This Week's Learning Adventures
Educational experiences happening around DFW this week, hand-picked for homeschool families.
Kimbell Sensory Hour
Explore art and Ice Cream Sunday activities in a quieter, sensory-friendly environment from 11 AM–12 PM. Advance registration is required.
Kimbell Ice Cream Sunday
Enjoy art making, family films, gallery activities, live entertainment, and complimentary Melt Ice Cream from 12–5 PM.
Watercolor in the Park
Create a nature-inspired watercolor painting during this family-friendly activity at Dinosaur Valley State Park beginning at 2 PM. Park admission is required.
Dallas Arboretum Family Fun Friday
Enjoy outdoor games, animal-themed matching activities, an obstacle course, and shaving cream tie-dye from 9 AM–1 PM. Included with admission.
MrBeast Swarm Jet Workshop
Kids can practice building skills while creating a MrBeast-themed Swarm Jet at Lowe’s beginning at 10 AM. The workshop costs $14.98, and registration varies by store.
Space Day
Explore astronomy and space science through special activities and museum experiences at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History from 10 AM–4 PM.
Junior Ranger Academy
Kids can learn about the park, nature, and conservation while completing junior ranger activities from 11 AM–12 PM. Park admission is required.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio
Kids and their adult companions can explore artwork and create a hands-on project during this free drop-in studio experience from 1–1:45 PM.
July Curiosity Quest
Why Doesn’t Dallas Feel the Same Temperature Everywhere?
Have you ever noticed that walking across a parking lot feels much hotter than standing beneath a tree? This month, become an Urban Heat Detective and explore how trees, water, buildings, grass, and shade change the way our city feels.
Make a Guess
Which spot do you think will feel hottest: sidewalk, grass, mulch, playground equipment, or shade?
Go Explore
Visit a park, garden, nature center, splash pad, or even your own neighborhood and compare different spaces.
Observe & Compare
Notice where people gather, where it feels cooler, and how trees, water, and buildings change the temperature.
Design a Cooler City
If you were designing a new Dallas park, what would you include to help families stay comfortable in summer?
Keep the Curiosity Going
Want to dig a little deeper? These free resources are great for extending the conversation at home.
Read: NASA Kids
Learn what urban heat islands are and why cities get hotter than surrounding areas.
Watch: Urban Heat Video
A kid-friendly video explaining why some places in a city feel hotter than others.
Try: PBS Interactive Lesson
Explore how trees help cool neighborhoods and reduce urban heat.
Learn: Heat Safety
Use this National Weather Service resource to talk about staying safe while exploring outside in Texas heat.
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