The Preston Royal Branch Library hosts several recurring programs for kids.
Spring breaks for public and private schools across the city will be taking place through the end of March, and beyond. We’ve compiled the following list of activities in and around Preston Hollow to help parents, caregivers, and self-guided older students find activities to fill these school-free days. Read on for options highlighting a variety of interests from the Dallas Museum of Art, Preston Royal Branch Library, Central Market, and more.
Dallas Arboretum
Spring Break Mathfinder Camp
March 17–19, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
Cost: $150
This three-day camp is open to kids in grades 3–8, and will feature the MathFinder AR app developed by SMU and supported by the National Science Foundation. Campers will work with the app, educators, and in teams to connect mathematic principals with the natural surroundings of the Arboretum. Each camper will also receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
The Dallas Museum of Art will offer three full days of programming during spring break.
Dallas Museum of Art
Spring Break Family Fun
March 18–20, 11 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Both drop-in and scheduled activities are offered throughout the DMA’s Family Fun weekend. Options are available for kids of all ages, including story times, scavenger hunts, hands-on art classes, and guided gallery tours. A “sensory haven” will also be open to all visitors who need a space for quiet play or relaxation.
Sur La Table
Kids 5-Day Spring Series: Chef 101
March 16–20, 10 a.m.
Cost: $349
Designed for kids ages 7–11, this weeklong series will be hosted at Sur La Table’s Preston Royal location. Each day is planned to focus on specific skills or cuisines, from pasta and baking to Asian and Latin American favorites. Students will be awarded a special certificate and printed menu upon completion of the class.
Preston Royal Branch Library
Lego Challenge
March 19, 4–5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Taking place in our local library’s auditorium each third Thursday of the month, the Lego Challenge is open to kids in grades 6–12. Challengers may work in teams or on their own, and a Lego movie will be screened during the session.
Thinking Money for Kids: Making Mooo-lah
March 26, 4–5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Kids ages 6–12 are invited to take part in the next session of this recurring library program centered on the basics of personal finance. Saving, spending, sharing, and budgeting will all come into play during a collaborative farm simulation game. Parents and caregivers are also invited to participate.
Kolaches are on the menu at Central Market’s next kids’ cooking class.
Central Market Parent & Child Cooking Class
Make & Take Czech Kolaches
March 29, 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $90
Working in teams, parents and kids are invited to learn the secret to making classic Czech kolaches–no road trips to West required! This class takes place at Central Market’s Lovers Lane location in Dallas; additional sessions are available at Central Market locations across the Metroplex.
