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September 20–26
This Week's Learning Adventures
Fun, educational things to do with your kids around DFW this week.
Lake Mineral Wells – Track Discovery
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway • 9–10 AM • Included with park admission
Learn about native animals through the tracks they leave behind, make a plaster track, and take a short hike on the Blue Trail.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center – Homeschool Week
Grapevine • Monday–Friday • $12 per person • All ages
Discounted homeschool admission with LEGO-based engineering, problem-solving, physics, and math activities. Proof of homeschooling required.
Fort Worth Museum Homeschool Omni Day – Cities of the Future
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History • 10:30 AM • Parent/guardian $15 • Student $5
Watch Cities of the Future and explore engineering, sustainability, transportation, and technology.
Coppell BEC Nature Quest – Macroinvertebrates
Biodiversity Education Center, Coppell • 10 AM • Free
Explore macroinvertebrates during this nature education program at the Biodiversity Education Center.
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.
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.
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.
Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Class – Classification of an Insect
Fort Worth Zoo • 1:30–4 PM • $50 per child • Ages 6–11 • Zoo members 10% off
A themed homeschool science class featuring art and science lessons plus a live animal presentation.
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 Kings Collective
Dallas • Free • Ages 10–14 • 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.
Free Play Arcade – Home School Arcade Day 2026
All DFW Free Play locations • Opens early at 11 AM • $6.99 admission until noon • $3.99 hot dog combos until 3 PM
Free Play is opening all of its DFW arcades early to the public for a day of communal arcade play, with discounted admission and food specials.
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.
Cedar Hill State Park – Full Moon Hike
Cedar Hill State Park • 7:30–9 PM • Free with park entry
Take a ranger-led 1.5-mile hike on the Talala Trail while exploring nocturnal animal adaptations and testing your senses in the dark.
Coppell Nature Park – Harvest Moon Hike
Biodiversity Education Center / Coppell Nature Park • 6:30–7:30 PM • Free
Head out for an evening Harvest Moon hike at Coppell Nature Park.
LLELA – Butterfly Walk
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area • 9:30–11:30 AM • Ages 10+ • Free + $5/vehicle admission • Registration required
Practice butterfly watching along the Blackjack Trail and learn about butterflies found at LLELA.
LLELA – Harvest Moon Night Hike
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area • 7:30–9:30 PM • Ages 5+ • $15 per person • Registration required
Experience LLELA after dark during a guided hike under the Harvest Moon.
Mansfield – Kayaking 101
Britton Park • 8–10 AM • Ages 7+ • $30 resident / $35 nonresident
Learn kayaking basics during this City of Mansfield nature education program.
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