Family Weekend Guide

Dallas–Fort Worth weekend events for tweens & teens (11+)

178 events tagged for tweens & teens (11+) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Age
Area
Cost
Weather

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Sat, Oct 17 · 6pm–10pm

Halloween at the Heard

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary — McKinney · Collin Co. · North suburbs

Evening Halloween event at the Heard's nature preserve and museum.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed

See the Heard's site for tickets and age guidance.

Details at Heard Museum ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 1

Autumn at the Arboretum

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden — Dallas · Dallas Co. · Dallas

The Arboretum's famous fall display of pumpkins and harvest color, plus the Children's Adventure Garden.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Garden admission; see site

Sept 19 – Nov 1.

Details at Dallas Arboretum ↗
Oct 16 – Oct 18 · 10am

State Fair of Texas (final weekend)

Fair Park — Dallas · Dallas Co. · Dallas

The State Fair of Texas wraps up its 2026 run with rides, a petting zoo, Little Lone Stars Land and fair food.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Daily tickets; see site

Runs Sept 25 – Oct 18. Hours 10am–10pm Fri–Sat, 10am–9pm Sun (per the fair FAQ).

Details at State Fair of Texas ↗

Library storytimes & programs (39, free)

From Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano and Denton public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 16

10:30amFamily Story Time · Clifford Crossing Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmFive Senses · Haggard Library, Plano 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmGuitar Class · Hampton-Illinois Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmBrain Break · North Branch Library, Denton 11+ · Free
4pmTeen Gaming Club · Diamond Hill/Jarvis Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmViolin Class · Hampton-Illinois Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
5pmAnime Club · Northwest Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 17

10amHaunted Hike · Mountain Creek Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amKeyboard Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amBeginner Banjo · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · Reby Cary Youth Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · Southwest Regional Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · Parr Library, Plano 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12pmUkulele Basics · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmFall Fest · Lochwood Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmKeyboard Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmGuitar Basics · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmBot Builders · Summerglen Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmGuitar Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmPaws and Pages · Dallas West Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmSpace Rocks! · Vivian J. Lincoln Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmViolin Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 18

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Big outings

Oct 16 – Nov 1

Autumn at the Arboretum

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden — Dallas · Dallas Co. · Dallas

The Arboretum's famous fall display of pumpkins and harvest color, plus the Children's Adventure Garden.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Garden admission; see site

Sept 19 – Nov 1.

Details at Dallas Arboretum ↗
Oct 23 – Oct 25

Boo at the Zoo at the Fort Worth Zoo

Fort Worth Zoo — Fort Worth · Tarrant Co. · Fort Worth

Daytime Halloween event with treat stations, live entertainment, animal shows and a community pumpkin patch.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Free with zoo admission or membership
Details at Fort Worth Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (52, free)

From Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano and Denton public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

10:30amFamily Story Time · Clifford Crossing Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmGuitar Class · Hampton-Illinois Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmBrain Break · North Branch Library, Denton 11+ · Free
4pmTeen Gaming Club · Diamond Hill/Jarvis Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmViolin Class · Hampton-Illinois Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
5pmAnime Club · Ridglea Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

8:30amFamily Fishing Day · Mountain Creek Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amKeyboard Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amBeginner Banjo · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · Reby Cary Youth Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · Southwest Regional Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · Parr Library, Plano 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12pmUkulele Basics · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12:30pmFamily Rock Painting · Southwest Regional Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmHaunted Carn-EVIL · White Rock Hills Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmKeyboard Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmGuitar Basics · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmGuitar Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmLife-Size Game Night · Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmTeen DIY · Northwest Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmSTEAM Showcase · Davis Library, Plano 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmBot Builders · Vivian J. Lincoln Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmViolin Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 25

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Big outings

Oct 16 – Nov 1

Autumn at the Arboretum

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden — Dallas · Dallas Co. · Dallas

The Arboretum's famous fall display of pumpkins and harvest color, plus the Children's Adventure Garden.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Garden admission; see site

Sept 19 – Nov 1.

Details at Dallas Arboretum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (44, free)

From Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano and Denton public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

10:30amFamily Story Time · Clifford Crossing Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmGuitar Class · Hampton-Illinois Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmBrain Break · North Branch Library, Denton 11+ · Free
4pmHalloween Bash · Reby Cary Youth Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmTeen Gaming Club · Diamond Hill/Jarvis Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmViolin Class · Hampton-Illinois Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmFrankenbear · Ella Mae Shamblee Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 31

9amCostume Cavalcade · Park Forest Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amKeyboard Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amBeginner Banjo · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · Reby Cary Youth Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · Southwest Regional Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · Parr Library, Plano 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amMonster Mash · Preston Royal Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amHalloween Bash · Ella Mae Shamblee Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12pmUkulele Basics · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmKeyboard Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmScarybration · Skyline Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmSpooky Creations · Polk-Wisdom Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmGuitar Basics · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmCreepy Critters · Pleasant Grove Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmGuitar Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmViolin Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmHalloween Bash · Northside Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 1

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Library storytimes & programs (39, free)

From Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano and Denton public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 6

10:30amFamily Story Time · Clifford Crossing Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmGuitar Class · Hampton-Illinois Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmTeen Gaming Club · Diamond Hill/Jarvis Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmViolin Class · Hampton-Illinois Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
5pmAnime Club · Northwest Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 7

10amKeyboard Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amBeginner Banjo · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · Reby Cary Youth Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · Southwest Regional Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Storytime · Parr Library, Plano 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12pmUkulele Basics · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmGobble Gobble · Polk-Wisdom Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmKeyboard Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmGuitar Basics · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmGuitar Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmSTEAM Showcase · Haggard Library, Plano 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmExplore: Diwali · Schimelpfenig Library, Plano 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmViolin Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 8