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Things to do with kids in Arlington

Family-friendly things to do in Arlington in 2026: 145 kid-friendly events plus 21 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, August 13, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Heritage Village PlazaOutdoors · Free
  2. Eden Road ParkOutdoors · Free
  3. Park at Georgetown in the ParkOutdoors · Free
  4. Veterans ParkOutdoors · Free
  5. JB Sandlin ParkOutdoors · Free
  6. Northfield ParkOutdoors · Free
  7. Esports Stadium ArlingtonCulture · $$
  8. Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis District OfficeCulture · $$
  9. Six Flags Over TexasCulture · $$
  10. Dallas StadiumCulture · $$
  11. Studio Movie GrillCulture · $$
  12. Studio Movie GrillCulture · $$
  13. AMC The Parks At Arlington 18Culture · $$
  14. AMC Eastchase 9Culture · $$
  15. Cover All BasesWellness · $
  16. Orangetheory FitnessWellness · $
  17. Jenny CraigWellness · $
  18. Roy Savage PoolWellness · $$
  19. Shoot Point Blank - ArlingtonWellness · $
  20. North East MallShopping · 23.7 mi
  21. The Parks Mall at ArlingtonShopping · 20.5 mi
  22. Family History & Local History—Drop-In Research HelpThursday, August 13, 2026 · Genealogy and Local History
  23. Rebel WritersThursday, August 13, 2026 · Young Adult Area
  24. Crochet Basics Ages 9+Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Tinker Room
  25. Retro Technology Lab—Drop-In HelpMonday, August 17, 2026 · Genealogy and Local History
  26. Family History & Local History—Drop-In Research HelpThursday, August 20, 2026 · Genealogy and Local History
  27. Machine Embroidery: National Wellness Month PatchesThursday, August 20, 2026 · Tinker Room
  28. Create, Craft and ChatSunday, August 23, 2026 · Create Room
  29. Retro Technology Lab—Drop-In HelpMonday, August 24, 2026 · Genealogy and Local History
  30. Needle and Knit ClubTuesday, August 25, 2026 · Tinker Room
  31. Family History & Local History—Drop-In Research HelpThursday, August 27, 2026 · Genealogy and Local History
  32. Rebel WritersThursday, August 27, 2026 · Young Adult Area
  33. Paint With Me: Pop ArtSaturday, August 29, 2026 · Tinker Room
  34. Retro Technology Lab—Drop-In HelpMonday, August 31, 2026 · Genealogy and Local History
  35. Read & PlayTuesday, September 1, 2026 · Children's Play Room
  36. Preschool PlaydaysTuesday, September 1, 2026 · Southeast Branch Community Room
  37. Tween Art Dabblers: HHMTuesday, September 1, 2026 · Southwest Branch Library Community Room
  38. Mighty WritersTuesday, September 1, 2026 · Southeast Branch Community Room
  39. Family Storytime: HHMWednesday, September 2, 2026 · Children's Area
  40. STEAM StorytimeWednesday, September 2, 2026 · Southeast Branch Community Room
  41. Storytelling Workshop for HomeschoolersWednesday, September 2, 2026 · Ron Wright Lake Arlington Community Room
  42. Creative Acts of KindnessWednesday, September 2, 2026 · Young Adult Area
  43. Paws to ReadWednesday, September 2, 2026 · Southwest Branch Library Community Room
  44. Create With MeWednesday, September 2, 2026 · Children's Play Room
  45. Spy AcademyWednesday, September 2, 2026 · Southeast Branch Community Room

Family-friendly spots in Arlington

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Upcoming family events in Arlington

