Retire in style with our guide to retirement in Dallas

If you’re recently retired and looking for things to do, here’s our guide to retirement in Dallas, Texas.

Outside of the Dallas Museum of Art's west wing with red painted steel sculpture "Ave" by Mark Di Suvero.

The museum offers many events and exhibits for older adults to participate in.

Photo via Keith Jonsn, WikiCommons

Goodbye, 9-5. If you (or someone you know) recently retired, you might be looking for activities catering to older adults. Clock into our retirement guide, and find opportunities in Dallas that work for you.

Stay fit

A body in motion stays in motion. That’s why we recommend these local hiking trails that are rated by difficulty. Or, dog owners will wag their tails over the top dog parks in Big D.

A large lake with three white buoys in the distance. The sky is blue with several clouds.

Many of Cedar Hill State Park’s trails pass by Joe Pool Lake.

Photo by Michael Barera via Wikimedia Commons

Organized activities

Dallas Parks and Recreation offers its Active Senior Adult Programs, which give adults aged 60+ opportunities to get out in the city for recreational and leisure activities Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. From aerobics to arts and crafts, book clubs, and city day trips, there are various opportunities for fun.

Family fun

Retirement is best spent with family, especially when you have 35+ family friendly activities right at your fingertips. Plus, you can keep those hard-earned retirement dollars in your pocket with free activities around Dallas.

The plaza and entrance to the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden; there are pink flowers out front and the gate is covered in decorative butterflies and flowers.

Kids will appreciate the whimsical vibes of the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum.

Meet-ups

Looking to meet other adults in your area? Meet-up posts events for older adults in Dallas hosted by various organizations. Savvy Seniors is a local organization that hosts meet-ups, concerts, tye-dye parties, and other interactive get togethers.

Volunteer

If you’re looking for ways to give back to the community, find volunteer opportunities at CitySquare. The organization serves those living in poverty while also raising awareness through discussions, community events, and galas.

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