The Most Scrumptious Kids Activities in Dallas

Texas Skatium

★★★★☆ 4 (71)

"We had such a fun time here! The staff was so accommodating, the facilities were clean, and nice, the music was great!My friend and I are far from professional skaters, and we will definitely be back here!"

Geppetto's Theater & Workshop

★★★★★ 4.7 (17)

"What a surprise to find such a quaint little place in the bowels of the Hilton Anatole. Took the grandcub to see Jack and the Beanstalk and we both had a great time. The ambiance is great-they obviously took a lot of time designing their space, and it was worth it. The staff are all extremely friendly and love showing the kids how the puppets and marionettes work. The show itself is fun and not long, so little ones do not have the opportunity to become bored. After the show the kids were taken on stage for pictures with the marionettes and then backstage to see how things worked. They all seemed to be having a great time.Also make sure to get the reduced parking pass-takes the parking down to 5 bucks!Can't wait for the next production!"

JungleTrek Rockwall

★★★★★ 4.8 (5)

"Awesome place. A little small but super fun. We came here with a 9 year old and an 8 year old. Mostly they did the zip line obstacle course. They weren't scared at all and loved it. I would never be able to do any of it so I'm thoroughly impressed. Seems they also do birthday parties here."

We Rock the Spectrum - Dallas

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (28)

"Took my youngest (4) here a couple of months ago and we LOVED it! The price was great and he had so much fun! We loved the rock wall, all the different types of swings, the sensory room with the dim lighting, bubble tube, and the comfy chairs was my favorite place, it definitely gave me some inspiration for my own kiddos calm down area! My son LOVED the zip line, he probably did it 100 times in a row a very neat place for ALL children! Will definitely be back!"

Skate the Square - Ice Stars

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Wonderful !! Best outdoor rink ever. Coolest people & kids 8-16. It's big portable rink setup for holidays. All equipment is nice & new. Total joy. the owners Pierre (British) and Demitre (Ukraine) are both Olympiads. There kids & employees run this with big smiles and real talent. They made us feel like family"

Outside In Play In Fate

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"Great little place for kids from 3-8 I would say. Extremely clean. My son who is 6 loved it. Great place to use his imagination and energy. They do birthdays upstairs. Open hours through the week. We will be back soon!"

Playscape-The Hills Church

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"It's hard to give anything less than 5 stars to a FREE, CLEAN, indoor playground for kids. We do not attend this church (although, we have once, if only to experience the beautiful a cappella performance), which makes us all the more thankful that they open their doors to the public multiple times a week. There is plenty of seating for parents and clean restrooms nearby. There is a smaller, enclosed area for babies directly adjacent to the large indoor jungle gym. The playscape is located in the center of the church building. You can park at any entrance of the church in order to access the playscape. Just walk through the doors and toward the center. On a HOT Wednesday at 5pm, we were the only people there. There were a couple of people milling about the church, but not many, and if weren't for the hours being posted on the website I would have thought we made a mistake and showed up at closing. I seem to remember them having a cafe pre-COVID, but it was now closed (temporarily or permanently I'm not sure). I packed bagged dinners for my kids to eat in the car on the way there. I wrapped up a sandwich, chips, and a drink for my husband and I and we enjoyed a mini dinner date while the kids played. Fun for all! SUMMER HOURS (as of 6/18/2021)Saturday and Sunday 3:00-5:00pmMonday-Thursday 5:00-6:30pm"

Altitude Trampoline Park - Richardson

★★★★☆ 3.5 (64)

"The location was nice. The customer service was friendly. The lines were long as the evening went along and a few of the kids were not supervised by their parents. A couple of times kids came to our table and tried to take drinks...one took balloons from one table and brought it to our table. Another kid actually took a drink of the juice that we had to discard. It's fun for the kids, but parents, pack your patience when you go."

Dino Kidz

★★★★★ 4.8 (60)

"What a cute spot for a birthday party! We attended for a friend's birthday party and the girls really loved being able to run wild. The couple did a lovely job setting up for the kids and it was very sweet to see all the kids so happy."

Heritage Farmstead Museum

★★★★☆ 4.4 (26)

"Wow what a great Community treasure!We attended the fundraising dinner event, which was a tremendous success. I enjoyed walking around checking out the various farm animals and historic buildings.Our servers this evening were high school students from Plano HS.Thank you for such a fun evening!"

We Rock the Spectrum - Plano

★★★★★ 5 (13)

"We had my son's first birthday at WRS Plano and had an excellent experience. The Plano location is very spacious and great for big parties and for kids of all ages. The attendant was extremely helpful and checked in frequently with us. I love that we can bring our own food/drink and not be forced to buy generic nuggets or pizza to serve to kids only."

