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Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park

Children's Aquarium

Located on the grounds of Fair Park, the beloved aquarium debuted in 1936 for the Texas Centennial and has delighted generations of Texas families and visitors. But this isn’t your grandfather’s aquarium anymore, with a new focus on high-tech, high-touch and hands-wet activities for the creative kids of today.

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Mav’s Vault

Hall of State

Following an incredible playoff run, the Dallas Mavericks will host an exhibit at the Hall of State this year, titled, "Mavs Vault". Highlighting the remarkable history of our local NBA team, this exhibit will feature never-before-seen historical artifacts, and more.

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Innovations in Agriculture

Errol McKoy Greenhouse on the Midway

Showcasing the State Fair’s Big Tex Urban Farms indoor growing facility, the Innovations in Agriculture exhibit sponsored by Bank of America displays unique ways to grow high-yield, healthy produce indoors. The exhibit also includes DIY growing systems that can be built in your home and how they are utilized in the Fair’s Big Tex Urban... Read more »

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Oncor Petting Zoo

Pan Am Arena

Fun for the whole family, this petting zoo allows fairgoers to interact with all their furry friends, and even get the chance to feed them!

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Butter Sculpture

Creative Arts Building

Each year, local sculptors use butter as their medium to create a refrigerated display depicting the Fair's current theme. This thousand pound-plus work of art is a quintessential part of your trip to the Creative Arts building.

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Milking Parlor Demos

Big Tex's Farmyard

Cows from nearby farms are brought to the State Fair for an entertaining and educational exhibit of modern milking procedures. Be sure to stop by for this unique demonstration!