Home Indoor Fun 14 Epic Events to Get You Through August (& Most Are Free!) by Kate LowethAugust 1, 2022 Search more like this zoomusicdiscovery centerpumpkin patchthings to doactivity ideasapple pickingbehind the scenesdance classesdance partydrawing classeseducationfamily friendlyfarmers market Advertisement Trending Now News Disney+’s Prices Are Increasing—Unless You Want to Watch Ads Food & Drink General Mills Is Bringing Back 4 Classic Sugar Cereals That Your Mom Never Let You Eat Viral & Trending Cat Sneaks into Family Car & Joins Their Road Trip, Becomes Instant Celebrity Viral & Trending Weatherman Discovers His Map Is a Touchscreen and His Reaction Is So Pure Celeb & Entertainment Serena Williams Announces Retirement: ‘If I Were a Guy, I Wouldn’t Be Writing This’ Advertisement Get ready to fill up your month with loads of free and cheap things to do with your family this August! We’ve got family-friendly events around Dallas like story time, kids’ events at the Galleria, museum days and more. Scroll through for the best events around DFW for kids and families this month! Free (or Cheap) Things to Do in AugustHead to the Nasher Sculpture Garden While the whole family is free the first Saturday of the month, kids ages 12 & under are always free. This hidden gem is right in the middle of the Arts District and offers a shady refuge from the summer sun. Event details. Enjoy Stories and Music with Miss Kimberly Kids will love a full hour of stories and music at the park! Aug. 14, Aug 21 & Aug 28th. Event details.Go Back in Time at Old City Park Dallas Heritage Museum has a new name and now offers free admission Thurs. – Sun. to regular guests. As Dallas’ first park, visitors can take a walk through the past by visiting historic landmarks and learning about blacksmithing. Event details. Enjoy Showtime Saturdays at the Galleria Gather at Play Place to enjoy a performance by The Ramazinis, a local circus act. Aug. 6, 11:30 am. Event details. Cool off at the Summer Splash Bash in Grapevine There will be plenty of water for little ones to enjoy at this fun event in Peace Plaza. This event is worth the heat with a waterslide, DJ, and yummy eats from Harvest Hall! Sun. Aug 7th. Event details.Get Funky at Vitruvian Nights Live The last free concert of the summer happening at Vitruvian Park takes place on Aug. 11. Get your disco groove on! Event details. Travel the rails at the Interurban Railway Museum Admission to this museum in downtown Plano is always free, so take your train-obsessed kid for a fun morning or afternoon of model trains, 360-degree experiences and the chance to learn about the history of Texas railways. Event details.Take a hike at the Trinity River Audobon Society While admission is not free, it’s very affordable, and the guided hikes and bird walks offered on the second and third Saturday of every month are worth every penny. Second and Third Saturday. Event details. Visit the Dallas Farmers Market You can pick up produce from local farmers, enjoy delicious bites from the food hall, let the kids explore Mama Ida’s teaching garden. Event details. istock Check Out Our MASSIVE Virtual Events Calendar For more virtual fun every day of the week, head to our virtual events calendar. You’ll find dance classes, scavenger hunts, animal encounters, drawing classes and MORE! Event details. 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