Play Street Museum - McKinney

★★★★★ 4.6 (47)

"I've been to this location and the Plano one and this is by far the better of the two. It's kept cleaner than the Plano one. Toys aren't scattered all over the place. There's always someone reorganizing. The workers are also a lot nicer here than at the Plano location. The theme here is country/farm. Each location seems to have a different theme. There is a cow you can milk, animals you can treat in a medical area, an ice cream/sandwich shop and more! The price is $12 to get in plus you get a token for a snack or drink. My son stayed two hours this last time but he would have stayed to play longer if I hadn't been so tired. The age range seemed to be 1-4. My son is 15 months and there were about two children his age to play with.Overall a really great place to bring your child to play. We will definitely be back!"

Ninja Nation - Murphy

★★★★★ 4.8 (22)

"What a fun place that encourages active play! And its a great place for moms to bring their kiddos for playdates because there are plenty of places for parents to hang together while the kids play. Staff are super friendly and engaging. While we were there, they were playing games with the kids. The place was clean and there was plenty of parking! Great value for your dollar."

Mainstay Farm

★★★★☆ 3.6 (66)

"This place is better than Disney land. Avoid the far trip and enjoy this wonderful attraction. They've got animals, great workers, and it's a wonderful experience."

The Battlefield Nerf Arena & Fun Zone

★★★★☆ 4 (47)

"I took teenagers here and by all means they loved it. So basically it's a converted warehouse where folks of all ages get to come out and shoot each other with nerf guns. Basic nerf guns, ammunition and goggles are provided with the cost of entrance. However for a small fee ($10) you can upgrade your gun to the master blasters! My kids were out on teams and played in various rounds and they even had a kids versus parents. This was a great place to burn some energy and not have a heat stroke outside. Will definitely be back!"

Kid's Korner

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"We took our lil' one to Kid's Korner and it was great! There were toys everywhere, friendly staff, lots of safe playroom and they even gave away FREE juice boxes. The Manager, Mr. Jackson also doubles as security and we felt safe and welcomed. We'll definitely be coming back to Kid's Korner, it's the place to be!"

Let's Pretend Parties

★★★★☆ 3.8 (59) • $$$

"A nice little princess shop right in the heart of Grapevine Texas. If you are a parent of a little girl this is the place to be!The lady who works here is very nice and accommodating. The concept here is that you can have a fast five minute tea party for $10-$20 depending on the day. This is a mini makeover, includes nails being done up and a lil makeup, that includes a cupcake. Also she received a tiara and a wand. Not really a tea party but my five year old daughter loved the experience.They also have room for bigger tea parties as well and birthday parties where you can schedule and invite guests. 15 guests in total for the larger tea parties. Must wear a mask, and take a temperature check.The store sells tons of bows, dresses, headbands, glitter makeup and princess costumes.If you are visiting from out of town, say the Gaylord, Great Wolf Lodge, or laying over at DFW airport for a few hours, and you have a daughter who is into princess stuff and tea parties, highly recommend if you have a little daughter and you are looking for time to kill that stop by and have a fun experience."

Safari Splash

★★★★☆ 4 (7)

"If you're going to the zoo with little ones, Safari Splash is totally worth the extra $5 with zoo admission. If you're a zoo member, it's $4 (kids 2 and under are always free).This little splash pad is great fun if it's not too crowded and you can get a couple chairs. There's plenty of shade around the chairs and tables, and there's a few rentable cabanas as well -- $40 for 2 hours and $15 for each additional hour. Totally worth it to guarantee a shady spot to rest and eat! They say the cabanas hold 10 people but I think that'd be pretty crowded. They look more suited for 6 guests when you consider most people have bags, towels, strollers, and small ice chests to store as well. The splash pad itself is small, this isn't a huge water park. Seems best for little kids, like 10 and under. Most kids we saw were probably under 7. Lots of little toddlers! The bigger kids spend most of their time up in the main playground and on the bigger slides, leaving the outskirts of the pad to the little ones. There's a few toddler stations and itty bitty slides, perfect for babies with some supervision. Just be on alert, there's always a big kid or 3 that'll come barreling through at any moment. There are no pools here, no lazy river. It's all splash pad! 14,000 square feet; a "water play area equipped with four slides, a water dump tower, a fill wall for your water toys, animal-shaped water cannons, and a designated toddler play area." There's also concessions; sandwiches, chips, drinks. And a little stand that has anything you might have left at home: swimsuits, towels, goggles, sunscreen, swim diapers... We had the best time here. We were lucky enough to visit when it wasn't packed. Even though it's brutally hot out, we stayed cool in the shade after being splashed. We're zoo members so we'll definitely be back."

