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Things to do with kids in Dallas

Family-friendly things to do in Dallas in 2026: 18 kid-friendly events plus 775 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Saturday, August 15, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. The Exchange Food HallFood · $
  2. Pacific PlazaOutdoors · Free
  3. Klyde Warren ParkOutdoors · Free
  4. Halperin ParkOutdoors · Free
  5. All Day KitchensFood · $
  6. Ari’s PantryFood · $
  7. Café MomentumFood · $
  8. Campisi'sFood · $
  9. Chef WangFood · $
  10. Chop House BurgerFood · $
  11. City TavernFood · $
  12. Coal VinesFood · $
  13. CommissaryFood · $
  14. Dickey's Barbecue PitFood · $
  15. Family Thais Asian BistroFood · $
  16. Flying Horse CafeFood · $
  17. Jimmy John'sFood · $
  18. La VentanaFood · $
  19. Mayfair GardenFood · $
  20. McDonald'sFood · $
  21. Moak's Family Texas BBQFood · $
  22. Open PaletteFood · $
  23. Opening Bell CoffeeFood · $
  24. Otto's Coffee & Fine FoodsFood · $
  25. Senbazuru Dallas: Paper Crane FoldingSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
  26. Park Board MeetingThursday, August 20, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  27. Painting with a TwistFriday, August 21, 2026 · Perot Museum of Nature and Science
  28. Member Mornings: African Painted DogsSaturday, September 5, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  29. Senbazuru Dallas: ConcertSaturday, September 5, 2026 · Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
  30. Safari NightsSaturday, September 5, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  31. Member Mornings: African Painted DogsSunday, September 6, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  32. Senior SundaysSunday, September 6, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  33. Renaissance FretztivalSaturday, September 12, 2026 · Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch
  34. Safari NightsSaturday, September 12, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  35. Grandparents DaySunday, September 13, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  36. Senior SundaysSunday, September 13, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  37. Pirate Day SoireeSaturday, September 19, 2026 · Central Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
  38. Safari NightsSaturday, September 19, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  39. Senior SundaysSunday, September 20, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  40. State Fair of TexasFriday, September 25, 2026 · Fair Park
  41. Prairie Creek's Fall Art FairSaturday, September 26, 2026 · Prairie Creek - Lobby at Prairie Creek Branch
  42. Member Fall FestivalSunday, October 18, 2026 · Dallas Zoo

Family-friendly spots in Dallas

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Upcoming family events in Dallas

SatAug 15
  1. 1 PMSenbazuru Dallas: Paper Crane FoldingForest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch · Library · Ages 3–12 · $This event is in the "Family" group Senbazuru Dallas: Paper Crane Folding Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Green - Karen…
ThuAug 20
  1. 10 AMPark Board MeetingDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12
FriAug 21
  1. 10 AMPainting with a TwistPerot Museum of Nature and Science · Museum · Ages 5–12Join us for the perfect mix of creativity and curiosity at the Perot Museum.
SatSep 5
  1. 8 AMMember Mornings: African Painted DogsDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12Members are invited to exclusive mornings at the Zoo!
  2. 1 PMSenbazuru Dallas: ConcertForest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch · Library · Ages 3–12 · $This event is in the "Family" group Senbazuru Dallas: Concert Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Forest Green - Karen…
  3. 4:30 PMSafari NightsDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12The wildest outdoor concert series
SunSep 6
  1. 8 AMMember Mornings: African Painted DogsDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12Members are invited to exclusive mornings at the Zoo!
  2. 9 AMSenior SundaysDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
SatSep 12
  1. 1 PMRenaissance FretztivalFretz Park - In Library at Fretz Park Branch · Library · Ages 3–12This event is in the "Family" group Renaissance Fretztival Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Fretz Park - In Library at Fretz…
  2. 4:30 PMSafari NightsDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12The wildest outdoor concert series
SunSep 13
  1. 9 AMGrandparents DayDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
  2. 9 AMSenior SundaysDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
SatSep 19
  1. 12 PMPirate Day SoireeCentral Library - Public Floor Area (3rd Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library · Library · Ages 3–12 · $This event is in the "Family" group Pirate Day Soiree Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library - Public Floor Area…
  2. 4:30 PMSafari NightsDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12The wildest outdoor concert series
SunSep 20
  1. 9 AMSenior SundaysDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
FriSep 25
  1. 10 AMState Fair of TexasFair Park · Festival · Ages 3–13 · TicketedThe 2026 State Fair of Texas at Fair Park in Dallas: 100+ free attractions, 70 Midway rides, livestock, food, and family activities.
SatSep 26
  1. 12 PMPrairie Creek's Fall Art FairPrairie Creek - Lobby at Prairie Creek Branch · Library · Ages 3–12This event is in the "Family" group Prairie Creek's Fall Art Fair Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Prairie Creek - Lobby at…
SunOct 18
  1. 8 AMMember Fall FestivalDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12