Kids & Family Archives | Dallas Observer

The Ultimate Guide to North Texas Family Fun in 2026

Preston Barta — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:08:57 -0600

From Universal Kids Resort to World Cup fever at the Perot, discover the biggest family adventures hitting the Dallas area in 2026.

Austin Zook — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:50:40 -0600

We'd never underestimate the impact a good movie can have on a child’s development.

Preston Barta — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:02:28 -0600

Trade the winter heatwave for a quick road trip to Oklahoma City, where indoor lagoons and lazy rivers await.

Kendall Morgan — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:11:55 -0600

This artful mix of can't-miss museum shows in North Texas runs well into the new year.

Emma Ruby — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:30:00 -0600

Dallas ISD lags behind the state average when it comes to setting students up for a two- or four-year degree.

Preston Barta — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:54:49 -0600

Nothing says holiday magic like screaming through a loop-de-loop in the dark.

Lisa Petty — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:36:44 -0600

We'll take as much advice as we can to get through this week.

Preston Barta — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:02:02 -0600

From cocoa-fueled frenzy to Grinch face-offs, here’s your free ticket out of casserole purgatory and into a fun week in The Colony.

Preston Barta — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:06:41 -0600

Elf" />Step into a 9-degree wonderland in Grapevine, delighting visitors with frosty fun and holiday magic now through Jan. 4.

Preston Barta — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:21:26 -0600

From an accountant's unexpected dream to a new family-friendly haven, one woman is bringing back the magic of roller skating to Grapevine.