Looking for Family Activities in DFW? Look no further!

There are so many things to do as a family in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. From adventure-seeking families to entertaining young kids, there are plenty of family activities in DFW to keep you and your family venturing out to have fun and make memories!

We’ve lived in the Dallas area for 6 years now, and we’ve traveled around DFW looking for all the different things to do with kids. Whether you are visiting DFW or you’re a local looking to figure out new things to do with your kids this weekend, I hope this list helps you find something fun to do!

Please note: Prices may have changed since the writing of this article. Please check the venue website to see updated prices.

Things To Do in DFW with Kids

Here is a list of 87 things to do in DFW this weekend with kids! There’s sure to be something your kids will enjoy!

1. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden _{^{– Dallas}}

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located in Dallas, Texas, next to White Rock Lake, and has 66 acres of beautiful gardens, a children’s adventure, and even a science museum. The area pictured below is the children’s adventure area, where there are a lot of hands-on activities to explore.

Purchase parking online for $15 + tax ($16.24)

Prices are discounted for the hottest summer days in Dallas – July, August, and September. If you can handle the heat (or there is a cooler day), visit in July for just $5 and in August for $3. Check the visitor information for September discounts.

Check the Dallas Arboretum website for more information on events and additional information.

2. Perot Museum of Nature and Science _{^{– Dallas}}

At the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, you can explore 11 exhibits that cover paleontology, space exploration, engineering, and human biology. There’s a lot to discover, and we love to end the day on the lower level at the children’s museum (great for kids 5 and under), where kids can play with a tiny farmer’s market, water play table, and more.

You can buy tickets to Perot Museum here.

Discount tickets:
The Perot Museum is included in the Dallas CityPASS. Save 50% on admission to the Perot Museum plus 3 more top Dallas attractions with the Dallas CityPASS.

3. Dallas Zoo _{^{– Dallas}}

The Dallas Zoo is the largest zoo in Texas, housing 2,000 animals on 106 acres. It has a children’s area, carousel, and a mini-train for kids to enjoy. The zoo has several places for food and other options to purchase snacks. You can also pack a picnic and bring your own food.

Discount tickets:
The Dallas Zoo is included in the Dallas CityPASS. Get a discount on your Dallas Zoo tickets, along with other top attractions, with the Dallas CityPASS, which bundles admission to the Dallas Zoo with 3 other Dallas attractions at 50% off, to be used over a 9-day period. Click here to purchase your ticket to the Dallas Zoo with Dallas CityPASS for 50% off.

4. Fort Worth Zoo _{^{– Fort Worth}}

The Fort Worth Zoo houses nearly 7,000 animals, including some rare and endangered species. During the summer season, kids can cool off at Safari Splash, a water play area with slides, a water dump tower, and a play area for an additional $6.

Discount tickets:
Fort Worth Zoo is part of GetOut Pass. With the GetOut Pass, you receive one general admission ticket to use at the zoo, plus many other attractions. Just present your GetOut Pass at the Guest Relations booth located to the right of the ticket booth.

Read about what you get with GetOut Pass Dallas ticket here.

Get $5 off each GetOut DFW ticket by using code TGF at getout.com or click here for the discount applied.

5. The Dallas World Aquarium _{^{– Dallas}}

At The Dallas World Aquarium, you can see exotic birds, fish, and mammals, such as sloths, crocodiles, otters, manatees, and ocelots. There are a couple of dining options that are open during lunch time (11:20am – 2:30pm) and a café that is available for a quick snack or meal that is open from 11am-4pm.

Check opening hours and admission here.

6. Reunion Tower _{^{– Dallas}}

Want to see a view of the Dallas Skyline? Head over to Reunion Tower GeO-Deck to see a 360-degree view of Dallas from the observation deck. General admission includes a digital photo souvenir. You can also dine with beautiful views of the city at the restaurant Crown Block , which is located at the top.

Discounts:

• The Reunion Tower GeO Deck is included in the GetOut Pass along with many other attractions in the DFW area. Use the code TGF at getout.com for $5 off each ticket. Read about what you get with a DFW GetOut Pass ticket here.

