The sun is starting to shine, the flowers are about to bloom, and we are getting ready to welcome spring with open arms at Jellystone Park™ Tyler! About an hour and a half from our Camp-Resort, Dallas offers plenty of spring activities that are great for families! Switch out your snow boots for sneakers, and your winter parka for a rain jacket - it's time to get outside and enjoy all the spring events in Dallas!

Need some things to do in Dallas with the kids? Watch them have so much fun at the park with Family Weekends.

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Family Weekends at Sammons Park: March - May

Kick off your weekends at Sammons Park with Family Weekends featuring these free outdoor events perfect for the entire family. Enjoy complimentary activities for children such as face painting, balloon artists, temporary arm tattoos, a petting zoo and more! Plus, Dallas Animal Services will be onsite with adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes. Check out the schedule and plan your visit today.

Celebrate spring with this free performance the whole family will enjoy this spring.

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Spring Celebration: March 26

Avant Chamber Ballet presents Spring Celebration, a free performance with live music. The show is family-friendly and welcomes all ages. It will be held at Klyde Warrent Park at 3PM. Learn more about this Dallas event here.

Start rooting for your team at an offical Dallas Maverick watch party.

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Dallas Mavericks Watch Party - April 1

Need a place to watch the game? Join the official Dallas Mavericks watch party and watch the team go against the Miami Heat at Longhorn Ice House on April 1 at 6PM. There will be indoor games, southern food, and drinks for everyone!

Get the kids and watch Anastasia live in Dallas.

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Anastasia: April 6-8

Do you love Broadway musicals? We've got you covered. The Winspear Opera House presents Anastasia, inspired by the beloved films. Get your tickets for April 6-8 with performances at 2PM and 8PM. Bring the kids along for a night they will never forget! Learn more about ticket prices here.

Hockey games can be so much fun, get your tickets and enjoy this great Dallas activity.

Dallas Stars Game: April 13

Attend a Dallas Stars game before the season ends on April 13! The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas that compete in the National Hockey League. Want to learn how to get tickets? Visit their website here.

View amazing paintings, and take in the creativity at the Dallas Art Fair.

Dallas Art Fair: April 20 - 23

In the heart of downtown Dallas, the Dallas Art Fair gives the public the opportunity to engage with a rich selection of modern and contemporary artworks presented by leading national and international galleries. Interested? Join them April 20-23 for a weekend full of creative thinking. Ticket prices vary in price as you choose between general admission, early access champagne soiree, or a party pass.

Jam the great music, and have fun with friends at this Dallas event on Cinco de Mayo.

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Silent Disco - Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

This Cinco de Mayo Silent Disco Fiesta will have you dancing the night away to the best Latin music jams. The DJs will play a mix of the best Latin music, including reggaeton, salsa, Latin pop, bachata, merengue and more, so don’t forget to bring a dance partner or a group of friends to make the best out of this fiesta. Plus, Margaritas and cervezas will be available for purchase. Starting at 8PM on May 5, tickets start at $25/person.

When you plan a stay at Jellystone Park™ Tyler, there are always exciting activities and events nearby in Dallas that the whole family will love! Plus, there are always a lot of fun events to attend in the spring - so be sure to book a spring camping trip to our Camp-Resort to see all the events Dallas has to offer. You can browse availability or book your spring stay here.