Dallas weekly e-newsletter |
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Sat, Apr 11: Touch-A-Truck at Commons at Agora
Sat, Apr 11: Warbird Weekend at Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center
Sat, Apr 18: Carrollton's Earth Day Celebration at Josey Ranch Lake Library
Sat, Apr 25: Allen 150 Fest at Joe Farmer Recreation Center
Sat, May 2: Highland Village Art Festival
Sat, May
2: Cottonwood Art Festival at Cottonwood Park
Sat, May 2: Up, Up & Away: Festival of Flight at Prestwick STEM Academy
Fri, May 15: Wildflower Arts & Music Festival at Galatyn Park Urban Center
Fri, May 15: 42nd Annual Main Street
Fest
Fri, May 22: The National Polka Festival at Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One of the best things about spring is that it turns all of us into treasure hunters. After a long winter, we adults start scanning the world for signs that life is returning: We notice the first mist of green in a forest's understory, the first brave crocus, the first daffodil. If we point out loud, kids catch on quickly, drawn by the thrill of seeking what
winter was hiding even just a few weeks ago, and they're ready to find magic behind every tree. Of course, in certain parts of North America, spring can be stingy in early April: The calendar may insist it’s here, but the yard is still beige, the trees are still bare, and the only things blooming outside are spreading patches of mud. But there’s no rule that says spring surprises have to come only from Mother Nature! That’s one reason I’m such a fan of egg
hunts. Last year, I wrote an extremely popular step-by-step article showing how to Turn Easter Into a Treasure Hunt, complete with a printable PDF of rhyming clues. It’s right there waiting for you, ready to make you look like a genius with practically zero effort. And if you want to kick it up a notch and invite a crowd, our article Easter Egg Hunts: Tips and Tricks for a Great Party lays out the
strategies for what may be the easiest, fastest, best-bang-for-the-buck kids’ party on Earth. Sure, egg hunts feature prominently in our culture's Easter traditions, but they needn't belong only to Easter, they're a wonderful diversion anytime, in any context. Spring is a season that proves there’s treasure everywhere. Sometimes the universe provides the fun for us. And sometimes we create it ourselves.
—Debra Ross, publisher of
KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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This summer, kids can shine on stage with North Texas Performing Arts’ performing arts camps for grades K–8! Offered in Plano, Fairview, Frisco, Dallas, and Southlake, NTPA camps immerse students in acting, movement, improvisation, theatre games, choreography, and hands-on visual art. Each age-appropriate session builds creativity, confidence, and collaboration while encouraging kids to explore characters and storytelling in a fun, supportive environment. Adaptive camps are available through NTPA Deaf Theatre and NTPA Starcatchers for Deaf students and students with disabilities, ensuring every child has a place to belong. All programs are guided by NTPA’s Ten Characters leadership values. New students receive 40% off their first camp. Link: www.ntpa.org/camps
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Hop on over for a full weekend of family fun, live music, shopping local, and photos with the Easter Bunny! Grab your baskets, bring the family, and spend Easter weekend shopping for fresh spring produce, supporting local vendors, and making sweet memories.
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Prepare for Adventure and Step Back in Time for the Time of Your Life into the 16th century world of the iconic Scarborough Renaissance Festival filled with lively entertainment, amazing artisanship, and interactive fun for everyone!
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Go BUNNY Wild! With egg hunts, tulips, spring flowers, barnyard animals, over 30 exciting rides & attractions, and the Easter Bunny himself, BUNNYPALOOZA at Yesterland Farm is choc-full of springtime fun for the whole family! Flash Sale tickets are on sale soon, so be sure to subscribe and score the BEST DEALS this spring season!
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Hop into Easter the awesome way at Shenaniganz! April 5th, chow down at our all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet—pancakes, bacon, eggs PLUS unlimited bowling, lazer tag, and Kid Zone fun!
