Connemara Meadow Preserve in Allen opens to the public.
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Divine Design
Take a kid-centric guided tour or on-the-spot drawing class at the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas.
Playgrounds With Heart
Encourage your child’s playful spirit with an afternoon spent wheeling about at these area accessible playgrounds. Adventure World Playground: This…
Down by the Lake Shore
Summer fun by land and by water at White Rock Lake in Dallas.
The Secret Garden
Visit Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden in Dallas
Life of Leisure
Biking, walking and running the trails of Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve in Plano.
On With the Show
Catch a family show at the Winspear Opera House in downtown Dallas.
Texas State Railroad
See the blooming dogwoods of East Texas aboard the historic Texas State Railroad. Go for a day, or make your family trip an overnight stay in either Palestine or Rusk.
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.
Swimming Lessons for Special Needs
Children with special needs find freedom in the water
Mommy and Baby’s Day Out Destinations in Dallas-Fort Worth
Visit these DFW-area destinations for stimulating activities that are both adventurous and comfortable, including smelling fragrant flowers and petting animals on dry land and in the water.
Family Fitness
When exercise becomes part of the family culture, everyone wins. There are several tips to keep in mind when it comes to…
Making Playtime a Priority
The importance of playtime isn’t just for the kids in your household. Everyone can benefit from a game of capture the flag or dressing up the family dog.
Vacation Destinations Friendly Toward Guests with Special Needs
After checking out our list of special needs-friendly getaways, you’ll want to get everyone’s bag packed, ASAP!
Kids Bored?
Back to Nature Trail blazing. Head to a local, state or national park and make a day of nature hiking….