# Free things to do with kids in Dallas–Fort Worth this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Dallas–Fort Worth this week: we found 40 free outings, including Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets, Halloween Sensory Play and Kids’ Costume Contest at The Shops at Park Lane and BOO on The Boardwalk, plus 16 library programs. 11 free days and events are coming up, each with its date. And four places never charge admission, like J. Erik Jonsson Central Library and Dallas Public Library.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 41 free outings this week; 11 free days and events coming up; 4 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Grapevine** at Bass Pro Shops Grapevine, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051. When: From Sat Nov 7, 2026. Time: Santa arrives Nov 7 at 5pm. Price: Free photos with Santa. Games and crafts along with the free Santa photo. Photo reservations open Sunday, Nov 1. Official page: https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/articles/post/2026-writers-reference-guide-to-the-christmas-capital-of-texas/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Christmas in the Square** at Frisco Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco, TX 75034. When: Nightly Nov 20, 2026–Jan 4, 2027. Time: 6–10pm. Price: Free. A free choreographed lights-and-music show. Walk the square or tune your car radio to 107.3 FM. Official page: https://www.friscosquare.com/cits-overview (checked 2026-10-26)
- **GM Financial Parade of Lights** at Downtown Fort Worth, Downtown Fort Worth, TX 76102. When: Sun, Nov 22, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: Free to watch; reserved street seats sold. Downtown streets start closing at 3pm. TEXRail runs every 30 minutes that evening. Official page: https://fortworthparadeoflights.org/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Home for the Holidays in Downtown McKinney** at Historic Downtown McKinney square, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069. When: Fri–Sun, Nov 27–29, 2026. Time: Fri–Sat 10:30am–9pm; Sun noon–5pm; tree lighting Fri 6:15pm. Price: Free; some rides cost extra. Santa visits all weekend, with a Ferris wheel, carousel, Snow Hill, train rides and a petting zoo. A free shuttle runs Friday and Saturday from First McKinney Baptist Church, 1615 W. Louisiana St. Official page: https://downtownmckinney.com/events/home-for-the-holidays (checked 2026-10-26)
- **A Garland Christmas on the Square** at Downtown Garland Square, Downtown Garland Square, Garland, TX. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: See the event page. Price: Free. The tree lighting opens the night, then photos with Santa, reindeer, a snow hill, kids' crafts and a dance party. Official page: https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/2026-featured-events (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Dickens in Downtown Plano** at Downtown Plano Arts District, 998 E. 15th St., Plano, TX 75074. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 4–9pm; tree lighting at 7pm. Price: Free. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a snow slide, a children's entrepreneur market and a reading of The Polar Express at the Interurban Railway Museum corner. Official page: https://volunteers.plano.gov/event/detail/?event_id=123480 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Snacks with Santa in Garland** at Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Rd., Garland, TX 75041. When: Tue Dec 8, 2026. Time: 6–8pm. Price: Free. Santa's favorite snacks, reindeer games, pictures with Santa and a photo booth, run by Garland Parks and Recreation. Official page: https://www.garlandtx.gov/2051/Snacks-with-Santa (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Noon Years Eve at John & Judy Gay Library** at McKinney Public Library – John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 10am–noon. Price: Free. An all-ages, kid-friendly party with crafts, activities and a countdown to noon. Official page: https://mckinneytexas.libcal.com/event/17626221 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Noon Year's Eve at Cozby Library** at Cozby Library & Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Road, Coppell, TX 75019. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11:30am–noon. Price: Free. Activities and a countdown to noon, planned for families with young children. All ages are welcome. Official page: https://www.coppelltx.gov/m/calendar/event/detail/5076 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Noon Year's Eve at Bedford Public Library** at Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, TX 76021. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11:15am–12:30pm. Price: Free. A kids' party with crafts, music and dancing, ending with a balloon drop at noon. It's in the library's North and South meeting rooms and aimed at babies through age 12. Official page: https://bedfordtx.libcal.com/event/17710685 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Noon Year's Eve at Harrington Library** at Harrington Library (Plano Public Library), Plano. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11:30am–12:15pm. Price: Free; no registration. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers can come in pajamas for hands-on activities and a countdown to 12:00 noon. Official page: https://plano.libnet.info/event/16723588 (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free this week

