This Weekend in Mansfield

Events and activities for 2026-09-05

Saturday Morning

Kids Academy & Family Swim (Labor Day Weekend)

Saturday, Sept 5: Kids Academy 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Outdoor Family Swim 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday, Sept 6: Kids Academy 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Outdoor Family Swim 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Life Time Mansfield Included with membership

Modified holiday hours with "Create & Build," "Gym Games," and "Sports Skills" in the Kids Academy alongside Outdoor Family Swim.

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Art In the Grove At Waterside

10:00 AM Catalyst Creative Arts (Event at Waterside Grove) Pottery Painting: $25-$50

Catalyst Creative Arts is participating in an off-site art and pottery sale at Waterside Grove with ongoing pottery painting in their Arlington studio.

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Saturday Evening

Slick City Action Park After Hours

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Slick City Action Park $28.99

Saturday night features an "After Hours" neon glow-in-the-dark event on their indoor dry slides and air courts.

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Dallas Zoo Safari Nights

Evening activities begin around 5:00 PM Dallas Zoo Included with general admission ($18 - $22)

Explore the zoo during the day and enjoy a family-friendly evening concert series, complete with keeper chats and animal encounters.

This Weekend

“Lay-Bear” Day Weekend

2026-09-04 North Texas Jellystone Park™ Varies based on pass/camping site

A themed Labor Day weekend featuring family activities, games, and camping fun with Yogi Bear and friends to celebrate the MISD long weekend.

Archery Alliance

2026-09-06 Mansfield Activities Center Varies (Registration required)

An instructional archery activity that begins this holiday weekend and runs through the end of September.

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"Cars" Re-Release at Flix Brewhouse / Cinemark

2026-09-05 Flix Brewhouse Mansfield OR Cinemark Mansfield and XD $10-$15 per ticket

The Pixar classic "Cars" (Rated G) is back in theaters for early September. Flix Brewhouse offers a dine-in experience for families.

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Play Street Museum Interactive Play

2026-09-05 Play Street Museum - Mansfield ~$13.00 - $15.00 per child

An educational indoor neighborhood-style children’s museum perfect for hands-on, imaginative play.

Places to Go

Blue Mesa Grill Kids Eat Free Brunch

Blue Mesa Grill Free for kids 5 and under (Adult buffet purchase required)

Known for offering a great weekend brunch where kids 5 and under eat for free with the purchase of an adult buffet.