Deals and freebies tagged for kids and families. 9 sources, linked on each listing. Newest verification Oct 18, 2026.
Dallas · Dallas Farmers Market · 920 S. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75201 · Events
Free weekend festivities: Halloween Seed Scavenger Hunt, kids activities, live music, mariachi, Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company (Sun), and Día de los Muertos vendors and Catrina photo ops.
When: Sat, Oct 31, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun, Nov 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Dallas · Klyde Warren Park · 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Dallas, TX 75201 · Events
Free Halloween trick-or-treating in the park, the same night as a Movies in the Park screening.
When: Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 5–9 p.m.
Source: Klyde Warren ParkLast verified:
Dallas · Klyde Warren Park · 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Dallas, TX 75201 · Entertainment
Free park programs like storytime with Dallas Public Library, running club, chess and piano lessons, kids' music and live performances.
When: Most days; see calendar
Source: Klyde Warren ParkLast verified:
Dallas · Perot Museum of Nature and Science · 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, TX 75201 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts
Active-duty U.S. military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics get free general admission, and their family members get $3 off. Show proof of status at the box office. Discounted memberships are also offered to seniors 65+ and military.
When: Ongoing
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Dallas · Dallas Zoo · 650 S. R. L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203 · Kids & Family
Texas SNAP and WIC participants can buy a reduced-price Family-level Dallas Zoo membership, which includes free admission and parking, by showing their EBT card and photo ID at the Membership Booth.
When: Ongoing
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Dallas · Dallas Zoo · 650 S. R. L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts
Show a valid military ID at the ticket booth for $2 off each general admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children. Gate only; not combinable with other discounts. Not available July 1 to Sept. 3.
When: Ongoing
Source: Dallas ZooLast verified:
Dallas · Dallas Zoo · 650 S. R. L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203 · Kids & Family
Ride DART to the zoo on a Monday or Tuesday and show your same-day DART pass at the ticket booth for $2 off general admission (from $18; kids 2 and under free). Gate only; can't be combined with other discounts. Not available July 1 to Sept. 3.
When: Mondays & Tuesdays
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Nationwide · The Home Depot · All Home Depot stores · Events
Free build-it kits for kids 5–12 with an apron, pin and certificate, while supplies last. Register online to hold a spot.
When: First Saturday monthly, 9 a.m.–noon (next: Nov 7, Dump Truck)
Source: The Home DepotLast verified:
Nationwide · The Home Depot · All Home Depot stores · Events
Extra free kids workshop (ages 5–12) on top of the usual first-Saturday series. Tools and materials provided; register to secure a kit.
When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. while supplies last; registration opens Nov 7
Source: The Home DepotLast verified:
Nationwide · Lowe's · Lowe's stores nationwide · Events
Free hands-on build workshops for kids 4–11 with a free MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club profile, plus badges toward a free tool bag.
When: Monthly, typically the third Saturday; register ahead
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Nationwide · Every Kid Outdoors (federal lands) · Online · Kids & Family
U.S. 4th graders can get a free pass for themselves and their families to national parks and other federal lands and waters. Get the pass on the Every Kid Outdoors site; educators can get passes for their classes.
When: Ongoing
Source: Every Kid OutdoorsLast verified:
Nationwide · Chuck E. Cheese · Participating Chuck E. Cheese locations · Kids & Family
Kids who bring a completed Chuck E. Cheese coloring sheet (free to download) get free Play Points with a food purchase, which they can trade for arcade prizes. Participating locations. The free Birthday Club adds gameplay and discounts.
When: Ongoing
Source: Chuck E. CheeseLast verified:
Nationwide · IKEA · IKEA stores with a Swedish Restaurant · Kids & Family
IKEA Family members (free to join) get two free kids' meals with the purchase of one adult entrée at the IKEA Swedish Restaurant, Wednesdays only, through 10/28/26.
When: Wednesdays
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