01 Jul 2025 Attraction
Explore 27 acres filled with 13 restored buildings dating from the 1840s–1940s—like the Gilbert House, old schoolhouse, depot, caboose, general store, church, and rose garden. You can stroll, take educational tours, or attend vintage baseball games Tripadvisor+11tourtexas.com+11Tripadvisor+11.
Wander through the city’s fragrant rose gardens (over 1,500 bushes) at Gussie Field Watterworth Park or inside Historical Park. The John F. Burke Nature Preserve—a 104-acre mix of wetlands and upland forest—is perfect for nature lovers and bird watchers tourtexas.com+1tourtexas.com+1.
Cool off at the Frog Pond Waterpark: slides, lazy river, activity fountains, and lagoon. Or opt for indoor swimming, lap pools, therapy pools, and fitness classes at Margaret Young Natatorium farmersbranchtx.gov+2tourtexas.com+2tourtexas.com+2.
Enjoy live, award-winning productions in a beautifully restored, historic fire station hosting 8 MainStage shows and youth performances yearly discoverfarmersbranch.com+10tourtexas.com+10tourtexas.com+10.
Skate on two NHL-sized ice rinks, shop hockey gear, enjoy events, or take a class—all in this large entertainment venue just minutes from DFW Airport Southern Living+4tourtexas.com+4tourtexas.com+4.
From May to September, browse local produce, artisan food, crafts, live music, and kids’ activities at The Grove @ Mustang Crossing every Saturday evening tourtexas.com.
Indulge in award-winning, Bib Gourmand Texas barbecue near Farmers Branch—famous for long lines and mouthwatering brisket discoverfarmersbranch.com+11en.wikipedia.org+11Yelp+11.
Find a blend of one‑of‑a‑kind boutiques, outlets, and national designers nearby, with Farmers Branch positioned close to major Dallas-area shopping hubs .
30+ parks & trails: Perfect for walking, jogging, biking, or picnicking .
Arts & Culture: Public art, seasonal events, and cultural programming in the city farmersbranchtx.gov.
Easy DART access: Conveniently walkable from Farmers Branch station on Dallas Area Rapid Transit en.wikipedia.org.
Family Fun Day
Morning: Splash at Frog Pond
Afternoon: Historical Park & rodeo-style lunch
Evening: Catch a show at Firehouse Theatre
Nature & Culture Outing
Morning: Guided hike in Burke Preserve
Brunch: BBQ at Cattleack
Afternoon: Twilight Market (Sat only) + stroll through rose gardens
Active Lifestyle Plan
Morning: Lap swim at Natatorium
Midday: Ice skating or pickup hockey at StarCenter
Afternoon: Explore art trails and parks
