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Pelican display at the Dallas Natural History Museum

This Week in DFW

July 5 – July 11

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

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.

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.

Fort Worth Nature Center Story Time

Fort Worth • 9:30–10:15 AM

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

Regal Summer Movie Express

Participating Regal Theatres • $1

Low-cost summer movies at participating Regal locations. July 6–9 is one of the listed July weeks.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Participating Cinemark Theatres • $1.75 + tax

Budget-friendly summer movie showing at participating Cinemark theaters. Most locations screen Wednesday mornings.

Art Tales: Take a Hike

Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth • Free

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

Therapeutic Music & Movement with KidLinks

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

A music and movement session designed for young children.

Dallas Arboretum Family Fun Fridays

Dallas • Included with Admission • 9 AM–1 PM

Family activities and Country Critters Petting Zoo included with garden admission.

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.

Frontiers of Flight Museum STEM Activity

Klyde Warren Park, Dallas • Free

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

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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.

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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