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Pelican display at the Dallas Natural History Museum

This Week in DFW

July 19 – July 25

Easy, fun, and educational things to do with your kids this week.

Kimbell Sensory Hour

Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth • Free • 11 AM–12 PM

Enjoy Ice Cream Sunday activities in a quieter, sensory-friendly environment. Advance registration is required.

Kimbell Family Festival: Ice Cream Sunday

Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth • Free • 12–5 PM

Enjoy art making, family films, gallery activities, live entertainment, face painting, and complimentary Melt Ice Cream while supplies last.

Playdate with LifeTalk

Klyde Warren Park, Dallas • Free

A family playdate featuring mindfulness, movement, and arts and crafts stations.

Watercolor in the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park • 2 PM

Create a nature-inspired watercolor painting during this family-friendly state park activity. Park admission is required.

Frisco RoughRiders Space Jam Night

Riders Field, Frisco • Ticket Required

Enjoy a Space Jam-themed baseball game, Summer Sunday fireworks, and Kids Sunday Funday.

AMC Summer Movie Camp: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Participating AMC Theatres • Discounted Tickets

See Sonic the Hedgehog 3 through AMC’s discounted family summer movie program. Showtimes vary by theater.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movies for kids and families at participating Regal locations.

AMC Summer Movie Camp: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Participating AMC Theatres • Discounted Tickets

A second opportunity to see Sonic the Hedgehog 3 through AMC’s summer movie program.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Participating Cinemark Theatres • $1.75 + tax

Catch a budget-friendly family movie at participating Cinemark theaters. Showtimes vary by location.

Dallas Arboretum Family Fun Friday

Dallas • Included with Admission • 9 AM–1 PM

Enjoy an obstacle course, an egg-on-a-spoon race, animal-themed matching activities, and shaving cream tie-dye.

Lowe’s MrBeast Swarm Jet Workshop

Multiple DFW Locations • $14.98 • 10 AM

Kids can build a MrBeast-themed Swarm Jet project. Registration and availability vary by store.

Space Day

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History • 10 AM–4 PM

Explore space-themed science activities and museum experiences throughout the day.

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park • 11 AM–12 PM

Kids can learn about the park and complete activities during this junior ranger program. Park admission is required.

Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio

Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth • Free • 1–1:45 PM

Kids and their adult companions can explore art through a hands-on drop-in studio experience.

Tiffwich Block Party

Bedford Center YMCA • Free • 1–4 PM

Enjoy free Tiffwich ice cream sandwiches, a craft station, prizes, and a raffle while supplies last.

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July Events in DFW

Browse July family-friendly events in date order.

JUL1

Art Tales: Movin’ and Groovin’

Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth • Free • 10 AM–12 PM

Storytime and hands-on art exploration for young children and families.

JUL1

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Participating Cinemark Theatres • $1.75 + tax

Budget-friendly summer movie series for kids and families.

JUL2

HomeschoolNature

Texas Discovery Gardens Homeschool Day: Plant Safari

Dallas • 1–3 PM

A homeschool-friendly plant exploration through the tropical conservatory.

Dallas Arboretum Independence Day Family Fun Weekend

Dallas • Included with Admission

Petting zoo, family activities, tours, live music, and garden fun for the holiday weekend.

JUL3

Dallas Arboretum Family Fun Fridays

Dallas • Included with Admission • 9 AM–1 PM

Family activities and Country Critters Petting Zoo.

JUL4

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Go Kart

Multiple DFW Locations • Free • 9 AM–12 PM

Free monthly kids build workshop. Registration and availability vary by store.

JUL4

Klyde Warren Park Independence Day Celebration

Dallas • Free • 7–9:30 PM

Family-friendly Fourth of July celebration with food trucks, live music, programming, and fireworks.

JUL4

Bedford 4thFest

Bedford • Free • 5–10 PM

Fourth of July celebration with live music, kid zone, food trucks, and fireworks.

JUL4

History Beneath Our Feet

Ray Roberts Lake State Park • 9 AM

A ranger-led history hike at the Johnson Branch Unit.

JUL4

Dutch Oven Cooking

Ray Roberts Lake State Park • 11 AM

Learn about Dutch oven cooking with a classic pie demonstration.

JUL4

Studio Movie Grill Special Needs Screening: Supergirl

Participating SMG Locations

Sensory-friendly screening. Confirm location and showtime before you go.

JUL5

Chicken N Pickle Kids Crew: Ice Cream Social

Grand Prairie • Free • 10 AM–12 PM

Monthly kids meetup for ages 12 and under with a themed family activity.

JUL5

Chicken N Pickle Kids Crew: Ice Cream Social

Grapevine • Free • 10 AM–12 PM

Monthly kids meetup for ages 12 and under with a themed family activity.

JUL6

Fort Worth Nature Center Story Time

Fort Worth • Free with Fort Worth Library Card • 9:30–10:15 AM

Special story time and live animal presentation at the Fort Worth Nature Center.

JUL6

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

JUL6

AMC Summer Movie Camp: How to Train Your Dragon

Participating AMC Theatres • Low-cost

Family movie deal. Check your AMC location for showtime and ticket price.

