# Dallas-Fort Worth family events

> Upcoming family-friendly events across Dallas-Fort Worth: festivals, kids shows, museum programs, story times, and more.

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### [Fall Festival at Yesterland Farm](https://wknd.app/r/ttqzyc/fall-festival-at-yesterland-farm)

- When: 2026-10-16 10:00-22:00 (America/Chicago), and 11 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Yesterland Farm, 15410 I-20, Canton, TX 75103 (32.56758, -95.8269)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, animals, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Working farm fall festival with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, 30+ rides, barnyard petting zoo and sunflower fields. Free parking; kids 2 and under free.
- Source: https://www.visitcantontx.com/all-events/yesterland-farm-fall-festival

### [State Fair of Texas](https://wknd.app/r/mq8v72/state-fair-of-texas)

- When: 2026-10-16 10:00-22:00 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210 (32.779669, -96.761925)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, outdoor, food, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Texas's 24-day fall institution with the New Little Lone Stars Land kid zone: petting zoo, play area, rides and fair food. Big Tex presides; gates open 10am daily.
- Source: https://www.visitdallas.com/events/annual-events/state-fair-of-texas/

### [Hall's Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze](https://wknd.app/r/ktg8y4/halls-pumpkin-farm-and-corn-maze)

- When: 2026-10-16 15:00-22:00 (America/Chicago), and 16 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Hall's Pumpkin Farm, 3420 Hall-Johnson Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051 (32.8929588, -97.1217836)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, animals, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Working farm with a 2-acre corn maze, hayrides to feed cows and donkeys, farm animals and kettle corn. Cash only; $15 ages 12+, $10 ages 4-11.
- Source: http://www.hallspumpkinfarm.net/

### [PumpkinFest](https://wknd.app/r/9rj7cv/pumpkinfest)

- When: 2026-10-16 10:00-21:00 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Harbor Park, 3000 Meadowmere Ln, Grapevine, TX 76051 (32.975209, -97.1155148)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Pumpkin-lined lakeside paths, artisan vendors in the Adventure Center on weekends and a spooky trail stroll for prime fall photos. $20 per car, cards only.
- Source: https://gograpevine.com/event/pumpkinfest/

### [Brick or Treat](https://wknd.app/r/88vdsa/brick-or-treat)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-18:00 (America/Chicago), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051 (32.9661965, -97.0428635)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, little-kids, drop-in, rain-ok
- About: Indoor weatherproof Halloween at LEGOLAND: LEGO builds, glow-in-the-dark ghost workshops and the Great Monster Chase 4D movie. Included with admission.
- Source: https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/dallas-fw/whats-inside/events-page/brick-or-treat/

### [Autumn at the Arboretum](https://wknd.app/r/jdyce5/autumn-at-the-arboretum)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 (32.8231057, -96.7173427)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, nature, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Over 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash arranged in artist-inspired Harvest Hues Pumpkin Houses, plus a kids maze and STEM programs in the Children's Adventure Garden.
- Source: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/autumn-at-the-arboretum/

### [Huffhines Harvest Fest](https://wknd.app/r/pzmdu3/huffhines-harvest-fest)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd, Richardson, TX 75081 (32.953022, -96.696964)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Free fall festival with a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, scarecrow dressing, pumpkin games, petting zoo and live music. Saturday adds dog events; Sunday a kids marketplace.
- Source: https://MommyPoppins.com/dallas-fort-worth-kids/event/events/huffhines-harvest-fest

### [Tricks and Treats at SEA LIFE](https://wknd.app/r/hjc8ue/tricks-and-treats-at-sea-life)

- When: 2026-10-17 15:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051 (32.9661965, -97.0428635)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, animals, little-kids, drop-in, rain-ok
- About: Halloween treat trail through the aquarium among sharks and rays, with spooky sea activities all month. Costumes encouraged; included with admission.
- Source: https://www.visitsealife.com/grapevine/whats-inside/events-page/tricks-and-treats/

