Family Activities in the Dallas Area
Find things to do in the Metroplex for the whole family.
Plano Public Pools
The city of Plano has five public pools. Some are open year-round. Some have water slides and play areas.
The city of Plano has five public pools. Some are open year-round. Some have water slides and play areas.
Summer in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Have fun in the summer in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
Have fun in the summer in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
Dallas Spraygrounds
If you're looking for a place to cool off this summer, try a sprayground. They're not as large as the water parks in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, but cool is cool.
If you're looking for a place to cool off this summer, try a sprayground. They're not as large as the water parks in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, but cool is cool.
A Kids' Party at Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build-A-Bear Workshop lets the kids create their own stuffed animal, dress them, and accessorize them. The only limit is their imagination (and your wallet). Build-A-Bear Workshop offers party planning for groups of more than six.
Build-A-Bear Workshop lets the kids create their own stuffed animal, dress them, and accessorize them. The only limit is their imagination (and your wallet). Build-A-Bear Workshop offers party planning for groups of more than six.
Cottonbelt Trail - North Richland Hills Segment
The Cottonbelt Trail is part of the planned Dallas Fort Worth Veloweb which will connect suburbs to downtown and residential neighborhoods to the areas where the residents work. The North Richland Hills segment of the Cottonbelt Trail stretches for four miles from Precinct Line Road to Browning Drive.
The Cottonbelt Trail is part of the planned Dallas Fort Worth Veloweb which will connect suburbs to downtown and residential neighborhoods to the areas where the residents work. The North Richland Hills segment of the Cottonbelt Trail stretches for four miles from Precinct Line Road to Browning Drive.
Build-A-Bear Workshops
At Build-A-Bear Workshops, kids get to build, dress, and accessorize their own stuffed animal. The new toys get a birth certificate with the name of the stuffed animal and the owner's name. More recently, a virtual Build-A-Bear allows new owners to have online adventures with their stuffed animal. Parties start as low as $10 per guest.
At Build-A-Bear Workshops, kids get to build, dress, and accessorize their own stuffed animal. The new toys get a birth certificate with the name of the stuffed animal and the owner's name. More recently, a virtual Build-A-Bear allows new owners to have online adventures with their stuffed animal. Parties start as low as $10 per guest.
Chuck E. Cheese's
Chuck E. Cheese has been a favorite of kids for years now. Kids can play a variety of family-friendly video games and the games area is separated into sections for the littlest ones and the older ones. The pizza and games place has party packages that include pizza, drinks, and game tokens.
Chuck E. Cheese has been a favorite of kids for years now. Kids can play a variety of family-friendly video games and the games area is separated into sections for the littlest ones and the older ones. The pizza and games place has party packages that include pizza, drinks, and game tokens.
Summer Camps in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Summer camps keep the kids busy and having fun. Some are educational, some are athletic, and some are just plain fun.
Summer camps keep the kids busy and having fun. Some are educational, some are athletic, and some are just plain fun.
Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo
The 2008 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo presented an excellent rodeo full of exciting bull riding, calf roping, and steer wrestling.
The 2008 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo presented an excellent rodeo full of exciting bull riding, calf roping, and steer wrestling.
Fair Park Passport
The Fair Park Passport is a great deal for anyone who wants to see several of the museums at Fair Park. The Passport allows for a single visit to each of eight museums. The visits can all be on one day or spread out over ninety days.
The Fair Park Passport is a great deal for anyone who wants to see several of the museums at Fair Park. The Passport allows for a single visit to each of eight museums. The visits can all be on one day or spread out over ninety days.
The Galleria Ice Skating Center at the Galleria Dallas
The Galleria Ice Skating Center at the Galleria Dallas mall provides fun for the whole family. Open year round, but especially popular in the hot summers, the ice skating rink has public session times, professional lessons, and private lessons for the aspiring Olympian.
The Galleria Ice Skating Center at the Galleria Dallas mall provides fun for the whole family. Open year round, but especially popular in the hot summers, the ice skating rink has public session times, professional lessons, and private lessons for the aspiring Olympian.
Giant Spider Web at Lake Tawakoni
In August 2007, Texas Parks and Wildlife officials noticed a huge spiderweb spanning two-hundred feet of trail. Primarily formed by long-jawed orb weavers, the spiderweb spread out to cover more territory by Labor Day.
In August 2007, Texas Parks and Wildlife officials noticed a huge spiderweb spanning two-hundred feet of trail. Primarily formed by long-jawed orb weavers, the spiderweb spread out to cover more territory by Labor Day.
Burger's Lake
Burger's Lake is a one-acre spring-fed swimming hole inside Loop 820 in Fort Worth. A great way to cool down in summer, the lake is surrounded by a thirty-acre recreational area.
Burger's Lake is a one-acre spring-fed swimming hole inside Loop 820 in Fort Worth. A great way to cool down in summer, the lake is surrounded by a thirty-acre recreational area.
Main Street Days in Grapevine
Late in May of each year, Grapevine celebrates Main Street Days. The outdoor festival always has music, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Exhibits and demonstrations highlight the opportunities for outdoor activities available in the Metroplex.
Late in May of each year, Grapevine celebrates Main Street Days. The outdoor festival always has music, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Exhibits and demonstrations highlight the opportunities for outdoor activities available in the Metroplex.
Kid-Friendly Festivals for April 2007
A selection of festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex that the kids will enjoy.
A selection of festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex that the kids will enjoy.
Free Summer Films
Movie theatres across the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex offer free films for the kids in the summer. Some places, like city parks, set up a big screen each week.
Movie theatres across the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex offer free films for the kids in the summer. Some places, like city parks, set up a big screen each week.
National Scouting Museum
The official museum of the Boy Scouts of America is located in Irving. Admission is free on Mondays.
The official museum of the Boy Scouts of America is located in Irving. Admission is free on Mondays.
Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas has provided thrills for Metroplex residents and tourists since 1961. The rides and shows are top of the line.
Six Flags Over Texas has provided thrills for Metroplex residents and tourists since 1961. The rides and shows are top of the line.
Hurricane Harbor
Waterslides, pools, and a lazy river make this a great destination in the summer.
Waterslides, pools, and a lazy river make this a great destination in the summer.
Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo houses hundreds of animals in their ninety-five-acre park. Rides and restaurants keep kids entertained all day. You can reach the zoo from the Dallas Zoo train station on DART's red line.
The Dallas Zoo houses hundreds of animals in their ninety-five-acre park. Rides and restaurants keep kids entertained all day. You can reach the zoo from the Dallas Zoo train station on DART's red line.
Fort Worth Zoo
With over 5000 animals, many of which are rare or endangered, touring the entire zoo can take most of the day. Picnic areas outside the zoo and restaurants inside the zoo keep you well-fed.
With over 5000 animals, many of which are rare or endangered, touring the entire zoo can take most of the day. Picnic areas outside the zoo and restaurants inside the zoo keep you well-fed.