Free things to do with kids this weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth (October 9–11)

Baby Story Time

North Branch Library · Denton · Ages 1–12

Rhyme Time (0-24 months)

Schimelpfenig Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.

Little Explorers

Children's Play Room · Arlington · Ages 3–12

Stop by for a morning of play-based learning just for our littles!

Rhyme Time (0-24 months)

Haggard Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.

Baby Social Hour

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 1–3

Join us for an educational social hour, where you can learn how to help your child reach developmental milestones through play.

Baby Story Time

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your baby, in an environment just for them.

Creative Connections

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

is a monthly program made for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Family Story Time

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities.

Family Storytime

Southeast Branch Community Room · Arlington · Ages 5–12

Storytime is both a thoughtful and fun way to encourage children’s love of books.

Music and Movement

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving!

Music and Movement

Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving!

Preschool Story Time

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community.

Preschool Story Tme

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community.

Toddler Story Time

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your busy little one.

Toddler Time (16 Months-3 Years)

JJG - Meeting Room · McKinney · Ages 1–3

Spark your toddler’s imagination and encourage early literacy and social development with storytime, songs, and rhymes Please note:…

Toddler Time (18-36 months)

Schimelpfenig Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills.

Together to Kinder

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

A play-based workshop for caregivers and their preschool children.

Babes in Arms (0-9 months)

Davis Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

A lap sit storytime to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning.

Puppet Show: Big Pumpkin (0-5 years)

Parr Library - Parr Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

TICKET REQUIRED - A witch trying to pick a big pumpkin on Halloween discovers the value of cooperation when she gets help from some friends.

Family Game Day

Ron Wright Lake Arlington Community Room · Arlington · Ages 5–13

Families are invited to come for the afternoon to play a variety of table-top games.

Family Watercolor Club

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Make a splash and learn something new or build on your current painting skills with our fun paint-along session to videos by a professional instructor.

Brick Builders Club

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Let your imagination be your guide with LEGO® brick building!

Chess Club

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join Chess Club, a welcoming space for all ages and skill levels.

Game On: Chess Meet-Up (Ages 5+)

Davis Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 5–13

Sit and play chess with another beginner chess player.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

Calling all storytellers and adventurers!

Teen Gaming Club

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

Love video games? Play with friends and chat with other gamers at the library. Teens may use our systems for free play or bring their own…

Brick Builders Club

Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Let your imagination be your guide with LEGO® brick building!

Cardboard Creations Club

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Build something amazing! Get ready to imagine, engineer, and create at Cardboard Creations Club, where school-age kids take on a brand new…

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

Calling all storytellers and adventurers!

*NEW DATE* Fire Safety Day (All Ages)

McKinney Public Library · McKinney · Ages 3–12

Enjoy fun and educational activities with the McKinney Fire Department.

The Write Workshop: Characters (Ages 16+)

Schimelpfenig Library - Program Room · Plano · Ages 10–13

Develop strong characters in your writing.

Baby Story Time

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your baby, in an environment just for them.

Beginner Banjo

Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

This beginner-friendly class will introduce the fundamentals needed to play bluegrass, folk and more.

Family Story Time

Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Join us for stories, songs and activities in a fun, interactive environment.

Family Story Time

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Join us for stories, songs and activities in a fun, interactive environment.

Family Storytime

Parr Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–12

A storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme.

Family Storytime (All Ages)

McKinney Public Library · McKinney · Ages 3–12

Kick off the weekend with a Library storytime at Old Settler's Recreation Center!

Music and Movement

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving!

Music and Movement

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving!

Preschool Story Tme

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community.

Story Bites

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

This is not your younger sibling's story time!

Toddler Story Time

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your busy little one.

Knit and Crochet Club

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Unwind, one stitch at a time! Meet other yarn lovers to share favorite techniques and patterns. All skill levels welcome.

Puppet Show: Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes (0-5 years)

Davis Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

TICKET REQUIRED - Mother Goose shares her favorite nursery rhymes!

Saturday Chess Meetup (All Ages)

McKinney Public Library · McKinney · Ages 3–12

Practice chess with new friends in a fun environment.

