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Dallas-Fort Worth family weekend planner

Things to do with kids this weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth

A timeline weekend guide to family-friendly events in Dallas-Fort Worth from Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28: 54 events with times, venues, details, and official links. Build a 3-stop plan with FamHop.

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From Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28, FamHop found 54 dated family events across Dallas-Fort Worth. The biggest clusters are library (46), zoo (4), museum (2), outdoors (1), with options in Fort Worth, Dallas, Plano, Garland, McKinney. Use the timeline below to compare times, venues, costs, age fit, and official event links before building a plan.

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Saturday, June 27

44 events ordered by start time.

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    Simply Animals at the Zoo

    Dallas Zoo · Dallas · Ages: school-age

    Sweet Treat for Guests

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    Family Story Time

    South Branch Library · Denton · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Saturday, June 27 on June 27, 2026 , 10:00am – 10:30am 10:00am to 10:30am

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    Baby Story Time

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages: toddler, school-age

    Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your baby, in an environment just for them. Baby Story Time is intended for children 0-18 months old and their grown-ups.

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    Family Story Time

    Frisco Library · Frisco · $ · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Saturday, June 27 on June 27, 2026 , 10:30am – 11:00am 10:30am to 11:00am

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    Family Story Time

    Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages: school-age

    Join us for stories, songs and activities in a fun, interactive environment. Intended for children of all ages and their grownups.

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    Family Story Time

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages: school-age

    Join us for stories, songs and activities in a fun, interactive environment. Intended for children of all ages and their grownups.

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    Family Storytime (All Ages)

    McKinney Public Library Events · McKinney · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Kick off the weekend with a Library storytime at Old Settler's Recreation Center! Enjoy enchanting tales, interactive adventures, and shared moments that inspire a love of storytelling. What to Expect Welcom…

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    Music and Movement

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving! Singing songs and practicing movement activities builds language, motor, and social and emotional skills. Music an…

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    Music and Movement

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving! Singing songs and practicing movement activities builds language, motor, and social and emotional skills. Music an…

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    Nature Walk Storytime (All Ages)

    JJG - Children's Playroom, JJG - Outdoor Programming · McKinney · $ · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Enjoy stories, songs, and bubbles on this stroll around John and Judy Gay Library! Strollers, walkers, waddlers, and wagons are all welcome. In the event of inclement weather, registered participants will re…

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    Preschool Story Time

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community. The very best thing you can do to set kids up to be readers is to encourag…

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    Story Bites

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages: school-age

    A relaxed storytime just for older kids—listen to a great book while you color, snack, and unwind.

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    Knit and Crochet Club

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages: preschool, school-age

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

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    Once Upon A Garden: National Pollinator Week

    Texas Discovery Gardens · Dallas · $ · Ages: school-age

    National Pollinator Week A Once Upon a Garden Story Time Special SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026: 11AM With Author & Bee Keeper Shanna Upchurch Enjoy a delightful and captivating story, The Honeybee Highway. Taste l…

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    Saturday Chess Meetup (All Ages)

    McKinney Public Library Events · McKinney · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Practice chess with new friends in a fun environment. All skill levels welcome! This is not an instructional program. What to Expect Meet and network with fellow chess lovers and enjoy friendly matches and c…

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    Little Builders

    Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Bring your preschooler to learn and play with LEGO®DUPLO® building bricks! We will focus on areas like problem-solving, patterns, alphabet, and more.

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    Story Bites

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages: school-age

    A relaxed storytime just for older kids—listen to a great book while you color, snack, and unwind.

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    Toddler Towers

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages: toddler, school-age

    Bring your toddler to learn and play with LEGO®DUPLO® building bricks! We will focus on areas like motor skills, counting, and more.?

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    Ukulele Basics

    Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Explore a new talent! Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro said, "If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place." In this weekly class, you'll learn basic chords, some strumming patterns, an…

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    Chess Club

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Join Chess Club, a welcoming space for all ages and skill levels. New players can learn the basics, while experienced players can enjoy friendly, challenging matches. There’s a seat for everyone!

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    Family Fun Day: A Day in the (Colonial) Life

    Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch · Dallas · $ · Ages: preschool, school-age

    This event is in the "Family" group Family Fun Day: A Day in the (Colonial) Life Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch Event Details: What was the average da…

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    Intro to Cricut (Ages 18+) at the South Garland Library

    South Garland Library · Garland · Ages: preschool, school-age

    10:00 a.m.; Learn the basics of using a Cricut machine in this introductory makerspace class. Participants will explore machine safety, navigate Cricut Design Space and practice the essential steps for creat…

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    Play & Learn (Ages 0-5) at the Central Library

    Central Library · Garland · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    10:00 a.m.; 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. This program offers a chance for…

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    Family Rock Painting

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages: school-age

    Hiding painted rocks is a fun and easy way to spread happiness around your community. Join our rock-painting session to boost your creativity and prepare to join this international phenomenon!