- **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. Downtown Dallas turns into one big trick-or-treat route on Halloween afternoon, with Main Street Garden as home base. A Día de los Muertos parade follows. 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. A free Halloween morning of sensory play stations, run by MyFestiGoodies. Kids who come in costume are entered to win a $200 gift card. Official page: https://shopsatparklane.com/events/the-shops-at-park-lane-halloween-sensory-play/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **BOO on The Boardwalk** at The Boardwalk at Granite Park, 5800 State Hwy. 121, Plano, TX 75024. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 5:30–8:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Halloween night by the water in Plano, with a DJ, photo spots, a kids’ Halloween hat bar, a claw machine with free prizes and a treat bar. Official page: https://boardwalkgranitepark.com/event/boo-on-the-boardwalk-2/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trick or Treat Extravaganza at Grandscape** at Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony, TX 75056. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 6–9pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Grandscape’s free Halloween night trick-or-treat in The Colony. Check the Grandscape homepage before you go for the night’s schedule. Official page: https://www.grandscape.com/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Tricks & Treats at Arlington Highlands** at Arlington Highlands, 4000 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Arlington, TX 76018. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–2pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Midday trick-or-treating around the Arlington Highlands shops, so little ones can be home well before dark. Official page: https://arlingtonhighlands.com/events/tricks-treats (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spooky Bedtime Storytime (MLK Jr. Library)** at Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215. Time: 6–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–8. Spooky stories with lights and sounds, plus Halloween sing-alongs. It runs during the branch’s Haunted Library night for kids who aren’t ready for the haunted house. Free. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/spooky-bedtime-storytime-539009 (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. Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English, Halloween party edition. Free. 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)
- **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. Pick up an activity board at the desk, finish five Halloween activities in a row and trade the board for a treat. Free. 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. Say “Trick or treat!” to the librarians for a treat, and take a photo at the backdrop. Free. 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. A short Halloween storytime and a themed craft. Monsters, princesses and superheroes all welcome. Free. 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. A Halloween animal visit with reptiles, amphibians and insects at the children’s library inside NorthPark Center. Free. 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. Papel picado, sugar skull decorating, marigold crafts and live music. Free. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration-545773 (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. Rhymes, songs and simple books for babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups. Free. A short playtime follows. 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. Rhymes, songs and simple books for babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups. Free. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/baby-basics-storytime-543230 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Baby Basics Storytime (Bookmarks at NorthPark)** at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Suite 1514, Dallas, TX 75225. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Rhymes, songs and simple books for babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups. Free. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/baby-basics-storytime-524288 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **One Big Toddler Storytime (Lakewood Library)** at Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth Street, Dallas, TX 75214. Time: 10:45–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Stories, songs and jumping around for 18 months to 3 years, all in one big session in the auditorium. Free. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/toddler-storytime-512237 (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. Stories and songs for toddlers at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library downtown. Free. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/toddler-story-time-530093 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Bilingual Storytime: Día de los Muertos (East Library)** at East Library & Recreation Center, 1817 New York Ave., Arlington, TX 76010. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–4. Short stories, fingerplays and songs in Spanish and English. Free. Official page: https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/17267313 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Music ’n Motion Storytime (Southwest Library)** at Southwest Branch Library, 3311 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76017. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–4. A high-energy storytime with singing and dancing. Free. Official page: https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/16878635 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Toddler Time (Ron Wright Lake Arlington Library)** at Ron Wright Lake Arlington Branch Library, 4000 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76016. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Books, songs and movement for busy toddlers. Free. Official page: https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/17091636 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Baby Story Time (Denton North Branch)** at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St., Denton, TX 76209. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 9:30–10am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Stories and songs for babies up to 18 months and their grown-ups. Free. Official page: https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7f51dc3f18f80030bb1ec9 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Story Time (Denton South Branch)** at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane, Denton, TX 76210. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10–10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–5. Stories, songs and puppets for ages 1 to 5 and their grown-ups. Free. Official page: https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/6a876e49d4b10d003007e985 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Puppet Show: Big Pumpkin at Schimelpfenig Library** at Plano Public Library, Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Road, Plano, TX 75023. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free; tickets handed out in person 30 minutes before. Ages: 0–5. A Halloween puppet show about a witch who needs her friends' help to pick a giant pumpkin. Tickets go out at the library half an hour before each show. Official page: https://plano.libnet.info/event/16725489 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Día de los Muertos at Frisco Public Library** at Frisco Public Library, 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034. Time: 6:30–8pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. An evening on the holiday's traditions, with crafts, games and treats from H-E-B. Official page: https://friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a7ce5c8a821f90037ed7521 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Storytelling Concert by the North 40 Storytellers Guild** at Frisco Public Library, 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 2:30–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 5–12. Folktales, fractured fairy tales and true adventures told live, pitched at elementary-age kids and up. Official page: https://friscolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6ac67bbe9abb62002c6cdd4d (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Bash at East Regional Library** at Fort Worth Public Library, East Regional Library, 6301 Bridge St., Fort Worth, TX 76112. Time: 5–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. An all-ages Halloween party on the main library floor. Come in costume or come as you are. Official page: https://fortworthtexas.libcal.com/event/17416785 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Discovery Days at South Irving Library** at Irving Public Library, South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Dr., Irving, TX 75060. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. A morning of unstructured play in the meeting rooms for ages 1 to 3 and their grown-ups. Official page: https://irvinglibrary.libcal.com/event/17367910 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spooktober at South Garland Library** at Garland Public Library, South Garland Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75043. Time: 6–7:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Games, crafts and treats for kids of all ages. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged. Official page: https://library.garlandtx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=13321 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Fun Fright Fiesta at Garland Central Library** at Garland Public Library, Central Library, 625 Austin St., Garland, TX 75040. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A family Halloween morning with games, treats and a piñata with prizes. The piñata breaking is at 11am. Costumes encouraged. Official page: https://library.garlandtx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=13298 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Boo Bash at Storytime, North Garland Library** at Garland Public Library, North Garland Library, 3845 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30am–noon. Price: Free. Ages: 1–5. Not-so-scary stories, crafts and trick-or-treating in the library for ages 18 months to 5. Costumes welcome. Official page: https://library.garlandtx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=13326 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Fiesta: DIY Sugar Skull Piñatas** at Garland Public Library, North Garland Library, 3845 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 2:30–3:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Families design and decorate their own sugar skull piñata for Día de los Muertos. Supplies provided; costumes encouraged. Official page: https://library.garlandtx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=13330 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Cuentos y Espantos at Garland Central Library** at Garland Public Library, Central Library, 625 Austin St., Garland, TX 75040. Time: 11am–noon. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A Spanish-language storytime for ages 0 to 5 celebrating Halloween and Día de los Muertos, with songs, books and a treat walk through the library afterward. Come in costume. Official page: https://library.garlandtx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=13288 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Art Cart at Grapevine Public Library** at Grapevine Public Library, Children's Area, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX 76051. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 10:30am–2:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Drop-in crafting with supplies from the library's Art Cart. It's out every Sunday. Official page: https://grapevine.libcal.com/event/17059285 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Music and Movement at Grapevine Public Library** at Grapevine Public Library, Children's Area, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine, TX 76051. