From monster trucks and musicals to holiday celebrations, these family fun events are worth putting on your calendar
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Ring in 2026—during the daytime or evening—at these spots made for the whole family to experience NYE energy
Dallas-Fort Worth Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Stop wondering “What should I get?” and browse our editor’s gift picks from local, small businesses
Where to See Christmas Lights in Dallas-Fort Worth
Drive-thru and walk-thru shows with ice skating, Santa greetings and more
The Best Places to Go Ice Skating Around Dallas-Fort Worth
Get on the ice at these outdoor and indoors rinks open for the 2025 season, including two new rinks in Dallas and another that’s free
Where to See Santa Around Dallas-Fort Worth
We’ve scoped out the coolest spots to meet St. Nick—and the Grinch too
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Bring the holiday magic home with a personal visit from St. Nick
How Does an Angel Tree Work?
A family guide to giving back through the Salvation Army’s Christmas program benefiting local kids
Gingerbread House Decorating Classes in Dallas-Fort Worth
Don’t want to deal with craft cleanup? Splurge on these tasty, Christmas workshops tailor-made for kids
The Best Pumpkin Patches in Dallas-Fort Worth
Sure, you can pick up a pumpkin from the grocery store, but these destinations offer way more family fun this fall
The 10 Best Halloween Books for Kids: By Age Group
Our managing editor’s top picks for October bedtime or spooky adventures
The Best Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating in Dallas-Fort Worth
Where to find the coolest Halloween decorations and community spirit
The 20 Best DFW Fall Family Festivals 2025
Annual events worth making a family tradition
Where to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Dallas-Fort Worth
Local, kid-friendly events that carry on the tradition of honoring those who’ve passed
Where to See Fireworks This July Fourth in DFW
Our 9 fave fests & what kid-friendly activities await at each
6 Cinco de Mayo Festivals for Families
Celebrating Mexican heritage with piñatas, luchadores, and one special car
The Coolest Egg Hunts & Easter Events in Dallas-Fort Worth
These put a spin on the usual egg scramble.
6 Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Kids
Share in the fun at these local parades and festivals with kids play areas, Irish step dancers and … pickles.