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The Best Places to See Bluebonnets Around Dallas-Fort Worth
From Ennis bluebonnet trails to local parks full of Texas wildflowers
13 Places to Go for Spring Break Fun in Dallas-Fort Worth
Free and fun things to do and new exhibits to explore for this one wild week
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.
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free (& Cheap) in Dallas-Fort Worth
Give yourself the night off and score budget-friendly deals every day of the week
Top 17 Things to Do With Kids in DFW This March
New performances, new exhibits, St. Patrick’s Day fest, and free spring break fun
3 Pick-Your-Own Tulip Farms Around Dallas-Fort Worth
Save the dates to visit these pick-your-own-flower farms and gorgeous gardens
9 Last-Minute Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Sign up for these outings made for couples, Galentines, and anti-Valentines advocates too
Top 14 Things to Do With Kids in DFW This February
From monster trucks and musicals to holiday celebrations, these family fun events are worth putting on your calendar
29 Mommy & Me Classes in Dallas-Fort Worth
dfwchild.compiles mommy and me classes in Dallas-Fort Worth for babies and toddlers to join workouts, music, art and cooking programs.
Where to Watch Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parades
Find celebrations near you in Dallas, Denton, Collin & Tarrant counties
A Kid-Friendly Guide to Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
Cowtown is going buck wild for more than three weeks of kid-friendly fun, live music and loads more.
12 New Year’s Eve (and Day!) Parties for Families
Ring in 2026—during the daytime or evening—at these spots made for the whole family to experience NYE energy
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
4 Arkansas Mines to Dig for Diamonds, Crystals & Quartz With the Kids
An Arkansas native’s tips for planning an unforgettable, rockhounding road trip to the Ouachita Mountains
Where to See Santa Around Dallas-Fort Worth
We’ve scoped out the coolest spots to meet St. Nick—and the Grinch too
What’s Inside Netflix House at Galleria Dallas?
The new experiential attraction, opened Dec. 11, is one of only two in the U.S.
Where Can I Hire a Santa? 8 Local Santas & Services in DFW
Bring the holiday magic home with a personal visit from St. Nick
A Sneak Peek Inside the Universal Kids Resort
Opening in 2026 in Frisco