Date: October 1–December 31, 2026Time: During Galleria Dallas shopping center hoursLocation: Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TXCost: Check with Guest Services for participation details Ready for a little adventure? PALS Mission 4: Day at the Circus invites families to explore Galleria Dallas through an interactive passport mission filled with activities, teamwork and fun! Start…
Looking for a fun and free way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your family? Head to Galleria Dallas this September and October for a series of free cultural performances featuring local ballet folklorico teams, dance companies, mariachi musicians and student performers. From traditional Mexican folk dance to mariachi music, these performances give families an…
Looking for free things to do with kids in Dallas this September? Head to Bookmarks at Galleria Dallas for a month filled with storytimes, music, magic, play and early literacy activities for children of all ages. Bookmarks, a Dallas Public Library, hosts weekly programming throughout September, with many events designed specifically for babies and toddlers….
Early Giving Starts Thursday, August 27, 2026 North Texas Giving Day is a chance to support the organizations making a difference in our communities—and families have plenty of local causes to choose from. In 2025, more than 100,000 North Texans donated $78 million to more than 3,500 nonprofits through North Texas Giving Day. The 2026…
Looking for free things to do with the family in Dallas? The AT&T Performing Arts Center is bringing back its Festival Series with a lineup of free, community-focused events celebrating music, culture, food and the diverse communities of North Texas. The series includes six family-friendly festivals, beginning with Latinidad in October 2026 and continuing through…
If you have kids, chances are you’ve spent plenty of time at a Dallas playground. But did you know that Dallas Park & Recreation maintains approximately 220 playgrounds across the city? Keeping that many playgrounds safe, welcoming and ready for families requires ongoing maintenance—and major investment when equipment reaches the end of its life. 🛝…
Looking for one more way to keep the kids cool before fall officially arrives? 💦 Dallas Park and Recreation is giving families a little more time to enjoy the city’s spraygrounds. Dallas Parks spraygrounds will be open daily through Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 7, 2026. After Labor Day, spraygrounds will remain open…
Looking for free swim lessons in Dallas for your child this school year? The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is partnering with Dallas ISD to offer free evening swim training at several Dallas ISD-area pools throughout the 2026–27 school year. The program is designed for Dallas ISD students ages 6–18, with instruction for multiple swimming…
Looking for a creative activity the whole family can enjoy? A new community art series is bringing free, all-ages visual art classes to Oak Cliff this August. Artist, educator, designer, and cultural leader Julia Alcántara will lead a series of community-centered art sessions at La Cantera Arts Conservatory, giving children, teens, and adults an opportunity…
Looking for a free fall activity in Dallas that’s perfect for kids and easy to add to your weekend plans? The NorthPark Pumpkin Patch returns to NorthPark Center this fall, bringing pumpkins, photo opportunities, storytimes, and seasonal fun to Center Park. The best part for families? Admission is completely free. The 2026 NorthPark Pumpkin Patch…