JUL7

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

JUL8

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Participating Cinemark Theatres • $1.75 + tax

Budget-friendly summer movie series for kids and families.

JUL8

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

JUL8

AMC Summer Movie Camp: How to Train Your Dragon

Participating AMC Theatres • Low-cost

Family movie deal. Check your AMC location for showtime and ticket price.

JUL8

Art Tales: Take a Hike

Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth • Free

Family-friendly story and art time connected to museum themes.

JUL9

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

JUL9

Therapeutic Music & Movement with KidLinks

Klyde Warren Park, Dallas • Free • Ages 2–6

Music and movement session for young children.

Family Story Time: Snakes

River Legacy Nature Center, Arlington • Free

Family-friendly nature story time all about snakes, with a brief outdoor portion if weather allows.

Dallas Arboretum Family Fun Fridays

Dallas • Included with Admission • 9 AM–1 PM

Family activities and Country Critters Petting Zoo.

Frontiers of Flight Museum STEM Activity

Klyde Warren Park, Dallas • Free

Hands-on STEM challenges and engineering activities for young explorers.

Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio

Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth • 1–1:45 PM

Hands-on art workshop for kids and families.

Studio Movie Grill Special Needs Screening: Minions and Monsters

Participating SMG Locations

Sensory-friendly screening. Confirm location and showtime before you go.

AMC Summer Movie Camp: The Lego Movie

Participating AMC Theatres • Low-cost

Family movie deal. Check your AMC location for showtime and ticket price.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Participating Cinemark Theatres • $1.75 + tax

Budget-friendly summer movie series for kids and families.

AMC Summer Movie Camp: The Lego Movie

Participating AMC Theatres • Low-cost

Family movie deal. Check your AMC location for showtime and ticket price.

Art Tales: Color Craze

Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth • Free

Color-focused storytime and hands-on art activity for families.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

Frisco RoughRiders Touch-A-Truck Night

Frisco • Ticket Required

First Responders Night, Touch-A-Truck Night, and Friday fireworks at Riders Field.

SPARK! in the Park

Klyde Warren Park, Dallas • Free

Free pop-up creative experience with hands-on activities for families.

Frisco Water Park Fun Float Night

Frisco • 6–8 PM

Family float night with live DJ, snacks, and activities.

Frisco RoughRiders Harry Potter Night

Frisco • Ticket Required

Harry Potter theme night plus Kids Run the Bases after the game.

Studio Movie Grill Special Needs Screening: Moana

Participating SMG Locations

Sensory-friendly screening. Confirm location and showtime before you go.

Frisco RoughRiders Space Jam Night

Frisco • Ticket Required

Space Jam theme night, Summer Sunday fireworks, and Kids Sunday Funday.

Playdate with LifeTalk

Klyde Warren Park, Dallas • Free

Mindfulness, movement, and arts and crafts stations for families.

Watercolor in the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park • 2 PM

Nature-inspired watercolor activity at Dinosaur Valley State Park.

Sensory Hour / Hora Sensorial

Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth • 11 AM–12 PM

Sensory-friendly museum time for kids and families.

Family Festival: Ice Cream Sunday

Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth • 12–5 PM

Family art activities and museum fun.

AMC Summer Movie Camp: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Participating AMC Theatres • Low-cost

Family movie deal. Check your AMC location for showtime and ticket price.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Participating Cinemark Theatres • $1.75 + tax

Budget-friendly summer movie series for kids and families.

AMC Summer Movie Camp: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Participating AMC Theatres • Low-cost

Family movie deal. Check your AMC location for showtime and ticket price.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

Lowe’s MrBeast Swarm Jet Workshop

Multiple DFW Locations • $14.98 • 10 AM

Paid MrBeast-themed kids build workshop. Register through Lowe’s and select your store.

Space Day

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History • 10 AM–4 PM

Space-themed museum day with science activities. Check the museum calendar for details.

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park • 11 AM–12 PM

Junior ranger program for kids at Dinosaur Valley State Park.

Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio

Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth • 1–1:45 PM

Hands-on art workshop for kids and families.

Dallas Sounds Amplified

Klyde Warren Park, Dallas • Free

Free live local music in the park.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

AMC Summer Movie Camp: The Bad Guys 2

Participating AMC Theatres • Low-cost

Family movie deal. Check your AMC location for showtime and ticket price.

Chicken N Pickle Return to Play Kids Camp

Grand Prairie • Free with school-supply donation

Parent/child open play, special kids meals, and back-to-school giveback fun.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

Full Moon Night Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Evening ranger program and night hike. Check TPWD calendar for exact meeting details.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Participating Cinemark Theatres • $1.75 + tax

Budget-friendly summer movie series for kids and families.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

AMC Summer Movie Camp: The Bad Guys 2

Participating AMC Theatres • Low-cost

Family movie deal. Check your AMC location for showtime and ticket price.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movie series at participating Regal locations.

Frisco RoughRiders Star Wars Night

Frisco • Ticket Required

Star Wars theme night plus Fireworks Friday at Riders Field.