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Come celebrate Spring with our fun activities! We will have an Easter Bunny available for pictures and two artists available to do face paint. There will be 3 Egg Hunts that will be separated by age group: 0-3 years, 4-6 years, and 7-8 years. Sponsored by Atmos Energy.
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Hop on over to the swimming pool for a one-of-a-kind egg hunt! A special Bunny will be placing eggs in the water for your child to collect. All participants under 7 years old must have a guardian in the water with them. Ages 3-4 and 5-6 will hunt in the shallow areas of the pool, while ages 7-8 and 9-10 will hunt in the shallow and deep sections. Participants should be comfortable unassisted in the water. Following the egg hunt, participants may stay and swim during the public hours of 1- 6pm (non-participants and parents will need to pay the daily admission fee for public swim). Pre-registration is required for the event.
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Dance the night away at Kaleidoscope Live, our First Saturday Concert Series! Each month, a different cover band takes the stage for an unforgettable performance under the stars.
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Join us on Saturday, April 4, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a family-friendly celebration packed with excitement. Kids can enjoy age-based Easter Egg Hunts, while older adventurers tackle the Scavenger Hunt Adventure Zone. Plus, don’t miss the petting zoo, face painting, lively tunes from our DJ, and the chance to win prizes by finding the golden eggs. Bring the whole family for a day of laughter, surprises, and springtime fun!
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Catch a flick on the big screen in the PGA District! Friday movies will begin at 7:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn blanket to sit on. PGA District restaurants will be open to serve your favorite foods before and after each show; concession beverages will also be available for purchase from our roaming beverage carts. As a reminder, outside food and drinks are not permitted, nor are lawn chairs. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times.
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This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” makes Broadway History! NTPA Repertory Theatre delivers professional-quality theatrical entertainment that inspires audiences and empowers artists bringing Broadway to the ‘Burbs.
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Blast off to a galaxy of fun at the Library! Celebrate everyone’s favorite mustached hero with Super Mario themed crafts, games, and exciting activities.
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Hop into spring with an egg-citing Easter celebration! Join us for a morning or afternoon filled with festive fun, creative activities, and an unforgettable egg hunt. Your little ones will enjoy arts and crafts stations, face painting and colorful hair spray, a dance party with the Easter Bunny, and an exciting egg hunt to find the golden egg! Each child will also receive a kids meal with chicken nuggets and fries.
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech! Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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- Story Time in the Park - Allen Public Library, 300 N Allen Dr, Allen, TX 75013, Friday, April 3, 2026, 9:30am
- FAMILY EVENT Super Mario Galaxy Party - Allen Public Library, 300 N Allen Dr, Allen, TX 75013, Friday, April 3, 2026, 3-4pm
- Movie Night in The District -
PGA District, PGA Parkway, Frisco, TX, Friday, April 3, 2026, 7-9 pm
- Preschool Storytime - Nicholas P Sims Library, West Main Street, Waxahachie, TX, Friday, April 3, 2026, 10-11 am
- Family Event Bharathanatyam Showcase - Allen Public Library, 300 N Allen Dr, Allen, TX 75013, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 11am-12pm
- Easter Eggstravaganza-
Mike Lewis Park - Mike Lewis Park, Grand Prairie, TX, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10 am- 1 pm
- Kaleidoscope Live Concert Series - Kaleidoscope Park, 6635 Warren Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7-9 pm
- Aquatic Egg Dive at Plano Aquatic Center - Plano Aquatic Center, Wildcat Way, Plano, TX, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 11 am- 1 pm
- Easter Eggstravaganza-
Pecan Grove Park - Pecan Grove Park, Main Street, Rowlett, TX, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10 am- 1 pm
- Egg Hunt EGG-stravaganza - NorthPark Center, N Central Expy, Dallas, TX, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 1:30-3:30 pm
- Easter Weekend at the Dallas Farmers Market - Dallas Farmers Market, South Harwood Street, Dallas, TX, Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, 2026, Saturday 9 am- 5 pm, Sunday 10 am- 5 pm
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Dallas area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more. Our
guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Dallas area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a
spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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