Children's Theater & Live Shows for Kids in Dallas
Find the best children's theater near you on our interactive map & calendar, where we're listing upcoming plays, musicals, concerts & kids shows in Dallas-Fort Worth!
Many of these are live shows for kids that offer shorter lengths or interactive performances meant to engage younger audiences.
Help other parents discover a new show to watch with their family by liking & commenting on any you've seen. And if we've missed any great Dallas kids theater shows near you, please recommend them below so we can add to the list!
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Pete The Cat (Dallas Children's Theater)
01/25/2025, 01/26/2025, 02/01/2025
1:30 & 4:30pm
$39+/adult, $37+/child
Age 3+
Based on the groovy popular book series by Kimberly and James Dean, Pete the Cat meets The Biddles family, helping young Jimmy conquer second-grade art in an adventure of friendship, to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Mozart's Magnificent Voyage (Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra)
This popular adaption of two Classical Kids stories features Mozart’s young son, Karl, who longs to be taken from his boarding school to spend more time with his famous father.
Pepito (The Dallas Opera Family Performances)
This charming comedy is full of silly antics, with Manuelita determined to stay true to her love until everything turns topsy-turvy! This kid-friendly performance with music by Jacques Offenbach is just under 60 minutes long, and will be sung in English (with English supertitles).
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert (Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra)
Watch the sixth episode of the Star Wars saga with a live orchestra performance from the Fort Worth Symphony.
The Three Little Pigs (Dallas Opera Family Performances)
True to the classic tale, our three little pigs prepare to build their separate houses to withstand an impending visit by the hungry wolf. Only this time, the pigs are named for famous characters in Mozart operas (Despina, Cherubino, and Don Giovanni!) and they sing their little hearts out as they debate the merits of straw, sticks, and brick as building materials. This English-language, 30-minute mini-opera is perfect for young attention spans.
Dino-Light (Dallas Children's Theater)
In this limited-time special engagement from Lightwire Theater, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. This visually stunning glow-in-the-dark adventure has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance by audiences worldwide!
James and The Giant Peach (Dallas Children's Theater)
04/19/2025, 04/26/2025, 04/27/2025
1:30 & 4:30pm
$35+/adult, $33+/child
Age 6+
Based on the beloved Roald Dahl novel, young James Henry Trotter's life changes when he accidentally grows a giant peach. With some new oversized friends, he goes on an epic adventure to New York City, on a quest for happiness.
Storybook: Little Red Riding Hood (Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra)
This concert will feature music, dance, and a projected storybook as Little Red takes us on a journey to grandma’s house.
Primary photo: The Magician's Nephew at Dallas Children's Theater
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