DFW Events
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Welcome to the NEW AroundTownKids DFW Metroplex Events Section that features ongoing events for kids & families in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area.  This section is created just for DFW Metroplex kids events.
 

Ongoing kids events in the Dallas metroplex such as children’s museum exhibits, Fort Worth Cattle Drive, family film series etc are listed below. For daily or Allen local recurring events such as story times or craft hours, please see our Event Calendar on the homepage.

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Art Stops

Location: Dallas Museum of Art, North Studio, Gateway Gallery
Address: 1717 North Harwood, Dallas
Dates & Times: Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Description: Take a walk through the Museum and visit an Art Stop. A trained volunteer will be on hand to talk in-depth about the art. Look at insider photos, learn the history, and participate in family activities. Great for all ages!

Bedtime Stories with Arturo

Location: Dallas Museum of Art, North Studio, Gateway Gallery
Address: 1717 North Harwood, Dallas
Dates & Times: 7:30 p.m. 
Description: Kids, wear your pajamas and bring your pillows for Bedtime Stories with Arturo. Join our adorable mascot for some quality stories read by a talented storyteller from our community.

Collection Connections

Location:  Dallas Museum of Art
Address: 1717 N. Harwood, Dallas
Dates and Times: Sundays, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Description: Take a walk through the museum and visit a Collection Connection. A trained volunteer will be on hand to talk in-depth about the art. Look at insider photos, learn the history, and participate in family activities. Great for all ages! 

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Date: March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25
Location: The Dallas Zoo
Address: 650 S. RL Thornton Freeway, Dallas
Description: CUB CLUB - Ages 0-3 with one parent (1 hour).Classes include story time, a craft, and a live animal encounter.  10AM-11AM; Cost $20/class or $72/series.

CRITTER KIDS - Ages 4-5, child only, NO parents (1 hour). Classes include learning stations, crafts, stories, and a live animal encounter. 10AM-11AM; Cost $20/class or $72/series.

BEASTLY BUDDIES - Age 6-7, child only, NO parents (2 hours). Classes include crafts, learning stations, a guided Zoo tour, and a live animal encounter.  1PM-3PM; Cost $40/class or $144/series.

SATURDAY SAFARIS - Age 8-10, child only, NO parents (2 hours). Classes include a craft, live animal encounter, guided Zoo tours, and special Behind the Scenes experiences. 1PM-3PM; Cost $45/class or $162/series.

Family Days at Frontiers of Flight Museum

Phone: 214-350-3600
Address: 6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas
Dates and Times: Second Saturday of Each Month at 10:30am and 1:30pm
Description: Students, parents and other family members participate in hands-on fun and learning.
Cost: Free with museum admission.

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Location: Dallas Museum of Art, North Studio, Gateway Gallery
Address: 1717 North Harwood, Dallas
Dates & Times: Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 p.m. January 6th to March 25th
Description: Orientation Theater or the Family Library in the Gateway Gallery

Fort Worth Cattle Drive 

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Address: 121 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth
Date & Times:  Twice a day, Every Day at 11:30am & 4pm(subject to weather and the longhorns' dispositions)
Description: the world's only daily cattle drive clip-clops its way over the brick-paved streets of the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Starting at the Livestock Exchange Building, the trail boss and his cowhands on horseback lead a couple dozen Texas longhorns almost single file down Exchange Avenue and back to their holding pens behind the Exchange Building.

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Date & Time: Overnights begin at 7 p.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. the following day.
Location: The Dallas Zoo
Address: 650 S RL Thornton Freeway, Dallas
Description: For groups of 15-100 people, ages 7-13 years. Smaller groups may attend, but will be put with other groups. Includes: After hours zoo tour, late night snack,crafts & more!
Cost: The cost is $45 per participant.

SPRING 2009 Overnight Dates: Please hurry, spaces are filling up quickly!