### [Halloween Nights at the Dallas Zoo](https://wknd.app/r/ffkyu8/halloween-nights-at-the-dallas-zoo)

- When: 2026-10-22 17:00-20:00 (America/Chicago), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Dallas Zoo, 650 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203 (32.745091, -96.8120858)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, animals, little-kids, drop-in
- About: After-hours zoo nights with 14 themed treat stations, pirate animal shows, bounce houses, bubble play, face painting and a haunted carousel. $10 ages 3 and up.
- Source: https://www.dallascitynews.net/dallas-zoos-halloween-nights-brings-family-friendly-thrills

### [Boo at the Zoo](https://wknd.app/r/6czus3/boo-at-the-zoo)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110 (32.7227926, -97.3598255)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, animals, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Daytime not-so-spooky Halloween: treat stations, live shows, costumed characters and a pumpkin art display. Included with zoo admission, so the animals come free.
- Source: https://www.fortworthzoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo

### [Ick or Treat](https://wknd.app/r/kexhgk/ick-or-treat)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00-14:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Fort Worth, TX 76107 (32.7442441, -97.3692589)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, science, little-kids, drop-in, rain-ok
- About: Halloween science at the museum: hands-on spooky activities and treats throughout the galleries. Costumes encouraged (no eye-covering masks). Included with admission.
- Source: https://www.fwmuseum.org/calendar/month/2026-10/

### [Holiday at the Arboretum: 12 Days of Christmas (final season)](https://wknd.app/r/wpbdd8/holiday-at-the-arboretum-12-days-of-christmas-final-season)

- When: 2026-11-11 09:00-16:00 (America/Chicago), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 (32.8231057, -96.7173427)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, nature, little-kids, drop-in
- About: The final season of the beloved 12 Days of Christmas gazebos (2014-2026), plus a Christmas Village, decorated DeGolyer House and holiday photo spots. Daytime hours.
- Source: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/holiday-at-the-arboretum/

### [ICE! featuring Harry Potter at Gaylord Texan](https://wknd.app/r/6nwqcj/ice-featuring-harry-potter-at-gaylord-texan)

- When: 2026-11-13 10:00-20:00 (America/Chicago), and 51 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Gaylord Texan Resort, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051 (32.9546653, -97.0641182)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, little-kids, drop-in, rain-ok
- About: Harry Potter scenes carved from 2 million pounds of ice with six two-story ice slides (one child-size). Warm parkas provided for the 9-degree exhibit; from $33.
- Source: https://christmasatgaylordtexan.marriott.com/ice

### [The Trains at NorthPark](https://wknd.app/r/4zzhtb/the-trains-at-northpark)

- When: 2026-11-14 10:00-20:00 (America/Chicago), and 50 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225 (32.8683351, -96.7746562)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: christmas, trains, little-kids, drop-in, rain-ok
- About: The most elaborate toy train exhibit in Texas with 1,600 feet of track and a character scavenger hunt for kids. Benefits Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.
- Source: https://trainsatnorthpark.wpcomstaging.com/

### [Texas Christkindl Market](https://wknd.app/r/cczm3z/texas-christkindl-market)

- When: 2026-11-20 11:00-20:00 (America/Chicago), and 30 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Globe Life Field, 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011 (32.7491418, -97.0849359)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: 16th annual German-style Christmas market with wooden stalls, St. Nicholas visits for kids, free admission and free parking. Daytime browsing through 8pm.
- Source: https://txchristkindlmarket.com/arlington-christmas-market/

### [Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1:30 PM matinees)](https://wknd.app/r/nrbu9d/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-1-30-pm-matinees)

- When: 2026-11-21 13:30-14:30 (America/Chicago), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Dallas Children's Theater, 5938 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231 (32.8887615, -96.7319445)
- Ages: 4 to 12
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, theater, little-kids
- About: Stage musical of the classic TV special with Santa, Hermey the Elf, Bumble and Yukon Cornelius. From $17; recommended for ages 4 and up.
- Source: https://www.dct.org/show-details/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer

### [Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (4:30 PM matinees)](https://wknd.app/r/8nvmmg/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-4-30-pm-matinees)

- When: 2026-11-21 16:30-17:30 (America/Chicago), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Dallas Children's Theater, 5938 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231 (32.8887615, -96.7319445)
- Ages: 4 to 12
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, theater, little-kids
- About: Stage musical of the classic TV special with Santa, Hermey the Elf, Bumble and Yukon Cornelius. From $17; recommended for ages 4 and up.
- Source: https://www.dct.org/show-details/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer

### [Texas Ballet Theater: The Nutcracker (2 PM matinees, Dallas)](https://wknd.app/r/44jzrd/texas-ballet-theater-the-nutcracker-2-pm-matinees-dallas)

- When: 2026-11-28 14:00-16:00 (America/Chicago), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Winspear Opera House, 2100 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201 (32.7874484, -96.7975336)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, theater, dance
- About: Ben Stevenson's classic Nutcracker at the Winspear. Matinee ticketholders get the Kingdom of Sweets from 1-2pm: kids meet dancers, touch costumes and explore props.
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/dallas/article/Texas-Ballet-Theater-Brings-Holiday-Magic-To-Life-With-THE-NUTCRACKER-20251107

### [Dallas Holiday Parade](https://wknd.app/r/se552b/dallas-holiday-parade)

- When: 2026-12-05 08:30-11:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Downtown Dallas, Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201 (32.7818097, -96.7900385)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Free street parade with floats, giant balloons and marching bands, plus family activities at Verizon Village in Main Street Garden from 11am to 3pm.
- Source: https://dallasholidayparade.com/about

### [The Gift of Christmas (morning matinees)](https://wknd.app/r/7s492t/the-gift-of-christmas-morning-matinees)

- When: 2026-12-05 11:00-13:30 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Prestonwood Baptist Church, 6801 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093 (33.0285241, -96.846936)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, theater, live-music
- About: Spectacular Christmas production with a nearly 1,000-member cast and choir, live orchestra, flying angels and a living nativity. Tickets $20.95-$60.95.
- Source: https://events.visitplano.com/prestonwood_baptist_church

### [The Gift of Christmas (3 PM matinees)](https://wknd.app/r/6krf6u/the-gift-of-christmas-3-pm-matinees)

- When: 2026-12-05 15:00-17:30 (America/Chicago), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Prestonwood Baptist Church, 6801 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093 (33.0285241, -96.846936)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, theater, live-music
- About: Spectacular Christmas production with a nearly 1,000-member cast and choir, live orchestra, flying angels and a living nativity. Tickets $20.95-$60.95.
- Source: https://events.visitplano.com/prestonwood_baptist_church

### [Dickens in Downtown Plano](https://wknd.app/r/tjwzhf/dickens-in-downtown-plano)

- When: 2026-12-05 16:00-21:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Downtown Plano Arts District, 901 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074 (33.0198703, -96.7017448)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Free Victorian holiday festival: real snow slide, ice-carving demos, horse-drawn carriage rides and a cocoa walk. Free, family-friendly; tree lighting at 7pm.
- Source: https://events.visitplano.com/event/dickens-in-downtown-plano-2026

### [DSO: The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert](https://wknd.app/r/umpbyc/dso-the-muppet-christmas-carol-in-concert)

- When: 2026-12-06 14:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201 (32.7899506, -96.7986258)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: concert
- Topics: christmas, film, live-music, little-kids
- About: The DSO performs the Muppet Christmas Carol score live while the film plays on the big screen. A holiday classic made for a first concert outing.
- Source: https://www.dallassymphony.org/Christmas

### [Texas Ballet Theater: The Nutcracker (2 PM matinees, Fort Worth)](https://wknd.app/r/xaasq7/texas-ballet-theater-the-nutcracker-2-pm-matinees-fort-worth)

- When: 2026-12-12 14:00-16:00 (America/Chicago), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 (32.7547535, -97.3297573)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, theater, dance
- About: Ben Stevenson's classic Nutcracker at Bass Hall. Matinee ticketholders get the Kingdom of Sweets from 1-2pm: kids meet dancers, touch costumes and explore props.
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/dallas/article/Texas-Ballet-Theater-Brings-Holiday-Magic-To-Life-With-THE-NUTCRACKER-20251107

### [DSO Family Christmas Pops](https://wknd.app/r/3xpcq3/dso-family-christmas-pops)

- When: 2026-12-14 14:00-15:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201 (32.7899506, -96.7986258)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: concert
- Topics: christmas, classical-music, little-kids
- About: One-hour family concert with the DSO Children's Chorus and an appearance by Santa. Short, loud and kid-approved holiday music in the afternoon.
- Source: https://www.dallassymphony.org/Christmas