Things to do in Dallas with kids this weekend of November 4 | Image credit: The Light Park
There are always plenty of things for kids to do in Dallas, especially on the weekends. So if you’re wondering “What are the fun things to do in Dallas with kids this weekend?” you don’t need to look any further.
There are so many fun things to do with kids in Dallas this weekend of November 4 to November 6, 2022!
Our top picks on for Dallas events for kids include The Light Park, The 12th Annual Festival at Switchyard, Nishi Fest, and lots more!
Things to Do in Dallas With Kids This Weekend of November 4, 2022, Friday
Greek Food Festival
Things to Do in Dallas With Kids This Weekend of November 4 | Image credit: Greek Food Festival of Dallas
What: Enjoy everything delicious in the Greek cuisine at the Greek Food Festival of Dallas!
The festival will feature cuisine and pastries authentically made in the festival kitchen with authentic Greek recipes. There will also be live music to go with your food.
If you’re looking for souveneirs, there will also be a marketplace for you to look at. And if you’re looking for something fun for the kids, there will be plenty of kids’ attractions to make their day.
When: November 4, 2022 | 11 am
Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 13555 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX 75240
How much: Free- $10
Wild West Circus by the Lone Star Circus
What: Feel thrill and adventure with the Lone Star Circus and their gravity-defying feats. Watch soaring acrobats, amazing aerialists, jaw-dropping contortionists, mesmerizing illusions, breathtaking dances, hilarious comedy, and moving music all under a brilliantly lit circus tent.
When: November 4, 2022 | 7 pm
Where: Frisco Fresh Market, 9215 John W. Elliott Dr, Frisco, TX 75034
How much: $18 – $40
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Things to Do in Dallas With Kids This Weekend – Saturday, November 5, 2022
Q BBQ Fest
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What: If you love BBQ or just anything meat, this festival is just for you!
The Q BBQ gathers the finest pitmasters from across Texas and throughout the country to serve award-winning smoked meats to all you meat and BBQ lovers out there.
Expect tons of BBQ, of course, and so much more. The masters will also be dishing out tutorials and demos for you to copy at home to get the best BBQ you can be proud of. Then, there will also be tons of games and activities for you to enjoy.
When: November 5 – 6, 2022 | 5 pm
Where: AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011
How much: $15 – $129
The Boho Market at The Hill
What: Take the family and the kids out for a lovely stroll this weekend at The Boho Market at The Hill. The market features locally and ethical sourced vendors. And each month, the organizers hand picks each vendor to make sure that you’d always have a unique array of goods to look through. There will be tons of local, vintage, and handcrafted products for you to choose from.
When: November 5, 2022 | 9 am
Where: The Hill, 8041 Walnut Hl Ln Suite 912, Dallas, TX 75231
How much: Free
Nishi Fest by Studio Nano and Sleepi ZZZ
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What: If your kids are into anime or anything Asian pop culture, this is the festiva to take them to!
Here, kids can enjoy meeting the voice actors of their favorite characters, wear cosplay and participate in cosplay contests, join autograph sessions and photo ops, and play fighting games and TCG tournaments. There will also be exhibitors and Artists Alley vendors, a JDM/KDM car show and contest, Asian food truck style night market, and more. So your kids will surely be in for a treat.
When: November 5, 2022 | 10 am
Where: Arlington Convetion Center, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011
How much: $37
Hansel and Gretel by the Dallas Opera
What: Do you tell your kids the tale of the two kids who ate a witch’s house made of candy? If you haven’t or if your kids love that story, here’s a chance to delight them with it.
The Dallas Opera will be presenting the classic tale of the two kids who almost end up as tasty treats for a hungry witch when they go out searching for food in the forest. And it will be colorful, fun, suspenseful, and sometimes even funny. The kids will surely love it!
When: November 5, 2022 | 7:30 pm
Where: Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
How much: $25
Piff The Magic Dragon & Puddles Pity Party: Misery Love Company
What: Piff the Magic Dragon together with his trusty sidekick Mr. Piffles, the world’s only magic performing chihuahua has bagged several Best of Las Vegas awards for their adorable and hilarious long running act at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino.
On the other hand, Puddles Pity Party, the sad, giant clown with a golden voice has nearly a million subscribers YouTube and has performed sold out shows all over the world.
Now, they’re coming together to form the most unlikely of tag teams for The Piff and Puddles Misery Loves Company Tour. Not bad for a couple of “losers” from America’s Got Talent, right? Catch their wonderful performance live now!
When: November 5, 2022 | 8 pm
Where: Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75201
How much: $35 – $149
The 12th Annual Festival at Switchyard by the City of Carrollton
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What: Enjoy free concerts and so many fun activities at the 12th Annual Festival at Switchyard this weekend with the family!
Grammy award-winning rock band Soul Asylum will be headlining the festival. Meanwhile, chart-topping bands Hoobastank and Lit will open, with alternative rockers Marcy Playground kicking off the nighttime entertainment.
Other performers include Hip Hop Hooray, Bryan Adams tribute band Run to You, and the Jade Flores Band.
In addition to that, you and the family can also enjoy children’s entertainment, front-of-stage community performances, rides and games, face painting and balloon art, a beer garden, and an array of food vendors and festival booths.
When: November 5, 2022 | 11 am
Where: Historic Downtown Carrollton, 1100 S Elm St, Carrollton, TX 75006
Things to Do in Dallas With Kids This Weekend – Sunday, November 6, 2022
The Light Park
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What: There is nothing that makes your journey on the road a lot more fun than brilliant, dazzling, and beautiful lights especially since Christmas is already less than a hundred days away. You can enjoy all that with The Light Park!
The Light Park is a mile-long drive-thru spectacular where you can witness millions of beautiful lights synchronized to a mix of music by DJ Polar Ice. So you can rock out to the coolest tunes and celebrate the holiday season early while traveling through the longest light tunnel in the world.
The event will be priced per vehicle rather than per person.
When: November 6 – December 31, 2022 | 5:30 pm
Where: Hurricane Harbor Arlington, 1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006
How much: $29 – $125
FIFA Trophy World Tour
What: Does your child have dreams of winning the FIFA championship in the future or are they just huge fans of the sport? Well, here’s your chance to give them a taste of that future.
The Lighthouse Artspace will be presenting the FIFA Trophy World Tour. You and the kids can get your photo take with the FIFA World Cup Trophy when it arrives in Dallas. To gain entry, you only need to purchase a marked 20 oz. Coca-Cola product, which will provide a code to enter online to reserve a digital ticket.
When: November 6 – 7, 2022 | 4 pm
Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace Dallas, 507 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201
How much: Free
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