• Dallas CityPASS tickets bundle admission to the Reunion Tower with 3 other Dallas attractions at a 50% savings, to be used over a 9-day period. Click here to purchase a Dallas CityPASS for 50% off.

7. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History _{^{– Fort Worth}}

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has hands-on science exhibits, a planetarium, IMAX films, and a children’s museum. Explore space, dinosaurs, insects, technology, physics, and more. See what you can see in the permanent exhibits here.

Discounts available for veterans, medicaid cards, education, and more. Check the Fort Worth Museum website for more information.

8. Universal Kids Resort _{^{– Frisco}}

The Universal Kids Resort opened in July 2026, along with the Universal Kids Resort hotel where you can stay. Designed for children ages 3-8, the theme park is a fun outdoor theme park for kids to experience here in DFW.

Read: Universal Kids Resort Review – The Mistake You Don’t Want To Make

Read: Universal Kids Resort Hotel – Is Staying At the Resort Worth It?

9. KidZania _{^{– Frisco}}

KidZania USA is a children’s amusement center located in Frisco, TX, where kids can role-play different professions in a pretend city. Start the day by opening a bank account with a debit card and earn KidZania money called kidZos by “working” different jobs around the city, and spend it on different activities or in the shop before you leave. You can also receive a KidZania Passport to get stamps for trying different professions.

Read about our experience at KidZania Frisco here.

See what it’s like inside KidZania Frisco here.

10. National Videogame Museum _{^{– Frisco}}

Got a videogame fan on your hands? Visit the National Videogame Museum to go back in time and see the old video game consoles you grew up with, and try your hand at some old games on antique devices. There’s so much to see and explore about the history of gaming with interactive exhibits, and there’s even an arcade at the end, where you will receive some tokens to play some old arcade games!

Note: No food or beverage is allowed inside the museum.

Discount Tickets:
Tickets to the National Videogame Museum are also included in DFW GetOut Pass, along with many other DFW attractions. Use coupon code TGF for $5 off each GetOut Pass , or click here for the discount applied.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

11. SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium _{^{– Grapevine}}

Visit SEA LIFE Aquarium in Grapevine, where you can touch anemones and starfish in Interactive Rockpools, and see thousands of sea creatures, such as sea turtles, white sharks, rays, fish, jellyfish, seahorses, and more.

Discount Tickets:
Tickets to SEA LIFE Aquarium are available as an Add-On to the DFW GetOut Pass for an additional $15, along with many other DFW attractions, which is still cheaper than purchasing tickets online or in person. You can use the coupon code TGF for $5 off each GetOut Pass , or click here for the discount applied.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

12. Peppa Pig Theme Park _{^{– North Richland Hills}}

Peppa Pig Theme Park is now open in North Richland Hills, TX. There are rides, play areas, shows, food, and a gift shop for you to enjoy a day out with your family.

Discount Tickets:
Tickets to Peppa Pig Theme Park are now included in DFW GetOut Pass, along with many other DFW attractions. Use coupon code TGF for $5 off each GetOut Pass , or click here for the discount applied.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

13. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park _{^{– Various Locations}}

Urban Air is a large indoor trampoline park where kids can jump, do a high ropes course, play in a ball pit, climb on a climbing wall, zipline, play in a foam pit, and play a few arcade games. A great place to take kids for some active play indoors.

14. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament _{^{– Dallas}}

Go back to the 11th century by watching a show at Medieval Times filled with an exciting tournament with sword fights and jousting by knights. Horses and a falcon are also part of the show! Showtimes last around two hours, and beverages and dinner is served. Wondering what you’ll be eating at the feast? Click here to see what will be served.

Learn more about what to expect at Medieval Times here.

15. Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum _{^{– Grand Prairie}}

Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum is a museum with oddities, a vortex tunnel, a wax museum, a 7D moving theater, virtual gaming, and a mirror maze.