SPARK

★★★★★ 4.8 (14)

"This place is awesome--I can't believe I've never heard of it before. It is super bizarre and lots of fun. Spark is basically an open, warehouse-like space. One room is decorated with bright mosaics and colorful light fixtures, and there are several tables for art projects and parties. Another room houses a multi-story enclosed playground made entirely of upcycled material (aka trash). There is, inexplicably, a third room decorated like an abandoned space ship. It is all so much fun. The playground area is amazing. I've never seen anything like it. It's like a crazy post-apocalyptic maze sculpted from car bumpers and wire. There are so many unexpected touches, like tunnels that go to other rooms, a Pink Panther display, and the massive metal slide that you can only access by crawling through a net. The whole room is full of weird, creative tchotchkes. My son also loves the giant blocks and giant Lite Brite. Agree with the website and other reviewers that Spark is best for kids aged about 7 and up. Durable clothes are a must (no leggings or athletic pants - suggest cotton and denim).Reasonably priced at $10/person with no time limit, not crowded, free parking right outside. Highly recommend! I'm shocked this place isn't packed every Saturday but also love the privacy and free run of the space!!"

American Girl Place - Dallas

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (116) • $$

"Having raised 2 sons I never had a need to visit the American Girl store. Thank goodness for granddaughters! As a special holiday treat for my two granddaughters aged 10 and 6, we had an appointment for a visit to the salon for their dolls and then lunch at the bistro in mid-December.As we dropped off the dolls there was an option to get their ears pierced, which we agreed to and then made selections on the type of hairstyle for them. While the dolls were enjoying "spa day" we went shopping in the store. The displays are over the top. It's no surprise that the girls found many items that they wanted. When it was nearing our lunch reservation time, we picked up the girls from the salon and loved their new look. They are truly miracle workers. I'll post a "before" pic of one of the dolls hair. Apparently they only use water and a wire brush to work on the doll's hair. We picked up a booster seat for the dolls and were shown to our table. After the dolls and everyone was settled, we made our food selections. The food served was so adorable and delicious! Well worth the $25 per person charge. I ordered the salad with chicken breast and it was huge! We visited the restroom on our way out and even the bathroom stalls are equipped with special hooks to hold the dolls. They've truly thought of everything. We had a wonderful experience making memories with the girls and their dolls. We learned that this Galleria store will be closing and the AG store will be moving to North Park Mall. I'm not sure of the timing on this."

Flour Power Cooking Studio - Denton

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"We've taken several Summer camps here already and decided to have her birthday party here. It was the easiest, stress free party we've ever had! They have many themes to choose from and many food choices for each theme. Everything was prepped, the studio was decorated with a sign out front, balloons, and plenty of cupcakes for all to enjoy (2 dozen!)We partied like rockstars and the kids made Lady Gaga spaghetti and microphone cupcakes. There was even a red carpet!We had a great time and I'd highly recommend leaving any party up to Flour Power! Try a week long camp, a parents night out, and one of the parent-involved classes."

Hapik Dallas Firewheel

★★★★☆ 4 (23)

"Great fun! Lots of different climbing walls and obstacle courses. Clean facilities and pleasant staff."

Snowy Fun

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (14)

"We had my son's 3rd birthday here - great value! If all the kids are going to eat pizza I recommend adding an extra pizza - we had 7 kids and they ate all but 2 pieces of pizza. Only con about the pizza is it wasn't fully cut, luckily the utensils I brought had knives. The party package gave each kid a water or capri sun. So bring something for the adults if they don't want to buy it there. The kid that helped us set up and clean up was awesome! They have a little baby/toddler area which is new and my 1 year old loved it! The inflatables were great and perfect for 2-3 year olds to run and play independently. We did not participate in the snow room."

Dallas Childrens Theater

★★★★★ 4.7 (24)

"We went here for Circus Metropolis and had a great time. The production is perfect for kids--a variety of acts to keep them interested. We saw juggling, magic, acrobatics, playing with giant soap bubbles, and tap dancing. The whole show lasted just over an hour, which is just right for kids. The "adult stuff" was well-organized: buy tickets online, check in upon entry, seating is general admission. Tons of free parking. Seats were comfortable.It was Covid time so you could not take pictures with the clowns or performers after the show but they said that they would send by email a photo of everyone.Overall, it's a great way to spend part of a weekend afternoon."

