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Our Favorite 7 Arcades in Dallas
Kids love video games—there’s no way around it. And while experts agree that balancing screen time is most beneficial for children, we also know that an afternoon or evening out at the arcade can also be a healthy way too for kids to work out their energy, especially during extreme weather months or holiday breaks.
The Best Life Jackets for Kids
Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4? In fact, it’s also the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5–14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the best thing you can do to limit the risk of drowning is enroll your child in swimming lessons and water safety classes, Fort Worth Drowning Prevention Coalition board member Cory Stuhmer recommends individuals wear a life jacket “anywhere where there’s a body of water you’re going to be going into where you can’t touch. Whether it’s at the beach, in the river, at the pool or on a lake, life jackets can be a very important part of water safety.”
Parents, Still Looking for Indoor Summer Camps?
Of all the soccer camps options in Dallas-Fort Worth to choose from, why move forward with Euro Soccer? Read below for 10 reasons why our indoor program the best option for your child. 1. A family-run business you can trust. We have 18 years of experience successfully running soccer programs...
A Guide to Sharkarosa Zoo
Sharkarosa Zoo is a nonprofit wildlife ranch that is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture. And it’s on a mission to educate the north Texas community about conservation and provide the public with opportunities to meet various rare, endangered and exotic animals. It does this through various animal exhibits (many of which are interactive), a petting zoo and animal encounters.
Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners: Stop the Interrupting
Elise McVeigh writes a monthly manners advice column for DFWChild. If you have any etiquette questions, email them to mrsmcveighsmanners@gmail.com and she might answer them in her next column. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Dear Mrs. McVeigh,. I have a son who is overall a really good kid,...
4 Biggest Natural Wonders in Texas
There are plenty of outdoor adventures around Dallas-Fort Worth, but when you wanna get away with the family, hit the road toward one of these natural wonders across the state. Natural Bridge Caverns. About 25 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio is the biggest commercial cave system in the Lone...
7 Things to Do with a Toddler in Dallas-Fort Worth
During a child’s earliest years, it often happens that new parents—especially new moms—push aside their own hobbies or self-care routines in order to free-up space and time to focus on your little lone star. And rightly so. But thankfully, these local destinations make it easier for new moms to expand their orbit with their nursing baby in tow and find enrichment for rambunctious toddlers 3 years and younger.
10 Authentic Texas Experiences
You know what’s really big in Texas? State pride. There’s a unique regard for our state’s deep-rooted history and place in the nation, and we wear that pride like badge of honor. Here, we’re counting 10 of the most Texan things to do in Texas, where you and the kids can celebrate all the legend and lore.
All Aboard the Texas State Railroad
It’s really easy to escape the big city for the weekend. With so many great small towns to visit, all less than a two-hour drive away, it’s a wonder why we don’t get out of town more often. In fact, one of the most perfect fall weekend getaways sits right in the heart of the Texas Piney Woods.
The Cutest Kids’ Clothing Stores in Dallas-Fort Worth
Kids grow so fast. It seems just as soon as you have them outfitted for a season, they shoot up a size and it’s time to update their wardrobe—again. Thankfully, Dallas-Fort Worth has plenty to choose from when it comes to kids’ clothing stores—from small boutiques with timeless classics to stylish shops with trendy finds.
Ride Trinity Metro to Fun Summer Destinations
Summertime means family fun time! The exciting news for DFW families is that Trinity Metro offers affordable transportations for traveling to popular destinations. From day trips on trains to local bus rides, you have great options!. TEXRail commuter rail line. Many travelers ride TEXRail to DFW Airport to save time...
Where to Find Free Summer Activities in Dallas-Fort Worth
With all those days to fill this summer season—beyond any camps you may have already booked—your entertainment budget may be stretched to the max. So we’ve rounded up some great ideas for out-of-the-house entertainment that’s not just affordable, it’s altogether free. See below for a few of our favorite ways to stay on budget this summer by enjoying free admission and free activities here in Dallas-Fort Worth.
STEM Summer: My Latest Museum Find
As a working mom of a very active 7-year-old, I excitedly embrace the slower pace that the summer break brings. In late spring each year, we map out our travel plans, join reading clubs and explore local things to do. Without some intentional planning, it can be a bit challenging to fill up days with memorable experiences that facilitate learning and bonding. A staple of our summer plans is visiting the American Airlines CR Smith Museum in Fort Worth, which hosts a STEM-focused summer exhibition designed to entertain and educate elementary-aged children.
7 Ideas for a DARTable Summer Staycation
Who says you have to travel long distance for summer vacation? There are lots of family staycation options in North Texas. As DART celebrates its 40th anniversary this summer, we are proud to be your ride to a host of cultural experiences and entertainment. 1. Museums. Our region’s cultural institutions...
A Guide to In-Sync Exotics
Since 2000, In-Sync Exotics has been caring for rescued exotic felines and educating the public about exotic cats, including former entertainment animals or abused and neglected felines from inhumane breeding facilities. Back in 1991, it was an abandoned 18-month-old cougar that founder Vicky Keahey first found a passion for rescuing...
A Guide to Frank Buck Zoo
Tucked inside Leonard Park in Gainesville, you’ll find the “world’s greatest small-town zoo,” which opened in its current location in 1960. Frank Buck Zoo supports a number of local and global conservation organizations and projects, including Bat Conservation International, Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, Monarch Watch, Cheetah Conservation Foundation, Giraffe Conservation Foundation, Save Giraffe’s Now and Giant Armadillo Project.
Juneteenth Events in Dallas-Fort Worth
Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” represents an important milestone in American history, signifying the day federal troops marched into Galveston in 1865 to take control of the state and free all enslaved people. Since then, Juneteenth—also referred to as Emancipation Day—is a day for African Americans to honor their culture and history, while also giving non-Black people an opportunity to learn about the day’s significance.
4 Trampoline Parks in Dallas-Fort Worth
Trampoline parks, bounce parks, jumping places—whatever you tend to call them, DFW’s got them. Here you can get your child’s bounces out and let them explore a variety of other activities as well. Feeling springy, Mom? You can jump too! Take a look at our list below, which includes one destination that our readers recently voted for in our annual Best for Families survey.
5 Dinosaur Exhibits in Dallas
It’s clear there is no shortage of destinations in and around Dallas-Fort Worth for dinosaur lovers to get their fix. Here you and the kids can get their hands dirty with dino digs (with play fossil in sand), see real historic fossils and experience life-like animatronics too that move and roar themselves (including the Heard’s annual exhibit that reopens in September). Without further ado, these are the top spots for dino fun.
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