We’ve rounded up the best family-friendly events and things to do with kids this November in Fort Worth, Arlington, and all the surrounding areas. (Hint: Find even more things to do in the metroplex on Collin County Moms and Dallas Moms.)
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Filled with lacy snowflakes and delectable sweets, The Nutcracker heralds the magic of the season with visions of enchantment and joy. Follow along with the beloved holiday story as Clara travels to the Kingdom of Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince.
Attend a performance in Dallas, November 24 – December 3, or in Fort Worth, December 8 – 24. The Nutcracker is approximately two hours long, with one intermission. Buy tickets today!
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Bella’s Book and Nature Club :: First Wednesday of the month at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Discuss nature, read a story, sing and move, plus enjoy a family nature challenge! For children ages 18 months – five years and their families.
Carter Play Date :: Select Saturday each month at the Amon Carter Muesum. This free free program is for children ages three – five and their families. Registration is required.
Enrichment Programs :: Select days at River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. For kids ages five – 15.
Family Story Time at Summerglen :: Every Tuesday at Summerglen Library. Join us for stories, songs, and activities in a fun, interactive environment. Intended for children of all ages and their grown-ups.
Homeschool Club :: Select Thursdays, at River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. For students five – 11 years old.
Homeschool Days :: Select Mondays, at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Learning levels: kindergarten – 5th grade.
Itty Bitty Art :: Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth. Select Saturdays. A free program for children 24 months and younger (with their favorite adult). Registration is required.
LightScape :: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, November 17, 2023 – January 1, 2024. A holiday light festival for the whole family to enjoy! Tickets start at $11 per person for members, $23 per person for non-members.
Nature School :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. Hands-on exploration of nature, indoor and outdoor activities, meaningful opportunities to develop math and science process skills. For kids ages three – five (not yet enrolled in kindergarten, and must be fully toilet trained).
Preschool Story Time :: Every Tuesday, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., at East Regional Library. Stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community. Preschool Story Time is intended for children three – five years old and their grownups
Toddler Tuesdays :: Amon Carter Museum Fort Worth. First Tuesday of the month, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For kids two and three years of age. Free event, but reservations required.
November 1
Compass Navigation :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. For kids ages 13 – 15. Cost is $20 per person.
November 4
Chalk It Up! :: Annual chalk art contest at Harris Ryals Park in Bedford. November 4, from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Lots of prizes and categories — see details at the link. Registration required. Free!
Fall Japanese Festival :: November 4 – 5, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tickets: $6 – $10.
Family Workshop: Creative Construction :: Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth. November 4, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Family Workshops are a bimonthly program designed for children six – 12 years old and their favorite adults. Free, but registration is required.
Toddler Hide-and-Seek :: Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth. November 4, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For kids two and three years of age. Free event, but registration is required.
November 5
Daylight savings ends at 2:00 a.m. Don’t forget, we fall back an hour!
Drawing from the Collection for Children :: The Modern, Fort Worth. Starts at 2:00 p.m. For kids ages five – 12. Bring your own sketchbook and pencils. Space is limited, so get there early and sign up at the front desk.
November 7
Backyard Meteorology :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. For kids ages five – eight years. Cost is $25 per child.
Magnificent Mammals :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. For kids ages nine – 12 years. Cost is $25 per child.
November 8
Homeschool at the Carter: Worlds of Wonder :: Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth. November 8, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This event is designed for students ages five – 17 years. Participants are asked to stay in family groups with their adult caregivers for this program. Free, but registration is required.
November 10
Fort Worth Greek Festival :: 2020 Northwest 21st Street, Fort Worth. November 10 – 12. Free admission. See website for daily hours and parking.
November 11
Family A – Z Walk :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cost is $10 per person.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live :: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth. November 11 – 12. Tickets start at $14 per child, $34 per adult. See website for hours and details.
Storybook: Cinderella :: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, at Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth. Starts at 11:00 a.m. Tickets: $11 – $21 per person.
Veteran’s Day Parade :: November 11, at 10:00 a.m. The acclaimed parade returns to Historic Downtown Mansfield followed immediately by a musical patriotic salute. See the link for a parade route map and details on the three new special exhibits in the area. Free!
