# Things to do with kids in Dallas, TX this week

> Outings and places for kids up to age 6 in Dallas, TX, taken from our Dallas–Fort Worth list by the town in each address. This week has 12 dated outings, and 5 more are coming up. There are also 5 places to go any week.

Last checked Oct 29, 2026. Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/dallas/

## This week in Dallas

- **Autumn at the Arboretum: last week of the Pumpkin Village** at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218. When: Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: 9am–5pm. Price: Mon–Thu $21.95 adults, $17.95 kids 3–12; Fri–Sun $25.95 / $21.95; under 3 free; parking $15. Ages: 0–12. Official page: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/autumn-at-the-arboretum/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Bilingual Storytime Halloween Party (Oak Lawn Library)** at Oak Lawn Branch Library, 4100 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75219. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/index.php/event/bilingual-storytime-halloween-party-hora-de-cuentos-bilingue-fiesta-de-halloween-516796 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Baby Basics (Preston Royal Library)** at Preston Royal Branch Library, 5626 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75229. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 9:30–10am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/baby-basics-537762 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Baby Basics Storytime (Lochwood Library)** at Lochwood Branch Library, 11221 Lochwood Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75218. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 9:30–10:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/baby-basics-storytime-543230 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Toddler Story Time (Central Library)** at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/toddler-story-time-530093 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets** at Main Street Garden, 1920 Main St., Dallas, TX 75201. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Official page: https://www.dallasparks.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4047 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Sensory Play and Kids’ Costume Contest at The Shops at Park Lane** at The Shops at Park Lane, 8080 Park Ln., Dallas, TX 75231. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Official page: https://shopsatparklane.com/events/the-shops-at-park-lane-halloween-sensory-play/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Library Trick or Treat (Lochwood Library)** at Lochwood Branch Library, 11221 Lochwood Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75218. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: During library hours. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/library-trick-or-treat-523405 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Costume Cavalcade (Park Forest Library)** at Park Forest Branch Library, 3421 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75234. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 9am–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/halloween-thing-531872 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Monster Mash (Preston Royal Library)** at Preston Royal Branch Library, 5626 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75229. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/monster-mash-537796 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Creepy Critters in the Pumpkin Patch (Bookmarks at NorthPark)** at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Suite 1514, Dallas, TX 75225. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/saturdays-pumpkin-patch-creepy-critters-524347 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Día de los Muertos Celebration (Prairie Creek Library)** at Prairie Creek Branch Library, 9609 Lake June Road, Dallas, TX 75217. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 12–2pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration-545773 (checked 2026-10-29)

## Coming up in Dallas

- **Holiday at the Arboretum** at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218. When: Nov 11, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: Daytime 9am–4pm; Holiday at Night 5–10pm. Price: Night $35–$40 (adults and kids 3–12); daytime $17.95–$25.95; under 3 free. Christmas lights. Official page: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/holiday-at-the-arboretum/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Dallas Zoo Lights** at Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy., Dallas, TX 75203. When: Select nights Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: 5:30–9pm. Price: From $19; Patron members and above free; Dual-Passport members 20% off. Christmas lights. Official page: https://www.dallaszoo.com/zoo-lights/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **City Rink Tree Lighting Ceremony** at Main Street Garden, 1902 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: Evening; see the event page (rain date Nov. 28). Price: Free. Parade or tree lighting. Official page: https://cityrink.culturemap.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Dallas Holiday Parade** at Downtown Dallas, starting at Commerce and Houston streets, Dallas. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Step-off 8:30am. Price: Free to watch; bleacher seats sold. Parade or tree lighting. Official page: https://dallasholidayparade.com/things-to-know (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Noon Year’s Eve Celebration at the Dallas Arboretum** at Dallas Arboretum, Children’s Adventure Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 10am–1pm; ball drop at noon. Price: See the event page. Noon Year’s Eve. Official page: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/event/noon-years-eve/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Places for little kids in Dallas

- **Kids Empire Dallas Hillcrest**, 6859 Arapaho Rd., Dallas, TX. Indoor play. Ages: 1–17. Price: $19.90 per child, 2 adults free; under 1 free with a paying sibling. Official page: https://www.kidsempire.com/store-locator/kids-empire-dallas-hillcrest (checked 2026-10-26)
- **bb piñata**, 206 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75208. Indoor play. Ages: 0–6. Price: $18.99 all-day pass for one child over 6 months, one adult included. Official page: https://bbpinata.com/open-play/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Perot Museum of Nature and Science**, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, TX 75201. Indoor play. Ages: All ages. Price: $27 adults; $17 kids 2–12. Official page: https://www.perotmuseum.org/visit/hours/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **J. Erik Jonsson Central Library**, 1515 Young St., Dallas, TX 75201. Indoor play. Ages: Babies and up. Price: Free. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **CultureMap City Rink**, 1902 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201. Ice rink. Price: See the rink page. Official page: https://cityrink.culturemap.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## More around Dallas–Fort Worth

- [This week in Dallas–Fort Worth](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/index.md)
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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids in Dallas this week?

Autumn at the Arboretum: last week of the Pumpkin Village (Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1), Bilingual Storytime Halloween Party (Oak Lawn Library) (Fri Oct 30) and Baby Basics (Preston Royal Library) (Fri Oct 30), plus 9 more outings below. Each one links to its official page with times and prices.

### What’s coming up in Dallas?

Holiday at the Arboretum on Nov 11, Dallas Zoo Lights on Nov 13 and City Rink Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov 21, plus 2 mores.

### Is anything free for kids in Dallas?

Yes. Bilingual Storytime Halloween Party (Oak Lawn Library), Baby Basics (Preston Royal Library), Baby Basics Storytime (Lochwood Library) and Toddler Story Time (Central Library) are free, going by the official pages. Parking and extras can still cost money.

### How do you decide what counts as Dallas?

We go by the town in each listing’s own address, or the library branch for storytimes. Anything with a different town in its address stays on the Dallas–Fort Worth pages. Every listing links to the venue’s or organizer’s page, and we only show a date, time or price when that page does. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

## About this list

Littles Weekly lists things to do with kids up to age 6. This page regroups the Dallas–Fort Worth listings by the town in each address. Corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com.