KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter
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Sat, May 2: Highland Village Art Festival
Sat, May 2: Music
Alley Festival
Fri, May 8: “Gracias Mamá” A Mother’s Day Concert
Sat, May 9: Super Safety Saturday
Sun,
May 10: Mother’s Day Brunch at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa
Sun, May 10: Mother's Day Brunch at the Fort Worth
Zoo
Thu, May 14: Watauga Fest
Fri, May 15: 42nd Annual Main Street Fest
Fri, Jun 5: Puppy Pals Live
Sat, Jun 13: Champion’s Day Celebration at Hawaiian Falls |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One day last week, I was driving home around 7 pm when I glanced out the passenger's window and saw a stunning rainbow stretched fully across the sky, glowing in front of dark gray storm clouds that were rushing away to the east. I was approaching a stop light. Left was the way home, where various chores awaited... but right was the way to the rainbow. My husband was driving
behind me, and I knew that if I turned right, he was going to think I had lost my mind. For a split second, practicality made its case: Don’t be silly; go home, you have stuff to do. But then another question darted into my mind: Am I a person who chases rainbows, or am I not? Once I framed it that way, the answer was easy. For kids and grownups alike, this can actually be a helpful way to make all kinds of decisions. When the moment
comes to act, it helps to ask not just What do I feel like doing? but Who am I? Am I a person who tells the truth? Am I a person who helps? Am I a person who persists when times are hard? Am I a person who stops to notice the beautiful things around me? We build identity one choice at a time for our entire lives. The clearer we are about who we want to be, the easier it becomes to know what to do in the moment, to give ourselves evidence that we are, in fact, that sort of
person. I hope the kids in your world grow up thinking of themselves as people who seek what is bright and good and full of wonder. It’s our job to show them that delight is often worth the detour.
—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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Birthdays at Main Event Entertainment is where epic fun meets unforgettable memories! Bowl, eat and play your way through an experience packed with excitement. Enjoy bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, and hundreds of arcade games all under one roof. Your party guests will have a blast while our team takes care of every detail-from setup to cleanup-so you can sit back and join the fun. Choose from party packages that include delicious food, game cards, and even customizable add-ons like pizza, wings, and sweet treats. Whether it’s a birthday bash, team celebration, or just a day to play, Main Event is your go-to destination for FUN! Click here for packages and prices: https://www.mainevent.com/birthdays/
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Creator Camp is back in Fort Worth, TX, for Summer 2026! As seen on Shark Tank, our camp transforms kids from technology consumers into active creators. We’ll be hosting our award-winning programs at The Clariden School in Southlake, just outside Fort Worth. Running weekly from June 1 to August 7, 2026, we offer immersive experiences in filmmaking, YouTube content creation, animation, music production, game design, and coding. Campers gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools in a fun, collaborative environment. Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to unleash their digital creativity and build real-world skills this summer!
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Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies transforms the Dallas Arboretum into an immersive, open-air gallery. Throughout the garden, Slonem’s monumental sculptures emerge among the blooms, reimagining familiar pathways as moments of color, reflection, and movement. Included with garden admission or membership.
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Join us as we celebrate Arbor Day with tree plantings and yummy refreshments. 15 trees will be planted at Centennial Park. There will also be free educational activities, games, prizes and more.
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Bring your family to FWBG on free admission days and unplug, unwind, and let nature weave its magic. FWBG’s free admission days are an invitation for all to explore this 120-acre sanctuary of nature in the middle of the city. No tickets are needed, simply arrive during Garden hours. Whether you seek solace, inspiration, or a moment of tranquility, the Garden provides the perfect place to reconnect with nature and create emotional souvenirs. It’s a place where memories bloom, and hearts find respite.
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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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Get ready for Bug Fest, where the creepy crawlies of nature take center stage! From live insect exhibits and bug-themed vendors to delicious snacks and hands-on learning, this event is crawling with fun for all ages.
