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Family having fun at the Red River Rivalry during the State Fair of Texas. Photo credit: State Fair of Texas
The Ultimate Guide to Fall Festivals for Dallas-Fort Worth Families
Great weather means weekend festivals galore!
Two kid enjoying one of the best pumpkin patches in Dallas. Photo by Gabby Cullen
Best Pumpkin Patches near Dallas-Fort Worth for a Perfect Family Day
The best patches to visit this fall!
Autumn at the Arboretum is one of the best fall festivals in DFW!
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Dallas-Fort Worth Fall Day Trips Guide: Farms, Festivals, and Family Getaways 2025
Find fun things to do with kids in DFW this fall: From harvest fun to spooky Halloween thrills, we...
Kids Kingdom in Rowlett is one of the best playgrounds in Dallas Fort Worth
The Best Playgrounds in Dallas & Fort Worth
Slides, swings, sand boxes, oh my!
Dogwood Canyon Nature Preserve is one of the most popular Ozark tourist attractions.
The Gateway to the Ozarks Needs to Be on Your Travel Bucket List
An American region worth exploring.
Enjoy the courtyard with ducks and turtles at Northpark Center. Photo by the author
75 Free Things to Do in Dallas and Fort Worth With Kids
Free fun is the best kind of fun!
Kalahari Resorts is one of best things to do in Round Rock, TX. Image courtesy Kalahari Resorts
The Best Things to Do in Round Rock, TX With Kids
This Austin suburb is a vibe all on its own!
Fritz's Adventure in The Colony is a climbers dream destination! Photo courtesy Fritz's Adventure
Newly-Opened Fritz's Adventure Is All About High-Energy Fun
Hours of thrilling fun await!
Between locations in Frisco, McKinney, Grapevine, and Arlington, there’s bound to be an adorable PeeknPlay indoor play space near you. Photo courtesy of PeeknPlay
19 Indoor Playgrounds in Dallas & Fort Worth Kids Will Love
Head to one of these spots when the weather takes a turn.
Looking for something to do in Dallas today? Boy howdy, have we got you covered!
60 Things to Do in Dallas and Fort Worth with Kids Before They Grow Up
This is our DFW kids bucket list. How many have you checked off?
You can count on Texas Skatium for a fabulous indoor birthday party! Photo by Gabby Cullen
Best Indoor Birthday Party Places for Kids in Dallas
Celebrate your kiddo without worrying about the weather.
With an indoor water park kept at a warm 84 degrees year-round, your pack can enjoy a world of fun at Great Wold Lodge.
10 Family-Friendly Hotels in Dallas and Fort Worth With Perks for Kids
Where to hang your hat when you plan a staycation or visit DFW!
The renovated lobby at Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine. Image by Gabby Cullen
Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine Has a New Look & It’s Stunning
Your favorite indoor waterpark resort just got a glow-up.
The USS Lexington was a WWII aircraft carrier that now welcomes visitors aboard. Photo courtesy of Travel Texas
Ultimate Texas Bucket List: 100 Things To Do With Kids in Texas
100 of the best things to do in the Lone Star State.
Stop at Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo for some cool photos on your roadtrip to the Texas Panhandle.
Best Texas Road Trips for Families
Our top recommendations for family-friendly road trips across Texas.
​Galveston's Schlitterbahn is an indoor waterpark near Houston. Photo courtesy of Schlitterbahn in Galveston Island
The Best Indoor Waterparks in Texas
Feel like going to a waterpark in the off season? Try one of these.
In winter, visit Luminations at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Photo by Ann Alva Weiding Photography, at bigredmuse.com.
Austin with Kids: 35 Best Things To Do in Austin, Texas
Take advantage of all the kid-friendly fun in the capital of the Lone Star State.
Fishing at Sea Center in Freeport, TX. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
Freeport with Kids: Best Things To Do in Freeport, Texas
Freeport is a great beach town, but has many other kid-friendly activities, too.
Float down the lazy river at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa.
Best Family Resorts in Texas
Surfing, water parks, glow-in-the-dark parties, and archery are all on offer!
Dinosaur Tracks in Texas: Family Fun at Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore one of our favorite family camping spots in Texas!
