February may be short, but it is packed with kid-friendly events and activities to choose from—live performances and hands-on museum experiences, free festivals and big stage shows worth a splurge, and more events celebrating Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, and the Lunar New Year. Look ahead to these outings below that are worth adding to your family calendar, and find even more family fun events any day of the week dfwchild.com/calendar.
The Questioneers: Read, Question, Think, PLAY!
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
When: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Why go? This hands-on exhibition is for every kid who’s ever read and been inspired by Rosie Revere, Engineer or other titles from the best-selling illustrated children’s book series by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts. Expect STEM and more creative activities designed to inspire your kids to dream big. And stay tuned for some time this spring when the museum opens its renovated and reimagined Children’s Gallery.
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SIX the Musical
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
When: Tuesday–Sunday, February 10–15, 2026
Why go? Didn’t get a chance to see this on stage in Dallas recently? Here’s another shot, in Fort Worth. So what’s with the “Six”? Five hundred years after Henry VIII, and the fate of his six wives is reimagined as a story of girl power. In this version, they’re all pop stars who band together to show him who’s in control. And this is arranged like a pop concert, so it’s about half the run time of a typical musical.
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Monster Jam
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Why go? If a family date night is in order for Valentine’s, your kids just may fall in love with Sparkle Smash—the cotton candy-colored monster truck that shoots confetti out of its unicorn horn (although you’ll really be blown away by my forever fave, Grave Digger). The roar of the engines and the crowd combined, you’ll definitely need to bring ear protection for the kids, so don’t skimp on those. To really splurge, come to for the preshow pit party with all the drivers.
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Bill Pickett Rodeo Series
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Why go? This 40-plus year tradition, this rodeo series honoring Black cowboys and cowgirls is named for the late Bill Pickett (1870–1932). He gained notoriety as the inventor of rodeo steer wrestling, or bulldogging, in Wild West shows. And four times a year, the organization hosts its Texas series event here in Fort Worth. Get your tickets to see this Western adventure rodeo with historical re-enactments, and plan ahead for future dates in May, August and October.
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The Little Prince
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
When: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Why go? This classic storybook by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry gets The Dallas Opera treatment in this family-friendly production, a 50-minute version of the full-length opera that’s also on stage the same month. Kids as young as 3 years old are welcome. Can’t get enough? Come back for The Three Little Pigs on February 28.
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Harlem Globetrotters
Where & when: American Airlines Center, Dallas on Sunday, February 15, 2026
& Dickies Arena, Fort Worth on Monday, February 16, 2026
Why go? You may have seen the Mavs in action, but there’s another player in the basketball game. Every year, the Globetrotters exhibition team returns to DFW to absolutely dominate the court. Expect to be wowed with slam dunks, trick shots, and loads of energy.
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Love is in the Air
Where: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, Cedar Hill
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Why go? In this season of sending and receiving valentines, this kid-friendly program is all about how birds “fall in love,” so to say. You’ll make a Valentine’s Day gift, take a hike, and learn how they put on a literal song and dance to attract mates and how to an identify a bird’s gender by its colors—such as the bright red cardinals you’ll see many of at this nature preserve. FREE admission; donations welcome. Learn more
Lunar New Year Celebration
Where: NorthPark Center, Dallas
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Why go? Don’t miss the 10am lion dance from the group Rising Phoenix, more performances and kids crafts at NorthCourt, all in celebration of the Year of the Horse and hosted by the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas. (The Crow will also host another celebration there on February 17.) FREE
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Frost Fest
Where: Levy Event Plaza, Irving
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Why go? Didn’t get a chance to make snow angels during last month’s freeze? Here’s another shot for that and much more wintery fun (and in more ideal conditions). Bundle up for playtime: friendly snowball fights in a snow play area, zooming down on a snow tubing hill, and tons of jump time inside bouncy castles. FREE
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My First Classic: Cinderella
Where: Moody Performance Hall, Dallas
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Why go? Sitting through a full-length production can be tough for the littlest kids, but Ballet North Texas makes it easy. This show runs only one hour and it’s interactive. Kids are led to stand up in the audience and follow along as the ballerinas teach them the same pantomime gestures they use on stage.
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Tulipalooza
Where: Getzendaner Memorial Park, Waxahachie
When: Friday, February 27–Sunday, March 15, 2026
Why go? The opening date could always change, depending on the whims of the weather, but you’ll want to keep an eye on the opening date and when you’ll find the most blooming bulbs—for picking and for posing. Come grab a basket and hand-pick the stalks straight from the ground, and while you’re at it, snap some gorgeous candid shots of your kids.
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Dog Man: The Musical
Where: Majestic Theatre, Dallas
When: Friday–Saturday, February 27–28, 2026
Why go? Dav Pilkey’s crime-fighting half-dog, half-policeman, who barks and battles characters from the graphic novel series, returns in this live-action musical. Saving the city from a cyborg fish and catching an evil cat is all in a day’s work. Recommended for ages 6–10.
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The Big Easy in Little Elm
Where: Little Elm Park
When: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Why go? Of the Mardi Gras parties around DFW, which can get pretty wild, this is among the most kid-friendly. Expect lots of crawfish and loads of entertainment: from ‘80s cover by the Spazmatics and a king cake eating contest (let’s hope they don’t hide the plastic baby toy inside those slices), to a hot air balloon glow and fireworks to wrap up the night.
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Winds & Wagging Tails
Where & when: Addison Theatre Centre on Saturday, February 28, 2026
Also coming to Frisco Discovery Center on Saturday, March 7, 2026
Why go? Lady & the Tramp, 101 Dalmatians—Of all the films starring heroic pets and their cartoonish villains, there are too many to count. But what they have in common too is great music. Here with the Plano Symphony Orchestra’s H-E-B | Central Market Family Series, your kids will witness how composers use woodwind instruments to bring those characters to life.
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Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.
