DAD’S DAY

Fathers who love, care for, nurture and play with their children are setting up their kids for a brighter future. These outings focus on the play ahead of Father’s Day. Sign up, show up and have fun!

FATHER SON FIELD DAY

June 10

PARR PARK, GRAPEVINE

Channel your competitive streak into tug of war, sponge races and more kid-friendly field games during this annual parent-child competition leading up to Father’s Day. Registration is open for up to three sons (ages 3 and up) per dad, and you must sign up online in advance. $25; or $20 for Grapevine residents. 817/410-3450; gograpevine.com/fatherson

FATHER’S DAY BELLY FLOP CONTEST

June 18

EPIC WATERS INDOOR WATERPARK, GRAND PRAIRIE

Belly flop, cannon ball, swan dives—whatever your preference for making the biggest splash—you can do it at Epic Waters. Just meet in the activity pool any time during this Saturday before Father’s Day. Free with general admission: $54 for those taller than 48 inches and $49 for under 48 inches; under 4 free. 972/337-3131; epicwatersgp.com

FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW & CONCERT

June 18

TRADERS VILLAGE, GRAND PRAIRIE

For all you car enthusiasts out there, come see this gathering of classic and antiques (which the Texas DMV classifies as 25 years old) under the Blue Expo pavilion at this mega-sized flea marketplace. Then join your kids in the Prairie Playland area, with roller coasters for those over and under 48 inches tall. Free general admission. All-day ride wristbands start at $14.99. 972/6472331; tradersvillage.com

FATHER’S DAY TRAIN

June 18

GRAPEVINE VINTAGE RAILROAD

Hey history buffs, come take a roundtrip ride to the Fort Worth Stockyards courtesy of Vinny, the GP-7 diesel locomotive No. 2199 originally built by General Motors back in 1953 and still going strong. During the ride, participants can craft a Father's Day card too, and all dads get a complimentary coffee mug. Tickets from $18. 817/410-3185; gvrr.com

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PARADE OF PLAYHOUSES

July 14–30

NORTHPARK CENTER, DALLAS

If your own backyard is big enough for a playhouse but your budget is too small for one, listen up. A dozen or so custom-designed, out-of-thisworld playhouses will be up for grabs during this annual exhibition and raffle benefiting Dallas CASA. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20. 214/827-8961; dallascasa.org

KIMBELL FAMILY FESTIVAL

July 16

KIMBELL ART MUSEUM, FORT WORTH

Kids’ art activities? Check. Free ice cream on a hot day? Check. Free admission to all the museum’s special exhibitions including Lives of the Gods full of ancient Mayan artworks? Check check check! Come beat the heat during this annual Summer Art Party with all that, plus live performances, starting at noon. FREE 817/332-8451; kimbellart.org

MOON DAY

July 22

FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM, DALLAS

Considering NASA’s plans to return to the Moon and establish a long-term presence there, we are unapologetically nerding out over on the science and beauty of our planet’s own orbiting satellite. Join the revelry at this museum’s annual space exposition features kid-friendly activities and exhibits. Free with regular admission: $12 adults; $9 children; under 3 free. 214/350-3600; flightmuseum.com

FAMILY FIELD DAY

July 29

GLOBE LIFE FIELD, ARLINGTON

While Texas Rangers are away playing the San Diego Padres, their home turf is open for dozens of field games and children’s activities. Bring your whole family to come play catch on the field, run the bases and compete in a pitching challenge in the bullpen. $25 adults; $15 children; under 4 free. 817/533-1833; globelifefield.com

DUDE PERFECT

July 30

DICKIES ARENA, FORT WORTH

We generally try to avoid the word “perfect” in parenting, but it’s this crew’s mission to land the perfect trick shot in ever new and creative stunts (that you may or may not want your own kids to try at home). Come see their crowd-pleasing shenanigans in-person on the last stop of their Pandamonium Tour. Tickets from $29.75. 817/502-0053; dudeperfect.com