This Week in DFW (May 3 – May 9)

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

Sunday, May 3 • 10:00–12:00 PM
CNP Kids Crew Balloon Bash
Chicken N Pickle • Free
Balloon artists, simple crafts, and an easy weekend outing.
Monday, May 4
Dallas Arboretum – Homeschool Day
Dallas • $21.95 child • $25.95 adult
Hands-on “Bug’s Life” activities that actually make science stick.
Wednesday, May 6 • 10:00 AM
Homeschool at the Carter
Fort Worth • Free (registration required)
Explore real historical moments through art and photography.
Thursday, May 7 • 1:00–3:00 PM
Texas Discovery Gardens – Sneaky Snakes
Dallas • Included with admission
Interactive homeschool program focused on reptiles and snake behavior.
Friday
KidZania – Homeschool Day
Frisco • $22 child • $15 adult
Kids explore real-world careers through hands-on role play.
Friday • 12:00–3:00 PM
Slick City – Homeschool Social
Multiple Locations • $14.99
Slides, play zones, and a built-in social environment for homeschool families.
Friday • 11:00–3:00 PM
Launch – Homeschool Discount
Lewisville • $12.99
Trampolines, foam pits, and open jump time that’s easy to drop into.
Saturday, May 9 • 1:00 PM
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio
Fort Worth • Free
Short, hands-on art experience with gallery exploration and a simple project.
Saturday, May 9 • 11:00 AM
JCPenney Kids Zone – Mother’s Day Craft
Multiple Locations • Free
Make a flower bouquet craft and get a coupon while you're there.

Things to Do in DFW – May

Fun and educational ideas for families

May 1
Strikz – Homeschool Discount
Frisco • Half-price bowling
Easy homeschool outing that doesn’t require planning.
May 1
Perot Museum – Space Day
Dallas • $17–$27
Hands-on STEM focused on space and engineering.
May 2
Nasher – Free First Saturday
Dallas • Free
Art-making and sculpture exploration.
May 3
CNP Kids Crew Balloon Bash
Free
Balloon artists, crafts, and games.
May 4
Arboretum – Bug’s Life
$21.95 child
Hands-on insect and science learning.
May 6
Homeschool at the Carter
Free
History through art and photography.
May 7
Discovery Gardens – Sneaky Snakes
Included w/ admission
Interactive reptile learning.
May 7
KidLinks Music & Movement
Free
Music-based learning for young kids.
May 9
Frontiers of Flight STEM
Free
Hands-on engineering challenges.
May 9
Kimbell Kids Studio
Free
Gallery + hands-on art project.
May 9
JCP Kids Zone
Free
Mother’s Day craft + coupon.
May 12
Chuck E Cheese Homeschool Day
$11.99
Games, drinks, and prizes.
May 13
Farmstead Homeschool Day
Plano
Hands-on farm life experience.
May 14 & 21
Six Flags Education Days
Arlington
Physics and engineering through rides.
May 16
Perot Tech Truck
Free
Mobile STEM lab.
May 28
Trinity River Audubon
$10
Explore local wildlife and habitats.
Every Friday
KidZania Homeschool Day
Frisco
Career-based role play.
Every Friday
Slick City Homeschool Social
$14.99
Slides and social time.
Every Friday
Launch Homeschool Discount
$12.99
Trampolines and open jump.

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