Discount Tickets:
Tickets to Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum are now included in DFW GetOut Pass, along with many other DFW attractions. Use coupon code TGF for $5 off each GetOut Pass , or click here for the discount applied.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

16. Six Flags Over Texas _{^{– Arlington}}

Six Flags Over Texas is a popular amusement park located in Arlington, Texas. It is the flagship location of the Six Flags chain where you and your family can enjoy a wide variety of attractions, including roller coasters and rides for all ages, live shows and performances, food, shops, cultural areas, and even go-karting.

Passes
With different pass options, you can purchase a daily pass or upgrade to skip lines, have parking included, and receive discounts and other perks. You can purchase a one-day ticket here.

The weekday schedule is only available during the summer. Check the park schedule for additional events and schedule changes.

17. LEGOLAND Discovery Center _{^{– Grapevine}}

LEGOLAND Discovery Center in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is an indoor LEGO entertainment center for the LEGO fan. With LEGO attractions and rides, a 4-D Cinema, a Virtual Reality Experience, and even a Pirate Beach outdoors to cool off in bathing suits with a water playground. You can also meet LEGO characters in a Meet & Greet, build your own LEGO racing car, and learn how LEGOs are made at the LEGO Factory.

Discount Tickets:
Tickets to LEGOLAND Discovery Center are available as an Add-On to the DFW GetOut Pass for an additional $15, along with many other DFW attractions, which is still cheaper than purchasing tickets separately. You can use the coupon code TGF for $5 off each GetOut Pass , or click here for the discount applied.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

18. The Escape Game _{^{– Grapevine}}

The Escape Game offers different escape rooms for all skill levels where you will spend 60 minutes solving puzzles by following clues to complete your mission with up to 8 players.  Games are recommended for ages 13 and up, but younger players are allowed.

19. Celebration Station _{^{– Mesquite}}

At Celebration Station, enjoy some rides at Playland, play miniature golf, paintball, laser tag, bat at batting cages, ride some go-karts or bumper boats, jump super high on the eurobungy, or play in the arcade. There’s so much fun for everyone!

Check the website for special offers, some which include food packages.

Discount Tickets:
You can get one free attraction at Celebration Station with the DFW GetOut Pass, along with many other DFW attractions. Use coupon code TGF for $5 off each GetOut Pass , or click here for the discount applied.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

20. PINSTACK _{^{– Allen, Irving, Plano}}

PINSTACK is a bowling alley with an arcade, bumper cars, a rock climbing wall, high ropes course, laser tag, foosball, and darts. It’s a great place to have some family fun indoors or have a birthday party. There is a full-service restaurant so you can eat while you play.

21. Shenaniganz Entertainment Center _{^{– Rockwall, Greenville}}

Shenaniganz is an entertainment center with a bowling alley, axe throwing, escape rooms, a kid zone, bumper cars, laser tag, arcade games, and cornhole.

Discount Tickets:
1 Free Game of bowling or a $5 game card is included in GetOut Pass each month for 12 months, along with entrance into many other DFW attractions. Available for use Mon – Thurs, Fri before 5pm, and Sun. Get $5 each GetOut Pass by using code: TGF

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

22. Main Event Entertainment _{^{– Fort Worth, Frisco, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Lewisville, Plano}}

At Main Event Entertainment, you can bowl, play billiards, laser tag, video games, air hockey, engage in virtual reality, do an indoor ropes course, play mini golf, or try an escape room. There’s food and fun for everyone to enjoy.

23. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center _{^{– Glen Rose}}

Go on a drive-through safari at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, TX, where you can see animals such as giraffes, antelope, and deer on a 7.2-mile scenic drive. Guided tours are available, or you can drive yourself to potentially see some of the 1,100 animals that live here. Get a chance to feed giraffes from your vehicle.

Want to spend the night at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center? You can rent a room or suite to enjoy the Texas Hill Country and potentially see some animals from the second-floor deck.

24. Dinosaur World _{^{– Glen Rose}}

Dinosaur World is an outdoor dinosaur museum perfect for dinosaur lovers! There are over 150 life size dinosaurs along an outdoor trail, a playground, a fossil dig, an indoor museum with animatronic dinosaurs, and a big gift shop with lots dinosaur souvenirs and toys.

