Upcoming Events in 2026
Upcoming Events in 2026
Dr. Sullivan, Executive Director at Bubble Planet
Exciting Recreation and Entertainment in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Any student, family, friend, or educator may attend our 2026 events. Members receive substantial discount to attend the following venues at any time.
Join today and help us plan a series of engaging student and family outings for 2026! Discounted or free admission is available to ExplorTech member families. These events are designed to foster community, inspire learning beyond the classroom, and provide memorable experiences for all participants. The outings will take place at some of the most popular recreation and entertainment venues across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Did you know?
Special needs populations are less socially connected and less physically active than their non-disabled peers.
They have fewer friendships and smaller social networks
They have higher rates of loneliness and social isolation
Planned 2026 Event Venues and Activities
Please join ExplorTech today and help us plan these family events and more!
Cidercade Fort Worth, Arlington, and Dallas Locations
Unlimited play on 125+ games! Enjoy adult beverages, soft drinks, and food. Family-friendly during the day. Once inside, there many activities and fun things to do, including retro and modern arcade games, Skee-Ball, rhythm games, fighting games, basketball, racing games, bubble hockey, pinball machines, and more.
TOPGOLF
Topgolf is a unique driving range near downtown Fort Worth. It offers specific programs for non-profits. Their Play It Forward initiative provides free play for youth-focused charities and Special Olympics, while PTA/PTOs can host fundraising Spirit Nights with discounted per-person rates for fundraising. For individual nonprofit staff, the Heroes Program offers 10% off games for teachers/first responders/military, and general donation requests for events/sponsorships can be submitted through their Driving for Good portal.
Bubble Planet Grapevine Mills
Bubble Planet at Grapevine Mills is a limited-time immersive sensory experience with bubble-themed rooms, VR, ball pits, and photo ops offering magical, colorful adventures for families and friends. It provides interactive art and tech for all ages. It provides special ticket options for large groups.
Astro Lumina Dallas Location
Astra Lumina is a magical, immersive night walk experience featuring enchanting light installations, projections, and music, transforming gardens and parks into celestial pathways where visitors walk among stars and cosmic visions, created by Moment Factory. It's a popular, family-friendly event designed to spark wonder and connect people with the "light from the stars," offering a journey through themed zones of light and sound for a memorable evening out. It provides special ticket options for large groups.
Meow Woof Grapevine Mills
Five unique experiences with a common purpose: to expand worlds and minds through the lens of Meow Wolf’s kaleidoscopic art. Pick a portal and get lost. Field trips can be booked schools, homeschool groups, student organizations, and 501(c)(3) groups. Field trip tickets are half-price, with mandatory chaperones being complimentary. Meow Wolf Education offers free learning guides in three subjects for grades 3-12 and can be downloaded for classroom and at-home use.
Film Alley and other Shulman theatres in Texas
Film Alley locations offer theatres, bowling, billiards, and arcade play plus food service and seating areas. Schulman Theatres, a Texas-based family business, partners with groups like Variety of Texas for kids with special needs via their Cinema Passport, while general theatre non-profits include the Educational Theatre Foundation, American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE), Shubert Foundation, and the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative supporting youth theatre education nationwide.
Our 2026 Schedule
Each outing will be announced at least one month in advance. Registration details, costs (if any), transportation, and meal arrangements will be communicated via email and the ExplorTech Facebook page and our website.
Participation Guidelines
• All ExplorTech family and student members are welcome.
• Adult supervision is required for all students.
• Transportation options (carpool, bus, or self-arranged) will be shared prior to each event.
• Special accommodation is available upon request.
Contact and Additional Information
For questions, suggestions, or to volunteer as a chaperone, families and teachers please contact us. Stay tuned for more updates and we look forward to seeing you at our 2026 outings!