DFW Free Fun this weekend: Check out our top picks for (mostly) FREE family-friendly events happening in the DFW Metroplex May 13-May 15, 2016.
Friday, May 13, 2016
Disco Kids at It’ll Do Dallas
Disco Kids is a group of kiddos and parents looking for a break from the routine playground & play date circuit to let loose from some pre-dinner fun. Disco Kids is a dance party featuring real music spun and mixed by real DJs & sometimes the kids!
When: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Where: 4322 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226, USA (map)
Cost: $5 for kids 13 & under, Free for parents
Taste Addison 2016
Taste Addison delivers the tastiest eateries with the best music at Addison Circle Park. Known for 180+ restaurants in less than 4.4 miles and its nationally recognized special events, Addison serves up a good time no matter the craving. Cooking demonstration, children’s activity area and The Band Perry will perform Saturday night.
When: 6 – 11 pm
Where: Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive Addison, TX 75001
Cost: Adults $15 in advance ($20 at the event), $10 for children 4-12, free for children 3 and younger.
Frontier Forts Days at Fort Worth Stockyards
The 15th annual Texas Frontier Forts Days, held at the Historic Stockyards in Fort Worth. During this free, two-day heritage event, the Stockyards National Historic District is transformed into an authentic representation of Texas frontier life. Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards will be lined with encampments of historic fort sites from the Texas Forts Trail and elsewhere in Texas. Approximately 10 forts and related programs will participate in the event. Designed to highlight frontier-era life, Frontier Forts Days brings together authentic wagons, flags, music, colorful uniforms and military gear from Texas landmarks.
When: 10am – 5pm
Where: Stockyards Station, 130 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Cost: Free
Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Now celebrating its 30th anniversary. Renowned for its outstanding entertainment, the Festival again hosts top Scottish musicians, professional athletes, and champion highland dancers. An exciting array of food, merchandise, souvenirs, and beverages from Scotland and Great Britain will be available for purchase. Also, enjoy all-Scottish-breed dog show, tents representing clans and families, a Scotch tasting, fireworks and Scottish foods and ales. Children ages 2-12 can enjoy the Children’s Games, which includes the three-legged race, sack race, dash and tug-of-war.
When: 5pm-Midnight
Where: Mavericks Stadium, 1309 W. Mitchell St. Arlington, TX 76013
Cost: $12-$25 for adults (depending on day and event), $8 for kids 13-17 and $5 for kids 6-12. Cash only at the gate.
Friday on the Green
Monthly concert series local bands, food and drinks from Near Southside eateries and food trucks, beer and wine and a Magnolia Green Market. This is a great evening for groups of families and friends. Blankets, chairs and pets are welcome. Free parking garage is located at 1201 Alston Ave. Free Face Painting. 6 p.m. – Zuriel Merek, 7 p.m. – Jake Paleschic, 8 p.m. – Blue Healer, 9 p.m. – Roomsounds
When: 6pm-10pm
Where: Magnolia Garden Park, 1200 Lipscomb St. Fort Worth, TX 76104
Cost: Free
Dancing in the Park with Studio 22
Always wanted to learn how to dance? Here’s your chance! Learn Salsa from pros from the Dallas-area studio of choice for Dancing with the Stars competitors.
When: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
Cost: Free
Allen Arts Festival
The streets in Watters Creek come alive with artist booths lined along the sidewalk and filled with original artwork in different media. This year 95 artists are participating from around the country. The festival gives patrons an opportunity to interact with the artists as they buy the unique pieces of art. Live music and dance, children’s art activities, and much more is offered throughout the weekend.
When: 4–8pm
Where: Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, 970 Garden Park Dr. Allen, TX 75013
Cost: Free
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Frontier Forts Days at Fort Worth Stockyards
The 15th annual Texas Frontier Forts Days, held at the Historic Stockyards in Fort Worth. During this free, two-day heritage event, the Stockyards National Historic District is transformed into an authentic representation of Texas frontier life. Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards will be lined with encampments of historic fort sites from the Texas Forts Trail and elsewhere in Texas. Approximately 10 forts and related programs will participate in the event. Designed to highlight frontier-era life, Frontier Forts Days brings together authentic wagons, flags, music, colorful uniforms and military gear from Texas landmarks.
When: 10am – 5pm
Where: Stockyards Station, 76164, 130 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Cost: Free
Asian Festival 2016
The largest gathering of Asian Pacific Americans in the Dallas area is back for the 26th year and bigger than ever! This FREE family event features authentic Asian cuisine, cultural performances, unique products and artwork at the Asian World Market, children’s activities, healthy living, games and many other activities!
