Dallas-Fort Worth family events
Fresh plans around Dallas-Fort Worth, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.
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Festivals & Big Events
- 9th ANNUAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL (Friday Pass) with Gladys KnightDallas · Texas Horse Park
- 9th ANNUAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL - Weekend PassDallas · Riverfront Jazz Fest at Fair Park
- BIG TEXAS Salsa & Bachata Latin Dance Festival 2026Dallas · Hillton Anatole Resort
- 9th ANNUAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL (Saturday Pass) with Samara JoyDallas · Texas Horse Park
- Katy 5K Presented By Michelob ULTRADallas
Summer Markets
- Thai Things Up! with Chef Nikky of Asian MintFort Worth · Central Market Fort Worth
- Tapas: A Hands-On Spanish TraditionFort Worth · Central Market Fort Worth
- Get Savvy in the Kitchen: Essential Skills for Every CookFort Worth · Central Market Fort Worth
- ROCK ‘N’ ROLL RUMMAGE SALE - Vintage & Art MarketFort Worth · 105 South Main St., Fort Worth, TX, United States, Texas 76104
- WINTER WONDERLAND MARKETDallas · 408 s harwood st dallas tx
Summer Must-Dos
- Downtown Dallas Arts & Music FestivalDallas · Main Street Garden Park
- Texas Latino Pride Festival 2026Dallas · Reverchon Park
- State Fair Classic - Grambling State Tigers vs Prairie View A&M Panthers Football at Cotton…Dallas · Cotton Bowl Stadium
- The Goth Garden WorkshopDallas · Dallas Arboretum: DeGolyer House
- Wine on the Green - DallasDallas · City Hall Plaza Park
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Thai Things Up! with Chef Nikky of Asian Mint
Arts and culture at Central Market Fort Worth. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Fort Worth · Central Market Fort WorthCentral Market Fort Worth
CultureFamilyFood
Free
Sloth Run DALLAS FORT WORTH
Description The Sloth Run - Slow Is the New Fast! Sloths will get there!Tired of high-speed races and intense competition?
Fort WorthFort Worth
CultureFamilyfreeFree
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Tapas: A Hands-On Spanish Tradition
Arts and culture at Central Market Fort Worth. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Fort Worth · Central Market Fort WorthCentral Market Fort Worth
CultureFamilyFood
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Get Savvy in the Kitchen: Essential Skills for Every Cook
Arts and culture at Central Market Fort Worth. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Fort Worth · Central Market Fort WorthCentral Market Fort Worth
CultureFamilyFood
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9th ANNUAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL (Friday Pass) with Gladys Knight
Live music at Texas Horse Park in Dallas. The organizer has the latest set times and entry details.
Dallas · Texas Horse ParkTexas Horse Park
MusicFamilyOutdoor
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9th ANNUAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL - Weekend Pass
Live music at Riverfront Jazz Fest at Fair Park in Dallas. The organizer has the latest set times and entry details.
Dallas · Riverfront Jazz Fest at Fair ParkRiverfront Jazz Fest at Fair Park
MusicFamilyOutdoor
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BIG TEXAS Salsa & Bachata Latin Dance Festival 2026
A local festival at Hillton Anatole Resort in Dallas. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Dallas · Hillton Anatole ResortHillton Anatole Resort
FestivalFamilyLive
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9th ANNUAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL (Saturday Pass) with Samara Joy
Live music at Texas Horse Park in Dallas. The organizer has the latest set times and entry details.
Dallas · Texas Horse ParkTexas Horse Park
MusicFamilyOutdoor
Free
Katy 5K Presented By Michelob ULTRA
28TH ANNUAL KATY 5K PRESENTED BY MICHELOB ULTRA A Giant Party Disguised as a 5K! Tie it tight, turn it up, and hit the Trail. The 28th Annual Katy 5K is one of Dallas's most iconic and anticipated events--and for good reason.
DallasDallas
SportsFamilyfreeFree
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Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival
A local festival at Main Street Garden Park in Dallas. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Dallas · Main Street Garden ParkMain Street Garden Park
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Texas Latino Pride Festival 2026
A local festival at Reverchon Park in Dallas. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Dallas · Reverchon ParkReverchon Park
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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W.A.T.E.R. Festival
Join us at River Legacy Nature Center for the W.A.T.E.R. Festival, a celebration of one of our most vital resources: water.
Arlington · River Legacy Nature CenterRiver Legacy Nature Center
FestivalFamilyLive
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State Fair of Texas
Twenty-four days of fair food, rides, shows, livestock, exhibits, college football, and Big Tex at Fair Park.
Dallas · Fair ParkFair Park
FestivalFamilyFood
Ticketed
State Fair of Texas
Big Tex, the Big Tex Choice Awards fried foods, and 24 days of midway eats in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Dallas · Fair ParkFair Park
FoodFoodiesFestival
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State Fair Classic - Grambling State Tigers vs Prairie View A&M Panthers Football at Cotton…
A local festival at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Dallas · Cotton Bowl StadiumCotton Bowl Stadium
FestivalFamily
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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL RUMMAGE SALE - Vintage & Art Market
Arts and culture at 105 South Main St., Fort Worth, TX, United States, Texas 76104. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Fort Worth · 105 South Main St., Fort Worth, TX, United States, Texas 76104105 South Main St., Fort Worth, TX, United States, Texas 76104
ArtsFamilyFood
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The Goth Garden Workshop
Explore the beauty of the dark side of gardening.
Dallas · Dallas Arboretum: DeGolyer HouseDallas Arboretum: DeGolyer House
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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Wine on the Green - Dallas
An outdoor event at City Hall Plaza Park in Dallas. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Dallas · City Hall Plaza ParkCity Hall Plaza Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Soup Season in the Garden with Chef Sharon
Warm up with cozy comfort soups, delicious flavors, and plenty of culinary inspiration as Chef Sharon Van Meter.
Dallas · Dallas Arboretum: A Tasteful PlaceDallas Arboretum: A Tasteful Place
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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WINTER WONDERLAND MARKET
Arts and culture at 408 s harwood st dallas tx. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Dallas · 408 s harwood st dallas tx408 s harwood st dallas tx
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Fort Worth Community Market's Annual Holiday Market & Food Drive
Arts and culture at 105 South Main St., Fort Worth, TX, United States, Texas 76104. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Fort Worth · 105 South Main St., Fort Worth, TX, United States, Texas 76104105 South Main St., Fort Worth, TX, United States, Texas 76104
CultureFamilyFood
New here? Start with Dallas
If you are new to Dallas, TX, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.
What is coming up by place
Major venueRiver Legacy Nature CenterArlington · River Legacy Nature Center
Major venueCotton Bowl StadiumDallas · Cotton Bowl Stadium
Major venueCity Hall Plaza ParkDallas · City Hall Plaza Park
Major venueMusic Hall at Fair ParkDallas · Music Hall at Fair Park
Local venueCentral Market Fort WorthFort Worth · Central Market Fort Worth
Local venueTexas Horse ParkDallas · Texas Horse Park
