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Things to do with kids in Garland

Family-friendly things to do in Garland in 2026: 143 kid-friendly events plus 78 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, October 7, 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. Teenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryWednesday, October 7, 2026 · North Garland Library
  26. Teenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryThursday, October 8, 2026 · North Garland Library
  27. Fire Safety Week at the West Garland LibrarySaturday, October 10, 2026 · West Garland Library
  28. Smart Start Garland: School Readiness Workshops at the Central LibraryMonday, October 12, 2026 · Central Library
  29. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the Central LibraryTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Central Library
  30. Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the Central LibraryTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Central Library
  31. Homeschool Libratory: Geology (Ages 6-12) at the South Garland LibraryTuesday, October 13, 2026 · South Garland Library
  32. Teen Advisory Board: Reverse Coloring: Ink Your Mood (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryTuesday, October 13, 2026 · North Garland Library
  33. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the North Garland LibraryWednesday, October 14, 2026 · North Garland Library
  34. Family Read & Play (Ages 0-5) at the West Garland LibraryWednesday, October 14, 2026 · West Garland Library
  35. Play & Learn (0-5 Years) at the North Garland LibraryWednesday, October 14, 2026 · North Garland Library
  36. Preschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the South Garland LibraryWednesday, October 14, 2026 · South Garland Library
  37. From Maker to Market: Using Makerspace Equipment to Earn (Ages 13+) at the Central LibraryWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Central Library
  38. Tween Club (Ages 10-12) at the South Garland LibraryWednesday, October 14, 2026 · South Garland Library
  39. Crochet Corner In-Person (Ages 13+) at the Central LibraryWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Central Library
  40. Preschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the Central LibraryThursday, October 15, 2026 · Central Library
  41. Family Place Playgroup at the South Garland LibraryThursday, October 15, 2026 · South Garland Library
  42. Teen Crafting: Haunted Birdhouses (Ages 13-17) at the South Garland LibraryThursday, October 15, 2026 · South Garland Library
  43. Beginner Reader Book Club at the West Garland LibraryThursday, October 15, 2026 · West Garland Library
  44. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the South Garland LibraryFriday, October 16, 2026 · South Garland Library
  45. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the West Garland LibraryFriday, October 16, 2026 · West Garland Library
  46. Fire Safety Program with Garland Fire Department (Ages 2+) at the North Garland LibraryFriday, October 16, 2026 · North Garland Library
  47. Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the South Garland LibraryFriday, October 16, 2026 · South Garland Library
  48. Play & Learn (0-5 years) at the Central LibrarySaturday, October 17, 2026 · Central Library

Family-friendly spots in Garland

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Upcoming family events in Garland

WedOct 7
  1. 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
ThuOct 8
  1. 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
SatOct 10
  1. 12 PMFire Safety Week at the West Garland LibraryWest Garland Library · Library · Ages 3–12; Stop, drop and roll with West! Join us for a fun-filled Fire Safety Week featuring a real fire truck “Touch-a-Truck” experience, an…
MonOct 12
  1. 12 PMSmart Start Garland: School Readiness Workshops at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 5–12 · $; Set your child on the path for school success with Smart Start Garland!
TueOct 13
  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. 2:30 PMHomeschool Libratory: Geology (Ages 6-12) at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 5–12; Spend an afternoon exploring hands-on STEAM activities, sharing what you’re reading and learning with your fellow homeschoolers!
  4. 8:30 PMTeen Advisory Board: Reverse Coloring: Ink Your Mood (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 10–13; Draw or doodle on a preprinted design to create art with your vibes.
WedOct 14
  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. 4 PMFrom Maker to Market: Using Makerspace Equipment to Earn (Ages 13+) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 5–13; Learn how to use makerspace tools to create products with income potential.
  6. 6:30 PMTween Club (Ages 10-12) at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 5–13; Unleash your creativity and have fun at Tween Club, where you can explore different activities, discover new hobbies and make new friends!
  7. 8 PMCrochet Corner In-Person (Ages 13+) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 10–13; All crafters welcome to Crochet Corner!
ThuOct 15
  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. 3 PMFamily Place Playgroup at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 3–12; Each week, we welcome a different local professional who specializes in early childhood development, covering topics like nutrition and speech.
  3. 6:30 PMTeen Crafting: Haunted Birdhouses (Ages 13-17) at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 5–13; Get in the Halloween spirit by turning a wooden birdhouse into a mini haunted house!
  4. All dayBeginner Reader Book Club at the West Garland LibraryWest Garland Library · Library · Ages 5–12; Join us for a fun read-aloud book club with activities and crafts just for beginner readers ages six to eight!
FriOct 16
  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. 12:30 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,…
  3. 12:30 PMFire Safety Program with Garland Fire Department (Ages 2+) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 3–12; Join us for a special fire safety storytime designed for early learners.
  4. 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.
SatOct 17
  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.