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59 things to do with kids this weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth (August 14–16)

Updated August 12, 2026

The weekend of August 14–16 has 59 family events on across 7 Dallas-Fort Worth cities, led by library programs. The busiest calendars are at Main library floor and Meeting room. Every listing below comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — and the free ones are marked.

59 family events across 7 Dallas-Fort Worth cities this weekend — 55 likely free. Biggest clusters: library (59).

59 family events 55 free 7 cities
Music & performance 28Story time & books 26Arts & crafts 9STEM & hands-on 7Active & outdoors 3Free only 55

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Family events in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend: August 14–16

Generated August 12, 2026 from official event sources

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Friday, August 14

26 events · 25 free

  1. South Branch Library - Half-Day Closure

    South Branch Library · Denton · Ages 5–12

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  2. Family Story Time

    Frisco Library · Frisco · $ · Ages 3–12

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  3. Baby Story Time

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

    Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your baby, in an environment just for them.

    Free Official ↗
  4. Baby Story Time

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

    Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your baby, in an environment just for them.

    Free Official ↗
  5. Music and Movement

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving!

    Free Official ↗
  6. Music and Movement

    Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving!

    Free Official ↗
  7. Preschool Story Time

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community.

    Free Official ↗
  8. Toddler Story Time

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

    Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and learning skills.

    Free Official ↗
  9. Toddler Story Time

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

    Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your busy little one.

    Free Official ↗
  10. Toddler Time (16 Months-3 Years)

    JJG - Meeting Room · McKinney · Ages 1–3

    Spark your toddler’s imagination and encourage early literacy and social development with storytime, songs, and rhymes.

    Free Official ↗
  11. Rhyme Time (0-24 months)

    Schimelpfenig Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

    Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.

    Free Official ↗
  12. Reader's Theater

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

    Read, rehearse, act! School-age kids can practice their reading and speaking skills by performing short scenes from scripts of their…

    Free Official ↗
  13. Rhyme Time (0-24 months)

    Haggard Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

    Repetitive rhymes, songs and movement help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give children a head start on learning.

    Free Official ↗
  14. Toddler Time (18-36 months)

    Schimelpfenig Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

    Simple, short stories and movement activities help introduce the sounds and rhythms of language while developing age-appropriate motor skills.

    Free Official ↗
  15. Babes in Arms (0-9 months)

    Davis Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

    A lap sit storytime to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning.

    Free Official ↗
  16. Baby Social Hour

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 1–3

    Join us for an educational social hour, where you can learn how to help your child reach developmental milestones through play.

    Free Official ↗
  17. Puppet Show: Tortoise & the Hare (0-5 years)

    Parr Library - Parr Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–5

    TICKET REQUIRED - It's Duck's birthday and both Tortoise and Hare are invited.

    Free Official ↗
  18. Brick Builders Club

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

    Let your imagination be your guide with LEGO® brick building!

    Free Official ↗
  19. Teen Dungeons and Dragons

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

    Calling all storytellers and adventurers!

    Free Official ↗
  20. Chess Club

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Join Chess Club, a welcoming space for all ages and skill levels.

    Free Official ↗
  21. Nature's Deadly Cuties

    Conference room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

    They’re cute, they’re cuddly… or are they?

    Free Official ↗
  22. Teen Gaming Club

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

    Love video games? Play with friends and chat with other gamers at the library. Teens may use our systems for free play or bring their own…

    Free Official ↗
  23. Cardboard Creation Club

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

    Build something amazing! Get ready to imagine, engineer, and create at Cardboard Creations Club, where school-age kids take on a brand new…

    Free Official ↗
  24. Teen Dungeons and Dragons

    Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

    Calling all storytellers and adventurers!

    Free Official ↗
  25. Teen Jewelry Club

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

    Create your own unique jewelry designs while hanging out with friends at the library.

    Free Official ↗
  26. Anime Club

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

    Do you love anime or are you curious about it?

    Free Official ↗

Saturday, August 15

33 events · 30 free

  1. Baby Story Time

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

    Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build language and learning skills for your baby, in an environment just for them.

    Free Official ↗
  2. Family Story Time

    Frisco Library · Frisco · $ · Ages 3–12

    Official ↗
  3. Family Story Time

    Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

    Join us for stories, songs and activities in a fun, interactive environment.

    Free Official ↗
  4. Family Story Time

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

    Join us for stories, songs and activities in a fun, interactive environment.

