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Biking, walking and running the trails of Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve in Plano.

Fair Park's Summer Adventures

Quench your thirst for fun at Fair Park’s Summer Adventures, featuring new attractions, water rides and old fairground favorites.

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Winspear Opera House

Catch a family show at downtown Dallas’ signature red performance hall.

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On With the Show

Catch a family show at the Winspear Opera House in downtown Dallas.

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Owens Spring Creek Farm

This historic Richardson farm is the perfect place for a low-key, quick retreat from city life, with farm attractions and plenty of animals to feed and pet.

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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.

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Trinity Forest Adventure Park

Climb the ropes courses of this new aerial park in Dallas.

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Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

Explore 200 acres of trails play areas at this family-favorite park in Plano.

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McKinney Trolley Tours

Rediscover Collin County history with tours through the historic district of downtown McKinney.

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The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art

Outside-the-box works at this interactive Dallas museum.

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SMU Meadows Museum

Discover the Spanish art collection inside the SMU Meadows Museum.

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Dinosaurs Live at the Heard Museum

Roar back at the Heard Natural Science Museum’s animatronic dinosaurs

Special Needs

6 Winter Activities for Kids

Bundle up now for these kid-friendly winter activities in Dallas-Fort Worth that will keep your spirits bright this holiday season.

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iFLY Indoor Skydiving

Discover the thrill of free-falling at Frisco’s new indoor skydiving facility.

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Irving Arts Center

As an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Irving Arts Center always has something cool going on. Find out which family-friendly workshops, exhibits and shows are happening this fall.

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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.

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