Kids Activities in the Midcities Texas Area | Kids Out and About Midcities

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Will Baffle's Magic Show

Oct 24th, 2026 7:00pm - 8:15pm. Will Baffle's Magic Show is a high-energy, family-friendly experience filled with astonishing magic, mind-blowing illusions, and interactive comedy. Audiences of all ages become part of the action as Will combines sleight of hand, laughter, and impossible feats that leave guests amazed and entertained. This unforgettable show creates lasting memories and plenty of surprises.
Dates: 
10/24/2026
7-8:15 pm
Location: 
Farr Best Theater, North Main Street, Mansfield, TX, USA
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Celebrate Prosper

Prosper’s annual hometown party in the park is a free community event featuring family-friendly fun for all ages! Along with live music and energetic Kid Zones, community exhibitors offer resources and giveaways, making this event a great opportunity to connect with the people and organizations that make Prosper such a special place to live. Event attendees enjoy lawn seating and entertainment on stage throughout the event.
Dates: 
10/17/2026
4-8 pm
Location: 
Frontier Park, 1551 Frontier Pkwy, Prosper, TX, USA
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Presented by MainStage

Nov. 6-22, 2026. A musical fairy tale! A young woman dreams of a better life after being forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters. With the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella is transformed into a princess and finds true love with the kingdom’s prince. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane. The classic you adore and the love story you’ll fall for again.
Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
varies
Location: 
Irving Arts Center, 3333 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75062, United States
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Village Fest

October 17, 2026. Celebrate the season (and hopefully cooler weather) at our first annual Village Fest! Bring the whole family to Doubletree Ranch Park for an evening of activities, delicious food, and pumpkin spice vibes. Show off your best moves while grooving to Le Freak, “The Greatest Disco Band in the World.” This free event features food and drink vendors, a mini-midway, hay maze, petting zoo, face painters, crafts and more!
Dates: 
10/17/2026
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Band plays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: 
Doubletree Ranch Park, Highland Village Road, Highland Village, TX, USA
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Day Out with Thomas: The Let's Rock, Let's Roll Tour

Thomas the Tank Engine is chugging into downtown Grapevine, TX for two weekends of family fun with Day Out with Thomas: The Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour! October 9-11 & 16-18, 2026. Enjoy a day full of activities including a train ride with Thomas, live entertainment, hands-on activities, the Music Corner, lawn games, the Thomas boutique gift shop & more! Get tickets at www.HistoricTrains.org/events
Dates: 
10/16/2026
10/17/2026
10/18/2026
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Location: 
705 South Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
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Flick or Treat

No tricks, just lots of treats...and a Halloween flick! Put on your costumes, grab your candy buckets, and head to Andrew Brown East for an evening of trunk-or-treating before sitting back to enjoy a spooky, family-friendly movie (voted on by you!)
Dates: 
10/17/2026
5-9 pm
Location: 
Andrew Brown Park East, Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, TX, USA
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Haunt The Block

Join us in Historic Downtown Mansfield for the biggest Haunt the Block ever, featuring trick-or-treating spots, DJs, photo stations, and more activities!
Dates: 
10/15/2026
5-9 pm
Location: 
North Main Street & East Broad Street, Mansfield, Texas 76063, USA
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Plano International Festival

We are the largest, longest running multicultural festival in North Texas and have been bringing the sights, sounds and tastes of the world to Plano since 2005. There’s something for everyone at this family-friendly event! And admission is always FREE!!
Dates: 
10/17/2026
11 am – 5 pm
Location: 
Haggard Park, East 15th Street, Plano, TX, USA
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Mother-Daughter Glow Pilates Halloween Wellness and Bracelet-Making

Saturday, October 31: A magical mother-daughter morning of Pilates, yoga, glow bracelet-making activity and Halloween fun in a beautiful venue, Couture Harmony. A playful 90-minute mother-daughter Halloween wellness experience combining Pilates, yoga, glow-in-the-dark bracelet-making designed especially for girls ages 6 to 12 and their moms or special adult women.
Dates: 
10/31/2026
9:20am-11am
Location: 
2030 Main Street, Dallas, TX, USA
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Spooky Night Hike (5Y+)

Sat October 17, 2026. Some wildlife in Mansfield is only active at night. Join a naturalist for a 'spooky' hike as we try to identify the sights and sounds of natural night life. No need for a flashlight as you learn about the bats, spiders, and more spooky animals that call our forest home. Bring the whole family for a night-time of fun.
Dates: 
10/17/2026
7-8:30 pm
Location: 
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, Matlock Road, Mansfield, TX, USA
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¡Celebramos! Fiesta de Cultura Viva

Oct 18, 2026. A full day of Hispanic music, dance, and tradition, with mariachi and folklórico performances, a quinceañera runway show, and short children’s operas performed by Fort Worth Opera. Wandering Roots: Mariposa Market is open in Carter’s Grove with handcrafted goods from local artisan vendors.
Dates: 
10/18/2026
10 am- 4 pm
Location: 
1700 University Drive, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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