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5 Easy Halloween Face Painting Ideas for Kids
Not sure where to begin? We’ve got expert tips, highly rated face paint brands, and 5 easy ideas for what to paint.
Texas Trick-or-Treating Laws and Safety Tips for Celebrating Halloween
The do’s and don’ts of trick-or-treating, plus where to donate all that extra candy
Best Pumpkin Patches in Dallas-Fort Worth
With this ultimate guide to the best pumpkin patches in North Texas, you’ll find where to take the kids for pumpkin picking, pumpkin exhibits and more fall fun.
Family-Friendly Halloween Movie Screenings in DFW
Celebrate the season by gathering the family and heading to one of these family-friendly Halloween flicks in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Sensory Friendly Halloween Events in Dallas-Fort Worth
Treat your little ones with sensory challenges to these trick-free Halloween events.
15 Fall Festivals in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Welcome the fall season with these local festivals offering endless activities for you and the kids.
Trunk or Treat Events in Dallas-Fort Worth
Collect the maximum amount of candy at these these neighborhood trunk or treats and more can’t-miss Halloween festivals.
4 Castles to Tour in Texas
These must-see castles and historic homes in Texas are open for tours and shows, and one is only open through this October!
Where to Watch Late-Season Bat Emergences Around Texas
Mexican free-tail bats roost in caves, abandoned mines and under bridges. Here’s where to find the largest bat colonies in Texas before they migrate south for winter.
How to Carve Pumpkins with Kids: Patterns, Tips & Tools
Is carving pumpkins with your kids on your Halloween to-do list? Read these tips from two master pumpkin carvers.
3 Ferris Wheels to Ride in Dallas-Fort Worth
Take a ride up to the sky on these three Ferris wheels in Dallas and The Colony.
Prepping for Your Kids’ First Concert
DFWChild offers tips for parents to consider when taking your child out to their first live concert, including an expert’s advice for protecting their hearing.
4 Fun Labyrinths and Mazes to Explore
On the first day of the new season, or any day, take a winding walk through these local labyrinths and kid-friendly mazes in Dallas-Fort Worth.
5 Drive-In Movie Theaters in Dallas-Fort Worth
Experience the nostalgia at Dallas-Fort Worth’s new and historic drive-in movie theaters, including one that’s newly announced for Fort Worth.
10 Labor Day Activities for the Whole Family
So how are you going to spend this year’s holiday, with social distancing still a thing? We have a few ideas…
Free Splash Pads & Play Fountains in Dallas-Fort Worth
Your local interactive water fountains, splash pads and spray parks with generous open times and free entry
Where to Find Gooey, Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Mac and Cheese
These restaurants and food trucks in Dallas-Fort Worth specialize in gourmet mac and cheese and/or gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.
11 Playgrounds We Love for Babies and Toddlers
Looking for new parks or playgrounds to take your littles? Here’s a few of our favorite options around Dallas-Fort Worth.
Tax-Free Weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth
Before you hit the stores for tax-free weekend, brush up on these basics for what does and doesn’t qualify.