Historical Park

Come Fly a Kite!

Sunday | June 25, July 30, August 27

12:30 - 5:30 p.m. (come & go)

Family Friendly | Free

Bring your own kite from home to the Farmers Branch Historical Park and enjoy an afternoon soaring in the Park’s meadow. Take home instructions on how to make your own kite.

Lawn Games

Saturday | June 10, July 8, August 12

12:30 - 5:30 p.m. (come & go)

Family Friendly | Free

Stop by the Dodson south lawn for a friendly game of washers, horseshoes, and giant pick up sticks. Bragging rights will be awarded. Why not make an afternoon of it and pack a picnic too?

Chalk the Park

Sunday | June 11, July 9, August 13

12:30 - 5:30 p.m. (come & go)

Family Friendly | Free

Is there a budding artist in the family? Have them leave their mark in chalk at the Historical Park. Chalk provided.

Kids in the Kitchen!

Watermelon Bread

Sunday | June 25 | 1 - 3 p.m.

$50 per person; space is limited and registration is required.

Ages 7 - 14

It is breadmaking 101 for kiddos with this fun sweet bread made to look just like watermelon. Each student will learn the basics of bread dough, kneading, and loaf assembly. Kids will take home their very own watermelon loaf to welcome a down home summer! All supplies and materials will be provided, and we recommend you bring an apron.

Christmas Tea Reservations

Reservations begin Monday | August 14 | 8 a.m.

Teas are Saturday:

December 2 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

December 9 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

$40 per person; $30 per Friend of the Farmers Branch Historical Park member; space is limited and registration is required. To receive the discount please call 972-406-0184.

Christmas Teas are a Historical Park tradition. Join us for an afternoon of live harp music, delectable treats, Christmas décor and of course, tea.