25. Alley Cats Entertainment _{^{– Arlington, Burleson, Hurst}}

Alley Cats Entertainment has several locations in the DFW Area, each with different attractions — from bowling, laser tag, mini golf, arcades, and more. There’s a variety of things for everyone to have fun!

Arlington Attractions:
Arcade, Batting Cages, Bowling, Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Rock Wall, VR Laser Tag, Zingers Comedy Club

Burleson Attractions:
Arcade, Batting Cages, Bowling, Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Pickleball

Hurst Attractions:
Arcade, Batting Cages, Bowling, Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Outdoor Rides

Discount Tickets:
Alley Cats is part of GetOut Pass. With GetOut Pass, receive one 18-hole round of mini golf each month at your choice of Arlington or Hurst locations. Get $5 off each GetOut Pass by using code: TGF

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

26. TopGolf _{^{– Allen, The Colony, Dallas, Fort Worth}}

TopGolf is a sports entertainment complex where you can play a high-tech golf game while being served food and drinks. You don’t have to be a golfer to have fun. Each bay accommodates up to 6 players.

Get $15 off TopGolf game play by downloading the TopGolf app and creating a membership. Membership only costs $4.33 for a lifetime membership.

27. Activate _{^{– Plano, Southlake}}

Activate is an active gaming facility where you jump, climb, and solve problems in different challenges. You engage with interactive technology at various difficulty levels, while an electronic wristband will track your progress as you gain points, level up, and earn prizes.

28. Immersive Gamebox _{^{– The Colony, Dallas}}

Immersive Gamebox is an amusement center where you can do interactive digital games and challenges in small groups for 30 or 60 minutes.

29. Frontiers of Flight Museum _{^{– Dallas}}

Explore all things aviation at Frontiers of Flight Museum, an air and space museum where you can see rare and unique artifacts, hear stories from docents, and view many different exhibits.

30. Free Play Arcade _{^{– Arlington, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Richardson}}

Free Play Arcade is an arcade with pinball machines and vintage games that you can play while enjoying food and drinks. Just pay the entrance fee, and you can play unlimited retro arcade games.

31. Puttery _{^{– The Colony}}

Puttery offers miniature golf in 4 different environments – the Rooftop course with skyline views, the Lodge course that makes you feel like you’re in the Rocky Mountains, the Illusion course with black and white rooms that make you feel like you’re in a surreal storybook, and the Library course, perfect for the book lover. Enjoy some food after you play your games!

32. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games _{^{– The Colony, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie}}

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games offers kart races, racing simulators, arcade games, VR games, laser tag, and bowling with food to enjoy a fun day with your family.

33. Adventure Landing _{^{– Dallas}}

Enjoy bumper boats, miniature golf, go-karting, laser tag, batting cages, and an arcade at Adventure Landing.

34. Frank Buck Zoo _{^{– Gainesville}}

Frank Buck Zoo is a small city zoo where you can see giraffes and other African savannah animals, flamingos,  camels, goats, and more. A great place for young kids to see animals up close and even feed flamingos and giraffes!

35. Children’s Aquarium Dallas at Fair Park _{^{– Dallas}}

The Children’s Aquarium Dallas is located at Fair Park and is an aquarium with interactive hands-on exhibits where you can pet and feed friendly stingrays, feed archer fish, and see 55 exhibits with 256 different species, and pan for gems and fossils. It’s a small aquarium that’s great for younger kids.

36. Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park _{^{– Dallas}}

Enjoy beautiful gardens and an exotic butterfly house at the Texas Discover Gardens at Fair Park. There is also an outdoor playscape, garden trains, and an art gallery to explore.

