Can’t-Miss August Events for Dallas Families

1. 4th Annual Space Day at Sci-Tech Discovery Center - Frisco

It'll be out-of-this-world fun during this space-themed day! Enjoy activities about telescopes, space, astronauts, and more.

2. Hugapalooza at Klyde Warren Park - Dallas Arts District 

Full of music, activities, and fun, join in on the fun with entertainment by Musical Storytime Puppet Show and KidLinks therapeutic music performers on August 23.

3. Sweet Weekend at the Dallas Farmers Market - Downtown Dallas 

In honor of National Honeybee Day on August 16, bring the kids to the sweetest spot in DFW!

4. Vitruvian Salsa Festival - Addison

Bring your dancing shoes and appetites to the park on August 9.

5. 97th Annual North Texas Fair & Rodeo - Denton

Grab your boots and scoot on up to Denton August 16-24, 2025, for rodeos, livestock shows, live music, kids' entertainment, food, and fun.

Free and Cheap Things To Do in Dallas with Kids

6. Animal Encounter at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center - Cedar Hill 

On the second Saturday of every month, visit with the resident Animal Ambassadors while learning curious facts and hearing funny stories about the critters that call the center home. 

7. Frisco StarFest - Frisco

Enjoy a night learning about the stars in the sky with local astronomy experts. 

8. Toddler Storytime at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center - Park Cities

A staple for parents with young kids, get ready to jump, sing, and make friends. 

9. Summer Music Series at Levitt Pavilion - Arlington

Get one last free concert on the calendar before the school bell rings. 

Outdoor Adventures To End Summer with a Splash

10. Hit up the splash pad at the Fort Worth Zoo - TCU/Zoo District

This incredible splash pad is worth a visit. It’s 14,000 square feet of water play fun, complete with animal fountains. 

11. Spend a day at the Texas Pool - Plano

Yes, there's a pool in the shape of the state of Texas. Yes, you can easily spend a day here having fun! 

12. Enjoy the fountains at Klyde Warren Park - Dallas Arts District 

A major draw for families in the summer, head to this splash zone as the sun goes down for an interactive light show. 

13. Let your kids brave the WhoaZone at Grapevine Lake - Grapevine

A bounce house/obstacle course on the water? Sign us up! 

14. Revel in the beauty that is Burgers Lake - Fort Worth 

A day spent at the spring-fed lake with waterslides in the heart of Fort Worth is a day your kids won't soon forget. 

16. Spend the day at The Lakefront at Little Elm  - Little Elm

This entertainment district has it all: a beach, watersports for rent, a grassy area, restaurants, and an indoor waterpark. 

17. Float down the lazy river at Hawaiian Waters - Garland or The Colony 

Enjoy one of the best lazy rivers in DFW after catching thrills on the waterslides or riding the waves. 

Indoor Escapes for Beating the August Heat

18. Universe of Light at the Gaylord Texan - Grapevine

Wander through an illuminated exhibit of legendary DC comic heroes. 

19. Perot Museum of Nature and Science - Uptown

Explore the new Bug Lab exhibit or let the littles play in the remodeled Moody Family Children's Museum. 

20. Spark! - South Dallas

Check out the immersive Prismatic exhibit, enjoy the Creative Corner, and play on the indoor playground. 

21. Peppa Pig's World of Play - Grapevine

The littles can explore Peppa's house before heading to George's fort and hanging with Miss Rabbit at the supermarket. 

22. Monster Yogurt - Lakewood/Casa Linda or Richardson

Load up on froyo and let the kids run out their sugar rush while you catch up with mom friends before the school bell rings. 

23. Crayola Experience - Plano

If you've got a sensory-sensitive kiddo,  Sunday mornings at 11am at this colorful indoor kids' museum is designed just for them. 

Celebrate the Last Days of Freedom with a Family Bucket List

If you want the kids to help plan fun things to do in Dallas or Fort Worth before school starts, consider downloading a last-minute summer bucket list. It can be one that's already got great ideas like "go stargazing, "try a new splash pad," or "tell ghost stories," or it can be a blank bingo card that'll let their imaginations run wild. 

Fun Back-to-School Traditions

It's easy to make the start of the new school year something the kids look forward to every year. Even if it's a little thing like letting the kids pick out a new water bottle, making their favorite dinner, reading a classic storybook like Miss Nelson is Missing!, or taking first-day photos, it'll be a core memory for your budding scholars. Get more ideas for Back-to-School traditions here. 

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