Have Fun with Your Kids In and Around Dallas

08 Texas State Fair

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and the State Fair is no exception. Every year on the last Friday in September, the fair kicks off with a parade that rolls right through downtown Dallas. Guests at the fair can enjoy a nightly Starlight Parade and light show, full auto show, bird flyovers, gondola rides, dog and pig races, and BMX bike show. All of these events are kid-friendly, though there are activities specifically planned for younger kids, too, including puppet shows, a barnyard, and storytimes.

SandraRose / Getty Images