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DFWChild | Award-winning free monthly parenting magazine that addresses the concerns and needs of families, with a special focus on children from prenatal through adolescence. The magazines offer a well-informed, local, and relevant perspective on issues affecting families and serve as both a strong voice in the community and a staunch advocate for children. At DFWChild, we inform, educate, entert

ain, inspire and provide a provocative forum among parents, the community and professionals who work with children.

07/25/2025

Up for a family movie on the big screen? How about on a really big screen? Get the details at the link below for special movie showings this weekend—plus, a 🦈 Shark Week celebration over the water, a Moth Week celebration out in the woods, and more fun things to do with your littles.

07/24/2025

It’s *hot* outside. 🥵 Get inside the A/C and enjoy hours of kid-friendly entertainment at these DFW-area museums and family fun attractions:

🚨 Ground Control Trampoline Park Irving
🦖 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
😲 Ripley's Believe It or Not!
🎃 Dallas Museum of Art
🚂 Museum of the American Railroad
🫶🏿 The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Find these and more on our Family Fun Map at the link in the comments below. ⬇️

Fourth image: “All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins,” 2016. Yayoi Kusama. Wood, mirror, plastic, acrylic, and LED. Dallas Museum of Art, Courtesy Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro, and David Zwirner.

Sixth image: “The Seated III,” 2019. Bronze. Collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, The Friends of Art Endowment Fund and Museum purchase. © Wangechi Mutu

07/17/2025

Not that we need an excuse to eat ice cream, but when we hear “free” also, we know the kids will come running. Head to Kimbell Art Museum to get a free scoop from MELT Ice Creams and stay for all sorts of free activities offered all afternoon, from ink painting and kid films to story readings and live African drumming.

Here we highlight more of our top 5 favorite things to do this weekend with your kids, including a drive-in movie benefiting flood relief efforts in Central Texas.

07/14/2025

When tragedy strikes close to home—like the recent floods devastating parts of Texas which claimed over 100 lives, including children from North Texas—children are often left with big emotions and even bigger questions. As parents, it can be difficult to know what to say, how much to share, or how to help children process events that are scary or confusing.

To offer guidance, we spoke with Dr. Stevie Puckett-Perez, pediatric psychologist Children's Health and assistant professor UT Southwestern Medical Center, about how families can support their children through conversations about tragedy—with honesty, compassion and reassurance.

For more guidance in our full Q&A with Puckett-Perez, visit the link below. ⬇️

07/06/2025

Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the devastating flash flood in Kerrville, Texas. This unspeakable tragedy has claimed dozens of lives, including children who were attending local summer camps. Many more are unaccounted for.

To lend your support to victims’ families and recovery efforts in the Texas Hill Country, consider donating to these trusted local organizations and funds below: ⬇️

-Texas Search & Rescue (TEXSAR):
The Austin-based nonprofit of first responders has deployed its teams to the flood waters to aid in search and rescue.
🔗: https://texsar.networkforgood.com/projects/254910-responding-to-the-july-4-texas-floods

-Kerrville Area Rebuilding & Recovery Fund:
Established by the Kerrville Chamber of Commerce, giving funds to “immediate and long-term support for affected businesses for repairs, facade improvements and new signage, utility bill payments and gap funding.”
🔗: https://business.kerrvillechamber.biz/events/details/kerrville-area-rebuilding-recovery-fund-29188

-Kerr County Flood Relief Fund:
Organized by the nonprofit Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, giving to first responder agencies, local governments and other nonprofits involved in the disaster response.
🔗: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201

-Salvation Army's Kerrville Kroc Center:
This is the official volunteer and donation center coordinator for the county. They’re accepting monetary donations, as well as in-kind donations of clothing, towels and food from its Family Store. Visit their social pages for updates on the types of items they need most.
🔗: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-change-lives-1586

-American Red Cross Serving Central and South Texas:
Operating shelters for displaced residents and providing food and emergency support. They’re encouraging volunteers to assist in the efforts. Sign up at redcross.org/volunteer. At the moment, they are focusing on volunteers and not accepting in-kind donations, but you can make a monetary donation to their general Disaster Relief fund.
🔗: https://www.redcross.org/donate/disaster-relief.html/

For these and any organization you may give to in a time of tragedy, be aware of unverified donation sites. You can also check Charity Navigator for more on nonprofit ratings and impact.

