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Winter Break Activities
Banish boredom with these ideas for entertaining kids while they’re out of school.
Four Fall Road Trips
Hit the highways in Texas and Oklahoma for these fall travel destinations full of natural beauty, art and culture.
How to Create New Holiday Traditions
The holidays are a time for family and traditions. Here’s how to start some new ones.
Fort Worth Zoo Introduces New Baby Elephant
In November 2021, Fort Worth Zoo introduced a healthy Asian elephant calf named Brazos, a win for elephant conservation and an adorable reason to visit with your family.
3 Ways to Experience Van Gogh
A fine art exhibition and two “immersive” art installations compete for Van Gogh admirers, but how to tell them apart when purchasing tickets and which one should you choose?
Ways to Celebrate Native American Culture in North Texas and Oklahoma
Teach your children the value of appreciating other cultures and traditions by taking them to places that honor Native American history.
12 Alternative Ways to Celebrate Halloween
If you choose to forego trick-or-treating, your kids will have no less fun with these ideas for alternative Halloween entertainment.
Morgan’s Wonderland Camp Offers Year-Round Fun for All Abilities
This new resort in San Antonio, offering ziplining, horse riding, climbing walls and more, is open to the public for family weekends.
38 Best Family Halloween Movies
Looking for a spooky, family-friendly movie to get into the Halloween spirit? These are our favorites for every age group.
Q&A with a Monster Jam Driver
Monster Jam’s Cynthia Gauthier is one of the few female drivers in the male-dominated extreme sport and she’s coming to DFW with her Monster Mutt Dalmatian.
9 Candy Alternatives for Halloween
Wouldn’t it be nice if there were other treats to give out when the littles come ringing your doorbell?
How to Prepare Your Child with Special Needs for Halloween
Excited for Halloween but not all the shenanigans? Tips for preparing your child with sensory challenges or other special needs.
ADHD-Friendly Halloween Tips from Local Moms
Moms of kids with ADHD share their strategies to avoid the sugar high—and inevitable crash—on Halloween.
Pumpkin Carving Tips from a Master Culinary Artist
Chef Ray Duey, performing at the State Fair, shares his pro tips for carving the jack-o’-lantern pumpkin of your dreams.
Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite, easy, fun and creative costumes you just might want to try this year.
Adaptive Halloween Costumes for Kids with Special Needs
Look no further than some of your favorites brands for show-stopping, head-turning adaptive Halloween costumes that your child will love.
8 Tips for a Trick-Free Halloween for Your Child With Autism
Halloween is a great time of the year for kids to play and enjoy fun events at school or at…
12 Great Hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth for a Staycation
If you’re looking for a good hotel for your next staycation, we’re here to help. Check out these great hotels for a quick getaway in Dallas Fort Worth.
Roller Skating for Kids in Dallas-Fort Worth
Where to go roller skating in Dallas-Fort Worth