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Life of Leisure
Biking, walking and running the trails of Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve in Plano.
Seaside and WaterColor, Florida
Between Destin and Panama City Beach lies a more tranquil strip of Florida coastline along East County Highway 30A. Stay with your family in Seaside or WaterColor to give everyone a much-needed break from the urban hustle and bustle.
Old-Fashioned Fun at a Simple & Sweet Birthday Party
Feeling nostalgic for the days when kids’ parties were more about fun with family and friends than pomp and circumstance, Sophia’s mom Hilda decided to make use of her outdoor space by throwing a good, old-fashioned backyard bash complete with a piñata and pinwheels, sidewalk chalk and bottles upon bottles of bubbles.
Baseball Centers for Kids
Where to play youth baseball in Dallas Fort Worth, plus batting cages and training camps.
Fair Park's Summer Adventures
Quench your thirst for fun at Fair Park’s Summer Adventures, featuring new attractions, water rides and old fairground favorites.
Outdoor Activity of the Month: Birding
Bird watching is technically the most popular sport in the United States, and spring is a great time to start. Check out these birding spots at state parks near Dallas Fort Worth, plus bird apps for beginning birders.
Traveling With Baby Near Dallas Fort Worth
Three mini-retreats for a quick getaway with baby in tow.
Winspear Opera House
Catch a family show at downtown Dallas’ signature red performance hall.
Founders Park in Wylie
The main attraction is the large Pirate’s Cove Playground, with shade, benches, 13 swings and places to play for all ages. A DFWChild Favorite.
TownCenter Park in Kennedale
This well-maintained park is fenced in for safety and has lots of cool features for the kids, but no restrooms.
On With the Show
Catch a family show at the Winspear Opera House in downtown Dallas.
Where to Find Local Food Products in Dallas Fort Worth
A list of local farmers markets, dairy farms, breweries and other places to get fresh, organic food.
15 Minutes with Taylor Lipsett
Dallas Paralympian Taylor Lipsett talks about sled hockey, living with brittle bone disease and heading to Sochi for his third-straight Paralympic Games.
So Many Stars
From pop art icon Andy Warhol comes a collection of hand-drawn illustrations that have been rediscovered and combined in this board book for children.
Owens Spring Creek Farm
This historic Richardson farm is the perfect place for a low-key, quick retreat from city life, with farm attractions and plenty of animals to feed and pet.
SEA LIFE Aquarium
SEA LIFE Aquarium Grapevine 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy. Grapevine Mills, Grapevine 469/444-3050; visitsealife.com/grapevine Hours: 10am–9:30pm Mon–Sat; 11am–7pm Sun. Last admission…
Texas State Railroad
See the blooming dogwoods of East Texas aboard the historic Texas State Railroad. Go for a day, or make your family trip an overnight stay in either Palestine or Rusk.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Take your family to Santa Fe for a taste of Native American, European and Old West culture in New Mexico’s historic capital city.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Follow children’s book friends Mudgy and Millie through this northwest lakeside town.