God is good! Dallas, TX
Your family's guide to Dallas-Fort Worth
I find the free splash pads, the $1 zoo days, the indoor play areas that save a 100-degree afternoon, and the family events worth loading up the car for. Then I share every detail so your crew can just show up and enjoy.
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Autumn at the Arboretum: Pumpkin Village
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden 路 Dallas
State Fair of Texas
Fair Park 路 Dallas
Holiday at the Arboretum: The Final 12 Days of Christmas
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden 路 Dallas
ICE! featuring Harry Potter at Gaylord Texan
Gaylord Texan Resort 路 Grapevine
What I cover
Free and almost-free
The best of DFW for $0 to $5: free museum days, $1 zoo days, library programs, and parks that feel like a day trip.
33 free spots on the map
Splash pads and water play
Every splash pad I've checked out across the metroplex, with shade notes, bathroom truth, and which ones are actually free.
7 checked out in person
Indoor play areas
Where to go when it's 105 degrees or raining sideways: play cafes, church play areas, mall playgrounds, and open gyms.
16 rainy-day saves
Family events
Seasonal festivals, story times, kid days, and one-off events across Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Arlington, and beyond.
5 on the calendar right now
Start with these guides
Is the GetOut Pass Worth It for DFW Families? Our Honest Take
We use our GetOut Pass all over DFW. Here is how the attraction membership actually works, the spots we have used it at, and how to decide if it pays off for your family.
Updated August 8, 2026
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DFW Restaurants Where Kids Play While You Actually Eat
The holy grail of family dining: DFW restaurants and cafes with real play areas, plus the spots where the staff treats your kids like family.
Updated August 8, 2026
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Berry Picking Near Dallas: Blueberries, Blackberries, and How to Do It Right
The two u-pick berry farms we love east of Dallas, what the season actually looks like, the reservation tricks, and the packing list that saves the morning.
Updated August 8, 2026
Read the guideHi, I'm the mom behind Momlife in Dallas
I'm a Dallas mom who got tired of finding out about the good stuff after it happened. So I started checking places out myself and sharing everything: what's free, what's worth it, and what to skip. God is good, and this city is full of blessings for families who know where to look.
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