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Welcome spring with The Festival of Joy at Klyde Warren Park. Photo by Your Lensman
Welcome spring with The Festival of Joy at Klyde Warren Park. Photo by Your Lensman
4/23/25 - By Gabby Cullen

Looking for the best things to do in Dallas this weekend? Here are our picks for the coolest family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

It's peak festival season in DFW, so if you're looking for things to do in Dallas, Fort Worth or the rest of the metroplex this weekend, get ready for everything from the KERA kids fest and the Festival of Joy at Klyde Warren Park to Art in the Square in Southlake, a pizza fest and the Texas Country Reporter Fest in Grand Prairie, a farm festival in Mesquite, and a three-day food and cultural celebration in Addison.

And don't worry, the weather forecasts are showing sunny skies, so enjoy your weekend, y'all! 


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Art in the Square

Southlake - FREE
Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27
This Southlake tradition is celebrating 25 years in 2025, and you don't want to miss out on the fun! There will be kids' crafts like face painting and painting suncatchers, as well as exciting activities like a climbing wall, bounce houses, carnival games, tons of art vendors, and more food than you can imagine. Two stages of live entertainment all weekend long, including a Saturday night concert with Free Fallin': The Tom Petty Concert Experience. READ MORE

Little Farmer Friday: Earth Day

Plano
Friday, April 25
This Friday at the Heritage Farmstead Museum is all about planet Earth. Themes of nature preservation and care of our planet will be exhibited. Join story time featuring the book Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. Come and learn about gardens, plant seeds, and more! READ MORE

Circo Estrella de Dallas

East Dallas - FREE
Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27
​The Office of Arts and Culture Community Arts Division and Lone Star Circus invite you to celebrate Dallas Arts Month under the dazzling big top! Featuring thrilling circus performances, a chance for little ones to try their hand at juggling, acrobatics, and so much more, it's a family-friendly extravaganza. Don't forget to treat yourself to a free cotton candy! READ MORE

Taste Addison

Addison
Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27
This 30-year tradition is back and better than ever! Families can enjoy the carnival, piñata drop, cultural performances, the bite-sized backyard, and of course, tasty eats from local restaurants, food trucks, and much more. READ MORE

Pave the Way: NTTA's Free Family Fun Day

Plano - FREE
Saturday, April 26
If you've got a kiddo who loves all things construction, this is a must-do event! See, touch, and take pictures with massive construction equipment, explore hands-on STEM activities, strike a pose with NTTA's puppet ambassadors, enjoy tech challenges, fly mini drones, enjoy free sno cones, and much more. READ MORE

Dallas Parks & Rec Presents: Farm Fest 2025

Mesquite
Saturday, April 26
Come to Samuell Farm for a day of hayrides, goat yoga, food trucks, a 5K trail run, live music and entertainment, farming and gardening demos, and more! The kids' zone will include inflatables, a touch-a-truck area, arts and crafts, sack and egg races, and more. READ MORE

Festival of Joy at Klyde Warren Park

Arts District - FREE
Saturday, April 26
Welcome spring with a celebration of joy! This beloved Indian cultural event includes a re-enactment of the famous Ratha Yatra parade (the chariot parade), free vegetarian food, live music, henna, face-painting, dance performances, yoga, and more. READ MORE

Frog Night Hike at the Heard Natural Science Museum

McKinney
Saturday, April 26
The Heard is home to many different frog species! This fun experience starts with frog facts, learning about frog sounds, and details on how to look and listen for frogs. READ MORE

Fishin' Fun at Rawhide Creek

Farmers Branch - FREE
Saturday, April 26
Come to the creek and let the kids fish for bluegill and catfish. Bait will be provided, and poles will be available to borrow. Kids can win amazing prizes and enjoy other activities like face painting and photo ops! When you get hungry, grab a bite from the Chiquitas food truck. READ MORE

Texas Monthly Presents: 29th Annual Texas Country Reporter Fest

Grand Prairie - FREE
Saturday, April 26
The festival of celebrating ordinary Texans doing extraordinary things is back! Texas Monthly will be bringing the backroads to us, and it's a day you don't want to miss. There will be over 100 vendors, live music, food trucks, and much more. READ MORE

Mom & Son Swim, Surf & Slide at The Cove at The Lakefront

Little Elm
Saturday, April 26
It's a fun mother-son night at The Cove! Enjoy waterslides, surfing, pizza, and drinks! Your ticket includes food, dessert, beverages, a swag bag, and more. Advance registration is required. READ MORE

Movie Nights in Pacific Plaza: Barbie

Downtown Dallas - FREE
Saturday, April 26
As part of the April Movie Night Series, bring your tweens and teens to a free showing of Barbie. There will also be live music, food trucks, and adult beverages for parents! READ MORE

Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA Plano

Plano - FREE
Saturday, April 26
Enjoy a day of bounce houses, food, and fun while learning about how to keep little bodies healthy and moving. READ MORE

Ssspectacular Reptiles at the Trinity River Audubon Center

South Dallas - FREE
Sunday, April 27
Spend a Sunday morning enjoying an exciting and educational talk that includes exploring unique adaptations, behaviors, and the importance of snakes, turtles, and other cold-blooded creatures. Get up close with live reptiles, learn fun facts, and discover why these often-misunderstood animals play a vital role in the ecosystem. READ MORE

KERA Kids Fest

Arts District - FREE
Sunday, April 27
Join Xavier Riddle, Nature Cat, and more for a family-friendly day of STEAM activities and music performances from DJ LC and drummer Baba Kwasi. Food trucks will be on-site, and after the kids are done with the immersive exhibits, stay and play on the lawn and the playground! READ MORE

6th Annual Dallas Pizza Fest

Grand Prairie - FREE
Sunday, April 27
When we say this event will appeal to everyone—we mean it. After all, who doesn't like pizza? Head for EpicCentral for a day of national and local pizza parlors and trucks, live music, a kids' playland, and a pizza-eating contest. READ MORE

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Gabby Cullen
Gabby Cullen has over 15 years of media experience, starting in public relations before moving to the editorial side in 2009. With a decade of expertise in parenting and lifestyle, she balances her work as an editor and writer while navigating life as a mom of two. An avid reader and true crime podcast fan, Gabby lives in Dallas, TX with her family. Find her on Instagram and Threads @gabbycullen.
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