I have family coming with 5,3, and 1 year old boys. Last year we took them to the aquarium, stockyards, and a different playground every day. I'm looking for special events
in the Plano/Dallas area. Anyone know of web sites that provide info? Thanks in advance.
Hi
You should go to the Dallas Arboretum. They are going to have storybook playhouses for the kids to go through starting this weekend. I always take my 3 year old grandson there and he has a great time....and I get to see the beautiful gardens!!
K.
Try Sharkarosa Ranch www.sharkarosa.com. It is a wildlife ranch near lake Ray Roberts - near Denton. My kids ages 4 and 9 had a great time. It is also very cheap! They are only open Sat and then on March 19 and 20 during spring break.
I would like to suggest the Frank Buck Zoo, for a day trip:) It is a bit far from Plano for sure, but can make for a great day trip. It is quite inexpensive, and with young kids, we find it better than a big zoo. Honestly, I just cant say enough about it. You can let the kids walk for the most part, and pack a picnic lunch to eat while you watch the zebras and giraffes. They also have an nice wooden play park, and a fun little train ride. It is in Gainsville, which is on the way to an outlet mall, home of the Fried Pie Co (yummo) and sometimes for a fun meal, we head to Babe's in Sanger on the way home. I guess I better figure out what we will be doing too:) Have fun ~A.~
The HEARD museum in McKinney is good for an afternoon of fun. pack a lunch and dress comfortable for the nature trails.
A. J
Check out www.MomsOutLoud.com. They just posted a list of things to do in the DFW area during Spring Break.
They might enjoy the Sandy Lake Amusement Park in Carrollton. www.sandylake.com
There are lots of fun rides for small children (and larger ones!), and a train ride will take adults and kids all around the perimeter of the park. There are other activities, too, such as swimming, petting zoo, etc. They have a concession stand for snacks and meals, but you can also bring in a picnic lunch. It's a lot of fun for little kids!
www.gocitykids.com is a great web site that list activities going on around town each day. It's also nationwide, so if you ever travel to major cities you can look to see what kid activities are going on there.
www.metroplexbaby.com
http://www.aroundtownkidsplano.com/
www.momsoutloud.com
Local magazine like North Texas Kids, Dallas Child
In the Loop Kids is a email newsletter that lists events for kids in the DFW area. They've been having a whole section on spring break camps and activities lately.
Amazing Jakes is an indoor food/games area for kids in Plano. It is a little pricey, but fun! There is also a place called Celebration Park in Allen off of E. Exchange Pkwy and Angel (go right). The Natatorium is a indoor swimming place for kids and its off of E. Exhange a few blocks down. Hope you all have fun!
The Dallas Morning News Guide (entertainment section). Check with Plano Park/Recreation program. They might have special events during spring break week. Good luck.
The Arboreteum is always fun and beautiful. There is the Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park in Grapevine and the zoo in either Dallas or Fort Worth.
I highly recommend the Children's Museum in Fair Park. It's located in the Science Place building. They have an area just for 0-2 year olds, and lots of stuff for the older kids. They have "camp" for the 5 year old - you can see if there are still spots open. I take my two kids often. To save money and hassle, we bring our own picnic lunch and sit on the picnic tables just behind the museum by the pond. The kids love feeding the turtles their leftovers. One word of advice - this year all Texas public schools are on the same schedule so expect crowds if you go mid-day. Best bets are at opening and late afternoon.
Also check your local library or Barnes and Nobles. They both do free story time each week that the kids would enjoy and it gives you something inside if the weather isn't great.
Go to the Dallas Arboretum-- on Mondays & Tuesdays they have special events like crafts and other activities, but other days of the weeks will be "quieter". Highly recommend this!!
I heartily second the recommendation for The Scoop at Metroplex Baby. http://www.metroplexbaby.com/Scoop.htm.
Not only is their list user friendly, they provide helpful details for parents. Have fun!
Six Flags, unless you think they might be a little young for that.
Lunch at the Rainforest cafe at Grapevine mills mall. My daughter always loved that.
Planet Pizza in Plano has indoor small amusement rides that are fun. I have not been in YEARS so I am not sure it is even still open.
Dallas Arboretum....pack a picnic or buy lunch on the premises. Beautiful and they usually have an area fun for children
Science Place at Fair Park
Mesquite Rodeo if that is going on right now.
Dallas and/or Fort Worth Zoo (I hear Fort Worth Zoo is better, I have never been)
Hope those help a little.