 

Saturday, April 4-Sunday, April 5, 2009  
Friday, May 1-Saturday, May 2, 2009

Saturday, May 2-Sunday, May 3, 2009

Friday, May 8-Saturday, May 9, 2009

Friday, May 15-Saturday, May 16, 2009

Saturday, May 16-Sunday, May 17, 2009

Friday, May 22-Saturday, May 23, 2009

Saturday, May 23-Sunday, May 24, 2009

Saturday, May 30-Sunday, May 31, 2009

Friday, June 5-Saturday, June 6, 2009

Saturday, June 6-Sunday, June 7, 2009

Mesquite Championship Rodeo

Date & Time: April 6th to September 29th; Every Friday & Saturday night from 8pm to 10pm; Gates open at 6:30pm
Location: Resistol Arena
Address: 1818 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite
Description: Thousands of visitors will witness the thrills of the original western sport: THE RODEO! Tickets available at www.mesquiterodeo.com
Cost: Tickets are $7 to $30

Once Upon a Flight at Frontiers of Flight Museum

Phone: 214-350-3600
Address: 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas

Dates and Times: Second and Fourth Friday of Every Month from 10:30am – 11:30am

For ages Preschool and early grades. Our storyteller takes younger visitors on flying adventures during "Story Time"! Free with museum admission.

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Date & Time: Sept through May; Classes are currently available from 9:00-11:30 Tuesday OR Wednesday morning and from 1:00-3:30 on Tuesday afternoon.
Location: The Dallas Zoo
Address: 650 S. RL Thornton Freeway, Dallas
Description: “Preschool at the Zoo” for 3 and 4 year old children.  Meeting for 2 ½ hours in the morning or afternoon, one day a week.  Children will engage in interactive learning, meet live animals, and explore the Zoo!  
Cost: Second semester cost is $320 ($305 if you are enrolling more than one child).

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Address: 3535 Grand Avenue, Dallas
Dates: Every Wednesday from 10:00am to 11:30 am
Description: Hand in Hand Preschool Program, showcasing different themes every month

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Location: Dallas Museum of Art, North Studio, Gateway Gallery
Address: 1717 North Harwood, Dallas
Dates & Times: Every third Saturday, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Description: Families are invited to sketch from original works of art. All supplies are provided.

Storytime Saturday

Location: Galleria Mall, Children's Play Area
Address: I-635 LBJ at Dallas Tollway, Dallas
Date & Time: Every Saturday @ 11am 

Talented performers lead interactive storytelling, improvisational comedy routines & sing-alongs.  FREE family entertainment.

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Date & Time: 10am to 11:30am - March 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26; April 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23; May 5, 6, 7
Location: The Dallas Zoo
Address: 650 S. RL Thornton, Dallas
Description: For adults with infants, toddlers, and PreK children who are excited about animals and nature and who want learn more about Dallas Zoo inhabitants! Participants enjoy a short guided hike in a section of the zoo, followed by organized playtime with toys provided by Fisher Price, and light refreshments.
Cost: Price per class: $20 Non Zoo Members; $15 Zoo Members or Price per series: $95 Non Zoo Members; $70 Zoo Members.

Studio Creations

Location: Dallas Museum of Art, North Studio, Gateway Gallery
Address: 1717 North Harwood, Dallas
Dates & Times: Saturdays & Sundays @ 1-3:30 pm
Description: Free hands-on art activities for families. Discover a new art activity each month.

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Location: Frontiers of Flight Museum
Address: 6911 Lemmon Ave.,Dallas
Date & Times: 2nd Tuesday of each month (except Jul - Aug) 10:30am – 11:30am

Description: Meet "Orville Wright" and hear about the very first powered flight!
Admission:  $8, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3-17, free for children under 3.

Yoga for Kids

Location: Dallas Museum of Art, North Studio, Gateway Gallery
Address: 1717 North Harwood, Dallas
Dates & Times: 6:30–7:00 p.m.
Description: Bring your yoga mats and join Arturo for meditation, relaxation, and some very pretzel-like poses.

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Time: Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm; Sun noon to 5pm
Location: Museum of Nature & Science
Address: 1318 S 2nd Avenue, Dallas
Description: MNS’ newest permanent gallery teaches visitors in a fun, hands-on way how the body does this so that kids will have fun learning how and why we sneeze, sweat, digest food, think and move.  Our “inner selves” are all about balance…literally!
Cost: Adults $8.50; kids (3-11) $5; kids (12-18) & seniors $7.50

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