For ongoing updates about rescue efforts as they are announced, follow Kerr County, Texas

06/27/2025

🐝 The new Bug Lab exhibit, opening soon at the Perot Museum, is for every kid who’s ever been entranced by honeybees or lightning-fast dragonflies. It’s a view of larger-than-life models, with hands-on stations and actual bug specimens that make learning about them all the more fascinating.

For more details ⬇️ on these big bugs and even bigger fireworks celebrating our July Fourth holiday early this weekend, and sign up at dfwchild.com/newsletters to get the scoop on more upcoming exhibits, kids concerts and activities.

Photo courtesy Mike O’Neill © Te Papa 2016

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06/26/2025

Find Independence Day festivals, arts activities, and kid-friendly concerts at these spots on our Family Fun Map: ⬇️

🧨 Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation
🎇 City of Roanoke, Texas Government
🏙️ Reunion Tower
🎨 Amon Carter Museum of American Art
🖼️ Kimbell Art Museum
🎻 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

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06/25/2025

Now through July 13, nominations are open for your family’s trusted dentists, orthodontists or other dental specialists. Want to give them a well-deserved shoutout? Take a moment to leave a review (link in the comments) and tell us why you would recommend them to other parents.

👍 What is “Mom Approved”? That’s our term for healthcare practitioners who have gone above and beyond to earn parents’ trust, admiration and respect. This could be because of their bedside manner, flexibility, professional acumen—you tell us!

🚫 Please note that nominations will not be accepted from co-workers, family members, marketing reps or industry colleagues. We are only looking for local parents (Moms and Dads) and caregivers in DFW who can give unbiased opinions.

Get the details and nominate your dentist below: ⬇️

06/19/2025

Coming up soon: a special, one-weekend-only production of The Little Mermaid. And part of what’s to love is that 75% of ticket proceeds go to saving sea turtles. It’s a win-win.

Come see one of the four performances inside a historic Dallas theater, though Sunday is the best day for little kids who’d like to meet Ariel. She’ll be greeting kids at a special tea party with snacks, crafts and a sweet sing-along.

Tap the link in the comments below for all the details on this and more of our weekend family favorite events.

To get the scoop on more can’t-miss shows and activities, sign up for The Weekend at dfwchild.com/newsletters.

Photos courtesy Delaney Rain Photography
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06/14/2025

Mark your calendars for MESStival, coming to Downtown Dallas for one weekend this fall. This all-new, kid-friendly festival promises music, magic and messy mayhem for family fun September 27–28.

Here’s a glimpse of what to expect:
🎯 Games, bounce zones & interactive installations
😃 Appearances by mascots from Dallas Trinity FC, Frisco RoughRiders & more
🎨 Creative play with the Crayola Experience
🍭 Over 80 vendors, food trucks & sweets
🌈 A massive powder paint party (Saturday at 6pm)
🎶 Music tributes on stage
🌟 Local youth showcases

Plus, there’s a VIP Family Lounge (limited) with even more perks.

🎟️ Grab your tickets at messtivalusa.com. Exclusive DFWChild early bird tickets start at $60 (plus taxes and fees) for a family of three. And MESStival will be gifting a portion of its profits to local children’s organizations.

See the schedule and all the details at messtivalusa.com.

06/12/2025

Wake up, Wiggles fans. The Australian children’s entertainers in Arlington for their live tour. (By the way, did you know that the two Blue Wiggles are father and daughter?! Very sweet.)

For more family fun ideas this Father’s Day weekend—one of them starring another famous dad who loves what he does—tap our link in bio. 💜

Want to get the scoop on more can’t-miss shows and activities coming up this summer? Bookmark our entertainment calendar at dfwchild.com/calendar.

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06/11/2025

With so many options for places to go and things to do with the kids, be sure not to miss out on these family-friendly destinations all around North Texas:

🤩 Grandscape Texas
🫐 Blueberry Hill Farms
🚜 Denton County Office of History & Culture
🦸‍♀️ Ga***rd Texan Hotel
🦖 Perot Museum
🎇 Visit Southlake, Texas

Get more details on what to expect at each spot and see our full list of Family Fun Map destinations at the link below. ⬇️

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