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    Family Storytime

    Parr Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    A storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme. Read on Family Storytime combines elements of Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime to promote language an…

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    The Lost Declaration: An Escape Adventure

    Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch · Dallas · Ages: preschool, school-age

    This event is in the "Family" group The Lost Declaration: An Escape Adventure Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch Event Details: The Declaration has been…

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    Bilingual Family Story Time

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages: school-age

    Join us for stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish. Intended for children of all ages and their grown-ups. Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y en español. Destinado a…

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    Family Storytime

    Davis Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    A storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme. Read on Family Storytime combines elements of Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime to promote language an…

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    Guitar Basics

    Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Just getting started with guitar? Join us to build a strong foundation in the basics. We’ll explore chord construction, modes, and other essential skills—all in a fun, supportive setting. Perfect for true be…

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    Nature's Deadly Cuties

    Library classroom · Fort Worth · Ages: school-age

    They’re cute, they’re cuddly… or are they? Join us for a mystery animal adventure! Use clues to figure out which creature you’re meeting, then create your own version using air?dry clay or pipe cleaners. At …

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    Sensory Kit Creation

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages: school-age

    Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a hands?on workshop where you’ll create simple sensory kits for your child and learn how to make more at home using everyday materials. We’ll also share easy…

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    Third Annual Float Your Boat Contest

    Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Pick up your starter build kit for your boat (limited supply). On Saturday, June 27th, boat builders and architects will test their boats to see whose can carry the most weight! Winner will retain fame and p…

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    Embroidery Club

    South Library Meeting Room 2 · Irving · Ages: tween

    Sew the fun begins! Learn embroidery basics and share tips with more experienced stitchers. Basic needle work supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis. Open to all skill levels. Summer Reading …

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    Family Museum Program

    Perot Museum Events · Dallas · $ · Ages: preschool, school-age, tween

    Family-friendly museum programming, discovery activities, and exhibit-based learning in Dallas-Fort Worth.

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    Shape Building

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages: preschool

    We will use "School's First Day of School" as inspiration to explore shapes! Preschoolers can get creative with their artwork using basic colorful shapes to design their own buildings.

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    Senior Social Hour

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages: school-age

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

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    All Ages Jam Session

    Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Come jam with us! Join our weekly jam session, open to musicians of all ages, skill levels, and instruments. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of ours, and learn to play a popular song with fellow musi…

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    3D Printing Basics

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Take a deep dive into 3D printing! Learn how 3D printers work, in 3 easy steps, so your next project will be a success. Stick around afterward to practice with the 3D printer on a first come, first served ba…

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    Adapted Art Social Hour (Grades 4-12)

    Davis Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Free · Ages: school-age, tween

    Advanced registration Learn about process art as we create art together in a sensory-friendly environment. Register up to 2 weeks in advance. Read on Project : Collage Adapted Library programs are sensory-fr…

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    Pokémon Club

    Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages: school-age

    Do you have a sweet Pokémon card collection? Do you love all things Pokémon? Join us for Pokémon Club.

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    Crafternoon (Ages 18+) at the Central Library

    Central Library · Garland · Ages: preschool, school-age

    3:00 p.m.; Spend time at the library working on your personal crafts and connecting with others. Bring your own project or choose from available materials for sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery and pap…

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    Introducción a Cricut (Ages 18+) de la Biblioteca South Garland

    South Garland Library · Garland · Ages: preschool, school-age

    3:00 p.m.; Aprenda los conceptos básicos para usar una máquina Cricut en esta clase introductoria del makerspace. Los participantes explorarán la seguridad de la máquina, cómo navegar Cricut Design Space y p…

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    Watercolor Painting: Watercolor Landscapes (Ages 13+)

    Harrington Library - Program Rooms (134A & 134B) · Plano · Free · Ages: tween

    TICKET REQUIRED - Learn how to use watercolor techniques to compose and paint landscapes inspired by nature. Read on Tickets available 30 minutes prior to the program, in-person only

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    Illuminature

    Dallas Zoo · Dallas · Ages: school-age

    A Radiant World of Wild Wonder

Sunday, June 28

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    Fair Park Farmers Market with Good Local Markets

    Dallas Parks Calendar · Dallas · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Event date: June 28, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Location: 3535 Grand Avenue Dallas, TX 75210

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    Simply Animals at the Zoo

    Dallas Zoo · Dallas · Ages: school-age

    Sweet Treat for Guests

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    Adapted Story Time

    Frisco Library · Frisco · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Sunday, June 28 on June 28, 2026 , 10:00am – 10:30am 10:00am to 10:30am

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    Family Museum Program

    Perot Museum Events · Dallas · $ · Ages: preschool, school-age, tween

    Family-friendly museum programming, discovery activities, and exhibit-based learning in Dallas-Fort Worth.

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    Family Watercolor Club

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages: school-age

    Join us for a fun, family?friendly watercolor class! Follow simple, step?by?step instructions to create a colorful painting you can take home. No experience is needed, and we provide all the supplies. Bring …

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    Create, Craft and Chat

    Create Room · Arlington · Ages: school-age, tween

    Connect with your neighbors while exploring the joy of making! Join us for hands-on handicrafts and tinkering projects that spark creativity and innovation. We'll provide craft materials and inspiration from…

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    Yiddish Cultural Festival

    Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch · Dallas · $ · Ages: preschool, school-age

    This event is in the "Family" group Yiddish Cultural Festival Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch Event Details: Celebrate the Yiddish literature…

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    Nature Journaling: Project Squirrel

    Davis Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Squirrels are all around us! Learn about your neighborhood squirrels and how observing them can contribute to citizen science

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    Sumerian Seals (Grades 4-8)

    Parr Library - Program Room · Plano · Free · Ages: school-age, tween

    TICKET REQUIRED - Sumerian merchants, artisans, account keepers, and political leaders used cylinder seals in 3500 BCE. Learn about the Sumerians and create your own 21st century seal. Read on Tickets availa…

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    Illuminature

    Dallas Zoo · Dallas · Ages: school-age

    A Radiant World of Wild Wonder