Kid-friendly things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth

Spring break still has a few days left, and many of our parent friends are running out of things to do with their kids.

Why it matters: Leaving town isn't an option for everyone during school breaks.

• If you're taking a staycation instead, here's how to make the most of it…

🧪 Lean into learning. North Texas has dozens of museums, preserves and libraries that welcome visitors from other cities.

• Plano also has the Interurban Railway Museum, which is open 11am-6pm Saturday for the Texas Forever Fest.
• Also in Plano: the Interurban Railway Museum, which regularly hosts story times and shares how trains changed the city's trajectory.

🏏 Watch the pros. We're fortunate to have professional cricket, hockey, volleyball, baseball, football, women's and men's soccer and men's and women's basketball as a big sports town.

• And, you don't have to spend big bucks to watch them. For instance, tickets for some Dallas Trinity FC and Dallas Pulse games start at around $25.

🔎 Hit the town. Get to know an unfamiliar North Texas city or neighborhood by researching its history and exploring its gems in person.

• Dallas' State Thomas district, Grapevine's Main Street, McKinney's historic downtown and Frisco's Rail District are all great options.

⛺ Be a happy camper. If you have nieces and nephews, consider giving their parents a break.

• One of our former colleagues used to host her siblings' children in Dallas every year and called it camp. This page has ideas for camp-like activities.