a great trail for walking, jogging or biking. Benches, fountains, clear signage and restaurants (on the trail or close by) make this an easy choice for your day out. Dallas, 214/303-1180; katytraildallas.org Wind your way through NORTH SHORE TRAIL, which skims Grapevine Lake starting at Rockledge Park and ending at Twin Coves Park. Grapevine, 817/410-3450, and Flower Mound, 972/8746300; lake-grapevine.com What began as a pandemic project to spread joy and hope during quarantine has expanded to a Guinness World Record for largest display of painted pebbles— nearly 25,000. Play I-Spy with your children at PARR PARK ROCK ART TRAIL,
located between the trailhead of Wall-Farrar Nature Trail and the trail connection along Big Bear Creek. Grapevine, 817/410-3450; gograpevine.com
nature
Great for those who prefer shorter routes, PIEDMONT RIDGE TRAIL (1.3 miles) is a bit off the beaten path but offers a scenic overlook of southeast Dallas. Dallas; alltrails.com TRINITY SKYLINE TRAIL
brings visitors close to the Trinity River and Dallas Floodway. This 5-mile concrete trail is perfect for city biking or hiking with views of Dallas’ skyline. Dallas, 214/670-4100; trinityrivercorridor.com Go for a hike on one of the many urban treks TRINITY TRAILS, comprised of more than 100 miles of scenic trails alongside the Trinity River and crisscrossing 31 neighborhoods and 21 parks. For extra fun for the little ones, take on the Trinity Trails Geocaching Adventure. Fort Worth, 817/926-0006; trinitytrailsfw.com
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The nearly 10-mile-long
Dine-In Movies
for outdoor lovers. The Garland Road side of the water is popular for the serious walkers, runners and cyclists, whereas the West Lawther Drive side of the lake is more family-friendly. Dallas, 214/660-1100; whiterocklake.org
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE’s “Kids Camp” program offers kid-approved movies at a discount price ($5 for all ages, grown-ups included). Most Kids Camp screenings are for age 3 and up, but some locations welcome all ages. There’s also a full menu that includes pizza, chicken tenders and other faves. Have a baby or a child with special needs? Attend an Alamo for All screening Multiple locations; drafthouse.com/dfw
WHITE ROCK LAKE PARK LOOP TRAIL is an oasis
PLAYTIME
Where to engage all their senses in fun, fun, fun
Children’s Museums Come visit the new-andimproved CHILDREN’S
MUSEUM AT FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY.
The updated play space focuses on friendship, community and working together. Your little ones will still be able to play in the grocery store, medical office and other favorite spots. Fort Worth, 817/2559300; fwmuseum.org The MOODY FAMILY
Get your ticket at AMC DINE-IN THEATERS for dinner (or lunch, or a snack) and a movie. There’s a kids menu plus adult entrees, and desserts. The dine-in theaters are part of AMC’s Sensory-Friendly Films program the lights are up, sound is down and guests are welcome to get up, sing, shout, etc. Multiple locations; amctheatres.com
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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT THE PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE
is designed for guests age 5 and under. Take an indoor nature hike, shop at a tiny farmers market, splash at the water table, explore the art lab and climb all over a miniature Dallas skyline. Step outside to enjoy a sandy fossil dig. Dallas, 214/4285555; perotmuseum.org Many museums have a “don’t touch” policy. At
KIMBELL ART MUSEUM’S STUDIO A, the policy is
“please touch.” This sensory-friendly, drop-in space helps kids 5 and younger experience art and community. For example, your child can choose a colorful piece of felt to contribute to an art wall. Fort Worth, 817/3328451; kimbellart.org
Kids can feast on mini cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, mac and cheese or cheese pizza while taking in a film at LOOK DINE-IN CINEMAS. (There’s a menu for adults, too.) Go online to find out which showings are sensory-friendly. Multiple locations; lookcinemas.com
Purchase menu items right from your seat at STUDIO MOVIE GRILL while watching your new release of choice. There are also family favorites showing during the summer. Visit the website to find special needs screening options. Multiple locations; studiomoviegrill.com
Drive-In Movies Watch a movie with the Cowtown skyline in the background at COYOTE DRIVE-IN. Buy your concessions at the Coyote Canteen—dine at tables
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