMTeen Advisory Board: Vision Boards (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 10–13; It's a "Future Me" session at the September Teen Advisory Board.
WedSep 2
  1. 12 PMBaby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–3; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books,…
  2. 12:30 PMFamily Read & Play (Ages 0-5) at the West Garland LibraryWest Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–12; The whole family will learn, play, and grow during this interactive storytime full of stories, creative movement, and songs that will…
  3. 1 PMPlay & Learn (0-5 Years) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–12; It’s playtime! Families can participate in Play & Learn, a weekly event where children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can enjoy an…
  4. 1 PMPreschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 3–5; Preschool Discovery is designed for ages 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers.
  5. 6 PMTeenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 10–13; Need a place after school to kick back and relax?Free
  6. 8 PMCrochet Corner In-Person (Ages 13+) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 10–13; All crafters welcome to Crochet Corner!
ThuSep 3
  1. 12 PMPreschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 3–5; Preschool Discovery is designed for ages 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers.
  2. 1 PMSensory-Friendly Storytime at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 5–12; Join us for a welcoming and inclusive storytime designed for children ages 2 to 6 with sensory needs and adults with developmental disabilities.
  3. 6 PMTeenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 10–13; Need a place after school to kick back and relax?Free
FriSep 4
  1. 12 PMBaby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–3; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books,…
  2. 12 PMToddler Time (18-36 Months) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–12; Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
  3. 12:30 PMBaby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the West Garland LibraryWest Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–3; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books,…
  4. 12:30 PMMakerspace In the Daytime: Intro to Sewing (Ages 13+) at the West Garland LibraryWest Garland Library · Library · Ages 10–13; Want to take a makerspace class but can’t make it at night?
  5. 1 PMPreschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 3–5; Preschool Discovery is designed for ages 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers.
  6. 1 PMToddler Time (18-36 Months) at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–12; Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
SatSep 5
  1. 12 PMPlay & Learn (0-5 years) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 1–12; Families with children ages 0-5 can enjoy Play & Learn, a weekly event with toys, games and activities that encourage imagination, creativity and problem-solving.
  2. 12:30 PMLeather Travel Journal Workshop (Ages 13+) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 10–13; Create a handcrafted leather travel journal perfect for documenting your adventures, daily reflections or creative ideas.
  3. 4:30 PMA Grand Ice Cream Party at the South Garland Library / Una Gran Fiesta de Helados de la Biblioteca South GarlandSouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 5–12; Celebrate Grandparent’s Day with an ice cream party!
TueSep 8
  1. 12 PMBaby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 1–3; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books,…
  2. 1 PMToddler Time (18-36 Months) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 1–12; Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.