2-year-old Cadence goes on a birthday expedition with all her party animal friends right at her home in Fort Worth. Her mom Merlyn spent more than 30 total hours making this DIY zoo-themed birthday party a success.
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A Buccaneer Bash
Brandi Thompson and 3-year-old Zaida hosted a pirate-themed birthday party, complete with treasure hunt, plank-walking and festive pirate names.
Casey's Clubhouse at Dove Park in Grapevine
Recently rebuilt, this one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive playground was designed for children of all abilities.
Playgrounds With Heart
Encourage your child’s playful spirit with an afternoon spent wheeling about at these area accessible playgrounds. Adventure World Playground: This…
East Hill Park in Lewisville
East Hill Park is one of the larger parks in Lewisville and also the newest, featuring a walking trail and picnic areas.
Chisholm Park in Hurst
Chisholm Park’s playground has been updated with brand new equipment, including two shaded play structures.
Kiest Park in Dallas
Kiest Park is one of the largest in Dallas at over 250 acres, with three large play structures that are wheelchair-accessible.
Hope Park in Frisco
Hope Park opened just last year and is an all-inclusive playground for local children, featuring accessible swings and a spongy surface suitable for wheelchairs.
White Rock Lake
Run, kayak, sail or watch birds on the water or at the parks around Dallas’ favorite lake.
Down by the Lake Shore
Summer fun by land and by water at White Rock Lake in Dallas.
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
Bike, walk and run the trails of Plano’s largest park.
Turks & Caicos Islands
Planning a family vacation to the beach? Check out the world-renowned beaches of the Turks & Caicos Islands, only a short flight away from Dallas-Fort Worth.
Keep It Cool with a Frozen-Themed Birthday Party
Is your child obsessed with Frozen? Get inspired by this cool twist on a Frozen-themed party.
How to Plan a Family Vacation with Kids with Special Needs
Four vacation spots with accommodations for kids with special needs, from mobility disabilities to autism. Plus more travel tips from local moms.
Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden
Stroll through the modern art gallery and garden celebrating 60 years in Far North Dallas.
Mulholland Park in Corinth
No pets allowed at this quiet neighborhood park with a fully shaded playground and grills for cooking out.
Carter Park in Fort Worth
This playground could use a face-lift, but is next to a large grassy area perfect for soccer or Frisbee.
Holman D. Rhoton Park in Carrollton
Big kids will love the climbing net, crawling tube, double slide, musical pipes and tire swing at this park off Belt Line.
Spring Meadow Park in Allen
Three tall slides for big kids and interactive features for little ones are a plus at this playground; no restrooms are a minus.
Let Loose
Stop being an adult for a few hours and remember what it’s like to have fun (sans kids) with these 11 out-of-the-box ideas