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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 3

Christmas at Gaylord Texan: ice! featuring Harry Potter

Gaylord Texan Resort — Grapevine · Tarrant Co. · Dallas

Resort-wide Christmas with ice! featuring Harry Potter sculptures carved from 2 million pounds of ice, ice tubing, snowball blasting, Santa photos and a Christmas Village.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Activities ticketed separately; activity passes available
  • Indoors
Details at Gaylord Texan Resort ↗
Nov 14 – Jan 3

The Trains at NorthPark

NorthPark Center — Dallas · Dallas Co. · Dallas

Texas's most elaborate miniature toy train exhibit, with hundreds of trains on 1,600 feet of track through detailed miniature scenes, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Dallas.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
  • Indoors

Across from Kona Grill inside NorthPark Center.

Details at Ronald McDonald House Dallas ↗

Library storytimes & programs (85, free)

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

Friday, Nov 13

9:30amBaby Basics · Preston Royal Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amStory Time · North Branch Library, Denton 6-10 · Free
3:30pmCharades! · Arcadia Park Branch, Dallas 6-10 · Free
3:30pmPokemon Club · Vickery Park Branch, Dallas 6-10 · Free
4pmBrain Break · North Branch Library, Denton 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amKeyboard Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amDino Time · Preston Royal Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano and Denton branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 2 branches

Library event page →

11:30amStory Bites · Wedgwood Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · Free
11:30amToddler Towers · Vivian J. Lincoln Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · Free
12pmUkulele Basics · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12:30pmNature Lab · Southwest Regional Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · Free
1pmFamily Game Lounge · Renner Frankford 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
1pmMedia Swap · White Rock Hills Branch, Dallas 11+ · Free
1:30pmGuitar Basics · Golden Triangle Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmAnime Fan Meetup · Vivian J. Lincoln Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmBot Builders · East Regional Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

12pmSewing Club · Vickery Park Branch, Dallas 11+ · Free
1pmBoard Games · Bachman Lake Branch, Dallas 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 3

Christmas at Gaylord Texan: ice! featuring Harry Potter

Gaylord Texan Resort — Grapevine · Tarrant Co. · Dallas

Resort-wide Christmas with ice! featuring Harry Potter sculptures carved from 2 million pounds of ice, ice tubing, snowball blasting, Santa photos and a Christmas Village.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Activities ticketed separately; activity passes available
  • Indoors
Details at Gaylord Texan Resort ↗
Nov 14 – Jan 3

The Trains at NorthPark

NorthPark Center — Dallas · Dallas Co. · Dallas

Texas's most elaborate miniature toy train exhibit, with hundreds of trains on 1,600 feet of track through detailed miniature scenes, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Dallas.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
  • Indoors

Across from Kona Grill inside NorthPark Center.

Details at Ronald McDonald House Dallas ↗

Library storytimes & programs (75, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

9:30amBaby Basics · Preston Royal Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amStory Time · North Branch Library, Denton 6-10 · Free
4pmBrain Break · North Branch Library, Denton 11+ · Free
4:30pmArt Lab · Emily Fowler Library, Denton 6-10 · Free
5pmAnime Club · Northwest Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

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
Sat, Nov 21 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano and Denton branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 2 branches

Library event page →

11:30amToddler Towers · Vivian J. Lincoln Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · Free
1pmKeyboard Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmPokémon Club! · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 6-10 · Free
2pmBot Builders · Summerglen Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmLife-Size Game Night · Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmPaws and Pages · Dallas West Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmArt Shop · Harrington Library, Plano 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmPokémon Club · Reby Cary Youth Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

1pmLEGO Lab · Bachman Lake Branch, Dallas 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 3

Christmas at Gaylord Texan: ice! featuring Harry Potter

Gaylord Texan Resort — Grapevine · Tarrant Co. · Dallas

Resort-wide Christmas with ice! featuring Harry Potter sculptures carved from 2 million pounds of ice, ice tubing, snowball blasting, Santa photos and a Christmas Village.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Activities ticketed separately; activity passes available
  • Indoors
Details at Gaylord Texan Resort ↗
Nov 14 – Jan 3

The Trains at NorthPark

NorthPark Center — Dallas · Dallas Co. · Dallas

Texas's most elaborate miniature toy train exhibit, with hundreds of trains on 1,600 feet of track through detailed miniature scenes, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Dallas.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
  • Indoors

Across from Kona Grill inside NorthPark Center.