    Free Official ↗
  5. Family Storytime (All Ages)

    McKinney Public Library · McKinney · Ages 3–12

    Kick off the weekend with a Library storytime at Old Settler's Recreation Center!

    Free Official ↗
  6. Music and Movement

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving!

    Free Official ↗
  7. Music and Movement

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Join us for songs and activities that will have you and your little one moving and grooving!

    Free Official ↗
  8. Preschool Story Time

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Join us for stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community.

    Free Official ↗
  9. Read to Rover

    South Branch Library · Denton · Ages 5–12

    Free Official ↗
  10. Story Bites

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

    A relaxed storytime just for older kids—listen to a great book while you color, snack, and unwind.

    Free Official ↗
  11. Knit and Crochet Club

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Unwind, one stitch at a time! Meet other yarn lovers to share favorite techniques and patterns. All skill levels welcome.

    Free Official ↗
  12. Saturday Chess Meetup (All Ages)

    McKinney Public Library · McKinney · Ages 3–12

    Practice chess with new friends in a fun environment.

    Free Official ↗
  13. Little Builders

    Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Bring your preschooler to learn and play with LEGO®DUPLO® building bricks!

    Free Official ↗
  14. Toddler Towers

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 1–12

    Bring your toddler to learn and play with LEGO®DUPLO® building bricks!

    Free Official ↗
  15. Ukulele Basics

    Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Explore a new talent! Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro said, "If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place." In this…

    Free Official ↗
  16. Chess Club

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Join Chess Club, a welcoming space for all ages and skill levels.

    Free Official ↗
  17. Family Storytime

    Parr Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–12

    A storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme.

    Free Official ↗
  18. Full STEAM Ahead

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

    Let your imagination run wild as we explore fun projects in science, technology, engineering, art, and math!

    Free Official ↗
  19. Bilingual Family Story Time

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

    Join us for stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish.

    Free Official ↗
  20. Family Storytime

    Davis Library - Children's Program Room · Plano · Ages 1–12

    A storytime for families featuring stories, songs and movement activities inspired by a weekly theme.

    Free Official ↗
  21. Guitar Basics

    Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Just getting started with guitar? Join us to build a strong foundation in the basics. We’ll explore chord construction, modes, and other…

    Free Official ↗
  22. Senbazuru Dallas: Paper Crane Folding

    Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch · Dallas · $ · 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…

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  23. Crochet Basics Ages 9+

    Tinker Room · Arlington · Ages 5–13

    Join us for a hands-on introduction to the relaxing and creative fiber arts world of crochet.

    Free Official ↗
  24. Read to Rover

    North Branch Library · Denton · Ages 5–12

    Free Official ↗
  25. Shape Building

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 3–5

    We will use "School's First Day of School" as inspiration to explore shapes!

    Free Official ↗
  26. Senior Social Hour

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

    Connect, play, and share! Join us to connect with other seniors, play games and puzzles, craft, laugh, and enjoy snacks and conversation.

    Free Official ↗
  27. All Ages Jam Session

    Meeting room 1 · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    Come jam with us! Join our weekly jam session, open to musicians of all ages, skill levels, and instruments. Bring your own instrument or…

    Free Official ↗
  28. Branching Out: Genealogy Writing Club

    Main library floor · Fort Worth · $ · Ages 3–12

    Do you dream about writing your own family history book but don’t know where to begin?

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  29. Family Handbell Choir

    Creative Lab · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

    Join our family handbell choir! Handbells are small bells you hold in your hand and ring to make bright musical notes. This program is open…

    Free Official ↗
  30. Teen DIY: Perler Beads

    Meeting room 2 · Fort Worth · Ages 10–13

    Get creative with Perler beads in this colorful crafting session just for teens.

    Free Official ↗
  31. Crafting for All

    Meeting room · Fort Worth · Ages 5–12

    Learn a craft! Each activity has a range of options to create similar art that works no matter your skill level, age, or mobility.

    Free Official ↗
  32. Happy Bee-Day

    Davis Library - Full Program Room · Plano · Ages 3–12

    Learn about bees, how they pollinate, math of the honeycomb and making your yard bee-friendly

    Free Official ↗
  33. Amplify 817 Showcase

    Fort Worth Public Library · Fort Worth · Ages 3–12

    You're invited to the 5th annual Amplify 817 Showcase!

    Free Official ↗

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