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free; no registration. Ages: 1–6. Books, songs, music and parachute play for toddlers through school age. Official page: https://grapevine.libcal.com/event/17476651 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Fall Festival at Lewisville Public Library** at Lewisville Public Library, Cynthia Bennett Children's Wing, 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville, TX 75067. Time: 6–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A free indoor mini-carnival in the children's wing. Come and go as you like; costumes encouraged. Official page: https://lewisville.libcal.com/event/17250175 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Toddler Time at Lewisville Public Library** at Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main St., Lewisville, TX 75067. Time: 10–10:30am and 10:45–11:15am. Price: Free; tickets at the Youth Desk 30 minutes before. Ages: 1–3. Stories, songs and movement for walkers 15 to 36 months with a grown-up. Siblings welcome. Pick up a free ticket at the Youth Desk starting 30 minutes before. Official page: https://lewisville.libcal.com/event/17268966 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Outdoor Storytime at The Lawn in Little Elm** at Little Elm Public Library at The Lawn, 125 Main St, Little Elm, TX 75068. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. A bilingual outdoor storytime for toddlers 6 to 24 months, with repetition, movement and hand-eye play. Official page: https://littleelm.libcal.com/event/17734590 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Saturday Family Storytime (Davis Library)** at Plano Public Library, Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Parkway, Plano, TX 75025. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. Stories, songs and movement for the whole family around a weekly theme, an easy Halloween morning stop. Official page: https://plano.libnet.info/event/16726589 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Explore: Día de los Muertos (Harrington Library)** at Plano Public Library, Harrington Library, 1501 18th Street, Plano, TX 75074. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 2–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 4–12. Hands-on activities that teach kids about Día de los Muertos and what the holiday means. Official page: https://plano.libnet.info/event/16723192 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio: Skeleton Scramble** at Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 1–1:45pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. A short gallery walk and a skeleton-themed art project for kids 12 and under with a grown-up. Sign-up starts at noon in the Kahn Building. Official page: https://kimbellart.org/calendar (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Haunt at John and Judy Gay Library** at McKinney Public Library, John and Judy Gay Library, 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10–11:30am or 11:30am–1pm. Price: Registration full (free; waitlist open). Ages: 0–12. A not-so-scary Halloween morning with a ghost scavenger hunt, crafts, a spooky maze and pumpkin games. Storyteller Elizabeth Ellis tells scary stories at 10:30 and noon. The west lot is closed, so park at Evans Middle School across Eldorado Parkway. Official page: https://mckinneytexas.libcal.com/event/17240732 (checked 2026-10-29). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)

## Always free

- **J. Erik Jonsson Central Library**, Downtown Dallas, 1515 Young St. Dallas Public Library’s main branch, with free toddler storytimes. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Dallas Public Library**, Citywide. Free baby, toddler and bilingual storytimes at branches. Official page: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Arlington Public Library**, Arlington. Free storytimes and play mornings at seven branches. Official page: https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Dallas Arboretum (Museums for All)**, White Rock Lake. $3 admission with an EBT card through Museums for All. Official page: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/autumn-at-the-arboretum/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Free library storytimes

- **Dallas Public Library**: Weekday and Saturday mornings. Free baby, toddler and bilingual storytimes at branches across the city. Calendar: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/
- **Arlington Public Library**: Weekday mornings. Baby Time, Toddler Time and family storytimes at seven branches. Calendar: https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/
- **Denton Public Library**: Weekday and Saturday mornings. Baby and toddler story times at Denton’s three branches. Calendar: https://denton.bibliocommons.com/v2/events

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Dallas–Fort Worth this weekend?
This week we found 40 free outings for ages 0–6, including Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets, Halloween Sensory Play and Kids’ Costume Contest at The Shops at Park Lane, BOO on The Boardwalk and Trick or Treat Extravaganza at Grandscape. See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Grapevine, Christmas in the Square, GM Financial Parade of Lights, Home for the Holidays in Downtown McKinney and A Garland Christmas on the Square and 6 more are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Dallas–Fort Worth?
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas Public Library, Arlington Public Library and Dallas Arboretum (Museums for All) don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Yes: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. See all of them on [indoor play places in Dallas–Fort Worth](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Yes. Dallas Public Library, Arlington Public Library and Denton Public Library run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).