Every day can be family day in Dallas. Whether passing an afternoon in the park, reveling in 19th-century medieval entertainment, or playing all the games inside an arcade: there’s of fun things to do in Dallas with kids.
1. Dallas Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum is a true Dallas gem. Home to 66 acres of dazzling flora, a spectacular program of seasonal events not withstanding Dallas Blooms, Summer at the Arboretum, and Holiday at the Arboretum, as well as educational and cultural opportunities – it is one of the top botanical gardens in the world and one of the best things to do in Dallas with kids.
2. Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue
Enter the iconic world of Minecraft this October. Minecraft Experience: Village Rescue allows visitors to explore biomes, battle mobs, and collect resources in a one-hour journey to save the day. The immersive experience opens at 2712 N. Central Expressway in Plano on October 18 but you can get your tickets now!
3. Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
Experience the wizarding world of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts this fall in the capital at Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience. Here, wizards, witches, and other magic folk can come face-to-face with all kinds of enchanting beings including Unicorns, Nifflers, and Hippogriffs. Furthermore, the spell-binding experience in Austin will feature fantastic food, drinks, and shopping opportunities, and more!
4. Medieval Times
When it comes to traditional fun, there’s debatably no more longstanding tradition than the spectacle of knight combat. Texas’s only Medieval Times is located right here in Dallas. Inside the castle gates, Medieval Times features a two-hour tournament complete with jousting, falconry, and horsemanship. Meanwhile, spectators can dine in royalty over a four-course banquet in true medieval fashion.
5. KidZania
Located in Frisco just outside of Dallas, KidZania is a 100,000-square-foot replica city where kids can learn the ropes to the real world. From firefighters to chefs, dentists, or even podcast-hosts, kids can engage themselves in hands-on professional activities between 100 occupations among 50 buildings and ultra-realistic streets inside the miniature city of KidZania.
6. iCompete
With the devastating heat soon to come with Texas summer, outdoor activities like baseball and golf become less and less fun. Thankfully in Dallas, you can do both and more inside a pleasant, fun, and well air-conditioned space. iCompete is a 30,000-square-foot entertainment center that features state-of-the-art batting and golf simulators, as well as axe-throwing and darts both equipped with cutting-edge technology.
7. Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas, situated in Arlington, Texas, stands as the premier spot for those seeking thrills and fans of amusement parks alike. Spanning 212 acres, this iconic park has been delighting visitors for over sixty years with its mix of heart-pounding rides, family-friendly attractions, and live entertainment, ensuring enjoyment for everyone.
Alongside its array of exhilarating rides such as BATMAN The Ride, AQUAMAN: Power Wave, and CATWOMAN Whip, the park offers a diverse selection of live shows, seasonal festivities, and exceptional dining choices, making it a must-visit destination for Dallasites seeking a day of excitement.
8. Popstroke
Work on your short game at the massive Tiger Woods’ Popstroke facility in Grandscape. The exciting new venue features 37 indoor-and-outdoor mini-golf courses complete with fairways, roughs, and bunkers, as well as a yard-game area, playground, full-service restaurant, and ice cream parlor.
9. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is an action-packed entertainment hub located at The Colony in Grandscape. It boasts state-of-the-art virtual reality and gaming technology, a sprawling arcade, a blacklit two-story laser tag arena, duckpin bowling, elevated neon go-kart tracks – now with their new mini Mario go-karts, and multiple dining areas.
10. Klyde Warren Park
Voted one of the top 5 best city parks in the United States, Klyde Warren Park is a wonderful urban destination with all the makings of a fun family outing.
Now equipped with the Nancy Best Fountain, the world’s tallest interactive water fountain, as well as a 5,000-square-foot splash pad, and other areas designated for kids, the Klyde Warren Park is a must-visit season round.
11. Oran Good Park
Joya at Oran Good Park in Farmers Branch is the “crown jewel of playgrounds” spanning 18,000 square feet. Its LED lights create a unique nighttime atmosphere unmatched anywhere else in the United States.
The playground features a designated play area of 7,000 square feet tailored for children aged 2 to 5. Moreover, it boasts a six-level, 27-foot climbing sphere alongside swings, slides, an obstacle course, zip line, and hammocks.
12. Round One
Round One is a Japanese bowling alley and arcade that features a wide swatch of entertainment under one roof. Whether taking a spin on its interactive bowling alley, going for a round of pickleball, emptying your allowance in the arcade and/or claw machines, or belting karaoke ballads – Round One has it all.
Furthermore, the venue features billiards ranging from ping-pong-pool, and darts, as well as a restaurant area for familiar staples in addition to a selection of Japanese favorites.
13. Neon Brush Kids
Neon Brush Kids is a 90-minute painting workshops, where both children aged four or over and their parents can tap into their artistic potential. Led by an experienced artist, guests can use the materials provided at Beehive Dallas and paint whatever they like—because creativity knows no bounds.
14. Cosm Dallas
Watch incredible, awe-inspiring cinema at Cosm in Dallas. The larger-than-life venue features a state-of-the-art 360-degree, high res screen known at The Dome that enables theater-goers to enter another world. Present screenings include Orbital, Liquidverse, and O by Cirque du Soleil.
15. Super Llama
Super Llama is a 20,000-square-foot, indoor inflatable park that’s known as the largest inflatable park in Texas. Here, the kids can enjoy a whirlwind of slides, obstacle courses, games, and all-around fun in West Plano.
16. Slick City
Do the kids need more slides in their lives? Head over to Slick City, an indoor waterless park packed with a colorful variety of slides in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Located in Denton, Slick City also features an inflatable court, soft play area, and Junior Jungle for the youngest ones.