Details at Ronald McDonald House Dallas ↗
Nov 27 – Dec 6

The Nutcracker (Texas Ballet Theater)

Winspear Opera House — Dallas · Dallas Co. · Dallas

Texas Ballet Theater's holiday Nutcracker.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets required
  • Indoors

Dallas run Nov 27 – Dec 6; Fort Worth (Bass Hall) Dec 11–27. Opening shows: Fri Nov 27 8pm; Sat Nov 28 2pm & 8pm; see site for full schedule.

Details at Texas Ballet Theater ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 28 – Dec 12

Polar PJ Party

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History — Fort Worth · Tarrant Co. · Fort Worth

Put on your favorite jammies, enjoy winter activities and experience the magic of The Polar Express in the Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater!

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History ↗

Library storytimes & programs (32, free)

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

Friday, Nov 27

Saturday, Nov 28

10amKeyboard Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
Sat, Nov 28 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano and Denton branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 2 branches

Library event page →

11amPaper Expressions · Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11:30amStory Bites · Wedgwood Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · Free
11:30amToddler Towers · Vivian J. Lincoln Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · Free
12:30pmFamily Rock Painting · Southwest Regional 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
2pmCarnival Day · Mountain Creek 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
2pmPuzzle Swap · Timberglen Branch, Dallas 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, Nov 29

12pmSewing Club · Vickery Park Branch, Dallas 11+ · Free
1pmBoard Games · Bachman Lake Branch, Dallas 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 3

Christmas at Gaylord Texan: ice! featuring Harry Potter

Gaylord Texan Resort — Grapevine · Tarrant Co. · Dallas

Resort-wide Christmas with ice! featuring Harry Potter sculptures carved from 2 million pounds of ice, ice tubing, snowball blasting, Santa photos and a Christmas Village.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Activities ticketed separately; activity passes available
  • Indoors
Details at Gaylord Texan Resort ↗
Nov 14 – Jan 3

The Trains at NorthPark

NorthPark Center — Dallas · Dallas Co. · Dallas

Texas's most elaborate miniature toy train exhibit, with hundreds of trains on 1,600 feet of track through detailed miniature scenes, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Dallas.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
  • Indoors

Across from Kona Grill inside NorthPark Center.

Details at Ronald McDonald House Dallas ↗
Nov 27 – Dec 6

The Nutcracker (Texas Ballet Theater)

Winspear Opera House — Dallas · Dallas Co. · Dallas

Texas Ballet Theater's holiday Nutcracker.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets required
  • Indoors

Dallas run Nov 27 – Dec 6; Fort Worth (Bass Hall) Dec 11–27. Opening shows: Fri Nov 27 8pm; Sat Nov 28 2pm & 8pm; see site for full schedule.

Details at Texas Ballet Theater ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 28 – Dec 12

Polar PJ Party

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History — Fort Worth · Tarrant Co. · Fort Worth

Put on your favorite jammies, enjoy winter activities and experience the magic of The Polar Express in the Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater!

  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History ↗

Library storytimes & programs (74, free)

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

Friday, Dec 4

9:30amBaby Basics · Preston Royal Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
5pmAnime Club · Northwest Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amKeyboard Class · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amHora de Cuentos · White Rock Hills Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLEGO Club · Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch, Dallas 6-10 · Free
11amStory Bites · Summerglen Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · Free
11:30amTape Town · Wedgwood Library, Fort Worth 3-5 · Free
11:30amToddler Towers · Vivian J. Lincoln Library, Fort Worth 0-2 · Free
12pmIndoor Snow Day · Vickery Park 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
1pmPolar Express · Park Forest Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmWinter Wonderland · Polk-Wisdom Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmPokémon Club · Reby Cary Youth Library, Fort Worth 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

1pmLEGO Lab · Bachman Lake Branch, Dallas 6-10 · Free
1:30pmChanukah Story Hour · Renner Frankford Branch, Dallas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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