Fall is finally here! Have a look at our roundup of kid-friendly October events in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and more. Find even more things to do in the metroplex on Dallas Moms, Denton County Moms, and Fort Worth Moms.
And be sure to check out these additional guides to help you with fall fun:
- A Guide to Fall Fun in Collin County :: Events, Farms, Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and More
- A Mom’s Guide to the State Fair of Texas
- Fun & Fresh :: A Roundup of Farmers Markets in Collin County
- What to Know When You Attend a Dallas Cowboys Game with Kids
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Dinosaurs Live! :: Heard Museum
Daily
Animatronic dinosaurs greet guests along the nature trails for life-like encounters in a natural setting during regular museum hours. Children ages three – 12 and seniors pay $11. Adults pay $15.
Heritage Village Tours :: Chestnut Square
Thursdays and Saturdays
Head over to McKinney and learn about life in the early days of Collin County. Educational tours are geared for all ages and begin at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $7 – $10.
Mad Science :: John and Judy Gay Library
Weekends
Kids in k – fifth grade explore problem solving through the lens of science, technology, engineering, and art from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Open Farm Days :: Cathy’s Critters
Weekends
Enjoy petting zoos, pony rides, outback tours, and more in Princeton from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 – $15. Ages two and under FREE. Cups of feed are $3.
Saturday Chess Meetup :: John and Judy Gay Library
Saturdays
Learn to play chess or practice your skills every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at this FREE come-and-go event. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
State Fair of Texas :: Fair Park
Daily
Experience the North Texas tradition with Big Tex, rides, and corny dogs. Single tickets and season passes can be purchased online or at the gate. Gates open daily at 10:00 a.m. through October 20.
Story Time :: Interurban Railway Museum
Fridays
Enjoy stories, songs, and a tour of historic Car 360 every Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Plano. Admission is FREE for kids ages five and under.
Thursday Night Tweens :: Frisco Public Library
Thursdays
Tweens ages 10 – 13 craft around different themes from anime to spooky windchimes Thursdays at 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. FREE admission.
October 1
Food Art :: Roy and Helen Hall Library
Teens in grades six – 12 make edible art from apples and pumpkins that is as delicious as it is visually appealing. Event hours are 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Reserve a FREE ticket online.
National Night Out :: Olde City Park
The city of Wylie welcomes friends and neighbors to an outdoor evening focused on community safety. Enjoy hot dogs, activities, and fireworks from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Toddler Tuesdays :: Crayola Experience – The Shops at Willow Bend
Enjoy crafts, stories, and activities for toddlers. The event takes place first Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Admission is included with general admission of $26.99.
October 3
Community Plant Swap :: Frisco Public Library
Swap out healthy plants, gardening equipment, and pots your are willing to part with from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. The FREE event is appropriate for those age six and up.
October 5
Cottage Market :: Allen Heritage Village
Shop this outdoor market first and third Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. through November 16. Admission is FREE and open to the public. All ages welcome.
Critter Club :: Fairview Town Center
Kids ages three – 10 will meet and learn about new critters from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Activities include face painting, prizes, and more.
Take and Make Craft :: Prosper Public Library
Tweens and teens pick up a knitting spool starter kit to take home and learn the basics while supplies last.
October 5 – 6
Family Night: Campout and Movie :: Joe Farmer Recreation Center
Set up camp for an evening under the stars featuring the movie, Garfield in the amphitheater, games, and picnics from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. Cost is $12 per member and $17 for non-members.
October 3 – 6
Disney’s Descendant’s :: Brodie Copeland Theatre @ Willowbend Center of the Arts
Enjoy this musical comedy about the children of Disney villains deciding to follow the path of good or evil. This production uses strobes, flashing lights, and fog. Showtimes vary. Tickets are $14.
October 6
Teen Rivalry :: Roy and Helen Hall Library
Teens in grades six – 12 will compete in a series of virtual and physical challenges for the ultimate prize from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Register in advance for this FREE event.
October 8
Creative Arts Studio :: John and Judy Gay Library
Teens ages 13 and older prepare a simple recipe, then document it using a library iPad from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. All experience levels are invited. Admission is FREE. Reserve a spot online.
Spa Prep :: Roy and Helen Hall Library
Kids in grades six – 12 make scrubs, face masks, and more from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Admission is FREE. Reserve a spot online.
October 9
Pokémon Club :: Frisco Public Library
Kids ages six – 12 make new friends from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. as they play a round of Pokémon. Admission is FREE.
