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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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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!
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!
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.
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 Location: Fort Worth Stockyards  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.
Mesquite Championship RodeoDate & 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 MuseumPhone: 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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