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Each year on the last Saturday in April, the City of Mansfield invites the community to the Chris W. Burkett Service Center (620 S. Wisteria St.) to celebrate Earth Day Mansfield - a free, family-friendly event hosted by the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Commission and the City's Public Works department. Earth Day Mansfield is about more than a single day of activities. It's an opportunity for residents of all ages to learn how everyday choices help protect our natural resources, and keep Mansfield beautiful for generations to come.
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The Metroplex Doll & Toy Show is one of the best and largest shows in Texas. You’ll find fine antique and modern dolls, teddy bears, and toys. This is a family friendly show with wonderful items to delight collectors of all ages.
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Start your engines and join us for Colleyville's Annual Car Show. We'll have a music, food, and fun for all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome as well. The event is free and open to the public.
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April is Dallas Arts Month, and Artscape returns to the Dallas Arboretum April 25–26, 2026, with a special member preview on April 24! Shop with talented artists showcasing their finest works in Jonsson Color Garden. From captivating paintings to intricate sculptures, dazzling jewelry to breathtaking photography, there’s something for everyone.
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Grab your friends and join us at the City Hall Plaza for some FREE concerts! In 2026, we will be focusing on all tribute bands! All concerts are BYOB- no glass.
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Art in the Square is a three-day juried fine art festival produced by the Southlake Women’s Club. It is held in the Southlake Town Square annually, typically during the last weekend in April. All proceeds from this event are donated to local charities benefiting women, children, and families. To date, we have dispersed over $3M in funds in the last 25 years. Attended by tens of thousands of visitors and over 150 artists each year, Art in the Square also features two stages with fabulous entertainment, a bistro walk with plenty of food and beverages, a fun zone for teens and ‘tweens, and a younger children’s area sure to delight kids and parents. The Southlake Women’s Club is proud to provide three days of quality family fun—with no admission fee
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Join Texas Parks & Wildlife, Texas Master Naturalists, the Audubon Society, the Nature Conservancy and others in a fun challenge to see which city can document the most species. It's easy to participate by joining an event or making observations on your own using the iNaturalist app. Frisco’s count will be added to the Dallas/Fort Worth greater metropolitan area. Participate by taking pictures of wild plants and animals in Frisco parks or your own backyard. Document your finds using the iNaturalist app from April 24-27, 2026.
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- Art in the Square- Southlake - City of Southlake, Southlake Town Square, Grand Avenue, Southlake, TX - Friday, April 24, 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm; Saturday, April 25, 10:00 am - 10:30 pm; Sunday, April 26, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm.
- Bug Day at PGA Frisco - City of Frisco Parks & Recreation, PGA District, PGA Parkway, Frisco, TX - Saturday, April 25, 12-8:30 pm.
- Colleyville Car Show - City of Colleyville, City of Colleyville, 100 Main Street, Colleyville, TX - Saturday, April 25, 9 am- 12 pm.
- Earth Day Mansfield - City of Mansfield Parks & Recreation, Chris W. Burkett Service Center, 620 South Wisteria Street, Mansfield, TX -
Saturday, April 25, 9 am- 1 pm.
- Earth Day Celebration presented by Kubota Tractor Corporation - Kubota Tractor Corporation, 411 Ball St, Grapevine, TX 76051 - Saturday, April 25, 10 am - 1 pm.
- Don’t mess with Texas® Trash-Off - Texas Department of Transportation, Grapevine Botanical Garden at Heritage Park, Ball Street, Grapevine, TX - Saturday, April 25, 8- 10 am.
- Brazos Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert, Texas! - Brazos Chamber Orchestra, Pathway Church, Northwest Renfro Street, Burleson, TX - Sunday, April 26, 7:30 PM.
- Concert in the Plaza Series - City of Colleyville, City of Colleyville, Main
Street, Colleyville, Texas - Sunday, April 26, 4:30-6 pm.
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Fort Worth area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Fort Worth 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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