This Week in DFW (April 27 – May 1)
Easy, fun, and educational things to do with your kids this week
Monday, April 27
Blackland Prairie Raptor Center – Homeschool Day | Lucas
10:00–11:30 AM | $12–$15
Live raptor encounters and hands-on learning about birds of prey and ecosystems.
Blackland Prairie Raptor Center – Homeschool Day | Lucas
10:00–11:30 AM | $12–$15
Live raptor encounters and hands-on learning about birds of prey and ecosystems.
Friday, May 1
Strikz Family Entertainment – Homeschool Discount | Frisco
Open–4:00 PM | Half-price bowling
Monthly homeschool bowling deal that’s easy, affordable, and fun.
Strikz Family Entertainment – Homeschool Discount | Frisco
Open–4:00 PM | Half-price bowling
Monthly homeschool bowling deal that’s easy, affordable, and fun.
Friday, May 1
Perot Museum – Space Day | Dallas
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | $17–$27
Hands-on STEM activities focused on space, engineering, and exploration.
Perot Museum – Space Day | Dallas
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | $17–$27
Hands-on STEM activities focused on space, engineering, and exploration.
Friday
KidZania – Homeschool Day | Frisco
$22 child | $15 adult
Kids explore real-world careers through immersive role-play.
KidZania – Homeschool Day | Frisco
$22 child | $15 adult
Kids explore real-world careers through immersive role-play.
Friday
Slick City – Homeschool Social | Multiple Locations
12:00–3:00 PM | $14.99
Slides, play zones, and a social environment for homeschool families.
Slick City – Homeschool Social | Multiple Locations
12:00–3:00 PM | $14.99
Slides, play zones, and a social environment for homeschool families.
Friday
Launch Family Entertainment – Homeschool Discount | Lewisville
11:00 AM–3:00 PM | $12.99
Trampolines, foam pits, basketball, and open jump time.
Launch Family Entertainment – Homeschool Discount | Lewisville
11:00 AM–3:00 PM | $12.99
Trampolines, foam pits, basketball, and open jump time.
Things to Do in DFW – May
Fun and educational ideas for families
Friday, May 1
Strikz – Homeschool Discount | Frisco
Open–4:00 PM | Half-price bowling
Monthly homeschool bowling deal.
Strikz – Homeschool Discount | Frisco
Open–4:00 PM | Half-price bowling
Monthly homeschool bowling deal.
Friday, May 1
Perot Museum – Space Day | Dallas
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | $17–$27
Interactive space and STEM programming.
Perot Museum – Space Day | Dallas
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | $17–$27
Interactive space and STEM programming.
Saturday, May 2
Nasher Sculpture Center – Free First Saturday | Dallas
11:00 AM–5:00 PM | Free
Art-making and sculpture exploration for families.
Nasher Sculpture Center – Free First Saturday | Dallas
11:00 AM–5:00 PM | Free
Art-making and sculpture exploration for families.
Monday, May 4
Dallas Arboretum – It’s a Bug’s Life | Dallas
Morning sessions | $21.95 child
Hands-on insect and life science learning.
Dallas Arboretum – It’s a Bug’s Life | Dallas
Morning sessions | $21.95 child
Hands-on insect and life science learning.
Thursday, May 7
Texas Discovery Gardens – Sneaky Snakes | Dallas
1:00–3:00 PM | Included with admission
Interactive reptile learning experience.
Texas Discovery Gardens – Sneaky Snakes | Dallas
1:00–3:00 PM | Included with admission
Interactive reptile learning experience.
Thursday, May 7
KidLinks – Music & Movement | Dallas
10:00–10:45 AM | Free
Music-based interactive program for young children.
KidLinks – Music & Movement | Dallas
10:00–10:45 AM | Free
Music-based interactive program for young children.
Saturday, May 9
Frontiers of Flight – STEM Activity | Dallas
11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Free
Hands-on engineering and STEM challenges.
Frontiers of Flight – STEM Activity | Dallas
11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Free
Hands-on engineering and STEM challenges.
Saturday, May 16
Perot Museum Tech Truck | Dallas
11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Free
Mobile STEM lab with hands-on activities.
Perot Museum Tech Truck | Dallas
11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Free
Mobile STEM lab with hands-on activities.
Tuesday, May 12
Chuck E. Cheese – Homeschool Play Day
Open–4:00 PM | $11.99
90 minutes of games, drinks, and prizes.
Chuck E. Cheese – Homeschool Play Day
Open–4:00 PM | $11.99
90 minutes of games, drinks, and prizes.
Wednesday, May 13
Heritage Farmstead – Farmstead Day | Plano
10:00 AM–12:00 PM | ~$12
Hands-on farm life and history experience.
Heritage Farmstead – Farmstead Day | Plano
10:00 AM–12:00 PM | ~$12
Hands-on farm life and history experience.
May 14 & 21
Six Flags – Education Days | Arlington
Park hours | Discounted admission
Explore physics and engineering through rides.
Six Flags – Education Days | Arlington
Park hours | Discounted admission
Explore physics and engineering through rides.
Thursday, May 28
Trinity River Audubon Center | Dallas
10:00–11:30 AM | $10
Explore prairie habitats and local wildlife.
Trinity River Audubon Center | Dallas
10:00–11:30 AM | $10
Explore prairie habitats and local wildlife.
Make the Most of Your Day Out
You don’t need a full lesson plan to make the day meaningful.
Keep it simple
Pick one thing to focus on instead of trying to do everything.
Pick one thing to focus on instead of trying to do everything.
Let them lead
Follow what your kids are naturally interested in while you're there.
Follow what your kids are naturally interested in while you're there.
Ask one good question
“What surprised you?” goes a long way.
“What surprised you?” goes a long way.
Call it enough
One outing + one conversation = a full day.
One outing + one conversation = a full day.
Things That Make This Easier
A few tools that help take the pressure off planning.
Library Programs
Free events, reading programs, and easy midweek options.
Free events, reading programs, and easy midweek options.
Your Weekly Rhythm
Mix a few home days with one outing day to keep things balanced.
Mix a few home days with one outing day to keep things balanced.
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