Dallas-Fort Worth family weekend planner
Things to do with kids this weekend in Arlington (October 9–11)
Updated October 10, 2026
The weekend of October 9–11 in Arlington brings Little Explorers at Children's Play Room (Friday) and Family Game Day at Ron Wright Lake Arlington Community Room (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
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Family events in Arlington this weekend: October 9–11
Friday, October 9
3 events · 3 free · already happened
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Little Explorers
Stop by for a morning of play-based learning just for our littles!
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Family Storytime
Storytime is both a thoughtful and fun way to encourage children’s love of books.
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Family Game Day
Families are invited to come for the afternoon to play a variety of table-top games.
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Saturday, October 10
1 event · 1 free
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Paint With Me: Yarn Painting
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month - Turn colorful yarn into a work of art inspired by Mexican indigeneous traditions.
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Coming up in Arlington
- Family Storytime — October 12 · Ron Wright Lake Arlington Community Room
- World of Play/Mundo de Juego — October 12 · Children's Area
- Little Explorers — October 12 · Southwest Branch Library Community Room