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Things to do with kids in Dallas

Family-friendly things to do in Dallas in 2026: 52 kid-friendly events plus 775 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Sunday, October 25, 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. Sensory Friendly MorningSunday, October 25, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  26. Senior SundaysSunday, October 25, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  27. Annual Meeting of Dallas Zoo MembersSunday, October 25, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  28. Bingo Night @ Main Street GardenThursday, October 29, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  29. Dog DaysFriday, October 30, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  30. Movie Night @ Main Street GardenFriday, October 30, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  31. A Talk with Mensun Bound: Finding Shackleton’s EnduranceSaturday, October 31, 2026 · Perot Museum of Nature and Science
  32. Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets @ Main Street GardenSaturday, October 31, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  33. Senior SundaysSunday, November 1, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  34. Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In ConcertWednesday, November 4, 2026 · Majestic Theatre Dallas
  35. Park Board MeetingThursday, November 5, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  36. Homeschool Days: The Great Pumpkin InvestigationThursday, November 5, 2026 · Texas Discovery Gardens
  37. Paws on Patrol at Northbark Dog ParkSaturday, November 7, 2026 · Dallas Parks Calendar
  38. Fall Craft Supply SwapSaturday, November 7, 2026 · Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
  39. Senior SundaysSunday, November 8, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  40. Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by ReliantFriday, November 13, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  41. Community Plant SwapSaturday, November 14, 2026 · Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area at Mountain Creek Branch
  42. Stuffed Animal HospitalSaturday, November 14, 2026 · Forest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch
  43. Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by ReliantSaturday, November 14, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  44. Senior SundaysSunday, November 15, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  45. Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by ReliantSunday, November 15, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  46. Sensory Friendly NightTuesday, November 17, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  47. Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by ReliantWednesday, November 18, 2026 · Dallas Zoo
  48. Dallas Zoo Lights Presented by ReliantThursday, November 19, 2026 · Dallas Zoo

Family-friendly spots in Dallas

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Upcoming family events in Dallas

SunOct 25
  1. 8 AMSensory Friendly MorningDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
  2. 9 AMSenior SundaysDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
  3. 5:14 PMAnnual Meeting of Dallas Zoo MembersDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12 · $Hear about the successes of the past year and plans for the future at this state-of-the-Zoo meeting.
ThuOct 29
  1. All dayBingo Night @ Main Street GardenDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12date: October 29, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Location: 1920 Main Street Dallas, TX 75201 Description: Join us every Thursday in…
FriOct 30
  1. 9 AMDog DaysDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
  2. All dayMovie Night @ Main Street GardenDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12date: October 30, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Location: 1920 Main Street Dallas, TX 75201 Description: Join DDI in Main Street…
SatOct 31
  1. 10 AMA Talk with Mensun Bound: Finding Shackleton’s EndurancePerot Museum of Nature and Science · Museum · Ages 5–12Join renowned marine archaeologist and fifth-generation Falkland Islander Mensun Bound at the Perot Museum for the firsthand story of the…
  2. 4 PMTrick or Treat on Downtown Streets @ Main Street GardenDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12date: October 31, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Location: 1920 Main Street Dallas, TX 75201 Description: Join us for a spooktacular…
SunNov 1
  1. 9 AMSenior SundaysDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
WedNov 4
  1. 8 PMJim Henson's Labyrinth: In ConcertMajestic Theatre Dallas · Ticketed · Ages 3–12
ThuNov 5
  1. 9 AMPark Board MeetingDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12
  2. 12 PMHomeschool Days: The Great Pumpkin InvestigationTexas Discovery Gardens · Outdoors · Ages 5–12EXPLORE, LEARN, AND DISCOVER TOGETHER! Nov. 5, 2026: The Great Pumpkin Investigation Get ready for a pumpkin-packed adventure!
SatNov 7
  1. 8 AMPaws on Patrol at Northbark Dog ParkDallas Parks Calendar · Park · Ages 3–12
  2. 10 AMFall Craft Supply SwapLochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch · Library · Ages 5–12This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Fall Craft Supply Swap Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2…
SunNov 8
  1. 9 AMSenior SundaysDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
FriNov 13
  1. 5:30 PMDallas Zoo Lights Presented by ReliantDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12Your holiday tradition starts here!
SatNov 14
  1. 9 AMCommunity Plant SwapMountain Creek - Outdoor Parking Area at Mountain Creek Branch · Library · Ages 3–12This event is in the "Family" group Community Plant Swap Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Mountain Creek - Outdoor Parking…
  2. 9 AMStuffed Animal HospitalForest Green - Children's Area at Forest Green Branch · Library · Ages 1–12This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group Stuffed Animal Hospital Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00am -…
  3. 5:30 PMDallas Zoo Lights Presented by ReliantDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12Your holiday tradition starts here!
SunNov 15
  1. 9 AMSenior SundaysDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12
  2. 5:30 PMDallas Zoo Lights Presented by ReliantDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12Your holiday tradition starts here!
TueNov 17
  1. 5:30 PMSensory Friendly NightDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12A special evening designed to celebrate the holidays in a sensory-friendly environment
WedNov 18
  1. 5:30 PMDallas Zoo Lights Presented by ReliantDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12Your holiday tradition starts here!
ThuNov 19
  1. 5:30 PMDallas Zoo Lights Presented by ReliantDallas Zoo · Zoo · Ages 5–12Your holiday tradition starts here!