October 11
Elementary Reads!: Peter Rabbit’s Fur-Ever Friends Adoption Day :: Frisco Public Library
Children ages six – 12 discover their fur-ever friends at this event with themed activities from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Admission is FREE.
October 12
Critter Club :: Fairview Town Center
Kids ages three – 10 meet and learn about new critters from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Activities include face painting, prizes, and more.
RC Rally :: The Edge
Remote control vehicles of all kinds race up and down the track from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Admission is FREE for all ages to this rain-or-shine event.
Witty Kids Discovery Walks :: Legacy West
Kids in grades k – 5 play with sidewalk chalk during a free nature walk led by children’s author Rebecca Clark from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Register online.
October 14
Basic Angler Learn to Fish :: Frisco Public Library
Kids of all ages and their adult companions are invited to learn to fish at this indoor/outdoor workshop from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Equipment is provided.
October 18 – 19
Vignette Art Fair :: Dallas Market Hall
Make a day of celebrating women in the arts at this festival featuring female artists from hundreds of cities across Texas. Admission is FREE. All ages welcome.
October 19
Cottage Market :: Allen Heritage Village
Shop this outdoor market first and third Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. through November 16. Admission is free and open to the public. All ages welcome.
Critter Club :: Fairview Town Center
Kids ages three – 10 will meet and learn about new critters from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Activities include face painting, prizes, and more.
Plano International Festival :: Haggard Park
Visitors of all ages experience this multicultural festival offering different tastes and sounds from all over the world. Hours are 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission and parking are FREE.
October 20
Pumpkin Dunk :: APEX Center
Kids dunk for pumpkins beginning each hour from noon – 2:00 p.m. The cost is $12 for members and $16 for non-members. A FREE pumpkin dunk for kids with special needs is offered at 3:00 p.m. for ages two – 18 years old.
Parent & Child: Make & Take Classic Cookies :: Central Market Plano
Kids and caretakers bake cookies in small groups from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $85.
October 26
National Chemistry Week :: Sci-Tech Discovery Center
Kids of all ages learn about animals and do STEM activities from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This event is included with regular admission or membership.
Rolling With the Punches :: The Movie Institute
Kids ages eight – 12 learn how to perform movie stunts from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Admission is $59. Register online.
October 30
Slimy Pumpkin Science :: Frisco Public Library
Students ages 6 – 12 learn to make slime with pumpkins from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Admission is FREE.
October 31
Make & Take: Halloween Treats :: Central Market Plano
Students ages 7 – 17 with an adult companion make Halloween treats to take home from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Admission is $85.
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Dinosaurs Live! :: Heard Museum
DailyAnimatronic dinosaurs greet guests along the nature trails for life-like encounters in a natural setting during regular museum hours. Children ages three – 12 and seniors pay $11. Adults pay $15.
Heritage Village Tours :: Chestnut Square
Thursdays and SaturdaysHead over to McKinney and learn about life in the early days of Collin County. Educational tours are geared for all ages and begin at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $7 – $10.
Mad Science :: John and Judy Gay Library
WeekendsKids in k – fifth grade explore problem solving through the lens of science, technology, engineering, and art from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Open Farm Days :: Cathy’s Critters
WeekendsEnjoy petting zoos, pony rides, outback tours, and more in Princeton from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 – $15. Ages two and under FREE. Cups of feed are $3.
Saturday Chess Meetup :: John and Judy Gay Library
SaturdaysLearn to play chess or practice your skills every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at this FREE come-and-go event. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
State Fair of Texas :: Fair Park
DailyExperience the North Texas tradition with Big Tex, rides, and corny dogs. Single tickets and season passes can be purchased online or at the gate. Gates open daily at 10:00 a.m. through October 20.
Story Time :: Interurban Railway Museum
FridaysEnjoy stories, songs, and a tour of historic Car 360 every Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Plano. Admission is FREE for kids ages five and under.
Thursday Night Tweens :: Frisco Public Library
ThursdaysTweens ages 10 – 13 craft around different themes from anime to spooky windchimes Thursdays at 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. FREE admission.
- October 1 – 5
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October 1
Food Art :: Roy and Helen Hall LibraryTeens in grades six – 12 make edible art from apples and pumpkins that is as delicious as it is visually appealing. Event hours are 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Reserve a FREE ticket online.
National Night Out :: Olde City Park
The city of Wylie welcomes friends and neighbors to an outdoor evening focused on community safety. Enjoy hot dogs, activities, and fireworks from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Toddler Tuesdays :: Crayola Experience – The Shops at Willow Bend
Enjoy crafts, stories, and activities for toddlers. The event takes place first Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Admission is included with general admission of $26.99.