Wilderness Survival Bracelets:: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For ages ten – 12 years. Cost is $25 per person.
November 17
LightScape :: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, November 17, 2023 – January 1, 2024. A holiday light festival for the whole family to enjoy! Tickets start at $11 per person for members, $23 per person for non-members.
November 18
Central Park Grand Re-Opening :: November 18, from 10:00 – 12:00 a.m. Come out for a morning of fun and celebrate the re-opening of Bedford’s newest playground, Central Park.
Itty Bitty Art: Out of the Box :: Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth. November 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. A free program for children 24 months and younger (with their favorite adult). Registration is required.
November 20
Fungus Among Us :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. For kids ages nine – 12. Cost is $20 per child.
Letters to Santa :: Old Bedford School Porch, Bedford. November 20 – December 4. The special North Pole Air Mailbox returns and is ready to receive letters to Santa. Elves will be picking up and delivering these letters straight to the big man himself. To receive a letter in return, please include the name and complete address of the sender.
Recycling Done Right :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. For ages six – eight. Cost is $20 per child.
November 21
Nature Journaling :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For ages five – eight. Cost is $20 per child.
November 20
Letters to Santa :: Old Bedford School Porch, Bedford. November 20 – December 4. The special North Pole Air Mailbox returns and is ready to receive letters to Santa. Elves will be picking up and delivering these letters straight to the big man himself. To receive a letter in return, please include the name and complete address of the sender.
November 23
YMCA Turkey Trot :: The Shops at Clear Fork, Fort Worth. Begins at 8:00 a.m. Entry fee $37 – $42. Visit link for more details.
November 24
The Nutcracker :: Performed by Texas Ballet Theater. Dallas: Winspear Opera House, November 24 – December 3. Fort Worth: Bass Performance Hall, December 8 – 24. See link for details, times, and cost.
November 25
Kidz Bop Live Tour :: Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth. Start time: 6:00 p.m. Tickets start at $43.50 per person.
November 30
Nature Adventurers: Owls :: River Legacy Living Science Center, Arlington. From 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. This activity is designed for children ages two-and-a half – four years old, with an accompanying parent/caregiver. Cost is $25 for one child/adult pair. $5 for one additional child.
- All Month
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Bella’s Book and Nature Club :: First Wednesday of the month at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Discuss nature, read a story, sing and move, plus enjoy a family nature challenge! For children ages 18 months – five years and their families.
Carter Play Date :: Select Saturday each month at the Amon Carter Muesum. This free free program is for children ages three – five and their families. Registration is required.
Enrichment Programs :: Select days at River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. For kids ages five – 15.
Family Story Time at Summerglen :: Every Tuesday at Summerglen Library. Join us for stories, songs, and activities in a fun, interactive environment. Intended for children of all ages and their grown-ups.
Homeschool Club :: Select Thursdays, at River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. For students five – 11 years old.
Homeschool Days :: Select Mondays, at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Learning levels: kindergarten – 5th grade.
Itty Bitty Art :: Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth. Select Saturdays. A free program for children 24 months and younger (with their favorite adult). Registration is required.
LightScape :: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, November 17, 2023 – January 1, 2024. A holiday light festival for the whole family to enjoy! Tickets start at $11 per person for members, $23 per person for non-members.
Nature School :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. Hands-on exploration of nature, indoor and outdoor activities, meaningful opportunities to develop math and science process skills. For kids ages three – five (not yet enrolled in kindergarten, and must be fully toilet trained).
Preschool Story Time :: Every Tuesday, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., at East Regional Library. Stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community. Preschool Story Time is intended for children three – five years old and their grownups
Toddler Tuesdays :: Amon Carter Museum Fort Worth. First Tuesday of the month, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For kids two and three years of age. Free event, but reservations required.
- November 1 - 7
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November 1
Compass Navigation :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. For kids ages 13 – 15. Cost is $20 per person.
November 4
Chalk It Up! :: Annual chalk art contest at Harris Ryals Park in Bedford. November 4, from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Lots of prizes and categories — see details at the link. Registration required. Free!
