Goalie Dallas helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th8:00 AM–5:00 PMDollar Days Presented by NexPoint PhilanthropiesDallas Zoo · Ages 0–12
- July 16th9:00 AM–4:00 PMSimply Animals at the ZooDallas Zoo · Ages 0–12
- July 16th7:45 PM–10:30 PMShakespeare in the Park: Alice in WonderlandSamuell-Grand Amphitheatre · Ages 10–12
Farmers markets
- Saturday and SundaySat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PMDallas Farmers Market at The ShedFarmers Market District · Farmers market
- Saturday8 AM–noonWhite Rock Farmers MarketEast Dallas · Farmers market
- Sunday9 AM–1 PMFair Park Farmers MarketFair Park · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Lake, trails, broad recreationWhite Rock LakeEast Dallas · Lake, trails, fishing, boating, play, and dog space
- Lake, garden, playKidd Springs ParkOak Cliff · Spring-fed lake, garden, playground, pool, and trails
- Loop, accessible play, gardensKiest ParkOak Cliff · 2.3-mile fitness loop and specifically accessible playground
Play sports
- SkateboardingLakeland Hills ParkNeighborhood skatepark · Directory · verify status
- TennisL.B. Houston Tennis Center16 lighted courts · One-day-ahead booking
Play in water
- Splash padBeckley-Saner SpraygroundOak Cliff public sprayground · Open to the public · supervision unknown
- Splash padCampbell Green SpraygroundFar North Dallas sprayground · Open to the public · supervision unknown
- Splash padUmphress SpraygroundSoutheast Dallas sprayground · Open to the public · supervision unknown
Local libraries
- eight floors with children's discovery, creative studios, archives, and genealogyJ. Erik Jonsson Central LibraryDowntown Dallas
- in-library board games and a large Spanish-language collectionVickery Park Branch LibraryVickery Meadow
- bilingual family learning, seed sharing, and five reservable roomsPrairie Creek Branch LibrarySoutheast Dallas · Lake June