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Back to the Root

We did the tasting for you and put together a list of places around town where you can find handmade, homemade and craft root beer worth splurging on.

Small Town Texas

Pack up your bags, tighten up your britches and take the family for a tour of some of the best small towns in Texas for curious kids and parents looking to have a little fun of their own.

Hook, Line and Sinker

Put on those baby bucket hats, grab a tiny tackle box and head to one of these five free family fishing events in May for a shot at the next prize-winning perch.

Family Festival Fun

This April is jam-packed with family-friendly festivals celebrating everything from visual arts to Arbor Day. Mark your calendars for one (or all) of these events.

Mall Play Places

Play it cool inside these play areas at 12 local shopping malls. We’ll tell you where to enter, what to expect and where the closest restrooms are located.

Into the Wild

Take a trip into the wild at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in Sherman to see geese, coyotes and other wildlife along the shores of Lake Texoma.

Southfork Ranch

Tour the setting of mega-hit TV show Dallas while the kids have their own fun trying on Western wear and meeting friendly farm animals.

Highland Park Soda Fountain

If you’re feeling nostalgic, step back in time at the Highland Park Soda Fountain and Pharmacy for American food and desserts in an old-fashioned atmosphere.

Splash Around

Spend a day splashing in the Tom Muehlenbeck Center’s heated pools, water slides, indoor splash pad and lazy river.