Summer Activities in the DFW Area

Checkout aroundtownkids.com. I use this to find events in and around Plano area :)

Science Place at Fair Park, IMAX
Dallas World Aquarium
Ft Worth Zoo
Ft Worth Stockyards
Sundance Square
Mesquite Rodeo
Northpark Mall
Allen Natatorium (indoor water park)
Tom Muehlenbeck center (indoor water park)
Ice skating at Galleria, Stonebriar, Stars Center
Frisco Roughriders
Rainforest Cafe

I 2nd Quiggleys. I never knew about it until my daughter ran into the owners at Hobby Lobby when she was working on a class project. They were SO mice to daughter and her project partner... they allowed them to use the tools at Quiggleys instead of buying what they'd use only once and he would only charge them a very small nominal fee. The girls aced the project and have plans to go back to do something for fun!

Hawaiian Falls after 4 pm is just under $17 a person.

I love love love Quigglys http://www.quigglys.com/index.html
Prices range depending on peices you choose to work on.

I have boys so we just do alot of mud stuff.

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Friday 6/24

New Parents Tour

Are you in need of mental stimulation and adult conversation? Pack up the baby stroller and join us for a tour designed to introduce new parents (with babies in tow) to a variety of artworks at the Carter. This free tour is most appropriate for parents with pre-toddlers, and refreshments will be provided after the program. Tour begins outside the Museum Store. Reservations are not required, but we recommend that parents call to receive helpful instructions. Parents are encouraged to park in the lot on Lancaster Avenue, south of the museum, and enter the museum through the accessible Lancaster entrance. Ages 0-18 months. 10:30-11:30am in Fort Worth at the Amon Carter Museum. Free. For more info: http://www.cartermuseum.org.

Saturday 6/25

Lakefest

You're Invited to join the American Cancer Society to save lives and create a world with more birthdays by celebrating National Marina Day on Beautiful Lake Grapevine. Lakefest features an outdoor concert spotlighting Texas Country Music, local restaurants and a boat show. All ages. Doors open 4:45pm in Grapevine at Scott's Landing Marina (Driving Directions). $15/Advance; $20/At the gate. For more info: https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/.

Allen USA Celebration

It's good times and fun stuff with one of the biggest Fourth of July parties in North Texas. Fun includes festival music, food, fireworks and more. Attractions include a Kid Zone with more than 20 inflatables, a children's Activity Zone, a Toddler Zone, concessionaires from all over the region and live performances. All ages. Grounds open at 4pm; fireworks begin at 10pm and last 20 minutes in Allen at Celebration Park. Free to enter; tickets required for certain rides and activities. For more info: http://www.allenparks.org/.

Celebrate Freedom

The largest free outdoor concert in America includes a children's area with large inflatables, rides, games, arts, crafts and more. All ages. Gates open 9am in Plano at Southfork Ranch. Tickets are free and may be picked up in advance; check website for locations. Parking with tickets/$10; parking without a ticket is $15/vehicle. For more info: http://www.klty.com/celebratefreedom/index.htm.

Rev Up for Fun

Join Disney Store for fun events every Saturday in June as we celebrate the upcoming release of Cars 2 in theaters June 24. Ages 3-10. 11am-1:30pm; visit website for a Disney Store near you. Free. For more info: http://www.disneystore.com/.

Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show

Trick Roping, Riding, Shooting, Cowboy Singing and more. All ages. 2:30pm & 4:30pm in Fort Worth at Cowtown Coliseum. Adults/$12-$15; Children (3-12)/$8 general admission. For more info: http://www.cowtowncoliseum.com. Repeats Sunday

Monday 6/27

Family Fun Mondays

Fun family activities are available every Monday to include face painting and a petting zoo in Pecan Grove. Ages 0-5. 10am-2pm in Dallas at The Dallas Arboretum. Adults/$12, seniors 65+/$10, children (3-12)/$8 (2 and under/free); on-site parking/$7. For more info: http://www.dallasarboretum.org/.

Tuesday-Wednesday 6/28-29

Disney's The Jungle Book Kids

The jungle is jumpin' with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like "The Bare Necessities," and "I Wan'na Be Like You." With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages. All ages. 10am & 1pm; with added Tuesday performances at 7pm in Arlington at Creative Arts Theatre & School. $7. For more info: http://www.creativearts.org.

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I think the girls would like Legoland, just keep in mind that this is a discovery center so it's not as big as most people think it is.

Bass Pro has a lot of neat stuff going on and it's all free:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageC?...

ETA: Completely forgot that Studio Movie Grill has their summer series going on ($2/adult and $1/kid) and every weekend is a KidToons movie (this month is Thomas: Hero on the Rails, cost is $2/person).

http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/SummerSeries.php

http://www.kidtoonfilms.com/

Have fun!