Things to Do This Weekend
June 16-18, 2023
Looking for some family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained this weekend in DFW? You're in luck! There are plenty of options for families to have a great time together, whether you're looking for outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or fun-filled attractions. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the best things to do with kids in DFW, so you can make the most of your family time and create memories that will last a lifetime. So, grab the kids and let's get started on our family-friendly weekend adventure in DFW!
☀️ Family-Friendly Events in DFW this Weekend June 16-18
⭐️ Father’s Day Fishing Tournament
📍 Bailey Lake, 280 W Hidden Creek Pkwy, Burleson
🗓️ 6/17 9am-12pm
💵 Free
✨ REGISTRATION UPDATE: We are full on FOOD registrations - however - you can still come to this event without registering! You will still be able to participate in the tournament and win prizes, but we will NOT be able to provide you with lunch.
⭐️ Summer Goat Yoga (Ages 5+)
📍 Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr.
🗓️ June 17th, 7-8pm
💵 $32 Adults, $20 Kids
✨ Come and get your GOGA on while our tribe of pet goats graze and jump around (or on) you!
⭐️ Dive-In Movie (Puss in Boots)
📍 Central Aquatics Center, 715 Mary Dr, Hurst
🗓️ 6/17 7-10pm
💵 $7 pp (season pass holders, <65, >1 are free)
✨ Kick back and relax at Central Aquatics Center! Float in the pool while watching Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on the BIG screen. It is Saturday night fun for the whole family! Concession stand will be open.
⭐️ Juneteenth Art, Music and Food Festival
📍 Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 W Renfro St, Burleson
🗓️ 6/17 7:30-9pm
💵 Free
✨ Cultural art, food, live entertainment and live music from Soul Sessions.
⭐️ Father’s Day Train
📍 Grapevine Vintage Railroad 705 S. Main St.
🗓️ 6/18 12:50pm
💵 Pricing varies
✨ Celebrate Father’s Day on board the Grapevine Vintage Railroad and create wonderful memories.
⭐️ Pops at the Pool
📍 Roy Savage Pool,1201 Central Dr, Bedford
🗓️ 6/18 2-4pm
💵 $2 pp, <2 and fathers/father figures FREE
✨ In honor of Father's Day, Roy Savage Pool will be celebrating with Pops at the Pool. Frios Gourmet Pops will be on-site with delicious popsicles for purchase.
🚗 If you’re up for a drive:
⭐️ Lavender Farm Experience
📍 TX-Ture Farm, 1833 Dr Sanders Rd, Aubrey
🗓️ 6/17, 6/18, 6/24, 6/25
💵 Free admission, but some activities cost money
✨ Families can start the day with Alpaca Yoga, enjoy a barnyard brunch including lavender beignets and breakfast tacos. Sip a lavender beer or lavender prosecco. Cut your own lavender bunch. Feed the alpacas. Enjoy a leisure day on the farm.
⭐️ Destination: Dinosaurs
📍 Dallas Zoo
🗓️ Open daily until September 30
💵 Exhibition tickets are $6 for nonmembers, $4 for zoo members, plus general zoo admission
✨ Trek through a bamboo forest, venture back in time, and emerge in a prehistoric park where you'll come face-to-face with the giants that once roamed the Earth.
⭐️ Disney Animation Immersive Experience
📍 507 S Harwood St, Dallas
🗓️ Open daily (except Tuesdays) until September
💵 Prices vary