Discount Tickets:
Get 1 visit to Texas Discovery Gardens with GetOut Pass, along with access to many other DFW attractions for one low price. Get $5 off each GetOut Pass with code: TGF

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

37. Boulder Adventure Park at Epic Central _{^{– Grand Prairie}}

Boulder Adventure Park is a family entertainment center with so many attractions under one roof! From rock climbing, ziplining, tube sliding, ropes course, ice skating, archery, bumper cars, experiencing a free fall, blasting squishy balls, mining for gems, playing arcade games, or playing in the playground area or adventure nets, there’s lots of adventure to be had.

38. Super Llama Inflatable Park _{^{– Plano}}

Super Llama is an indoor inflatable park where kids can bounce around to their heart’s content. A new facility that opened up in April of 2024, it’s a great way to expend some energy or to beat the Texas heat in the summer.

Discount Tickets:
Get 1 visit biannually to Super Llama Inflatable Park with GetOut Pass, along with access to many other DFW attractions for one price. Get $5 off each GetOut Pass with code: TGF

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

39. iFLY Indoor Skydiving _{^{– Frisco, Fort Worth}}

iFLY is an indoor skydiving center for ages 3+. Simulating real sky diving with vertical wind tunnels, this is a safe way for kids and adults to experience what sky diving might feel like. If you’ve always wanted to go sky diving, but never had a chance too, this might be a great way to experience what it feels like to fly.

40. Escape the Room _{^{– Dallas, Fort Worth}}

Spend 60 minutes in Escape the Room in Dallas or Fort Worth solving real-life mystery puzzles. Choose from Western Bank Heist, The Agency, and The Dig at the Dallas Location or from Meltdown, The Clock Tower, Jurassic Escape, The Theatre, The submarine, and Western Bank Heist at the Fort Worth location.

41. Strikz Entertainment _{^{– Frisco}}

Strikz Entertainment is a bowling alley where you can also do some axe throwing, laser tag, billiards, and arcade games.

42. International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame _{^{– Arlington}}

The International Bowling Museum has 18,000 sq ft of exhibits that explore the history of bowling with unique bowling artifacts, interactive exhibits, and even a small 2-lane bowling area where you can try your hand at bowling with smaller bowling balls.

Discount Tickets:
Get 1 visit to the International Bowling Museum with GetOut Pass, along with access to many other DFW attractions for one low price. Get $5 off each GetOut Pass with code: TGF

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

43. In-Sync Wildlife Rescue & Educational Center _{^{– Wylie}}

In-Sync Exotics is a non-profit organization that rescues exotic felines that have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. What started with one cougar has turned into a rescue facility where cats receive quality care. During your visit, you can learn all about exotic cats and get up close to the big cats!

44. Altitude Trampoline Park _{^{– Various Locations}}

Altitude Trampoline Park is a trampoline park with a basketball trampoline dunk, a battle beam and foam pit, dodgeball, a ninja course, soft play area for younger kids, zipline, and a strike arena.

45. Galleria Ice Skating Center _{^{– Dallas}}

The Galleria Ice Skating Center is an ice skating rink located inside the Galleria Mall. They offer a skate school for beginner skating lessons.

46. ICR Discovery Center _{^{– Dallas}}

The ICR Discovery Center is a museum where science and Biblical creation come together. You can explore the story of creation with interactive displays, learn about the Ice Age at the theater, enjoy the planetarium, and kids can engage in hands on projects.

Note: Food is not available at the museum, but snacks and drinks can be purchased at vending machines. Picnic tables are located just outside the museum. Pack a lunch and bring it to the museum to enjoy outside at the picnic tables.

47. Trinity Forest Adventure Park _{^{– Dallas}}

Have fun on an outdoor high ropes and a zip line adventure at the Trinity Forest Adventure Park.

48. Canyons Rock Climbing _{^{– Frisco}}

Canyons Rock Climbing is an indoor climbing gym with day passes or classes, events, and summer camps. Suitable for all ages who want to give rock climbing a try!

49. Hapik Dallas Firewheel _{^{– Garland}}

Hapik Dallas Firewheel, also known as Hapik Climbing is a rock climbing gym with climbing walls, ropes courses and other challenges designed for kids.

