Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals in DFW / Surrounding Areas

Pumpkins Patches and Fall Festivals in DFW & Surrounding Areas (2026)

Spend quality time with your family at one of the many local pumpkin patches and fall events in and around DFW that offer an array of family friendly activities. Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin, a corn maze adventure, a hay ride or just cute fall photo ops, here are some of the best pumpkin patches and fall festivals Dallas-Fort Worth and surrounding areas this season. We’ll be updating this list so thanks for visiting North Texas Kids!

Wildflower Arts & Music Festival

Wildflower Arts & Music Festival

Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival returns live May 20-22 at Galatyn Park Urban Center in Richardson.

Festival attendees will enjoy a variety of musical performances from both local legends and internationally renowned artists, a battle of the bands, a songwriters contest, a silent auction, culinary offerings from food vendors from throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, kids activities and more.

Fireworks Safety Tips

Fireworks Safety TipsFireworks Safety Tips: How to Avoid Injuries

As the weather heats up and families migrate outdoors, winter toys are traded in for sunscreen and sand pails. The summer months promise warm days and one of the most anticipated nights: the Fourth of July. While fireworks are a summertime favorite, if not used safely, this fun activity may result in severe injuries. Dr. Jonathan Thomas, Family Physician on the medical staff at Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas, answers several questions about fireworks safety.

North Texas Irish Festival

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North Texas Irish Festival Brings Family-friendly Event to Fair Park March 8-10

The North Texas Irish Festival is back with another year of amazing music, dance, and cultural talent to celebrate the rich tradition of Irish and Celtic culture. This year’s event is March 8-10, 2019, in Dallas’s own Fair Park. Tens of thousands of people will come from across Texas and other parts of the country to visit one of the largest Irish festivals in the U.S., a family-friendly event that features live music, dancing, storytelling, chef demonstrations and more on 13 stages throughout Fair Park. Attendees will also enjoy horse shows, sheepherding demonstrations, beer and whiskey tasting, genealogy research opportunities, shopping, animal rescue groups, child-friendly entertainment, and free arts and crafts for the kids.

Protect Your Hearing from Noisy Fireworks this Fourth of July

Fireworks and Hearing Loss

Fireworks and Other Loud Noises Can Cause Permanent Damage

As Americans enjoy fireworks displays as part of their Fourth of July festivities, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) reminds everyone that they can take a few simple steps to prevent potentially lifelong consequences of unsafe hearing behaviors.

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 26 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have high-frequency hearing loss from overexposure to loud noises at work or during leisure activities. Hearing loss can occur gradually over time, but can also result from a single exposure to an intense sound. Children and others may be particularly vulnerable to this risk. While hearing loss can often be prevented, there is no way to reverse hearing loss.

To prevent noise-induced hearing loss this holiday, keep in mind a few simple tips:

Free Family Fun this Weekend at Fair Park Sparks

Fair Park Sparks - North Texas Kids

Fair Park Sparks is happening this Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 2 – 10pm.

This FREE family-friendly event features three bands, children’s play area with themed inflatables, carnival rides, roving costumed entertainers, face painting, clowns, balloon magicians and more. Stay for the fireworks show at the end of the night.