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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Free concerts throughout DFW in the summertime, where parents can pack up both a picnic and restless tots and spend an evening under the stars, are beautiful music to our ears.
Free concerts in the summer are a gift to parents. A chance to listen to good tunes? Check. An opportunity to let your kid dance their wiggles out in the great wide open? Check! Realizing that there are outdoor concerts pretty much everywhere in North Texas when the warm weather hits? Check!
These shows are mostly family-friendly, but it's always a good idea to check who's performing in advance to ensure your kids will want to stay for the whole set. Here are some great free concerts in Dallas-Fort Worth this summer, and don't forget to check out our Ultimate Dallas Kids Summer Vacation Guide for more fun things to do.
Looking for the best things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this Memorial Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
If you're looking for things to do in Dallas, Fort Worth, or the rest of the metroplex, this weekend is filled with last chances and new beginnings. Universe of Light, a new DC comic exhibit, opens at the Gaylord Texan, while the Dallas Children's Theater will perform James and the Giant Peach for the last time, and the Scarborough Renaissance Festival will end its 2025 run on Monday, May 26.
Speaking of Monday, it's Memorial Day! Celebrate with a free concert by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Flag Pole Hill Park, or hit the surf and slides at Epic Waters' Summer Bash. Enjoy the long weekend, ya'll!
Any North Texan parent knows that the summer months are best spent near or in water. If you can't make it to one of the swimming lakes nearby, a great way to cool off is to hit one of the local water playgrounds and splash pads in Dallas, Fort Worth, or the rest of the metroplex. Some are simple with a few buckets and spigots, and others are a whole experience.
That's why we've rounded up the best splash pads in Dallas-Fort Worth so you'll have a list of spots to check out when your kids are clamoring for a little water play. After all, there's nothing like free summer activities to keep the kids busy and happy!
CAMP Dallas invites you to play in a whole new way
If you’ve been to CAMP Dallas, you know all about the magic behind the door. Just in time for summer break, the interactive toy store is bringing a whimsical new adventure to DFW, and it’s one you don’t want to miss.
Free outdoor movies in DFW are worth braving the summer heat. After all, where else can you get out of the house to watch a movie with the kids that won't cost a million dollars? In the metroplex, summer movies for kids mean you can kick back and relax on the lawn at Klyde Warren Park while enjoying food truck eats or watch a free outdoor movie from the comfort of a lazy river in a water zone or aquatic center.
Grab the blankets and snacks, and head to one of the outdoor movie series in Dallas-Fort Worth this summer!
The Hilton Anatole is one of the most family-friendly hotels in Dallas. Not only is it close to downtown, the Arts District, and many other Dallas attractions, but it’s got an attraction of its very own right on the resort property. The JadeWaters Resort Pool, with its Splash and Play Zone perfect for babies and toddlers, two 180-foot slides, lazy river, and pool, is a huge draw for families looking for a Dallas staycation, and the good news is, opening weekend is only a few weeks away.
Discover more family-friendly hotels in Dallas and Fort Worth here.
Mother’s Day brunch is one of those times moms don’t have to step into the kitchen, so saying it's a special occasion is an understatement. The trick is to find a place that takes reservations but also has a perk or two for the kids. Eating out as a family is always an experience, but as all parents know, it can be a lot of work!
We’ve rounded up restaurants across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex that offer mouthwatering brunch offerings and signature drinks and welcome little ones with open arms. Some of our favorites for 2025 include Mother’s Day brunch at the Fort Worth Zoo and brunch at the Adolphus in downtown Dallas.
If brunch isn't your thing, head to one of the best playgrounds in DFW perfect for an early morning, or check a few things off our list of top things to do with kids in Dallas and Fort Worth.
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