50. Puttshack _{^{– Addison}}

Puttshack is an indoor tech-infused miniature golf course that can be enjoyed with family with an option to play a 9-hole mini golf game and/or a challenge hole game with up to 6 players. Check website for more information.

51. Kid Mania _{^{– Fort Worth, Plano}}

Kid Mania is an indoor playground with a large climbing area for kids. There’s plenty of seating for adults and even a quiet viewing room upstairs if you want to get away from the noise. There’s also an arcade to enjoy in between all the climbing.

Discount Tickets:
Get two visits to KidMania with GetOut Pass, along with access to many other DFW attractions for one price. Visit can be used at both Fort Worth or Plano locations and includes free admission for play maze. Use coupon code TGF for $5 off each GetOut Pass.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

52. Grapevine Vintage Railroad _{^{– Grapevine}}

Enjoy a trip on Grapevine Vintage Railroad with several different trip options with of varying lengths. Enjoy life entertainment by Theatrical Players while enjoying your train ride. Trips depart from Historic Grapevine or the Fort Worth Stockyards.

53. Sharkarosa Zoo _{^{– Pilot Point}}

Sharkarosa Zoo is a non-profit educational wildlife park that houses exotic animals in a 126 acre park. You can see camels, alpacas, zebras, tigers, bears, sloths, reptiles, and more, and have animal encounters with a lemur, reptile, skunk or sloth, or pet some animals at the petting zoo. There’s also a splash pad for kids to play to cool down from the summer heat, a playground, snack bar and gift shop.

Discount Tickets:
A visit to Sharkarosa Zoo is included with GetOut Pass, along with access to many other DFW attractions for one price. Use coupon code TGF for $5 off each GetOut Pass.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

54. Dallas Karting Complex _{^{– Caddo Mills}}

Dallas Karting Complex is a large outdoor go-kart track where you can have fun racing with the fastest go-karts in Texas. Minimum height for kids is 50”. Races are 10 mins long.

55. K1 Speed _{^{– Arlington, Richardson}}

K1 Speed is an indoor go karting track with electric go-karting for every skill level. There’s also an arcade, pool table, and food available. Junior height requirement is 48” and Adult minimum height requirement is 58”.

56. CR Smith Museum _{^{– Fort Worth}}

CR Smith Museum is an aviation and American Airlines Museum located in Fort Worth where you can learn about what it takes to run an airline, try a flight simulator, experience baggage loading, and even a mini evacuation slide.

57. Safari Run _{^{– Plano}}

Safari Run is an indoor safari-themed playhouse and arcade which offers Open Play recommended for kids age 1-12. Parties, Camps, and Parents’ Night Out are also available.

58. Sci-Tech Discovery Center _{^{– Frisco}}

Sci-Tech Discovery Center is an interactive children’s museum with STEM based exhibits. Kids can conduct hands on experiments to learn about resonance, electricity, and pressure, learn about food production and transportion at the H.E.B. Kids Market, and more.

Discount Tickets:
Get one visit to Sci-Tech Discovery Center with GetOut Pass, along with access to many other DFW attractions for one price. You save $5 off each GetOut Pass with code TGF.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

59. Play Street Museum _{^{– Various Locations}}

Play Street Museum is a children’s museum and indoor play area for kids to explore a miniature neighborhood with lots of activities to keep toddlers and young kids entertained. Painting pottery, a slime kit or activity kits are also available as add-ons when you reserve. Different locations have different themes, such as On the Go, the Farm, Town Square, Great Outdoors, and Downtown. See the icons next to the Texas Locations to see which theme you’d like to visit.

60. Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park _{^{– Arlington, Plano}}

Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park is an outdoor adventure park to take on a treetop ropes course with various obstacles and ziplines. Have fun with beautiful views of the forest, nature trails, a creek, and a small lake. The Arlington location has a Level 1 course for kids as short as 3 ft 3 inches. The Plano location is for ages 10+.

Gloves are required. You may bring your own or purchase from Go Ape. Gloves must have good grip for ziplines.