AUG6

HomeschoolNatureSTEM

Texas Discovery Gardens – Homeschool Day: Terrific Texas

Texas Discovery Gardens, Dallas • 1–3 PM • Members free; adults $14; children $8

Discover what makes Texas unique through hands-on nature activities, crafts, and guided exploration.

AUG7

HomeschoolNature

Heard Natural Science Museum – Homeschool & Preschool Day

McKinney • 9 AM–5 PM • $5 per person

Explore the museum, nature trails, and exhibits with discounted admission during this special homeschool day.

AUG7

Dallas Public Library – Homeschool Hangout

Lakewood Branch Library, Dallas • Free • 10–11 AM

Join other homeschool families for activities, learning opportunities, and community building.

AUG9

FreeParent Resource

Resources for Homeschool Educators: High School

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas • Free • 2–3:30 PM

Learn about library resources, databases, and services for homeschool educators teaching high school students.

HomeschoolIndoor

Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Day

Participating DFW Locations • $11.99 per child • Open–4 PM

Enjoy 90 minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass, unlimited soft drinks, and earned E-Tickets.

NRH Library Homeschool STEAM: Water Cycle

North Richland Hills Library • Free • 11 AM–12 PM

Explore the water cycle through interactive, hands-on STEM activities.

Dallas Public Library – Homeschool Meet-up

White Rock Hills Branch Library, Dallas • Free • 10 AM–12 PM

Meet other homeschool families to share curriculum ideas, advice, and educational resources.

SEP4

Dallas Public Library – Homeschool Hangout

Lakewood Branch Library, Dallas • Free • 10–11 AM

Join other homeschool families for activities, learning opportunities, and community building.

SEP8

HomeschoolIndoor

Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Day

Participating DFW Locations • $11.99 per child • Open–4 PM

Enjoy 90 minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass, unlimited soft drinks, and earned E-Tickets.

North Richland Hills Library – Homeschool STEAM

North Richland Hills Library • Free • 11 AM–12 PM

Enjoy a monthly hands-on STEM program designed for homeschool families.

Dallas Arboretum – Art in the Garden

Dallas • 10 AM, 11:15 AM, 1 PM, or 2 PM • Registration required

Explore art, science, and nature through hands-on activities inspired by the gardens.

HomeschoolNature

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center – Mini Beasts

Brockdale Park, Lucas • 9 AM–1 PM • $12 ages 3+

Investigate insects and other tiny creatures through hikes, hands-on activities, and a live raptor presentation.

University of Dallas – Homeschool Open House

University of Dallas, Irving • Free • 8:30 AM–4 PM

Tour campus, attend classes, meet admissions counselors, and learn about the college application process.

HomeschoolTeens

North Texas Homeschool Homecoming

Frontiers of Flight Museum, Dallas • 7–11 PM • Ticket required

Annual homecoming dance created for North Texas homeschool students.

OCT2

Dallas Public Library – Homeschool Hangout

Lakewood Branch Library, Dallas • Free • 10–11 AM

Join other homeschool families for activities, learning opportunities, and community building.

HomeschoolIndoor

Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Day

Participating DFW Locations • $11.99 per child • Open–4 PM

Enjoy 90 minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass, unlimited soft drinks, and earned E-Tickets.

Dallas Arboretum – Survival in the Dark

Dallas • 10 AM, 11:15 AM, 1 PM, or 2 PM • Registration required

Discover how nocturnal animals survive through interactive science activities and exploration.

HomeschoolNature

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center – Echoes in the Dark

Brockdale Park, Lucas • 9 AM–1 PM • $12 ages 3+

Learn about owls, bats, and nighttime wildlife through investigations and live animal encounters.

NOV6

Dallas Public Library – Homeschool Hangout

Lakewood Branch Library, Dallas • Free • 10–11 AM

Join other homeschool families for activities, learning opportunities, and community building.

HomeschoolIndoor

Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Day

Participating DFW Locations • $11.99 per child • Open–4 PM

Enjoy 90 minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass, unlimited soft drinks, and earned E-Tickets.

NRH Library Homeschool STEAM: Creative Chemistry Art

North Richland Hills Library • Free • 11 AM–12 PM

Explore chemistry concepts through creative, hands-on art activities.

Fort Richardson – Homeschool Living History Afternoon

Fort Richardson State Park, Jacksboro • Free for homeschool participants • 1–4 PM

Experience frontier life through living history demonstrations and interactive activities.

Dallas Arboretum – Journey Through the Solar System & Beyond

Dallas • 10 AM, 11:15 AM, 1 PM, or 2 PM • Registration required

Explore the solar system through hands-on astronomy activities and interactive learning.

HomeschoolNature

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center – Wild Wonders at Your Doorstep

Brockdale Park, Lucas • 9 AM–1 PM • $12 ages 3+

Discover North Texas wildlife through nature hikes, STEM investigations, and live raptor encounters.

Never Miss a Family Adventure in DFW

Bookmark this July guide and check back for new family-friendly events, free days, movie deals, and learning adventures.

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