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Creature Features at River Legacy Nature Center

Gabby Cullen — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:44:26 +0000

Repeats every month until Sat Dec 26 2026.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 2:00pm

Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 2:00pm

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 2:00pm

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 2:00pm

Friday, May 1, 2026 - 2:00pm

Monday, June 1, 2026 - 2:00pm

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 2:00pm

Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 2:00pm

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 2:00pm

Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 2:00pm

Sunday, November 1, 2026 - 2:00pm

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 - 2:00pm

https://riverlegacy.org/calendar

Cost:

Free with RSVP

Learn all about a new animal every month, including where they live, how they act, what they eat, and more. Topics include Vietnamese stick insects, bearded dragons, the African mud turtle, and more. This is a free event, but space is limited, so RSVP in advance.

There are two presentations, one in English and one in Spanish.

RSVP is required as there are limited spaces available. Participants will receive an email or phone call from the program facilitator 1 or 2 days before the event to confirm attendance. Please arrive a few minutes early if possible so the event can start promptly at 2 P.M.

Recommended Age:

All Ages

River Legacy Nature Center

703 NW Green Oaks Dr.

76006 Arlington , TX 32° 47' 0.4992" N, 97° 6' 54.8604" W

Texas

Ticketed:

Admission Services

Silent Disco Night at Lively Pointe Youth Center

Gabby Cullen — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:26:05 +0000

Friday, January 23, 2026 - 5:00pm

https://irvingtx.gov/index.php?section=city-events&fstart_row=21

Cost:

Free

The perfect way to let your teen blow off some steam after the school week is over! Grab a pair of headphones and choose a channel, hip-hop, R&B, or pop — then dance like nobody’s listening. It’s loud fun, without the noise. Refreshments will be provided. No registration needed.

Recommended Age:

13-18

Lively Pointe Youth Center

909 N. O'Connor Rd.

75061 Irving , TX 32° 49' 23.7576" N, 96° 57' 10.3356" W

Texas

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Free

Admission Services

Lunar New Year: Year of the Fire Horse

Gabby Cullen — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:20:10 +0000

Sunday, February 22, 2026 - 1:30pm to 5:00pm

https://www.grandscape.com/event/lunar-new-year-year-of-the-fire-horse/2026-02-2...

Cost:

Free

Step into a world of color, culture, and celebration to ring in the Year of the Horse at Grandscape’s Lunar New Year Festival. Unwind, explore, and embrace your adventurous spirit with a night full of electric performances, cultural experiences, and delicious food the whole family can enjoy. There will be traditional stage performances, delicious food and drinks available for purchase, and stunning Lunar New Year photo opportunities to capture the magic of the night!

Lunar New Year Schedule at the Corona Stage & Lawn

1:40pm – High-energy Korean dance sets by K-Pop Dance Dallas

2:40pm – A Powerful Kung Fu Demo by Kung Fu Academy of North Texas

3:00pm – Traditional elegant Chinese dance performances by HappyFeet Dance School & Performance

4:00pm – Mesmerizing lion and dragon dance performances by JL Sports Association

Recommended Age:

All Ages

Dallas Fort Worth

Events

Grandscape

5752 Grandscape Blvd

75056 The Colony , TX 33° 4' 27.7284" N, 96° 51' 39.3336" W

Texas

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Free

Admission Services

Preschool Playtime at Reverchon Recreation Center

Gabby Cullen — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:15:10 +0000

Repeats every week every Tuesday and every Thursday until Tue Dec 22 2026.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, April 16, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, June 4, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, July 9, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, August 6, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, October 22, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, October 29, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, November 19, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, November 26, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, December 3, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, December 10, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Thursday, December 17, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

Tuesday, December 22, 2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am

https://www.dallasparks.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2901&month=1&year=2026&day=19&calT...

Cost:

$2 drop-in or $15 a month

Join # DallasParks' relaxed, free-play program where little ones can explore, create, and move at their own pace. Children can enjoy age-appropriate toys, games, and activities in a safe, welcoming environment while building social and motor skills through play!

You must have a City of Dallas recreation card to register. Click here to get a card.

Click here to sign up for a drop-in or a monthly card.

