Kids Events in Dallas August 2025
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August is packed with kid-friendly events in Austin — a great way to end the summer before school starts! From museum activities to outdoor movie nights and themed park events, there’s fun for every family.
This month’s highlights include Danny Go!, Universe of Light featuring DC, and more!
This list is grouped by weekend for easy browsing and quick planning.
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.
Early Birds Save with $2 Parking at Traders Village
Love to treasure hunt? Traders Village Grand Prairie is a shopper’s paradise, featuring over 1,000 open-air vendor booths that offer a wide range of items, including clothing, collectibles, tools, toys, and home décor. And this summer, you can score $2 parking before 10 AM every Saturday and Sunday—more reason to come early and shop all day.
When: All Weekend June – August 2025
Where: 2602 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
How Much: No Entry Fee, $2 Parking!!!
Family Events in Dallas – August 1 –3, 2025
Mayor’s Back to School Fair – This awesome event provides Dallas ISD students from pre-K to 12th grade with essential school supplies, immunizations, dental and vision screenings, and valuable community resources. However, please note that pre-registration is required.
Image credit: Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair
SiNaCa Studios Friends & Family Game Night: Chill, Play, Explore – Prepare for an evening packed with trivia, scavenger hunts, glass-inspired challenges, and fantastic prizes as you explore the studio in a whole new way.
Dallas’ Original Watermelon Day – Get ready to sample, shop, and savor 15 incredible varieties of Texas-grown watermelon, alongside live music, kids’ activities, and exciting demonstrations.
Image credit: Danny Go!
Music Made Here Concert Series – Experience the Music Made Here Concert Series this August 2025 in Dallas’s vibrant Downtown Garland Square, where you’ll enjoy live performances from dynamic artists, delicious local food, and exciting challenges for the kids.
Gelato Festa – Explore over 15 unique gelato creations, including never-before-tasted flavors, boozy sorbetto, and surprising pairing combinations!
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. – Experience Ariel’s enchanting journey as she navigates love and adventure in a captivating hour-long production!
Image credit: Upright Theatre Co.
Community Resource Fair – Head over to Artes de la Rosa for the United Way of Tarrant County’s Fort Worth ISD Community Resource Fair, where you’ll discover a free, family-friendly event brimming with school supplies, valuable resources, and exciting activities.
Family Events in Dallas – August 8 –10, 2025
Universe of Light featuring DC – Step into the DC Universe of Light at Gaylord Texan Resort, a thrilling walkthrough attraction showcasing over 1,000 glowing lanterns featuring your favorite DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains.
Texas Latino Comic Con – The 9th annual Texas Latino Comic Con is here, offering a thrilling day of panels, vendors, and lucha libre.
Image credit: Texas Latino Comic Con
Back to School Bash – Dive into bounce houses, enjoy face painting, create cool crafts, grab balloon animals, play exciting games, and savor delicious treats, plus wear a school shirt for a free Icedream Cone.
The Smurf Experience – Dive into an epic 13,000-square-foot indoor adventure where you transform into a Smurf, race through Smurf Village, the Enchanted Forest, and Gargamel’s lair, and save the world through scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and virtual reality thrills!
Image credit: The Smurf Experience
Vitruvian Salsa Festival – Dive into the rhythm at the Vitruvian Salsa Festival this August 2025 in Dallas, where you’ll enjoy a live band, a local DJ spinning tunes, professional salsa lessons, delicious food trucks, and family activities.
Family Movie Mornings – Get ready to experience Hollywood family classics in the stunning, newly renovated Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater! This Friday morning, prepare for a fantastic adventure with a special screening of Night at the Museum.
Little Designers in the District – Head to the PGA District to unleash your inner artist at Little Designers in the District, where kids will decorate their own erasable back-to-school boards, perfect for those first-day-of-school photos.
Family Events in Dallas – August 15 –17, 2025
Universe of Light featuring DC – Step into the DC Universe of Light at Gaylord Texan Resort, a thrilling walkthrough attraction showcasing over 1,000 glowing lanterns featuring your favorite DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains.
North Texas Fair and Rodeo – Dive into nine incredible days of non-stop country music, thrilling professional rodeos, amazing livestock shows, carnival rides, and delicious eats.
Queens Market – Discover amazing finds and support local women-owned businesses at Queens Market, featuring craft beers, adoptable pets, and exciting prizes!
Kaiju Go! 2025 – A Japanese Giant Monster Film, Art, & Toy Showcase – Get ready for an epic monster mash as Kaiju Go! explodes with a colossal lineup of films, artists, and vendors, headlined by a thrilling Godzilla double feature and more! Secure your spot to dive into all the action, including a rare film screening and Q&As.
Image credit: Kaiju Go – A Japanese Monster Film, Art, and Toy Showcase
Image credit: Gracie’s Corner
Bill Pickett Rodeo: Texas Connection Series – Saddle up for an unforgettable adventure and immerse yourself in the vibrant legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, a thrilling celebration of history, culture, and western heritage perfect for the whole family!
Family Events in Dallas – August 22 –24, 2025
Universe of Light featuring DC – Step into the DC Universe of Light at Gaylord Texan Resort, a thrilling walkthrough attraction showcasing over 1,000 glowing lanterns featuring your favorite DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains.
2025 Hugapalooza at Klyde Warren Park – You’re invited to Hugapalooza, a free, kid-centered sing-along concert featuring the Musical Storytime Puppet Show, KidLinks’ therapeutic music performers, and the Frisco RoughRiders’ Bull Moose, all while exploring a Children’s Resource Fair filled with DFW’s best family offerings.
Image credit: KidLinks
Summer Sizzler- Dallas – The annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k is your perfect family adventure, complete with an exclusive designer shirt, a custom medal, and delicious treats waiting at the finish line!
Domingos de Fiesta – Dive into the excitement of Ultimate Bullfighters and Stockyards Championship Rodeos, dance to diverse music, and savor fantastic food and drink specials, all while making memories.
Image credit: What’s Up Fort Worth
Movie in Concert: Star Wars—The Force Awakens – Witness Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the big screen at Bass Performance Hall as the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score live to film!
Family Events in Dallas – August 29 –31, 2025
Universe of Light featuring DC – Step into the DC Universe of Light at Gaylord Texan Resort, a thrilling walkthrough attraction showcasing over 1,000 glowing lanterns featuring your favorite DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains.
Image credit: Gaylord Texan Hotel
The 2nd Annual Move For the Beat 5K – Lace up for the 2nd Annual Move For The Beat 5K this August 2025 in Dallas, where you can walk, run, or dance your way to better heart health and empower the Black community!
Bedford Beats and Eats Fest – Dive into a free weekend of live performers, a dedicated kid’s zone, exciting activities, diverse vendors, abundant food trucks, and refreshing drinks, all with convenient free shuttles.
Bookmark this roundup for a quick monthly look at Dallas’s best events for adults. For detailed weekend planning, check out our weekly Things to Do in Dallas this Weekend guide, updated every Monday with fresh picks.