Fall Japanese Festival :: November 4 – 5, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tickets: $6 – $10.
Family Workshop: Creative Construction :: Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth. November 4, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Family Workshops are a bimonthly program designed for children six – 12 years old and their favorite adults. Free, but registration is required.
Toddler Hide-and-Seek :: Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth. November 4, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For kids two and three years of age. Free event, but registration is required.
November 5
Daylight savings ends at 2:00 a.m. Don’t forget, we fall back an hour!
Drawing from the Collection for Children :: The Modern, Fort Worth. Starts at 2:00 p.m. For kids ages five – 12. Bring your own sketchbook and pencils. Space is limited, so get there early and sign up at the front desk.
November 7
Backyard Meteorology :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. For kids ages five – eight years. Cost is $25 per child.
Magnificent Mammals :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. For kids ages nine – 12 years. Cost is $25 per child.
- November 8 - 14
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November 8
Homeschool at the Carter: Worlds of Wonder :: Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth. November 8, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This event is designed for students ages five – 17 years. Participants are asked to stay in family groups with their adult caregivers for this program. Free, but registration is required.
November 10
Fort Worth Greek Festival :: 2020 Northwest 21st Street, Fort Worth. November 10 – 12. Free admission. See website for daily hours and parking.
November 11
Family A – Z Walk :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cost is $10 per person.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live :: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth. November 11 – 12. Tickets start at $14 per child, $34 per adult. See website for hours and details.
Storybook: Cinderella :: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, at Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth. Starts at 11:00 a.m. Tickets: $11 – $21 per person.
Veteran’s Day Parade :: November 11, at 10:00 a.m. The acclaimed parade returns to Historic Downtown Mansfield followed immediately by a musical patriotic salute. See the link for a parade route map and details on the three new special exhibits in the area. Free!
Wilderness Survival Bracelets:: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For ages ten – 12 years. Cost is $25 per person.
- November 15 - 21
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November 17
LightScape :: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, November 17, 2023 – January 1, 2024. A holiday light festival for the whole family to enjoy! Tickets start at $11 per person for members, $23 per person for non-members.
November 18
Central Park Grand Re-Opening :: November 18, from 10:00 – 12:00 a.m. Come out for a morning of fun and celebrate the re-opening of Bedford’s newest playground, Central Park.
Itty Bitty Art: Out of the Box :: Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth. November 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. A free program for children 24 months and younger (with their favorite adult). Registration is required.
November 20
Fungus Among Us :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. For kids ages nine – 12. Cost is $20 per child.
Letters to Santa :: Old Bedford School Porch, Bedford. November 20 – December 4. The special North Pole Air Mailbox returns and is ready to receive letters to Santa. Elves will be picking up and delivering these letters straight to the big man himself. To receive a letter in return, please include the name and complete address of the sender.
Recycling Done Right :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. For ages six – eight. Cost is $20 per child.
November 21
Nature Journaling :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. From 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For ages five – eight. Cost is $20 per child.
- November 22 - 30
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November 20
Letters to Santa :: Old Bedford School Porch, Bedford. November 20 – December 4. The special North Pole Air Mailbox returns and is ready to receive letters to Santa. Elves will be picking up and delivering these letters straight to the big man himself. To receive a letter in return, please include the name and complete address of the sender.
November 23
YMCA Turkey Trot :: The Shops at Clear Fork, Fort Worth. Begins at 8:00 a.m. Entry fee $37 – $42. Visit link for more details.
November 24
The Nutcracker :: Performed by Texas Ballet Theater. Dallas: Winspear Opera House, November 24 – December 3. Fort Worth: Bass Performance Hall, December 8 – 24. See link for details, times, and cost.
November 25
Kidz Bop Live Tour :: Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth. Start time: 6:00 p.m. Tickets start at $43.50 per person.
November 30
Nature Adventurers: Owls :: River Legacy Living Science Center, Arlington. From 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. This activity is designed for children ages two-and-a half – four years old, with an accompanying parent/caregiver. Cost is $25 for one child/adult pair. $5 for one additional child.