Date/Time
Location
Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center at Dallas Executive Airport View map5657 Mariner Drive,
Dallas, TX, 75237
Additional Information
- Website: https://aviationdiscoveryfest.org/
- Line/Box Office Phone: 888/945-3008
- Cost:
Free on Friday for kids, veterans, and CAF Colonel members. See below for details. - Ages: All ages
Description
The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) Aviation Discovery Fest returns to Dallas from October 3–4, 2025. The event offers a fun-filled opportunity for families to celebrate and experience the wonder of flying. The event includes cockpit tours and rides on vintage aircraft, as well as activities for the whole family to enjoy including kid-friendly hands-on projects, educational exhibits, food trucks, and more.
More than 20 historic aircraft will be present, and rides will be available on numerous iconic aircraft including the B-29 Superfortress “FIFI,” P-51 Mustang “Gunfighter,” and C-47 Skytrain “That’s All, Brother,” and more. Other activities include living history reenactors and rides on vintage military vehicles.
Aviation Discovery Fest invites all schools and home school programs to register for a free Education Day on Friday, Oct. 3. The event allows children of all ages to participate in hands-on STEM and aviation-related activities while learning about World War II history. Additionally, children will be able to hear first-hand accounts from WWII veterans, meet aviation enthusiasts, explore career opportunities and view a wide range of historic aircraft.
2025 Schedule:
Friday, October 3, 9am–3pm
Saturday, October 4, 9am–4pm
Friday general admission pricing:
$20 adults (18–64 years)
$15 seniors (65 and older)
Free for youth 17 and younger
Free for active/retired military and CAF Colonel Members
Saturday pricing:
$40 family (2 adults + 3 kids)
$20 adults
$15 seniors
$5 children (5 & younger)
$10 students (6–17 years)
$10 active/retired military and CAF Colonel Members
Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.