Spring Break is almost here, Dallas! Running from March 11 to March 17, the highly-anticipated for kids, students, and active parents alike to take a much needed break from the grind. Be sure to take full advantage of Spring Break in Dallas with these exciting events: from theme parks, to parades, spring festivities, and more!
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Join more than 100,000 revelers for the 45th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival on March 14. The largest St. Patrick’s Parade in the Southwest returns to Dallas on March 14. A Festive Market opens at 9:00 AM near the Meadows Building with live music, food trucks and over 100 vendors (free admission), and the parade starts at Blackwell Street and Greenville Ave at 11:00 AM, running through to SMU Blvd and concluding around 2:00 PM.
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See half a million spring blooms — including 350,000 tulips — at Dallas Blooms’ Enchantment of Orchids. If your Spring Break plans call for peak spring scenery, add Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum to your list. The Southwest’s largest annual floral festival runs from February 21 to April 12, 2026, featuring over 500,000 spring-blooming flowers and the 2026 theme “Enchantment of Orchids.” Expect weekly performances, family activities, a curated orchid exhibition, and individual premium events like the Food & Wine Festival.
Step into the Wizarding World like never before with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition, a massive celebration of the franchise’s most iconic moments. This immersive journey goes beyond the original films to explore the entire expanded universe, offering fans an intimate look at genuine costumes and original props used on screen.
Rather than just watching the magic, you’ll get to participate in it—test your aim with Quidditch™ drills, try your hand at potting a screaming Mandrake, and wander through meticulously recreated sets. It’s an essential, hands-on experience for anyone who has ever waited for their Hogwarts letter.
Get ready to turn your world upside down at SENSAS, an intense, 75-minute gauntlet designed to push your biological limits. In this high-energy team challenge, you’ll plunge into total darkness and navigate neon-lit sensory labs to see how well you actually know your own five senses.
Under the watchful eye of a “Master of Senses”—part guide, part professional prankster—your group will tackle bizarre trials that test everything from your palate to your fingertips. It’s an inclusive, fast-paced “sensory safari” where communication is key and losing your cool is half the fun. Whether you’re sniffing out clues or feeling your way through the unknown, it’s a bonding experience that’s as hilarious as it is surreal.
Forget everything you know about traditional lock-and-key puzzles—Glow or Go is an adrenaline-fueled evolution of the escape room genre. This high-octane Dallas attraction features five distinct, immersive zones where your group will have to weave through laser grids, nail precision targets, and navigate physical obstacles that feel more like a futuristic game show than a basement office.
Six Flags Over Texas
If you’re hanging out in Dallas for Spring Break, you’ve probably noticed that Six Flags Over Texas is the big-ticket move. It’s been the main spot for thrill-seekers in this part of the state for over 60 years, and at 212 acres, it’s honestly massive. It’s got that classic mix of high-intensity coasters, chill rides for the family, and live shows if you just need a break from the lines.
Peppa Pig Theme Park
On the heels of its one-year anniversary, the Peppa Pig Theme Par DFW is an exciting, destination for area families and fans. Based on the animated children’s program, the Peppa Pig Theme Park is home to a delightful array of rides, splash areas, and interactive play zones. The theme park was recently ranked as one of the Best New Attractions in the country by USA Today in its Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
If you haven’t had the chance to explore the newly debuted Netflix House in Dallas – now is your chance! Opened this past December, Netflix House is an experiential venue in Galleria Dallas that offers visitors the chance to interact with their favorite Netflix series like never before. Experiences presently offered at Netflix House include Stranger Things, Squid Game, as well as the exclusive Netflix RePlay arcade.
Klyde Warren Park
If you’re hanging out in Dallas for spring break, Klyde Warren Park is basically the city’s communal backyard, and it really comes to life during the “Spring Break in the Park” series. During the break, the schedule is usually packed with free daily activities like outdoor yoga, live music, and interactive STEM games hosted by the nearby Perot Museum.
Texas Tulips in Pilot Point has reopened for the spring! Reminiscent of the kaleidoscopic fields you would see in Holland, Texas Tulips is a sprawling U-pick tulip field home to over 100 tulip varieties. Here, you can not only stroll through the fruits of spring, but bring it home with you!