Discount Tickets:
Get one visit to Go Ape in Arlington with the GetOut Pass, along with access to many other DFW attractions for one price. You save $5 off each GetOut Pass with code TGF.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

61. Chuck E. Cheese _{^{– Various Locations}}

Chuck E. Cheese is a fun place for kids to have birthday parties, play arcade games, and win prizes. Although known for birthday parties, it is also an entertainment center where you can take the kids to play. Some locations have opened a trampoline zone for kids to play.

62. Peppa Pig World of Play _{^{– Grapevine}}

Peppa Pig World of Play is a fun Peppa themed indoor playground for your Peppa fans! Designed for younger kids, there are different spaces to explore. Check out the Peppa Pig house, Rebecca Rabbit’s Underground adventure, Peppa’s Treehouse, a Supermarket, and more. You can even try Peppa themed food and drinks, available at the café.

63. Jumping World _{^{– Allen, Garland}}

Jumping World, also known ast J.W. Entertainment, is an indoor amusement park with trampolines set up as tumbling lanes, a jungle gym, basketball dunk, ropes course, zip coaster, toddler play area, mini go-karts, arcade and more. Attractions vary based on location.

Discount Tickets:
Get one visit to Jumping World in Allen and Garland with the GetOut Pass, along with access to many other DFW attractions for one price. You save $5 off each GetOut Pass with code TGF.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

64. Movement _{^{– Various Locations}}

Movement is a rock climbing gym where you can try rock climbing with your family. You can take an intro to rope climbing or bouldering class.

65. Cheeky Monkeys _{^{– Various Locations}}

Cheeky Monkeys is an indoor playground for toddlers and young kids to have fun or have a birthday party. Ideal for ages 10 months to 8 years old.

66. Pump It Up _{^{– Arlington, Dallas, Frisco}}

Pump It Up is an indoor amusement center for kids with inflatable slides and inflatable bounce houses. Great for birthday parties.

67. Vintage Flying Museum _{^{– Fort Worth}}

The Vintage Flying Museum is a hangar museum with tours where you can learn about warplanes and see aviation artifacts. There are over 30 exhibits of vintage aircrafts, some of which still fly. See the restoration of historical aircrafts.

68. TrainTopia & Museum of the American Railroad _{^{– Frisco}}

The Museum of the American Railroad is a rail museum that features cars, locomotives, and artifacts from the railroad industry. TrainTopia is an indoor model train exhibit within the museum.

69. Interurban Railway Museum _{^{– Plano}}

Interurban Railway Museum is a rail museum with artifacts from a history railway line, located in historic downtown Plano. Learn about the history of the Texas Electric Railway, view a model train of Downtown Plano 100 years ago, explore the Interactive Electricity Room, and view other exhibits. Join Motorman Harold for Story Time on Fridays at 11am.

70. McKinney Avenue Trolley _{^{– Dallas}}

Ride on the history trolley in Downtown Dallas on the McKinney Avenue Trolley. You can take a tour of Uptown, Dallas Arts District, and parts of downtown on a 4.6 mile track, or you can use it as transportation and hop on and hop off throughout the day and tour the Arts District and Uptown.

How to Ride:
Click here for more information on how to ride the trolley.

View the Route Map and Schedule here.

Trolleys arrive approximately every 17-20 mins.
The entire route takes 1 hour if you just want to enjoy the ride and not get off at any of the stops.

71. Dyno-Rock Climbing Center _{^{– Arlington}}

Dyno-Rock Climbing Center is a rock climbing facility located in Arlington where you can spend a day having fun practicing your rock climbing skills.

72. Fowling Warehouse _{^{– Boyd}}

Fowling Warehouse is a venue where you can participate in a football bowling game. What is fowling? It’s a mashup of football and bowling. Throw a football at 10 bowling pins until you knock them down.

73. Center for Animal Research and Education _{^{– Bridgeport}}

The Center for Animal Research and Education (CARE) is a wildlife refuge that houses a variety of large feline species over 22 acres. Children 7+ old are welcome on the tours.

