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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
Inside the New Malibu Jack’s Indoor Theme Park
Boardwalk fun with no sunscreen required in this California-inspired neon dream
Top 5 Places to Go in Oklahoma with Toddlers in Tow
Best tot spots for playing & exploring on a family road trip
2025 Tax-Free Weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth
Before you hit the stores for tax-free weekend, brush up on these basics for what does and doesn’t qualify.
Best Things to Do in San Antonio with Kids 5 and Younger
Must-see places and activities to satisfy tiny travelers and their entourage
How to Help Texas Flood Victims & Disaster Relief Efforts
Donate, volunteer, lend your support through these organizations
Free Splash Pads & Play Fountains in Dallas-Fort Worth
Our guide by city to local interactive water fountains, splash pads and spray parks with generous open times and free entry.
Where to See Fireworks This July Fourth in DFW
Our 9 fave fests & what kid-friendly activities await at each
5 Family-Friendly River Resorts in the Texas Hill Country
The views, attractions and amenities along the Frio, Blanco and beyond
5 Indoor Water Parks in & Around Dallas-Fort Worth
Slide into fun at these indoor, climate-controlled attractions, open year-round
Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Museums in Dallas-Fort Worth
From art and history to play museums for young, growing minds
A Guide to the Perot Museum
The newly renovated children’s museum, dino fossils and more to see inside this world-class attraction
Fort Worth Dance Classes for Kids: Finding the Right Fit
We’ve taken the leg work out of finding a studio that helps your tiny dancer take center stage
8 Kids Dance Studios in Dallas: Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Jazz & More
A look at local class offerings for toddlers up to teens and what sets these studios apart
DFWChild’s Best for Families 2025
We asked, you answered! Our readers’ favorites for kid-friendly fun, parties, camps & more
Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Dallas
Brunch spots, spa treatments, and more ways to celebrate Mom
The Clearest, Coolest Swimming Holes in Texas
Surf, splash and relax with the kids at these unique pools and spots to swim