When: 11am – 6pm
Where: Fair Park
Cost: Free
Target Second Saturday at Latino Cultural Center
Target Second Saturday is a fun filled family event showcasing different art stations and performances every month generously sponsored TARGET. Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Puerto Rican Association of DFW. There will be activities for mom and the whole family. 11 am-1 pm – Handmade Mother’s Day cards with Oil and Cotton, 2 pm – Salsa Singer Izis “La Enfermera de la Salsa” performance
When: 11am – 2pm
Where: 2600 Live Oak St Dallas TX 75204
Cost: Free
Taste Addison 2016
Taste Addison delivers the tastiest eateries with the best music at Addison Circle Park. Known for 180+ restaurants in less than 4.4 miles and its nationally recognized special events, Addison serves up a good time no matter the craving. Cooking demonstration, children’s activity area and The Band Perry will perform Saturday night.
When: Noon – 11 pm, Sunday, May 15th – Noon – 6 pm
Where: Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive Addison, TX 75001
Cost: Adults $15 in advance ($20 at the event), $10 for children 4-12, free for children 3 and younger.
Taste of Irving
The Taste of Irving is a free, outdoor festival featuring family-friendly activities and food from a variety of Irving restaurants. Attendees enjoy live music, a free fun zone, a large craft marketplace, and culinary entertainment. The highlight of the event are the food samples; each restaurant sells items from their menu for $5 or less!
When: 11am – 6 pm
Where: Cimaron Park, 201 Red River Trail Irving, TX 75063
Cost: Free
Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Now celebrating its 30th anniversary. Renowned for its outstanding entertainment, the Festival again hosts top Scottish musicians, professional athletes, and champion highland dancers. An exciting array of food, merchandise, souvenirs, and beverages from Scotland and Great Britain will be available for purchase. Also, enjoy all-Scottish-breed dog show, tents representing clans and families, a Scotch tasting, fireworks and Scottish foods and ales. Children ages 2-12 can enjoy the Children’s Games, which includes the three-legged race, sack race, dash and tug-of-war.
When: 9am-Midnight
Where: Mavericks Stadium, 1309 W. Mitchell St. Arlington, TX 76013
Cost: $12-$25 for adults (depending on day and event), $8 for kids 13-17 and $5 for kids 6-12. Cash only at the gate.
Allen Arts Festival
The streets in Watters Creek come alive with artist booths lined along the sidewalk and filled with original artwork in different media. This year 95 artists are participating from around the country. The festival gives patrons an opportunity to interact with the artists as they buy the unique pieces of art. Live music and dance, children’s art activities, and much more is offered throughout the weekend.
When: 10am–8pm
Where: Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, 970 Garden Park Dr. Allen, TX 75013
Cost: Free
Greater Plano Kiwanis Club Butterfly Festival
The Shops at Willow Bend will host the Greater Plano Kiwanis 15th Annual Butterfly Festival in Grand Court May 6 – 29, 2016. Visitors can walk through a conservatory filled with flowering plants and observe more than 1,000 flying butterflies in a natural setting. A portion of proceeds benefit the Greater Plano Kiwanis Club.
When: 12pm-6pm
Where: The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park Blvd. Plano, TX 75093
Cost: $6 adults; $5 kids; free for 2 and younger.
Dallas Vintage Toys 1 Year Anniversary Party
EVENT FEATURES -SECRET FEATURE 1, SECRET FEATURE 2, SECRET FEATURE 3, Cosplay Competition with BIG prizes. Open invite! Turtle Power Entertainment Raph and Leo ready to meet you for photos! Photos with a the MACH 5 from SPEED RACER in full size! Let’s Play Gaming Expo Vintage NES Tournament on Vintage Televisions, Mario Kart 8 Tournament with awesome prizes! Free hot-dogs and drinks from 11am-1pm, Live DJ to keep the party going. Prizes, Give-Aways, Raffles, Specials and More!
When: 11am–6pm
Where: 12052 Forestgate Dr, Dallas, Texas 75243
Cost: Free
Paws on the Square
Paws on the Square is a FREE event that brings people, pets, animal welfare organizations, and pet-friendly companies together to make Carrollton a better place for our pets! Featuring on-site adoptions provided by Operation Kindness, one free hour of Doga (dog yoga) (11am–12pm), a Dog Gone Scavenger Hunt (12–2pm; $25), low cost vaccinations (2–4pm), a special appearance by the Carrollton PD K-9 unit, and many other activities throughout the event.
When: 11am–4pm
Where: Historic Downtown Carrollton, 1106 S. Broadway Carrollton, TX 75006
Cost: Free
Clowns, Face painting, Balloon art, & Kidz art
Enjoy playscapes, clowns, face painting, balloons, kidz art, and the Dallas skyline at Continental Avenue Bridge!