74. Dallas Firefighters Museum _{^{– Dallas}}

The Dallas Firefighters Museum is a museum located in an old firehouse that is all about firefighting in Dallas. Kids receive firefighter jackets and helmets to wear as they explore the history of the fire service of Dallas. Explore all the old artifacts, vintage fire trucks, and equipment. Children receive a coloring book and a plastic helmet as a souvenir as they leave.

75. Frisco Heritage Museum _{^{– Frisco}}

The Frisco Heritage Center and Museum is a historical park that has historical buildings to explore, an old steam locomotive and wooden caboose, and indoor exhibits that tell the story of the history of the area.

76. Project Play Discovery Museum _{^{– Hurst}}

Project Play Discovery Museum is a small children’s museum with a farm-to-table concept. There are different areas to explore, starting with a chicken coop,a bee hive, garden beds, a farmer’s market, and a climbing structure with a slide that goes into a ball pit. There’s also a safe area for babies to play. The target age for this museum is ages 0-6 years old.

77. Explorium Denton Children’s Museum _{^{– Denton}}

Explorium Denton Children’s Museum is a children’s museum for younger kids where they can use their imagination to create, have fun with different learning stations, try new crafts, explore different spaces, and go down a rolling slide.

78. UNT Sky Theater _{^{– Denton}}

The UNT Sky Theater is a planetarium that is located on the University of North Texas campus in the Environmental Sciences Building. The theater is a 40-foot domed theater that seats 100 with a full 360° dome video for an immersive viewing experience. The Sky Theater is open to the public for shows.

79. Cheerland _{^{– McKinney}}

Cheerland is a bright indoor playground for children to play, designed for ages 0-8. From mini vehicles to a ball pit, there is a variety of activities for kids to enjoy.

80. UTA Planetarium _{^{– Arlington}}

The UTA Planetarium is part of the University of Texas at Arlington, one of the three largest planetariums in Texas. It has a 60-foot dome. Visit the UTA Planetarium in Arlington to watch a show.

81. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary _{^{– McKinney}}

The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary has nature trails, animatronic dinosaurs, exhibits, gardens, and an 1880s prairie village for you to explore with your family over 289 acres.

82. SPARK! Dallas _{^{– Dallas}}

SPARK! Dallas is an indoor creative environment with hands-on learning, workshops, and creative activities that spark imagination and help students embrace their creative potential.

83. Kids Empire Dallas Firewheel _{^{– Dallas, Euless, Garland, Mesquite}}

Kids Empire is an indoor play space for kids with climbing areas, obstacles, big slides, and other areas to play. Parents can rest or work while kids play!

84. Roller Skating _{^{– Various Locations}}

Roller skating is always a fun activity for the family and brings back nostalgia for the parents. There are many places to go roller skating around DFW. Here are some of the roller rinks in the area:

85. Ice Skating _{^{– Various Locations}}

Ice skating is a fun activity for families. Many of the ice skating rinks in the DFW area are part of the Dallas Stars’ network. These include the Children’s Health StarCenters and Comerica Center locations in Euless, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Mansfield, McKinney, Plano, and Richardson.

Here are a few ice skating rinks with open skate outside of the Dallas Stars’ network: 

The following is information on the StarCenters and Comerica Center open ice skating and locations: 

Discount Tickets:
Get 2 visits to any of the participating StarCenter locations included in the GetOut Pass, along with access to many other DFW attractions for one price. You save $5 off each GetOut Pass with code TGF.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

86. The Blok Climbing Co _{^{– Fort Worth}}

The Blok Climbing Co is a rock climbing gym with different bouldering routes, a fitness area, and a sauna. You can have a fun family fitness outing with a day pass.

Discount Tickets:
Get one visit to Blok Climbing Co with the GetOut Pass, along with access to many other DFW attractions for one price. You save $5 off each GetOut Pass with code TGF.

Read about what you get with the DFW GetOut Pass here.

That’s the list of over 80 things to do with your kids in DFW!

Hope you and your family can find something fun to do in the DFW area from this list! 

If you know of a place that I missed that you think belongs on this list, please leave me a comment below! I’d love to hear from you.

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