AroundTownKids - Metroplex 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 Plano local recurring events such as story times or craft hours, please see our Plano Event Calendar on the homepage.

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!

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.

Family Films

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 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.

Dallas Children’s Museum

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

Sketching in the Galleries for Kids

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.

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.

The WRIGHT Place

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.