When: 3pm-5pm
Where: Continental Avenue Bridge and West Dallas Gateway is located at 109 Continental Avenue Dallas, Texas 75208. The area can be accessed on the Downtown side off of Riverfront and Core Street and on the West Dallas side between Canada Dr and Singleton
Cost: Free
May Star Party at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Join the Noble Planetarium staff and members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society for monthly Star Parties. Navigate the skies with the assistance of staff and the Astronomical Society. Weather permitting, parties begin at dusk and last until approximately 11:00 PM.
When: 8pm-11pm
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Cost: Parking fee: $5 / vehicle
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
The 36th Season of Scarborough Renaissance Festival® will be interactive fun for everyone – 16th Century style! Weekends April 9 – May 30. Armored jousts, Birds of Prey, 23 stages of Renaissance entertainment, exquisite crafts, artisan demonstrations and more! Plan to step back in time, for the time of your life!
When: April 8 – May 30, 10am-7pm
Where: 2511 FM 66 Waxahachie, TX 75167
Cost: Adults $19 online, $25 at gate
Sunday, May 15, 2016
9th Annual Dragon Boat, Kite, and Lantern Festival
Dragon boat racing, kite, lantern making and competition, 15 countries traditional performances, traditional handicraft & demo & asian cultural class, gondola cruises, children activities, ethnic foo, classic rock band, family friendly comedy, parade, best costume dragon boat drummer competition and more!
When:8:30am–6pm
Where: Lake Carolyn, Las Colinas Boulevard East and El Lago Boulevard Irving, TX 75039
Cost: Free
Taste Addison 2016
Taste Addison delivers the tastiest eateries with the best music at Addison Circle Park. Known for 180+ restaurants in less than 4.4 miles and its nationally recognized special events, Addison serves up a good time no matter the craving. Cooking demonstration, children’s activity area and The Band Perry will perform Saturday night.
When: Noon – 6 pm
Where: Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive Addison, TX 75001
Cost: Adults $15 in advance ($20 at the event), $10 for children 4-12, free for children 3 and younger.
Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Now celebrating its 30th anniversary. Renowned for its outstanding entertainment, the Festival again hosts top Scottish musicians, professional athletes, and champion highland dancers. An exciting array of food, merchandise, souvenirs, and beverages from Scotland and Great Britain will be available for purchase. Also, enjoy all-Scottish-breed dog show, tents representing clans and families, a Scotch tasting, fireworks and Scottish foods and ales. Children ages 2-12 can enjoy the Children’s Games, which includes the three-legged race, sack race, dash and tug-of-war.
When: 9am-6pm
Where: Mavericks Stadium, 1309 W. Mitchell St. Arlington, TX 76013
Cost: $12-$25 for adults (depending on day and event), $8 for kids 13-17 and $5 for kids 6-12. Cash only at the gate.
Allen Arts Festival
The streets in Watters Creek come alive with artist booths lined along the sidewalk and filled with original artwork in different media. This year 95 artists are participating from around the country. The festival gives patrons an opportunity to interact with the artists as they buy the unique pieces of art. Live music and dance, children’s art activities, and much more is offered throughout the weekend.
When:12–6pm
Where: Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, 970 Garden Park Dr. Allen, TX 75013
Cost: Free
Greater Plano Kiwanis Club Butterfly Festival
The Shops at Willow Bend will host the Greater Plano Kiwanis 15th Annual Butterfly Festival in Grand Court May 6 – 29, 2016. Visitors can walk through a conservatory filled with flowering plants and observe more than 1,000 flying butterflies in a natural setting. A portion of proceeds benefit the Greater Plano Kiwanis Club.
When: 12pm-6pm
Where: The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park Blvd. Plano, TX 75093
Cost: $6 adults; $5 kids; free for 2 and younger.
African Dance with Fihankra Dance & Fitness Studio
All ages and skill levels are welcome for African Dance with Fihankra Dance & Fitness Studio! Bring the whole family to learn and enjoy this unique style of dance!
When: 11:30pm-12:30pm
Where: Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
Cost: Free
Sun Prints with Dallas Center Photography
Join Dallas Center for Photography and make your own solar prints in the park. Materials will be provided to create these simple and beautiful, one of a kind art prints using just sun and water. A fun and enlightening activity for kids and adults of all ages! (Meet in the Reading and Games Room)
When: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Where: Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
Cost: Free
Clowns, Face painting, Balloon art, & Kidz art
Enjoy playscapes, clowns, face painting, balloons, kidz art, and the Dallas skyline at Continental Avenue Bridge!
When: 3pm-5pm
Where: Continental Avenue Bridge and West Dallas Gateway is located at 109 Continental Avenue Dallas, Texas 75208. The area can be accessed on the Downtown side off of Riverfront and Core Street and on the West Dallas side between Canada Dr and Singleton
Cost: Free
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