DFW has more kid stuff than you can do in a lifetime. Organized by age.
Babies & toddlers (0-3):
- Perot Museum — Tot Spot is a dedicated play area for under 4. $22 adult admission. Source: perotmuseum.org
- My Gym (multiple DFW) — structured play classes. Source: mygym.com
- Klyde Warren Park splash pad — free, seasonal. Source: klydewarrenpark.org
- Dallas Arboretum Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden — $3 add-on to admission. Source: dallasarboretum.org
Preschool & elementary (3-10):
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Grapevine) — $25-30. Perfect for LEGO fans. Source: legolanddiscoverycenter.com/dfw
- SEA LIFE Aquarium (Grapevine) — $23-28. Adjacent to LEGOLAND, combo tickets available.
- Crayola Experience (Plano/The Shops at Willow Bend) — $25. 25 hands-on activities. Source: crayolaexperience.com
- Dallas Zoo — $17 adult, $13 child. Source: dallaszoo.com
- Fort Worth Zoo — $16 adult, $12 child. Often rated best zoo in the country. Source: fortworthzoo.org
- Hawaiian Falls (multiple) — waterpark. $20-35. Summer only. Source: hfalls.com
Tweens & teens (10+):
- Six Flags Over Texas (Arlington) — classic. Season pass: $60-100. Source: sixflags.com/overtexas
- Topgolf — teens love this. $25-50/hr per bay.
- iFly Indoor Skydiving (Frisco) — $65-80 for first-time packages. Source: iflyworld.com
- Epic Waters (Grand Prairie) — indoor waterpark. Year-round. $25-40. Source: epicwatersgp.com
Free:
- Fort Worth Water Gardens — free, dramatic, kids love it
- Klyde Warren Park — free events, playground, splash pad
- Any DFW library — free programs daily. Source: dallaslibrary.org, fortworthlibrary.org
Sources:
- Venue websites for pricing
- DFW family blog recommendations
What do your kids love doing?
Crayola Experience in Plano is a sleeper hit. My 5-year-old could spend 4 hours there easily. Named crayons and the factory show are the highlights.