South Llano River State Park tubing photo by Matthew Fuller, courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
Coolest Rivers in Texas for Kid-Friendly Floating & Tubing
Beautiful scenery and kid-friendly currents make these Texas rivers top summer destinations!
Splashing in the river is a great way to cool down after a long hike. Photo by Chase A. Fountain/ Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Pedernales Falls State Park with Kids: A Texas Camping Getaway
Get ready to explore this gorgeous state park just a few hours away.
Texas has 367 miles of coastline for you to explore. Photo by Michael Hogan, Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Hidden Gem Beaches in Texas for Your Summer Family Trips
Here are some beaches you may not have seen yet, even though some are just an hour or two away.
See the prized Texas Longhorn cattle at Lyndon B. Johnson Historical Park. Photo courtesy of the park.
Texas Hill Country with Kids: Where to Go, Eat, and Stay
Heading to the Hill Country with kids? Here's what to do, where to stay, and where to eat.
McGee Beach photo courtesy of the Visit Corpus Christi Texas website
Best Beaches in Texas for Families
These Texas beach towns are perfect for the entire family to enjoy.
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Babyproofing & Childproofing: The Top Hidden Home Hazards
From heirloom cribs to corded blinds.
Photo courtesy the San Antonio Zoo.
Best Texas Zoos, Safaris, & More Places to See Animals
These animal encounters make for wildly fun family vacations.
Stitch Fix is an online styling service available for kids ages 2-18–and adults too!
My Honest Review of Stitch Fix for Kids and a Discount on Your First Order
Hand-selected kids clothes delivered right to your door.
Autumn at the Arboretum is back! Photo by Gabby Cullen
State Fair of Texas, Oktoberfests, and More Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend
Our picks for the coolest family-friendly events and activities this weekend!

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Dinosaurs Live! at the Heard
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary - various times Pick
Autumn at the Arboretum: ¡Mundo México!
Dallas Arboretum - various times Pick
The Galleria Presents: Boo!
Galleria Dallas - various times Pick
Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farms
Howell Farms - various times Pick
Six Flags Over Texas: Tricks and Treats
Six Flags Over Texas - various times Pick
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Fall Family Festival at Bright Horizons
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Cool Thursdays Concert Series
Dallas Arboretum - 7:30 PM Pick
Dinosaurs Live! at the Heard
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary - various times Pick
Autumn at the Arboretum: ¡Mundo México!
Dallas Arboretum - various times Pick
Fort Worth Oktoberfest
Trinity Park - various times Pick
City of Irving Presents: Movies on Main
Heritage Park - 7:30 PM Pick
State Fair of Texas
Fair Park - various times Pick
17th Annual McKinney Oktoberfest
Historic Downtown McKinney - various times Pick
Dinosaurs Live! at the Heard
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary - various times Pick
Autumn at the Arboretum: ¡Mundo México!
Dallas Arboretum - various times Pick
Log Cabin Village Day of Play
Log Cabin Village - 9:00 AM Pick
Oktoberfest Dallas
Flag Pole Hill - 10:00 AM Pick
Messtival at AT&T Discovery District
AT&T Discovery District - 11:00 AM Pick
Shawnee Trail Cowboy Day at the Frisco Heritage Center
Frisco Heritage Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Southlake Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Southlake Town Square - 1:00 PM Pick
Messtival at AT&T Discovery District
AT&T Discovery District - 11:00 AM Pick
State Fair of Texas
Fair Park - various times Pick
17th Annual McKinney Oktoberfest
Historic Downtown McKinney - various times Pick
Dinosaurs Live! at the Heard
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary - various times Pick
Autumn at the Arboretum: ¡Mundo México!
Dallas Arboretum - various times Pick
State Fair of Texas
Fair Park - various times Pick
Dinosaurs Live! at the Heard
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary - various times Pick
Autumn at the Arboretum: ¡Mundo México!
Dallas Arboretum - various times Pick
The Galleria Presents: Boo!
Galleria Dallas - various times Pick
Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farms
Howell Farms - various times Pick
State Fair of Texas
Fair Park - various times Pick
Dinosaurs Live! at the Heard
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary - various times Pick
Autumn at the Arboretum: ¡Mundo México!
Dallas Arboretum - various times Pick
The Galleria Presents: Boo!
Galleria Dallas - various times Pick
Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farms
Howell Farms - various times Pick

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