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A Guide to Zoos in Dallas-Fort Worth
What to expect on a trip with the kids to these world-class zoos, aquariums, drive-through safari parks, and petting zoos
Best Things to Do This Weekend in DFW: January 23–25
Update: Several events have been canceled or postponed due to the forecast.
Where to Watch Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parades
Find celebrations near you in Dallas, Denton, Collin & Tarrant counties
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free (& Cheap) in Dallas-Fort Worth
Give yourself the night off and score budget-friendly deals every day of the week
12 New Year’s Eve (and Day!) Parties for Families
Ring in 2026—during the daytime or evening—at these spots made for the whole family to experience NYE energy
Dallas-Fort Worth Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Stop wondering “What should I get?” and browse our editor’s gift picks from local, small businesses
Where to See Christmas Lights in Dallas-Fort Worth
Drive-thru and walk-thru shows with ice skating, Santa greetings and more
The Best Places to Go Ice Skating Around Dallas-Fort Worth
Get on the ice at these outdoor and indoors rinks open for the 2025 season, including two new rinks in Dallas and another that’s free
4 Arkansas Mines to Dig for Diamonds, Crystals & Quartz With the Kids
An Arkansas native’s tips for planning an unforgettable, rockhounding road trip to the Ouachita Mountains
Where to See Santa Around Dallas-Fort Worth
We’ve scoped out the coolest spots to meet St. Nick—and the Grinch too
What’s Inside Netflix House at Galleria Dallas?
The new experiential attraction, opened Dec. 11, is one of only two in the U.S.
Where Can I Hire a Santa? 8 Local Santas & Services in DFW
Bring the holiday magic home with a personal visit from St. Nick
A Sneak Peek Inside the Universal Kids Resort
Opening in 2026 in Frisco
How Does an Angel Tree Work?
A family guide to giving back through the Salvation Army’s Christmas program benefiting local kids
Gingerbread House Decorating Classes in Dallas-Fort Worth
Don’t want to deal with craft cleanup? Splurge on these tasty, Christmas workshops tailor-made for kids
6 Texas State Parks Where You Can See Fall Colors
Find spectacular views of fall leaves in the Hill Country and the East Texas Pineywoods
The Best Pumpkin Patches in Dallas-Fort Worth
Sure, you can pick up a pumpkin from the grocery store, but these destinations offer way more family fun this fall
The 10 Best Halloween Books for Kids: By Age Group
Our managing editor’s top picks for October bedtime or spooky adventures
The Best Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating in Dallas-Fort Worth
Where to find the coolest Halloween decorations and community spirit
The 20 Best DFW Fall Family Festivals 2025
Annual events worth making a family tradition
Where to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Dallas-Fort Worth
Local, kid-friendly events that carry on the tradition of honoring those who’ve passed