From the infamous Dealey Plaza to a one-room school house build in 1900, we found historical sites and landmarks in and around Dallas that every North Texas kid should visit.
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Pumpkin Patches for Perfect Fall Family Photos
Bring on the flannel shirts, changing leaves and, of course, pumpkin patches. Bask in the crisp autumn air with a visit to one of these pumpkin patches, perfect for that fall family photo op.
Family-Friendly Food Trucks
From sloppy and scrumptious barbecue to gratifying grass-fed burgers, we found the most kid-friendly food trucks in and around North Texas.
Zookeeper
When a zookeeper (Kevin James) is dumped by his girlfriend (Leslie Bibb), he decides to quit his beloved job and work at a car dealership in order to woo her back. All of this prompts the zoo animals to break their code of silence in order
The Best Piano Lessons in Dallas and Collin Counties
From scales to symphonies, we found the best places in Dallas County for littles to learn piano.
The Great Lake Escape: Lantana Resort
Head out for a weekend resort along the lake and enjoy nature’s simple pleasures.
Resources: Get Moving
January is the perfect time to get moving toward a fitter physique (this could be the year you actually keep…
Cooking Classes for Kids
We could all use some help around dinnertime – and what if that help came from your children (gasp!)? Pique…
Big Tex for Little Tots
This year, treat the tykes to the best kid-approved attractions including mock rodeos, puppet shows and lots of slides, swings and speedy rides.
Little Valentines
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and while you’re definitely expecting at least some flowers or chocolates from the hubby, no…
Cook Up Some Fun
Try engaging your child with hands-on training at an area cooking school that offers classes just for kids.
Growing Green Thumbs
Just because you don’t have a knack for gardening doesn’t mean your kids can’t experience the thrill of growing produce. Try out these area gardening classes structured just for kids—who knows, you might even learn a thing or two!
Free Wheeling
School’s nearly out … if you’re dreading having to drag your kids on endless errands, repeatedly telling them to nix…
Pumpkin Perfect
It’s that time of year again—when talk turns from books and rulers and backpacks to ghouls and ghosts and ……
Basketball for Beginners
With all the attention that hoop star LeBron James has been getting lately, you may be wondering what it takes…
Use Your Chops: Where to Practice Martial Arts
Martial arts is actually a great way to teach kids a variety of positive traits, from self-discipline to respect to concentration.
Local Nature Centers in the Dallas Area
When you’re constantly inundated with the rumble of garbage trucks, the wail of police sirens and the omnipresent glow of…
Living Color
We know how quickly kids can leave their mark (or lots of colorful marks!) on a home when it comes…
Every Little Bit Helps
When you can do good just by buying a toy, that’s a win-win. But what about other ways to give…
Blast from the Past
Visit historic landmarks in Dallas to see how the area started more than 100 years ago.