October 3
Community Plant Swap :: Frisco Public LibrarySwap out healthy plants, gardening equipment, and pots your are willing to part with from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. The FREE event is appropriate for those age six and up.
October 5
Cottage Market :: Allen Heritage VillageShop this outdoor market first and third Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. through November 16. Admission is FREE and open to the public. All ages welcome.
Critter Club :: Fairview Town Center
Kids ages three – 10 will meet and learn about new critters from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Activities include face painting, prizes, and more.
Take and Make Craft :: Prosper Public Library
Tweens and teens pick up a knitting spool starter kit to take home and learn the basics while supplies last.
October 5 – 6
Family Night: Campout and Movie :: Joe Farmer Recreation CenterSet up camp for an evening under the stars featuring the movie, Garfield in the amphitheater, games, and picnics from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. Cost is $12 per member and $17 for non-members.
- October 6 – 12
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October 3 – 6
Disney’s Descendant’s :: Brodie Copeland Theatre @ Willowbend Center of the ArtsEnjoy this musical comedy about the children of Disney villains deciding to follow the path of good or evil. This production uses strobes, flashing lights, and fog. Showtimes vary. Tickets are $14.
October 6
Teen Rivalry :: Roy and Helen Hall LibraryTeens in grades six – 12 will compete in a series of virtual and physical challenges for the ultimate prize from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Register in advance for this FREE event.
October 8
Creative Arts Studio :: John and Judy Gay LibraryTeens ages 13 and older prepare a simple recipe, then document it using a library iPad from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. All experience levels are invited. Admission is FREE. Reserve a spot online.
Spa Prep :: Roy and Helen Hall Library
Kids in grades six – 12 make scrubs, face masks, and more from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Admission is FREE. Reserve a spot online.
October 9
Pokémon Club :: Frisco Public LibraryKids ages six – 12 make new friends from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. as they play a round of Pokémon. Admission is FREE.
October 11
Elementary Reads!: Peter Rabbit’s Fur-Ever Friends Adoption Day :: Frisco Public LibraryChildren ages six – 12 discover their fur-ever friends at this event with themed activities from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Admission is FREE.
October 12
Critter Club :: Fairview Town CenterKids ages three – 10 meet and learn about new critters from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Activities include face painting, prizes, and more.
RC Rally :: The Edge
Remote control vehicles of all kinds race up and down the track from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Admission is FREE for all ages to this rain-or-shine event.
Witty Kids Discovery Walks :: Legacy West
Kids in grades k – 5 play with sidewalk chalk during a free nature walk led by children’s author Rebecca Clark from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Register online.
- October 13 – 19
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October 14
Basic Angler Learn to Fish :: Frisco Public LibraryKids of all ages and their adult companions are invited to learn to fish at this indoor/outdoor workshop from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Equipment is provided.
October 18 – 19
Vignette Art Fair :: Dallas Market HallMake a day of celebrating women in the arts at this festival featuring female artists from hundreds of cities across Texas. Admission is FREE. All ages welcome.
October 19
Cottage Market :: Allen Heritage VillageShop this outdoor market first and third Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. through November 16. Admission is free and open to the public. All ages welcome.
Critter Club :: Fairview Town Center
Kids ages three – 10 will meet and learn about new critters from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Activities include face painting, prizes, and more.
Plano International Festival :: Haggard Park
Visitors of all ages experience this multicultural festival offering different tastes and sounds from all over the world. Hours are 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission and parking are FREE.
- October 20 – 26
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October 20
Pumpkin Dunk :: APEX CenterKids dunk for pumpkins beginning each hour from noon – 2:00 p.m. The cost is $12 for members and $16 for non-members. A FREE pumpkin dunk for kids with special needs is offered at 3:00 p.m. for ages two – 18 years old.
Parent & Child: Make & Take Classic Cookies :: Central Market Plano
Kids and caretakers bake cookies in small groups from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $85.
October 26
National Chemistry Week :: Sci-Tech Discovery CenterKids of all ages learn about animals and do STEM activities from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This event is included with regular admission or membership.
Rolling With the Punches :: The Movie Institute
Kids ages eight – 12 learn how to perform movie stunts from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Admission is $59. Register online.
- October 27 – 31
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October 30
Slimy Pumpkin Science :: Frisco Public LibraryStudents ages 6 – 12 learn to make slime with pumpkins from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Admission is FREE.
October 31
Make & Take: Halloween Treats :: Central Market PlanoStudents ages 7 – 17 with an adult companion make Halloween treats to take home from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Admission is $85.
