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If you’re looking for a list of Fun Things to Do in Dallas with Kids, look no further I got you covered!

As a mama to a 4 and 6-year-old, I’m always on the hunt for fun activities to do with the kids during the evenings and weekends nearby.

Because of the Dallas-Ft.Worth metroplex is HUGE I’ve categorized my recommendations by age group and area to make it easy for parents to find a relevant list of ideas.

# ActivityCityAge Group Price Personal Notes
1KidZaniaFrisco, TX5-14$44.95+ per kid
2Frisco LibraryFrisco, TXALLFreeAn impressively large and fun library with lots of cool activities for the kids to see and do.
3Nickle Mania ArcadeCarrollton,TX4 +$1 +All Games cost just a nickel. So you can ball out here with as little as $1
4Bonnie Wenk ParkMcKinney, TXALLFreeThere’s a playground for big kids and another for little kids a short walk nearby.
5Home Depot DIY Kids WorkshopAll Locations.ALLFreeHosted the 1st Saturday of each and every month. You can swing by and grab your kit to build in-person or to take home.
6PlayStreet MuseumFrisco, Mckinney, Allen, Plano, Ft.Worth, Frisco*(Coming Soon)6mo-12 y/o
7Young Chef’s AcademyAllen, Frisco, Ft.Worth4+$45/classMemberships are available.
8Horseback RidingDallas-Ft.Worth area.6+$55+/lessonThere are several local farms throughout the DFW that offer horseback lessons for kids.
9Ice SkatingAllen and Dallas4+$12/personDallas Galleria Mall and Allen Community Ice Rink are open to the public. Lessons are available.
10Urban Air Indoor TrampolineDallas-Ft.Worth area.4+$11-$28.99/personThere are several locations throughout the DFW. Children 5 and younger are ticketed at the $11 price.
11Ft. Worth Museum of Science and HistoryFt.Worth, TexasALL$12+/personFt. Worth, Texas
12The Dallas World Aquarium Dallas, Texas ALL$19.95+/personChildren 0-2 enjoy free admission. Military discounts are available.
13Let’s Pretend Play Tea PartiesGrapevine, TX1-10 y/o$15/childDrop by for a to-go tea party, tiara & wand, cupcake and mini makeover. No reservation is required.

Parties , daddy & daughter, mommy & me tea experiences are available for reservation.
14Klyde Warren ParkDallas, TexasALLFreeLocated in downtown Dallas, this park has a vibrant playground, food trucks, and nearby restaurants for the entire family to enjoy.
15Perot Museum of Nature and ScienceDallas, TexasALL$25+/person
16Dallas ZooDallas, TexasALL$16+/personChildren 0-2 enjoy free admission.
17Six FlagsArlington, TexasALL$35+/personMonthly memberships are available.
18Peppa Pig World of PlayGrapevine, Texas6mo-6 y/o$27.99+/person
19LegolandGrapevine, Texas3-8 y/o $29.99+/person
20Great Wolf LodgeGrapevine, TexasALLHalf day and full-day passes are available.Half-day and full-day passes are available. The rates for stays are available on the website.

This list will continue to be updated as new attractions and activities are discovered in the Dallas-Ft.Worth.

If you have any activity recommendations for Fun Things to Do in Dallas with Kids, feel free to email to: hello@tonayanoel.com

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