At Friendship Park, younger kids will love their built-in toys and small slide, while bigger kids can spy through a telescope and race down two slides.
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Kids Parties 2016
We asked you to tell us your favorite party spots and tallied up the results. Here you’ll find the best spots for a kids celebration in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Your Family’s Gotta See OKC: Kid-Friendly Guide to Oklahoma City
From new boutique hotels to ropes courses and zip lines, the new-and-improved Oklahoma City Downtown is fun for the whole family.
The Hidden Dangers of Playground Structures
While playgrounds seem like they’re all fun and games, they can be very unsafe. According to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 children are treated in the ER each year for playground-related injuries.
Canyon Creek Park in Richardson
Canyon Creek Park has all the playground basics, even if the equipment is a little worn down
Old McDonald Gets a Modern Party Makeover
This first birthday combined patriotic colors, wooden crates and a petting zoo for a charming farm-themed celebration.
Summer STEM and STEAM classes for kids
Sign your kids up for learning all summer long with these local STEM and STEAM classes.
Should You Use Essential Oils on Your Child With Special Needs?
Anecdotal evidence suggests essential oils can curb everything from anxiety to restlessness in kids with special needs. We spoke with experts to investigate whether essential oils really offer the help that they claim to.
California Dreamin’ in San Diego
Take the family to sunny San Diego for just the right combination of kid-friendly fun and adult-needed relaxation.
Texas Trivia and Where to Experience It
Texans take heritage very seriously. In fact, there are more than 70 official state symbols. Ask any native or transplant…
Kid-Friendly Pools in Collin County
The summer months are officially here, and so is the heat. For many Dallasites, taking a dip in the nearest…
North Park in Southlake
Location: 200 E. Dove Road, just east of the DPS training facility and fire station at Dove Road and White…
Evers Park in Denton
Location: 3201 N. Locust St., on the corner of North Locust Street and West Windsor Drive near Evers Park Elementary…
Throw Your Babe a Bohemian Dream Birthday Party
Pastels, dreamcatchers and flower crowns for a festive first birthday.
Lounge Lakeside at the One-of-a-Kind Caddo Lake
Weekends at the lake are a Texas tradition. Load the kids in the car and head to the Texas-Louisiana border to visit Caddo Lake, the state’s only naturally formed lake of any significant size.
Evans Park in Plano
There are two slides, monkey bars, six swings (including two for babies) and a built-in tic-tac-toe board and alphabet wall. The play set, however, does look old, showing signs of wear and tear with faded paint and rusted spots.
How to Travel Italy with Kids
A flurry of research, much of which consisted of lingering over scenic shots on Pinterest and Instagram, helped us hone an ambitious itinerary.
Shoshoni Park in Plano
In addition to the large play area, the play set has a built in kaleidoscope, climbing wall, monkey bars, a steering wheel, train window and bell, chain link ladder, and more.
Family Road Trip to Tyler
While the drive to Tyler is easy enough for a day trip, the renowned spring flowers, family-friendly hiking trails, zoo and more make it worth a weekend getaway.
Unsung Museums for Kids in North Texas
Explore something new such as a piece of the World Trade Centers, gowns of the First Ladies of Texas or oil paintings of the Wild West.