La Petite Academy of Grand Prairie

Arlington's Holiday Lights Parade is a family favorite. The city officially illuminates its Christmas tree and the event provides lots of family activities and entertainment provided free of charge. The celebration includes live music, free carriage rides, face painting and even free photos with Santa. Grab your eggnog and warm coat and get ready for some holiday cheer, North Texas style!

If you've got a future scientist in the family, or even if you and your brood just love stargazing, then a trip to the Planetarium at UT Arlington will prove to be the perfect intergalactic adventure. The out-of-this-world tool makes it possible to get an unbelievably close view of various stars and planets through their highly-powered telescope that is projected onscreen in the 165-seat viewing area. Also, the dome animation show is absolutely stunning. The Planetarium at UT Arlington does an excellent job of bringing the adventure of outer space up close for you and your family to discover and learn.

Want to strike out in a good way? Then make it a date to Alley Cats, Arlington's favorite place to bowl! The state-of-the-art scoring and incredibly well-maintained lanes will ensure that your game will be a truly enjoyable experience. In addition to an excellent gaming room, Alley Cats offers laser tag and putt putt golf that will keep the kids busy while you bowl an extra game.