Dallas Spring Break 2018: Family‑Friendly Museums, Outdoor Adventures, Festivals & Live Shows
Discover Dallas this Spring Break with free museum access, interactive science fun, outdoor explorations, vibrant festivals, and exciting concerts—all perfect for families.
MUSEUMS
March 13‑16
Explore the Dallas Museum of Art’s time‑travel themed exhibit, featuring guided tours, story times, and hands‑on gallery activities for all ages. Admission is free.
March 13‑16
Visit the Nasher Sculpture Center where families can enjoy guided tours, games, and creative projects centered on Nasher Prize laureate Pierre Huyghe. Admission is free all week.
March 10‑18
Head to the Perot Museum of Nature & Science for daily space‑themed activities—solar system models, bottle rockets, and floating solar bags—available with general admission. Hours extended to 7 p.m. through March 17.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
March 12‑16
Enroll kids (Pre‑K to Grade 5) in the Dallas Zoo’s Wildlife Adventure Spring Break Camp. Students learn about veterinary care, anatomy, and the math behind feeding 2,000 animals daily.
March 12‑16
Experience Texas Discovery Gardens’ Spring Break Safari Week with themed crafts, nature walks, storytelling, and a butterfly release.
March 10
Enjoy the Spring Fling at Klyde Warren Park: 80’s/90’s music, skateboarding demo, break‑dance contest, and a Hip‑Hop concert. Kids can cool off at the playground or explore Imagination Playground’s block towers.
March 10‑17
Spend a day at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The Rory Meyer Children’s Adventure Garden offers daily activities, while “Dallas Blooms: A World of Flowers” showcases over 500,000 spring blossoms.
FESTIVALS
March 14
Attend the Pi Day Math Festival at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, featuring interactive math art, science demos, and a special pie tasting by Emporium Pies. Free admission with RSVP.
March 17
Join the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the Southwest on Greenville Avenue & Blackwell Street, followed by a concert in the Cedars District.
LIVE SHOWS
March 10
The Dallas Observer‑sponsored concert—now at the Southside Ballroom in the Cedars District—features Flogging Molly at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35.
March 15
Hear Steve Wozniak speak at the Winspear Opera House (AT&T Performing Arts Center) as part of the #HearHere series, sharing his journey from Apple co‑founder to tech visionary.
March 16
Enjoy a performance by John Oates and The Good Road Band at the Kessler. Oates, one half of the legendary duo Hall & Oates, will deliver hits like “Sara Smile” and “Maneater.”
Check out our full Dallas Spring Break guide for more activities and enter to win a getaway package—including a stay at Omni Dallas, two CityPASS booklets, and more—for you and your family.
