Walk through the wildflowers at this secluded prairie preserve in Allen.
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Trinity River Audubon Center
Spy on wildlife at the National Audubon Society’s flagship center in Texas.
Charitable Birthday Party Ideas
How to put a philanthropic twist on your child’s next birthday party
Bird’s-eye View
See feathered friends at the Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas.
In the Meadow
Connemara Meadow Preserve in Allen opens to the public.
Party With Purpose
How to put a philanthropic twist on your child’s next birthday party
Live It Up
Get exclusive admission to water parks, musical theaters and more in our roundup of special entertainment for kids with special needs. These art activities and sensory-friendly movie screenings in Dallas-Fort Worth are just the ticket.
Outdoor Activity of the Month: Swimming
Swimming in lakes and rivers is a great way to stay cool in the August heat. Get the basics of swimming safety and find out where to get wet at the State Parks around North Texas.
Divine Design
Take a kid-centric guided tour or on-the-spot drawing class at the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas.
Throw a Birthday Bash ‘By the Sea’ in Your Own Backyard
Dallas mom Alyssa Spiegal threw a nautical-themed party for her son Hudson’s first birthday.
Village Park in Highland Village
A NorthTexasChild favorite, this forest-themed playground, designed by Landscape Structures, was built with the intention to help children appreciate nature and the world around them.
Bicentennial Park in Pantego
The playground is completely shaded by large coverings and features separate play structures for big and small kids.
Morningstar Park in Farmers Branch
Morningstar Park, located in a residential neighborhood, has three playing levels designed with older kids in mind.
Museum of Biblical Art
Take a kid-centric guided tour or on-the-spot drawing class at the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas.
Historic Downtown McKinney
Discover the small-town charm of Historic Downtown McKinney during a family outing to a magic shop, candy shop and restored county courthouse.
Celebrate the Moon Landing
Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing in and around Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.
Outdoor Activity of the Month: Paddling
Grab a canoe, kayak or even a pirogue and teach your kids how to paddle on one of these local paddling trails around Dallas-Fort Worth.
Summer Learning Activities
12 learning activities for kids to prevent brain drain during the break
Unity Park in Highland Village
Kids have the run of the kingdom inside Kid’s Kastle, an expansive wooden play place.
Outdoor Activity of the Month: Fishing
Take your kids fishing at these state parks and neighborhood ponds in Dallas-Fort Worth stocked by Texas Parks & Wildlife.