Little Builders

Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Bring your preschooler to learn and play with LEGO®DUPLO® building bricks!

Story Bites

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

This is not your younger sibling's story time!

Toddler Towers

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

Bring your toddler to learn and play with LEGO®DUPLO® building bricks!

Chess Club

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Join Chess Club, a welcoming space for all ages and skill levels.

Fire Safety Week at the West Garland Library

West Garland Library · Garland · 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…

Ukulele Basics

Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Explore a new talent! Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro said, "If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place." In this…

Nature Lab

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Calling all nature lovers! Join us as we explore ecosystems, conservation, botany, gardening, and all things outdoors.

1776 Tool Remix

Irving Archives & Museum | 801 W. Irving Blvd. · Irving · Ages 5–12

Recreate a tool from colonial times using materials from today in this STEM children’s activity led by Irving Archives and Museum.

ABCs of Babysitting

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–13

Learn how to keep younger siblings or other kids safe and entertained.

Bilingual Family Story Time

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Join us for stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish.

Pop-Up at Bear Creek Community Day

Bear Creek Heritage Center | 3925 Jackson St. · Irving · Ages 5–13

Come see the Irving Public Library pop-up at the Irving Archives and Museum Bear Creek Community Day!

Guitar Basics

Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Just getting started with guitar? Join us to build a strong foundation in the basics. We’ll explore chord construction, modes, and other…

Adult DIY: Spider Web Wreath

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Get ready to craft your own spooky spider web wreath!

Business Innovation Lab (Ages 16+)

Schimelpfenig Library - Program Room · Plano · Ages 10–13

How does a good business idea arise? What moves an idea forward? Think like an entrepreneur and gain support for moving from idea to…

Clay Minis Series: Black Cats

West Meeting Room · Irving · Ages 10–13

Shape, mold, roll and bake to build a custom clay black cat.

Irving Symphonic Band Performance

South Library Program Room · Irving · Ages 5–13

Come enjoy this patriotic performance by the Irving Symphonic Band!

Little Builders

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Bring your preschooler to learn and play with LEGO®DUPLO® building bricks!

Paint With Me: Yarn Painting

Tinker Room · Arlington · Ages 10–13

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month - Turn colorful yarn into a work of art inspired by Mexican indigeneous traditions.

Teen DIY

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

Flex your creative muscles to create a do-it-yourself project!

Dr. Flake-n-stein's Laboratory

Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room · Irving · Ages 5–12

is a thrilling show that seamlessly blends the world of magic and science experiments.

AI: Myths, Reality and Real-World Impact (Ages 13+)

Harrington Library - Program Rooms (134A & 134B) · Plano · Ages 10–13

Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or excited about AI, gain tools to understand and use AI with confidence.

Pop Up STEM: Habitats

Frisco Library · Frisco · Ages 5–12

Senior Social Hour

Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Connect, play, and share! Join us to connect with other seniors, play games and puzzles, craft, laugh, and enjoy snacks and conversation.

Seychelles Festival Kreol Doll

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Join us for a vibrant taste of Seychelles culture!

Family Rock Painting

Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Hiding painted rocks is a fun and easy way to spread happiness around your community.

Freestyle Jam Session

Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

Get ready to jam! Our weekly session welcomes musicians of all ages, skill levels, and instruments. Bring your own instrument or pick one…

Nature Journals

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Nature is all around us! In this program, you’ll learn how to keep a nature journal by writing down what you see, making simple notes, and…

Bot Builders

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–13

Take your brick builds to the next level with LEGO® Spike Prime™. Teens and tweens in Grades 4-8 will team up to design and code a bot to complete a challenge.

ABCs of DNA (Grades 4-8)

Haggard Library - Haggard Program Room · Plano · Ages 5–12

Explore the wonders of DNA! Learn how genetic codes store life's instructions, then build your own spiral DNA model with fun, hands-on…

Arts & Crafts for Kids with Special Needs

Frisco Library · Frisco · Ages 5–12

Family Watercolor Club

Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

Make a splash and learn something new or build on your current painting skills with our fun paint-along session to videos by a professional instructor.