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.
# | Activity | City | Age Group | Price | Personal Notes |
1 | KidZania | Frisco, TX | 5-14 | $44.95+ per kid | |
2 | Frisco Library | Frisco, TX | ALL | Free | An impressively large and fun library with lots of cool activities for the kids to see and do. |
3 | Nickle Mania Arcade | Carrollton,TX | 4 + | $1 + | All Games cost just a nickel. So you can ball out here with as little as $1 |
4 | Bonnie Wenk Park | McKinney, TX | ALL | Free | There’s a playground for big kids and another for little kids a short walk nearby. |
5 | Home Depot DIY Kids Workshop | All Locations. | ALL | Free | Hosted the 1st Saturday of each and every month. You can swing by and grab your kit to build in-person or to take home. |
6 | PlayStreet Museum | Frisco, Mckinney, Allen, Plano, Ft.Worth, Frisco*(Coming Soon) | 6mo-12 y/o | ||
7 | Young Chef’s Academy | Allen, Frisco, Ft.Worth | 4+ | $45/class | Memberships are available. |
8 | Horseback Riding | Dallas-Ft.Worth area. | 6+ | $55+/lesson | There are several local farms throughout the DFW that offer horseback lessons for kids. |
9 | Ice Skating | Allen and Dallas | 4+ | $12/person | Dallas Galleria Mall and Allen Community Ice Rink are open to the public. Lessons are available. |
10 | Urban Air Indoor Trampoline | Dallas-Ft.Worth area. | 4+ | $11-$28.99/person | There are several locations throughout the DFW. Children 5 and younger are ticketed at the $11 price. |
11 | Ft. Worth Museum of Science and History | Ft.Worth, Texas | ALL | $12+/person | Ft. Worth, Texas |
12 | The Dallas World Aquarium | Dallas, Texas | ALL | $19.95+/person | Children 0-2 enjoy free admission. Military discounts are available. |
13 | Let’s Pretend Play Tea Parties | Grapevine, TX | 1-10 y/o | $15/child | Drop 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. |
14 | Klyde Warren Park | Dallas, Texas | ALL | Free | Located in downtown Dallas, this park has a vibrant playground, food trucks, and nearby restaurants for the entire family to enjoy. |
15 | Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Dallas, Texas | ALL | $25+/person | |
16 | Dallas Zoo | Dallas, Texas | ALL | $16+/person | Children 0-2 enjoy free admission. |
17 | Six Flags | Arlington, Texas | ALL | $35+/person | Monthly memberships are available. |
18 | Peppa Pig World of Play | Grapevine, Texas | 6mo-6 y/o | $27.99+/person | |
19 | Legoland | Grapevine, Texas | 3-8 y/o | $29.99+/person | |
20 | Great Wolf Lodge | Grapevine, Texas | ALL | Half 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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