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Things to do with kids in Garland

Family-friendly things to do in Garland in 2026: 94 kid-friendly events plus 78 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Monday, October 26, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Lochwood ParkOutdoors · Free
  2. Halff ParkOutdoors · Free
  3. Spring Creek Forest Preserve ParkOutdoors · Free
  4. Ellen'sFood · $
  5. Lake Highlands CafeFood · $
  6. Little CaesarsFood · $
  7. Rodeo GoatFood · $
  8. Greenville Avenue Pizza Co.Food · $
  9. Jersey Mike's SubsFood · $
  10. YogurtlandFood · $
  11. Cindi's Restaurant & N.Y. DeliFood · $
  12. Gyro Rice & SpiceFood · $
  13. I Luv PhoFood · $
  14. Mike's ChickenFood · $
  15. Smoothie KingFood · $
  16. Eddies EuromartFood · $
  17. Waffle HouseFood · $
  18. Arby'sFood · $
  19. Braum'sFood · $
  20. Desta Ethiopian RestaurantFood · $
  21. Dallul e. AfricanFood · $
  22. Dunkin'Food · $
  23. McDonald'sFood · $
  24. McDonald'sFood · $
  25. Smart Start Garland: School Readiness Workshops at the Central LibraryMonday, October 26, 2026 · Central Library
  26. Grow with Google: Learn the Basics of Google Ads (Ages 18+) at the Central LibraryMonday, October 26, 2026 · Central Library
  27. Spooky Storytime (0-5 Years) at the Central LibraryTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Central Library
  28. Teenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryTuesday, October 27, 2026 · North Garland Library
  29. Sewing Lab (Ages 13+) at the Central LibraryTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Central Library
  30. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the North Garland LibraryWednesday, October 28, 2026 · North Garland Library
  31. Family Read & Play (Ages 0-5) at the West Garland LibraryWednesday, October 28, 2026 · West Garland Library
  32. Play & Learn (0-5 Years) at the North Garland LibraryWednesday, October 28, 2026 · North Garland Library
  33. Preschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the South Garland LibraryWednesday, October 28, 2026 · South Garland Library
  34. Teen Craft Corner (Ages 13-17) at the Central LibraryWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Central Library
  35. Teenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryWednesday, October 28, 2026 · North Garland Library
  36. Preschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the Central LibraryThursday, October 29, 2026 · Central Library
  37. Family Place Playgroup at the South Garland LibraryThursday, October 29, 2026 · South Garland Library
  38. Teenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryThursday, October 29, 2026 · North Garland Library
  39. Spooktober at the South Garland LibraryThursday, October 29, 2026 · South Garland Library
  40. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the South Garland LibraryFriday, October 30, 2026 · South Garland Library
  41. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the West Garland LibraryFriday, October 30, 2026 · West Garland Library
  42. Halloween Boo Bash at Storytime (Ages 18 Months-5 Years) at the North Garland LibraryFriday, October 30, 2026 · North Garland Library
  43. Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the South Garland LibraryFriday, October 30, 2026 · South Garland Library
  44. Fun Fright Fiesta at the Central Library / Divertida Fiesta de Sustos de la Biblioteca CentralSaturday, October 31, 2026 · Central Library
  45. Family Fiesta: DIY Sugar Skull Piñatas at the North Garland LibrarySaturday, October 31, 2026 · North Garland Library
  46. Smart Start Garland: School Readiness Workshops at the Central LibraryMonday, November 2, 2026 · Central Library
  47. Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the Central LibraryTuesday, November 3, 2026 · Central Library
  48. Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the Central LibraryTuesday, November 3, 2026 · Central Library

Family-friendly spots in Garland

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Upcoming family events in Garland

MonOct 26
  1. 10 AMSmart Start Garland: School Readiness Workshops at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 5–12 · $; Set your child on the path for school success with Smart Start Garland!
  2. 6 PMGrow with Google: Learn the Basics of Google Ads (Ages 18+) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 3–12; Discover how Google Ads can help you reach more customers and grow your business.
TueOct 27
  1. 11 AMSpooky Storytime (0-5 Years) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 3–5; Put on your costumes for a special Halloween-themed storytime!
  2. 4 PMTeenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 10–13; Need a place after school to kick back and relax?Free
  3. 5 PMSewing Lab (Ages 13+) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 5–13; Join us for the Sewing Lab — a dedicated makerspace time just for sewing enthusiasts!
WedOct 28
  1. 10 AMBaby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–3; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books,…
  2. 10:30 AMFamily Read & Play (Ages 0-5) at the West Garland LibraryWest Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–12; The whole family will learn, play, and grow during this interactive storytime full of stories, creative movement, and songs that will…
  3. 11 AMPlay & Learn (0-5 Years) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–12; It’s playtime! Families can participate in Play & Learn, a weekly event where children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can enjoy an…
  4. 11 AMPreschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 3–5; Preschool Discovery is designed for ages 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers.
  5. 3 PMTeen Craft Corner (Ages 13-17) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 5–13; Join us at the Teen Craft Corner for some relaxing creativity and fun!
  6. 4 PMTeenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 10–13; Need a place after school to kick back and relax?Free
ThuOct 29
  1. 10 AMPreschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 3–5; Preschool Discovery is designed for ages 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers.
  2. 1 PMFamily Place Playgroup at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 3–12; Each week, we welcome a different local professional who specializes in early childhood development, covering topics like nutrition and speech.
  3. 4 PMTeenz Place After School Hour (Ages 13-17) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 10–13; Need a place after school to kick back and relax?Free
  4. 6 PMSpooktober at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 5–12; Join us for spooky family fun! We will have games, crafts and treats for kids of all ages. Family-friendly costumes encouraged.
FriOct 30
  1. 10 AMBaby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–3; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books,…
  2. 10:30 AMBaby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the West Garland LibraryWest Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–3; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books,…
  3. 10:30 AMHalloween Boo Bash at Storytime (Ages 18 Months-5 Years) at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 5–12; Children 18 months to 5 years are invited to our Halloween Boo Bash!
  4. 11 AMToddler Time (18-36 Months) at the South Garland LibrarySouth Garland Library · Library · Ages 1–12; Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
SatOct 31
  1. 10 AMFun Fright Fiesta at the Central Library / Divertida Fiesta de Sustos de la Biblioteca CentralCentral Library · Library · Ages 3–12; Join us for a fun and spooky family event at the Central Library.
  2. 2:30 PMFamily Fiesta: DIY Sugar Skull Piñatas at the North Garland LibraryNorth Garland Library · Library · Ages 5–12; Get ready for a Spooktacular craft event!
MonNov 2
  1. 9 AMSmart Start Garland: School Readiness Workshops at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 5–12 · $; Set your child on the path for school success with Smart Start Garland!
TueNov 3
  1. 9 AMBaby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 1–3; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces books,…
  2. 10 AMToddler Time (18-36 Months) at the Central LibraryCentral Library · Library · Ages 1–12; Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.