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Things to do with kids in Plano
Family-friendly things to do in Plano in 2026: 256 kid-friendly events plus 53 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- Arrowhead Park
- Parkwood Green Park
- Caddo Park
- Buckhorn Park
- Big Lake Park
- Bob Woodruff Park (South)
- Windhaven Meadows Park
- Bob Woodruff Park (North)
- Blue Ridge Park
- Carpenter Park
- Midtown Pizza
- Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant
- Ayat Dallas
- Waffle House
- Houlihan's
- I ♥️ Pho
- Jeng Chi
- Red Door Escape Room
- Addison Community Garden
- Arapaho Park
- UT Dallas Community Garden
- Longhorn Park
- Old Shepard Place Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
- Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
- Babes in Arms (0-9 months)
- Pop In Play (0-5 years)
- Toddler Time (18-36 months)
- Spanish Bilingual Storytime (0-5 years)
- Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
- Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
- Toddler Time (18-36 months)
- Babes in Arms (0-9 months)
- Puppet Show: Big Pumpkin (0-5 years)
- Game On: Chess Meet-Up (Ages 5+)
- The Write Workshop: Characters (Ages 16+)
- Family Storytime
- Puppet Show: Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes (0-5 years)
- Business Innovation Lab (Ages 16+)
- Drop-In Math Homework Help (Grades 2-8)
- AI: Myths, Reality and Real-World Impact (Ages 13+)
- ABCs of DNA (Grades 4-8)
- Babes in Arms (0-9 months)
- Baby Picasso (0-18 months)
- Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
- Rhyme Time (0-24 months)
- Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Family-friendly spots in Plano
OutdoorsArrowhead Park
OutdoorsParkwood Green Park
OutdoorsBuckhorn Park
OutdoorsBig Lake Park
OutdoorsBob Woodruff Park (South)
OutdoorsBlue Ridge Park
OutdoorsCarpenter Park
Food & drinkMidtown Pizza
Food & drinkSahara Mediterranean Restaurant
Food & drinkAyat Dallas
Food & drinkWaffle House
Food & drinkI ♥️ Pho
WellnessRed Door Escape Room
OutdoorsVeterans Memorial Park
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Upcoming family events in Plano
ThuOct 8
- 9:30 AMRhyme Time (0-24 months)Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.Free
- 9:30 AMRhyme Time (0-24 months)Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.Free
- 10 AMBabes in Arms (0-9 months)A lap sit storytime to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning.Free
- 10 AMPop In Play (0-5 years)Drop in to play! Interactive activities inspire exploration with a shared theme. Play helps children learn, make connections, and build…Free
- 10 AMToddler Time (18-36 months)Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills.Free
- 6:30 PMSpanish Bilingual Storytime (0-5 years)A storytime for families featuring stories, songs, and movement presented in both Spanish and EnglishFree
FriOct 9
- 9:30 AMRhyme Time (0-24 months)Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.Free
- 10 AMRhyme Time (0-24 months)Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.Free
- 10:30 AMToddler Time (18-36 months)Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills.Free
- 11 AMBabes in Arms (0-9 months)A lap sit storytime to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning.Free
- 11 AMPuppet Show: Big Pumpkin (0-5 years)TICKET REQUIRED - A witch trying to pick a big pumpkin on Halloween discovers the value of cooperation when she gets help from some friends.Free
- 4 PMGame On: Chess Meet-Up (Ages 5+)Sit and play chess with another beginner chess player.Free
SatOct 10
- 10 AMThe Write Workshop: Characters (Ages 16+)Develop strong characters in your writing.Free
- 10:30 AMFamily StorytimeA storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme.Free
- 11 AMPuppet Show: Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes (0-5 years)TICKET REQUIRED - Mother Goose shares her favorite nursery rhymes!Free
- 2 PMBusiness Innovation Lab (Ages 16+)How does a good business idea arise? What moves an idea forward? Think like an entrepreneur and gain support for moving from idea to…Free
- 2:30 PMDrop-In Math Homework Help (Grades 2-8)College students from UT Dallas offer math tutoring for students in grades 2-8 who are struggling to keep up with on-level math.Free
- 3 PMAI: Myths, Reality and Real-World Impact (Ages 13+)Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or excited about AI, gain tools to understand and use AI with confidence.Free
MonOct 12
- 9:30 AMBabes in Arms (0-9 months)A lap sit storytime to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning.Free
- 9:30 AMBaby Picasso (0-18 months)TICKET REQUIRED - Did you know making artwork with your baby is good for their motor and cognitive development?Free
- 10 AMRhyme Time (0-24 months)Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.Free
- 10:30 AMRhyme Time (0-24 months)Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.Free
- 11 AMToddler Time (18-36 months)Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills.Free