CrunchyMamaDFW | DFW Homeschool Events, Field Trips & Family Guides

Participating AMC Theatres • $3 + tax • Showtimes vary

AMC Summer Movie Camp: The Bad Guys 2

Catch The Bad Guys 2 through AMC’s discounted summer movie program. Participating theaters and showtimes vary by location.

JUL27–30

Participating Regal Theatres • $1 • 11 AM

Regal Summer Movie Express

See Dog Man or Paddington during Regal’s low-cost summer movie program. Movie selections and availability may vary by theater.

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth • Free • 10 AM–12 PM

FreeArt

Art Tales: Recycling Roundup

Hear stories, play gallery games, create artwork, and enjoy family-friendly activities inspired by recycling and the Carter’s collection.

Arlington Skatium • Free • 1 PM

Roll Into Learning: Homeschool Skate and Curriculum Swap

Meet other homeschool families for an afternoon of skating and bring gently used curriculum and educational materials to sell, trade, or give away.

Participating AMC Theatres • $3 + tax • Showtimes vary

AMC Summer Movie Camp: The Bad Guys 2

A second opportunity to see The Bad Guys 2 through AMC’s discounted family summer movie program.

Participating Cinemark Theatres • $1.75 + tax

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: The Bad Guys 2

Enjoy a discounted family showing of The Bad Guys 2. Showtimes and participating locations vary by theater.

Dallas Arboretum • Included with Admission • 9 AM–1 PM

JUL31

NatureFamily

Dallas Arboretum Family Fun Friday

Spend the morning enjoying family-friendly games, crafts, activities, and outdoor exploration throughout the garden.

Ellis Davis Field House, Dallas • Free • 9 AM–2 PM

AUG1

FreeSchool

Dallas ISD Back-to-School Kickoff

Families can receive help with student registration, school resources, approved backpacks, and free school supplies while supplies last.

J.P. Hawn Park, Dallas • Free • 9 AM–12 PM

AUG1

FreeFamily

Back-to-School Festival

Students and their families can enjoy a community back-to-school celebration featuring activities, resources, and school-year support.

Dallas • Free • While Supplies Last

AUG1

FreeSchool

Dream Center Dallas Back-to-School Event

Dream Center Dallas will distribute free backpacks, school supplies, shoes, and other resources to help students prepare for the new school year.

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August Events in DFW

Browse August family-friendly events in date order, then use the category buttons to narrow the list.

AUG6

HomeschoolNatureSTEM

Texas Discovery Gardens – Homeschool Day: Terrific Texas

Texas Discovery Gardens, Dallas • 1–3 PM • Members free; adults $14; children $8

Discover what makes Texas unique through hands-on nature activities, crafts, and guided exploration.

AUG7

Heard Natural Science Museum – Homeschool & Preschool Day

McKinney • 9 AM–5 PM • $5 per person

Explore the museum, nature trails, and exhibits with discounted admission during this special homeschool day.

AUG7

Dallas Public Library – Homeschool Hangout

Lakewood Branch Library, Dallas • Free • 10–11 AM

Join other homeschool families for activities, learning opportunities, and community building.

AUG9

FreeParent Resource

Resources for Homeschool Educators: High School

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas • Free • 2–3:30 PM

Learn about library resources, databases, and services for homeschool educators teaching high school students.

AUG11

Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Day

Participating DFW Locations • $11.99 per child • Open–4 PM

Enjoy 90 minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass, unlimited soft drinks, and earned E-Tickets.

AUG14

FreeSTEM

NRH Library Homeschool STEAM: Water Cycle

North Richland Hills Library • Free • 11 AM–12 PM

Explore the water cycle through interactive, hands-on STEM activities.

AUG27

Dallas Public Library – Homeschool Meet-up

White Rock Hills Branch Library, Dallas • Free • 10 AM–12 PM

Meet other homeschool families to share curriculum ideas, advice, and educational resources.

SEP4

Dallas Public Library – Homeschool Hangout

Lakewood Branch Library, Dallas • Free • 10–11 AM

Join other homeschool families for activities, learning opportunities, and community building.

SEP8

Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Day

Participating DFW Locations • $11.99 per child • Open–4 PM

Enjoy 90 minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass, unlimited soft drinks, and earned E-Tickets.

SEP11

FreeSTEM

North Richland Hills Library – Homeschool STEAM

North Richland Hills Library • Free • 11 AM–12 PM

Enjoy a monthly hands-on STEM program designed for homeschool families.

SEP14

HomeschoolArt

Dallas Arboretum – Art in the Garden

Dallas • 10 AM, 11:15 AM, 1 PM, or 2 PM • Registration required

Explore art, science, and nature through hands-on activities inspired by the gardens.

SEP24

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center – Mini Beasts

Brockdale Park, Lucas • 9 AM–1 PM • $12 ages 3+

Investigate insects and other tiny creatures through hikes, hands-on activities, and a live raptor presentation.

SEP25

FreeTeens

University of Dallas – Homeschool Open House

University of Dallas, Irving • Free • 8:30 AM–4 PM

Tour campus, attend classes, meet admissions counselors, and learn about the college application process.

SEP26

HomeschoolTeens

North Texas Homeschool Homecoming

Frontiers of Flight Museum, Dallas • 7–11 PM • Ticket required

Annual homecoming dance created for North Texas homeschool students.

OCT2

Dallas Public Library – Homeschool Hangout

Lakewood Branch Library, Dallas • Free • 10–11 AM

Join other homeschool families for activities, learning opportunities, and community building.

OCT13

Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Day

Participating DFW Locations • $11.99 per child • Open–4 PM

Enjoy 90 minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass, unlimited soft drinks, and earned E-Tickets.

OCT19

HomeschoolSTEM

Dallas Arboretum – Survival in the Dark

Dallas • 10 AM, 11:15 AM, 1 PM, or 2 PM • Registration required

Discover how nocturnal animals survive through interactive science activities and exploration.

OCT19

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center – Echoes in the Dark

Brockdale Park, Lucas • 9 AM–1 PM • $12 ages 3+

Learn about owls, bats, and nighttime wildlife through investigations and live animal encounters.

NOV6

Dallas Public Library – Homeschool Hangout

Lakewood Branch Library, Dallas • Free • 10–11 AM

Join other homeschool families for activities, learning opportunities, and community building.

NOV10

Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Day

Participating DFW Locations • $11.99 per child • Open–4 PM

Enjoy 90 minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass, unlimited soft drinks, and earned E-Tickets.

NOV13

FreeSTEM

NRH Library Homeschool STEAM: Creative Chemistry Art

North Richland Hills Library • Free • 11 AM–12 PM

Explore chemistry concepts through creative, hands-on art activities.

NOV13

FreeHistory

Fort Richardson – Homeschool Living History Afternoon

Fort Richardson State Park, Jacksboro • Free for homeschool participants • 1–4 PM

Experience frontier life through living history demonstrations and interactive activities.

NOV16

HomeschoolSTEM

Dallas Arboretum – Journey Through the Solar System & Beyond

Dallas • 10 AM, 11:15 AM, 1 PM, or 2 PM • Registration required

Explore the solar system through hands-on astronomy activities and interactive learning.

NOV17

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center – Wild Wonders at Your Doorstep

Brockdale Park, Lucas • 9 AM–1 PM • $12 ages 3+

Discover North Texas wildlife through nature hikes, STEM investigations, and live raptor encounters.