Get ready for a fun wrap-up to February and start to March in Arlington! We’ve got nature programs, museum activities, and some unique immersive experiences happening just this weekend, February 28th and March 1st.
See our top picks
Junior Ranger Program at Cedar Ridge Preserve
Cedar Ridge Preserve
Explore nature for free on Saturday morning.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory in Shared Reality
Cosm Dallas
Immersive, indoor fun based on a movie classic.
Princess Hour - Mommy and Me FUN!
Hawaii Fluid Art
Themed art time on Sunday afternoon.
· February 28
6ASD PLAY DAYFREE : A dedicated play day at Bicentennial Park. Since the description is minimal, assume it’s a great open-ended afternoon opportunity for community fun.It’s an accessible, park-based event happening Saturday afternoon.
: Catch a performance of The Dallas Opera's production of The Three Little Pigs. This is a great chance to introduce younger kids to opera in an accessible format.A specific one-off performance happening only on Saturday.
: Experience Willy Wonka in a new, shared reality format. This immersive exhibit offers something totally different for families this weekend.Immersive exhibits are great indoor activities, and this one is only here for a limited time.
KIMBELL KIDS DROP-IN STUDIO : Head over to the Kimbell in Fort Worth for their Kids Drop-In Studio session on Saturday afternoon. A perfect, contained activity for creative minds.This studio session is explicitly scheduled for Saturday, February 28th.
BUBBLE PLANET EXPERIENCE -DALLAS : The Bubble Planet exhibit is running this weekend in Grapevine. If your kids love immersive, colorful, and maybe slightly sticky fun, this is a great indoor option.It's explicitly listed as running on Saturday, Feb 28th.
FAITH AT HOME WEEKEND : A special Faith at Home Weekend event hosted by First Baptist Arlington on Saturday morning. Check their site for specific family programming details.It is a specific, local, one-off event scheduled for Saturday morning.
· March 1
1: A family event scheduled for Sunday afternoon at a specific address in Arlington. Since details are scarce, this is a chance to explore something new locally.It's one of the few events specifically listed for Sunday afternoon.
Also On· anytime this weekend
5FREE : Take the kids out to Cedar Ridge Preserve for the Junior Ranger Program. This is a great way to get some fresh air and learn about the local environment before the official start of spring.It's a free, hands-on outdoor activity perfect for Saturday morning.
: This is the final weekend to see the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit. If your kids love paleontology, make sure to visit the Heard Sanctuary before it closes out this Sunday.It's the very last day (Sunday, March 1st) for this limited-run exhibit.
: KidZania offers an amazing interactive city experience for kids. Check out their schedule for Saturday—it’s an all-day indoor activity destination!The listing confirms availability for both Saturday and Sunday.
: Explore the bizarre and fascinating world of surrealism at the Dallas Museum of Art. This exhibit is running all weekend and is a great opportunity for artistic exploration.The data confirms this runs through Sunday, March 1st.
: A community activity focusing on line dancing in nearby Fort Worth, scheduled for Saturday. A fun way to get active together.The data explicitly confirms this event occurs on Saturday, Feb 28th.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Arlington this weekend?
The best free option this weekend is the Junior Ranger Program at Cedar Ridge Preserve on Saturday morning. ASD PLAY DAY at Bicentennial Park is also listed as $0.00.
Are there any last-chance events for my dinosaur-loving kid?
Yes! Sunday, March 1st, is the absolute last day to catch the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary.
What can we do indoors in the Arlington area on Sunday?
On Sunday, March 1st, you could explore the International Surrealism exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art, or check out Family Vision in Arlington at 1:30 PM.
