September 14–19
This Week's Learning Adventures
Fun, educational things to do with your kids around DFW this week.
Dallas Arboretum – Art in the Garden
Dallas • 10 AM, 11:15 AM, 1 PM, or 2 PM • Students $21.95 ($17.95 members) • Adults $25.95 (members free) • Parking $15 + fees • Registration required
Explore art, science, and nature through hands-on activities inspired by the gardens.
Homeschool Outdoors – Bugs!
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center • 9–11 AM • $10 per person • Registration required
Head outdoors for a special homeschool program all about bugs and explore the world of insects through hands-on outdoor learning at the Wetland Center.
Oliver Nature Park – Bird Walk
Mansfield • 8:30–10:30 AM • Free • All ages
Join an all-ages bird walk at Oliver Nature Park.
Cedar Ridge Preserve – Wild Wednesdays
Cedar Ridge Preserve, Dallas • 9 AM • Free • All ages • Registration required
Families can join a hands-on learning morning that includes a hike, nature learning, and activities.
Launch Lewisville – Homeschool Jump
Launch Entertainment, Lewisville • Every Wednesday–Friday • 11 AM–3 PM • $12.99 four-hour Action Pass
Four-hour homeschool Action Pass for active play. Launch socks may be required.
Cinnamon Creek Ranch – Homeschool Archery
Roanoke • 10:30 AM–12 PM • $15 per person • Ages 6–18
Learn archery basics with an instructor; equipment and range use are included.
Launch Arlington – Homeschool Jump
Launch Family Entertainment, Arlington • 11 AM–3 PM • $14.99 two-hour Action Pass
Two-hour Action Pass includes trampolines, dodgeball, climbing, ninja course, and more. Socks not included.
Young Queens Collective
Dallas • Free • Ages 10–14 • Monthly at 2 pm • Exact location shared after sign-up
A monthly space for Black and Brown tweens and teens to connect, build community, and have fun.
Dinosaur Land – Homeschool Classes
Dinosaur Land Children's Museum • 11 AM–4 PM • Kindergarten–4th grade • $100/month • Enrollment required
Weekly homeschool classes cover English, math, science, cooking, and art.
Mansfield – Intro to Fishing
Goodman Pond at Lanners Administration • 9–10 AM • Ages 3–16 • $12 resident / $15 nonresident
A City of Mansfield nature education program introducing kids to fishing.
Slick City – Homeschool Social
Multiple DFW locations • 11 AM–1 PM • $14.99
Homeschool families can connect, exercise, and play together during the discounted Homeschool Social.
LLELA – Saturday at the Homestead
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area • 10 AM–1 PM • $5/vehicle admission
Tour the historic Minor-Porter log house and learn about pioneer life during this come-and-go open house.
TCC Northeast – Observe the Moon Night
TCC Northeast, Hurst • 6–10 PM • Free • All ages
Explore the Moon through telescope viewing, lunar science, and hands-on activities.
Trinity River Audubon Center – Nature Unidos
Trinity River Audubon Center, Dallas • 9 AM–2 PM • Free
Explore nature at Trinity River Audubon Center with scheduled bird, insect, and plant walks throughout the event.
Trinity River Audubon Center – Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Trinity River Audubon Center, Dallas • 7:30–9 AM • Free
Start the morning with a guided bird walk at Trinity River Audubon Center.
UNT STEM Saturdays at SERC
UNT, Denton • 9 AM–3 PM • Grades 2–8 • $60 per session • Registration required
Hands-on STEM projects, coding, engineering, games, and problem solving; lunch, snacks, and supplies included.
UTA – International Observe the Moon Night
UTA Observatory, Arlington • 8:30–10:30 PM • Free
Look through telescopes with UTA astronomers, ask questions, and observe the Moon during this free public event.
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