April  is full of hands-on learning opportunities for homeschool families across North Texas. There’s something for every age and interest. Scroll through the list below to find this month’s homeschool days, classes, and ongoing discounts happening throughout the DFW area.

 

Texas Discovery Gardens – Homeschool Day: Naturalist Journals and Garden Adventures
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Cost: Included with admission (Adults $12 | Children 3–12 $8 | Under 3 free)
Location: Dallas (Fair Park)
Description: Homeschool families create recycled nature journals and explore the gardens while learning how scientists observe and record nature.

 

River Legacy Nature Center – Nature Adventurers: Adventures with Plants
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $25 per child
Location: Arlington
Description: A preschool homeschool program for ages 2.5–4 featuring hands-on plant exploration, stories, and nature activities.

 

Strikz Family Entertainment – Homeschool Discount
Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
Time: Open–4:00 p.m.
Cost: Half-price bowling
Location: Frisco
Description: On the first Friday of every month, homeschool families can enjoy half-price bowling from open until 4:00 p.m.

 

KidZania Dallas – Homeschool Day

Dates: Every Friday
Cost: $22 per child | $15 per adult
Location: Stonebriar Centre, Frisco
Description: A hands-on, career-based learning experience where kids explore real-world jobs through role-play. Special homeschool pricing every Friday.

Slick City – Homeschool Social

Dates: Every Friday
Time: 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Cost: $14.99 per person (socks not included)
Location: Multiple DFW locations
Description: A fun, active social experience for homeschool families featuring slides, play zones, and time to connect with other homeschoolers.

Launch Family Entertainment – Homeschool Discount

Dates: Every Friday
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Cost: $12.99 per person (includes grip socks)
Location: Lewisville
Description: Weekly homeschool discount featuring trampoline parks, foam pits, basketball, and open jump time.

 

 

Fort Worth Zoo – Homeschool Class: Texas Wild! (Piney Woods & Gulf Coast)
Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: 1:15–3:45 p.m.
Cost: $40 per student
Location: Fort Worth
Description: A classroom-style homeschool program exploring Texas ecosystems including the Piney Woods and Gulf Coast regions through science activities and live animal encounters.

 

Dallas Arboretum – Homeschool Lab: Plant Chromatography
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: Morning sessions (varies by grade level)
Cost: $22–$25 per student depending on grade
Location: Dallas
Description: A hands-on homeschool science lab where students investigate plant pigments and chromatography while learning about plant biology.

 

Fort Worth Botanic Garden – Homeschool Day: Water Ways
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: Morning program
Cost: Varies by ticket type
Location: Fort Worth
Description: A homeschool environmental science program focused on water ecosystems, conservation, and hands-on discovery.

 

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum – Homeschool Day
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 per participant
Location: Dallas
Description: Homeschool students explore the museum’s permanent exhibition, participate in a guided learning experience, and engage in an interactive classroom program.

 

Chuck E. Cheese – Homeschool Play Day
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: Open–4:00 p.m.
Cost: $11.99 per child
Location: Multiple DFW locations
Description: Enjoy 90 minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass card, unlimited soft drinks, and all the E-Tickets earned during gameplay for one discounted price.

 

Fort Worth Botanic Garden – Homeschool Day: Butterflies in the Garden
Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:45 a.m.
Cost: Varies by ticket type
Location: Fort Worth
Description: A homeschool environmental science lesson focused on butterflies, pollination, and plant relationships.

 

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History – Homeschool Family Science Club: Buzz & Bloom
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per child plus museum admission
Location: Fort Worth
Description: A homeschool science club program focused on pollinators and spring ecosystems through hands-on activities.

 

Trinity River Audubon Center – Homeschool Day: Prairie Prowl
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Cost: Varies
Location: Dallas
Description: A homeschool nature program where students explore prairie habitats and learn about local wildlife and ecosystems.

 

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center – Homeschool Day: Prairie Creatures & Critters
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per child | $12 per adult
Location: Brockdale Park, Lucas (Allen area)
Description: A hands-on homeschool day exploring animals of the Blackland Prairie including small mammals, reptiles, and insects. Activities include interactive investigations, a guided nature hike, a live raptor encounter, and creative art projects. Families are welcome to picnic in the park, and a sensory-friendly quiet area will be available during the event.