As an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Irving Arts Center always has something cool going on. Find out which family-friendly workshops, exhibits and shows are happening this fall.
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3 Halloween DIY Projects
Looking to spruce up your Halloween? Give one (or all!) of these fun, easy and affordable upcycling projects a try.
12 Adventures in Tyler
Visit Tyler, the Rose Capital of Texas, for family fun in October, including the annual Rose Festival. Here are our twelve picks for this month, including wildlife refuges, museums and an indoor waterpark.
Halloween-Inspired Crafts
Help your kids quell their trick-or-treating anticipation by trying out these Halloween-themed crafts.
Outdoor Activity of the Month: History & Culture
Throughout October, Texas State Parks and Historic Sites will be offering special tours and events to explore Texas history. Find out where your family can go near DFW.
30 Minutes with Pat Smith
Mom, philanthropist and breast cancer awareness advocate Pat Smith dishes on a cause close to her heart.
Morris Berney Park in Fort Worth
Small but well-maintained Morris Berney Park, tucked in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood off Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth, is the perfect place to spend a relaxing day with your kids.
Park in the Woods in Dallas
If your little ones love to explore the outdoors, Park in the Woods is perfect for you. Surrounding the playground is a wooded area, which provides plenty of shade and helps Park in the Woods live up to its name.
Frisco Fire Safety Town
Take a free family tour of Frisco’s miniature town for Fire Prevention Month.
3 Days at the Inn at Dos Brisas in Washington, TX
Book a romantic timeout for two without the kids at a secluded inn in the Hill Country.
Giddy Up to a Cowgirl-Chic Birthday Party
Wow ’em Western style with a cowgirl-chic birthday party at Owens Spring Creek Farm in Richardson.
Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden
Unearth the natural sciences at the Dallas Arboretum’s new Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
Dallas Children’s Theater Opens 30th Season with The Cat in the Hat
Dallas Children’s Theater is turning 30. Here’s what you need to know about this season’s crop of shows and why DCT is still the cat’s meow.
Volleyball for Kids
Where to play indoor and outdoor volleyball in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Dig This Dinosaur-Themed Birthday Party
3-year-old Genevieve has a dino bash at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
3 Days in Amarillo, Texas
Take a trip to the Texas panhandle to revisit history and see what makes Amarillo uniquely Texas.
Hyatt Hill Country, San Antonio
San Antonio resort beckons with lazy river and hyper-attentive service.
Visit Orlando, Florida, or San Antonio, Texas
The kids are climbing the walls, but it’s too hot to go out and play. What’s a mom to do?…
Family Destination Yard Art Tutorial
Gather the whole family and make a colorful conversation for your backyard with this tutorial for kids and adults.
Lower Sellmeyer Park in Highland Village
This quaint one-acre playground is nestled in the heart of Highland Village and conveniently located just minutes away from biking and hiking trails that run the course of the city.