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181 Things to Do with Kids in Dallas-Fort Worth
Our ultimate guide to family fun destinations to experience before you’re 5 feet tall.
Take a Family Trip to a Dude Ranch
From roping and riding to music around a campfire, these Texas and Oklahoma dude ranches will let you live the cowboy life.
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Ren fest returns on weekends through May 30. Here’s what to know about attending as a first-timer.
Best Things to Do This Weekend in DFW: May 20–22
DFWChild calendar editor’s recommendations for the top five events worth venturing out of the house with the kids.
Celebrating Earth Day With Kids
Celebrate the annual Earth Day with these tips for helping the environment, while teaching your kids about the holiday’s importance.
34 Great Road Trips from Dallas-Fort Worth
Check out these great road trips you can take from DFW—from national parks and lakes to beaches and big cities.
DFWChild’s Best for Families 2022
We asked, you answered! Here are the 2022 DFWChild Best for Families winners that you, our readers, voted for as your local favorites.
Where to Find the Best Bloomin’ Bluebonnets in DFW
How do you know when spring has arrived in Texas? The hint of blue that begins to peek out from the once-again green grasses—bluebonnets!
The Most Hoppingest Easter Events for Kids with Special Needs
Join egg hunt and meet the Easter Bunny at these eggcellent Easter events for kids with special needs in Dallas-Forth Worth.
25 Great Restaurants with Patios in Dallas-Fort Worth
Looking for a few suggestions on patios to visit around Dallas-Fort Worth? Check out these 25 spots with great food, cocktails and scenery.
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free (and Cheap!) in Dallas-Fort Worth
Where to find kids eat free deals every day of the week at these restaurants around Dallas-Fort Worth your kids will love.
How Summer Camp Benefits Your Child
The options for summer camp are as different as every child’s personality, but the benefits remain constant.
Spring Break Staycations in Dallas-Fort Worth
Staying local for spring break? Check out these nearby destinations in our guide to spring staycations in Dallas Fort-Worth.
4 Fun Labyrinths and Mazes to Explore This Spring
The spring equinox is nearing. Visit these local labyrinths for a morning walk on the first day of spring—or any day—and find more kid-friendly mazes in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Where to Find Tulips Near Dallas-Fort Worth
These are the top gardens in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to see spring-blooming tulips and even to pick your own.
A Guide to the Dallas Arboretum
Plan your next family day at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden with our list of upcoming exhibits, activities and not-to-miss events.
5 State Parks to Visit Within 5 Hours of Dallas-Fort Worth
Load up the car and hit the roads leading out of Dallas-Fort Worth for some of our region’s best state parks, where the wilderness awaits.
14 Crafts & Activities to Make Valentine’s Day More Fun
Valentine’s Day is upon us! Here are 14 ideas for crafts and activities to share a little extra love from breakfast to bedtime.
Celebrating Black History Month in Dallas-Fort Worth
Kid-friendly events and exhibits honoring Black history and culture
Lunar New Year Celebrations in Dallas-Fort Worth
Welcome the Year of the Tiger at these local festivals with lion dances, firecrackers and lanterns.