ThuAug 13
  1. 2 PMFamily History & Local History—Drop-In Research HelpGenealogy and Local History · Library · Ages 3–12Get started or get unstuck! Get a second opinion and fresh eyes on your research! Bring any information you already know and our Genealogy…
  2. All dayRebel WritersYoung Adult Area · Library · Ages 10–13Does writing scratch a certain itch in your brain?
SatAug 15
  1. 2 PMCrochet Basics Ages 9+Tinker Room · Library · Ages 5–13Join us for a hands-on introduction to the relaxing and creative fiber arts world of crochet.
MonAug 17
  1. All dayRetro Technology Lab—Drop-In HelpGenealogy and Local History · Library · Ages 3–12A weekly drop-in opportunity to get help with our exciting new Retro Technology Lab scanning family photos, digitizing videos, setting up…
ThuAug 20
  1. 2 PMFamily History & Local History—Drop-In Research HelpGenealogy and Local History · Library · Ages 3–12Get started or get unstuck! Get a second opinion and fresh eyes on your research! Bring any information you already know and our Genealogy…
  2. 6 PMMachine Embroidery: National Wellness Month PatchesTinker Room · Library · Ages 10–13Celebrate National Wellness Month by creating a wellness-themed embroidered patch!
SunAug 23
  1. 3 PMCreate, Craft and ChatCreate Room · Library · Ages 5–13Connect with your neighbors while exploring the joy of making!
MonAug 24
  1. All dayRetro Technology Lab—Drop-In HelpGenealogy and Local History · Library · Ages 3–12A weekly drop-in opportunity to get help with our exciting new Retro Technology Lab scanning family photos, digitizing videos, setting up…
TueAug 25
  1. 6 PMNeedle and Knit ClubTinker Room · Library · Ages 5–13Share the joy of fiber and needle arts with fellow stitchers Bring your current projects and enjoy a relaxed space to create, connect, and learn together!
ThuAug 27
  1. 2 PMFamily History & Local History—Drop-In Research HelpGenealogy and Local History · Library · Ages 3–12Get started or get unstuck! Get a second opinion and fresh eyes on your research! Bring any information you already know and our Genealogy…
  2. All dayRebel WritersYoung Adult Area · Library · Ages 10–13Does writing scratch a certain itch in your brain?
SatAug 29
  1. 2 PMPaint With Me: Pop ArtTinker Room · Library · Ages 10–13Bring bold colors and big ideas to life in this Pop Art painting class!
MonAug 31
  1. All dayRetro Technology Lab—Drop-In HelpGenealogy and Local History · Library · Ages 3–12A weekly drop-in opportunity to get help with our exciting new Retro Technology Lab scanning family photos, digitizing videos, setting up…
TueSep 1
  1. 10 AMRead & PlayChildren's Play Room · Library · Ages 5–12This gentle program provides a rotation of book-inspired activities for ages 1-5.
  2. 10:30 AMPreschool PlaydaysSoutheast Branch Community Room · Library · Ages 1–12Parents and children ages 0-5 are invited to come and play together at the Southeast Branch Library!
  3. 4:30 PMTween Art Dabblers: HHMSouthwest Branch Library Community Room · Library · Ages 5–13Explore different mediums of art at the Southwest Library Branch for tweens.Free
  4. 5 PMMighty WritersSoutheast Branch Community Room · Library · Ages 5–13Discover the magic of words! In this writing program we will build tween and teen's confidence in their writing abilities. Through…
WedSep 2
  1. 10:30 AMFamily Storytime: HHMChildren's Area · Library · Ages 5–12Storytime is both a thoughtful and fun way to encourage children’s love of books.
  2. 10:30 AMSTEAM StorytimeSoutheast Branch Community Room · Library · Ages 3–12You’re invited to join us at the Southeast Branch for an exciting storytime!
  3. 1 PMStorytelling Workshop for HomeschoolersRon Wright Lake Arlington Community Room · Library · Ages 5–13Hey homeschool tweens and teens! Join us in September for this 5-week series exploring storytelling traditions, from ancient cave paintings…
  4. 4 PMCreative Acts of KindnessYoung Adult Area · Library · Ages 10–13Bring joy to others using your own creativity!
  5. 4 PMPaws to ReadSouthwest Branch Library Community Room · Library · Ages 5–13Practice reading aloud with a canine friend!
  6. 4:30 PMCreate With MeChildren's Play Room · Library · Ages 5–13Come stretch your creative chops and explore new art styles and mediums with us!Free
  7. 4:30 PMSpy AcademySoutheast Branch Community Room · Library · Ages 10–13Think you have what it takes to be a top-level spy?Free