Veterans Day Weekend 2025 in Dallas-Fort Worth: Best Things To Do With Kids

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The Tianyu Lights Festival opens this weekend in Grand Prairie. Photo courtesy Tianyu Lights Festival

Looking for the best things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list!

The holiday season is officially ON, which means there are a ton of light shows and holiday exhibits opening, including the Tianyu Lights Festival and the Electrify the Night Drive-Thru Holiday Show.

If you want to honor those who have served in the military, head to the Plano Flags of Honor event on Saturday, which includes a Touch-a-Truck, a fire truck pull, a live taps performance, and more. If you're craving delicious bites and cultural delights, head to Panda Fest 2025 in downtown Dallas, the Fort Worth Greek Festival, or the 17th Annual Blues, Bandits, and BBQ in Oak Cliff.

Be sure to get out and enjoy the weather before that cold front blows in on Sunday! Happy weekend, North Texas! 

Puerto Rico with Kids: A 5-Day Itinerary for Off the Beaten Path Adventures

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Explore cave systems of Puerto Rico while swimming and floating in turquoise fresh water. Photo courtesy of Discover Puerto Rico

Whether you’re looking for a beach retreat or an adventure-filled trip, Puerto Rico offers a variety of kid-friendly places and activities that turn family vacations into unforgettable experiences. There are so many amazing things to do in Puerto Rico with kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens—lush gardens and rainforests, beautiful beaches, zip lining, horseback riding, guided tours, and so much more.

We've created an unforgettable five-day Puerto Rico itinerary with our insider advice on how to best enjoy Puerto Rico with kids and family. It's filled with the best things to do in San Juan, Puerto Rico (the capital city), as well as El Yungue National Forest, Rincon, bioluminescent bays, and more.

Find our best picks for family friendly hotels in Puerto Rico and visit our Caribbean Family Travel Guide for more tropical vacation ideas, including Mexico and Aruba.

Veterans Day Weekend 2025 in Atlanta: 20 Best Things To Do With Kids

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Honor U.S. veterans and pay tribute to this country by heading to the Atlanta History Center on Tuesday, November 11. Photo courtesy Atlanta History Center

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list! 

It's Veterans Day weekend and families have lots of opportunities to celebrate and pay tribute to those who have served in the military with parades and events in Atlanta. A big favorite is the Georgia Veterans Day Parade, which travels through Midtown along Peachtree Street on Saturday. Six Flags Over Georgia celebrates local heroes and military with their new event, DC Heroes Fest, happening every weekend through November 30. It's beginning to feel a lot like the holidays in Atlanta, with some of our favorite seasonal events launching this weekend, including Stone Mountain Christmas and the gorgeous Cirque du Soleil Luzia.  

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