Family-Friendly Father's Day Events in Dallas

Father's Day is on Sunday, June 19. Do you have plans yet? If not, there is still plenty of time to plan something fun to treat your dad or the special person in your life. Create family memories together as you sleep among the animals, cook a meal, ride the rails or reenact your favorite football play.

Family Overnight at the Dallas Zoo on June 18-19
Dallas Zoo
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, Texas
Phone: (469) 554-7500

Enjoy a family sleepover at the Dallas Zoo on Father's Day weekend. Zoogoers ages 7 and older can spend the night in the zoo for $45 per person. The zoo requires at least one adult chaperon per ten children. The program includes an after-hours tour of ZooNorth, a late night snack, live animal lesson, morning monorail ride, continental breakfast and admission to the zoo on June 19.

Visit the venue website to download the registration form.

Dinner with Dad on June 18
Kids Cooking Company
6025 Royal Lane, Suite 225
Dallas, Texas
Phone: (214) 265-9949

Kids from 4 years old to fourth graders can bring a parent or special guest to the Kids Cooking Company to prepare a Father's Day feast. The meal includes oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits and triple berry cobbler. The two-hour class costs $60 and two sessions are available: 10 a.m. to noon and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

105.3 The Fan Father's Day Barbecue on June 18
Cowboys Stadium
1 Legend Way
Arlington, Texas
Phone: (817) 892-4000

Sports radio station The Fan is hosting a barbecue right on the field at Cowboys Stadium from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Walk the legendary field, toss the pigskin, get autographs from football players, salivate over the Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Trophies and enjoy a barbecue lunch.

Tickets are available online via the venue website and cost $49 for adults, $25 for kids ages 12 and younger. Admission is free for kids ages 3 and younger. Free parking is also available for this event.

Grapevine Vintage Railroad Discount on June 19
Cotton Belt Depot
705 South Main Street
Grapevine, Texas
Phone: (817) 410-8136

Treat Dad to a ride on a vintage train and spend some quality time together at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Ticket prices vary depending on the seat class, but Dad can ride for free on Father's Day when accompanied by a paying family member. Visit the venue website for more information.