Dallas, TX
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Dallas
Looking for things to do in Dallas with kids? We have mapped 278 family-friendly places across the area, from arcades (36), family entertainment centers (28) and trampoline parks (28).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Dallas. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Last updated 22 September 2026. Hours and prices come from each business.
Indoor activities for kids in Dallas
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 92 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in Dallas
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 16 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in Dallas
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
Browse by category in Dallas
22 categories, 278 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.
Popular places in Dallas
8 of 278, ordered by distance from Dallas.
Urban Air Dallas
Urban Air Dallas is a family entertainment center in Dallas, TX that features trampoline park attractions and indoor adventures suitable for children and families…
Juwa Milky Way Panda Master Gaming
Museum of Illusions
Museum of Illusions in Dallas is an interactive edutainment museum featuring more than 40 exhibits with optical illusions, holograms, stereograms, and immersive…
Dallas World Aquarium
The Dallas World Aquarium is a zoo located in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas, housed in restored 1920s warehouse buildings. The facility…
Reunion Tower GeO-Deck
Reunion Tower GeO-Deck is an observation deck landmark located at 300 Reunion Blvd E in downtown Dallas, Texas. Visitors can ascend 470 feet to experience…
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
Accepts NARMDallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum (formerly Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance)
Nasher Sculpture Center
Accepts NARMNasher Sculpture Center is a museum in Dallas, Texas, home to one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculptures in the world, featuring more than…
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Museum of Art is one of the largest art museums in America, located in downtown Dallas's arts district. The museum offers families and children…
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Dallas?
We list 278 kid-friendly places in Dallas, led by arcades (36) and family entertainment centers (28). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Dallas for free?
16 of the places we list in Dallas are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in Dallas when it is raining?
There are 92 indoor places in Dallas, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.