Recommended Age:

5 & under

Age:

Reverchon Recreation Center

3505 Maple Ave.

75219 Dallas , TX 32° 48' 0.2376" N, 96° 48' 53.514" W

Texas

Ticketed:

Admission Services

Spring Break Pop Up Party at Watters Creek

Gabby Cullen — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:07:54 +0000

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

https://www.watterscreek.com/event/35317-spring-break-pop-up-party

Cost:

Free

Perfect for any family staying in the metroplex for spring break, activities include fun games, kids' crafts, face-painting, balloon artists, an interactive DJ, a petting zoo, light refreshments, and more! The first 500 children, ages 3 years and up, will receive a free goody bag*! You must register at the event to receive the goody bag.

Recommended Age:

All Ages

Watters Creek Village

970 Garden Park Dr.

75013 Allen , TX 33° 5' 23.874" N, 96° 41' 10.0212" W

Texas

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Free

Admission Services

Toddler Tuesdays at Color Me Mine

Gabby Cullen — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:04:57 +0000

Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Jan 26 2027.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, December 22, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, December 29, 2026 Various times

Tuesday, January 5, 2027 Various times

Tuesday, January 12, 2027 Various times

Tuesday, January 19, 2027 Various times

Tuesday, January 26, 2027 Various times

https://www.watterscreek.com/event/35420-toddler-tuesdays

Cost:

Free

Come to the studio with your littles for a morning or afternoon of art! There are no fees, so you can make hand or footprint art, paint pottery, and more. Supplies must be purchased.

Recommended Age:

5 & under

Age:

Color Me Mine

945 Garden Park Dr.

75013 Allen , TX 33° 5' 18.6144" N, 96° 41' 5.5068" W

Texas

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Arts

Free

Admission Services

Children's Fishing Derby at Caruth Park

Gabby Cullen — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:55:09 +0000

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

https://www.uptexas.org/378/Special-Events

Cost:

Free

Have your tiny fishing fans bring their poles, lures, and bait to the pond for a morning of fishing! Awards will be given for the largest and smallest catch.

Recommended Age:

6-12

Age:

Caruth Park

7801 Hillcrest Ave.

75225 Dallas , TX 32° 51' 28.872" N, 96° 47' 16.3824" W

Texas

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Free

Admission Services

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy

Gabby Cullen — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:52:50 +0000

Saturday, January 24, 2026 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

https://www.crayolaexperience.com/plano/plan-your-visit/events/detail/2026/01/24...

Cost:

$29 plus admission

Get ready for a visit from the Crayola Imagine Arts Academy! Kids will make their own polar bear during this hands-on, creative experience. After the class is over, stay to experience the wonder of Crayola Experience.

Recommended Age:

5 & up

Age:

Crayola Experience

6121 W Park Blvd Suite A100

75093 Plano , TX 33° 1' 52.5288" N, 96° 49' 51.888" W

Texas

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Arts

Admission Services

61 Birthday Freebies for Kids: Where Kids Get Free Food, Gifts, and Fun

Audrey M — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

These birthday freebies for kids are free food, gifts, or special treats offered by restaurants, stores, and brands to celebrate a child’s birthday.

Birthday freebies for kids are a huge help: the sticker price for kids' birthday celebrations can be huge! So every little birthday freebie for kids is a gift to parents, too! Here, we've rounded up 61 places that offer up free stuff on your birthday.

Read on to discover how to score Starbucks birthday freebies, free burgers and ice cream, calls from favorite characters (like Paw Patrol or SpongeBob), discounts on clothes, surprise gifts, and even more birthday freebies for kids.

For more birthday freebies near you, check out your city's Guide to Free Things To Do with Kids; and when you're ready to plan that party, be sure to check out our Birthday Party Ideas Guide for Unique Goody Bag and Party Favor Ideas, 100 Kids' Birthday Party Themes, and more.

Dallas Children's Theater Presents: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show"

Gabby Cullen — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:21:54 +0000

Repeats every week every Sunday and every Saturday until Sat Feb 28 2026.

Saturday, January 24, 2026 Various times

Sunday, January 25, 2026 Various times

Saturday, January 31, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 1, 2026 Various times

Saturday, February 7, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 8, 2026 Various times

Saturday, February 14, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 15, 2026 Various times

Saturday, February 21, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 22, 2026 Various times

Saturday, February 28, 2026 Various times

https://www.dct.org/show-details/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-show

Cost:

$23 & up

The illustrations of beloved children’s author Eric Carle leap from the page to the stage in a display of color and artistry as you’ve never seen before. Visit the worlds of The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly, and, of course, the star of the show - The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Recommended Age:

3 & up

Age:

Dallas Children's Theater

5938 Skillman St.

75231 Dallas , TX 32° 51' 35.6508" N, 96° 45' 5.3892" W

Texas

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Theater & Dance

Admission Services