Family Friendly

These event are deemed appropriate for younger children

Cross Timbers Park Intro Hike - Denton

Hosted by the city of Denton Parks and Recreation Dept. Two-mile hike through the 70-acre neighborhood park. Meet at Cross Timbers pond and hike to Lake Forest Park and back. No pets. Cost: $3.

Clear Creek Pre-School Naturalists: Wiggly Worms - Denton

Class hosted by the city of Denton Parks and Recreation Department geared to ages 3-5 and their adult companions. Learn about composting with worms with hands-on activities. Cost. $8.

Clear Creek Pre-School Naturalists: Water Wonders - Denton

Class hosted by the city of Denton Parks and Recreation Department geared to ages 3-5 and their adult companions. Hands-on activities, arts & crafts and a nature hike. Cost. $8.

Travel to the Tropics - Dallas

This family friendly festival includes tropical treats, crafts, plants and butterflies. Free with regular garden admission.

Twelve Hills Nature Center Workday - Dallas

Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive plants. Bring work gloves, trowels, shovels, clippers, etc. and water. The workday will be cancelled if it’s raining. Contact: Marcie Haley at info@twelvehills.org or 214-941-6069.

Beginner's Bird Walk - Dallas

Look for wintering birds, including yellow-rumped warblers, sparrows, juncos, kinglets and woodpeckers, on this easy family friendly hike. Bring binoculars and a field guide, if possible. Please leave your pets at home. Contact: Marcie Haley at info@twelvehills.org or 214-941-6069.