Yello Belly Dragstrip

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"If you are looking for a little Sunday Funday after church service this is place to go. If you love some good ole street racing then grab your cooler and a few snacks and head to this hidden wonder. You will find all sorts of cars, trucks, & even motorcycles for that matter hitting the pavement to show off some muscle. There will be old, middle age, even kids here checking out the some need for speed. This location has been here in Grand Prairie for years and a large crowd comes here weekly to get there rush of fast. cars great fun with friends and family. The hours are from 2pm to around 10 on to 11pm on Sunday. They will allow you to bring in food and even drinks as long as there no beer bottles.... (No Glass) But you are able to bring in your favorite alcohol beverage or just some good old cold drinks. They even sell some snacks here also and have a food truck here if you forget to bring anything. Now this is one to put on your Sunday Funday list and pack up the family and friends to enjoy a great evening of rubber burning, wheel spinning, speed rushing at Yelo Belly Drag Strip!,"

Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands

★★★★☆ 4.3 (36)

"I decided to give this place another try. I'm really glad I did. The woman who greeted me when I walked in (the owner?) was so kind. There were kids everywhere running around and having a blast. My son joined in on all the fun. He loves places like this. He likes to run in and out of each playhouse They did a way better job this time with toy organization! I noticed a girl walking around sorting toys and attempting to put things back where they belong. She was really sweet and didn't mind my son getting in her way as she cleaned. The place looked way more put together than the last time we went! I really hope the two women that were working are regulars because I will definitely bring my son back if they are there!"

Fiesta Kids Play

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Such a cute great venue! Went for a birthday party yesterday the owner was so helpful with the party and even interacting with the kids. So many great options for big and little kids to play and have a great time. Will definitely be going back!"

The Art Barn Studio

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (11)

"We have been to the old location several times, but this was our first time at the new location. It was wonderful. Clean, bright and comfortable seating for while you paint. There were many choices of ceramics to paint- something for everyone! The owner was friendly and made you feel welcome. We had a fun time and will be back for sure. This is a great place to spend an afternoon!"

Flour Power Cooking Studios Frisco

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"We had my son's birthday party here. There was 3 staff members for expected 11 kids (we had two kids cancel/not show up). The kids had a blast. The kitchen is so clean and beautiful too. The staff went above and beyond to make the party flow as seamless as possible. Everyone kept asking me where I found this place for a birthday party and were all very happy with their children's experience. Very stress free birthday party. They made their own pizzas and pudding cups. They were provided water and pink lemonade and cupcakes. We were able to bring our own pizzas for the adults and soda as well as cake. The kitchen was very spacious and everything went so smoothly. The staff even clean up afterwards. Having the birthday party there was well worth the money that the birthday package cost!"

The Little Gym of Plano

★★★★☆ 3.9 (38)

"Took my toddler here to try the Super Beasts class. My expectation going in was that the instructor(s) was going to teach the kids formal gymnastics skills (how to tumble, how to hold on to the rings/bar, etc). My takeaway from the class was that it is a clean, open play space for 45 minutes. There was an instructor to teach the kids 2 moves (tumbling over a cushion and walking on the beam) IF your kid had the attention span to participate. Initially the kids and parents sit in a circle and shake maracas while introducing themselves. Some kids were just up and moving around the space the whole time. This didn't end up being the vibe of a gymnastics class I wanted for my kid so I did not enroll; I found another gym that was geared more toward my expectations. If you want a clean open play space with peppy teachers, then this is your jam."

Jungle Castle Indoor Play Center

★★★★☆ 4.1 (18)

"We found this place by surprise while getting my husband's hair cut in the same shopping center. My toddler son had a BLAST! It's a very small place so kids above the age of 5 would not enjoy this. I'm so glad it's rated more towards toddlers because they're small and sometimes play safer with other small toddlers. The ball pit was his favorite, seconded by the slides INTO the ball pit. I even went in with him. I live in Houston but look forward to stopping by the next time I'm in lewisville. Great place for toddlers! Bring socks."

Cheeky Monkeys

★★★★☆ 4.4 (11)

"We have been to Cheeky Monkeys for a couple of birthday parties. They have a good area for parents where they can sit at tables. You can also order different types of finger food and they come out with it after you have ordered at the counter. They don't sell hot coffee which I thought was odd.They have different play areas, one for toddlers only with all kinds of different soft toys and ball pits and much more. They also have play areas for store/kitchen and other things. They also have a two story play area for slightly bigger kids where they can climb and use slides and all kinds of different interactive things. 3+ year olds seems to like that area quite a bit.They have two different rooms if you book it for a birthday party. They have three small rest rooms which seems adequate considering the size of the place.Good place to bring young kids too!"

Battle Axes

★★★★★ 4.9 (7)

"What a fun way to spend an hour !!! It was Friday, early in the day, no crowds & we were the only ones there.....Traveling through and ran out of Museums to see... so Axe Throwing idea came to the table. Hubby said YES !! This place is clean, plenty of lanes & nicely decorated for an Axe place. We felt welcomed..... especially when we didn't have reservations.Yes..... highly recommended when traveling through Alvarado, Tx."

Obstacle Warrior Kids - Garland

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (34)

"Fun for kids and adults who act like kids! Like me! If the kids and I are in Texas, we're going to Obstacle Warrior Kids!The Good: Are you and your kids active? Do you watch Ninja Warriors? Then this is the spot for you! Indoor facility with a variety of obstacles for kids that adults can also partake in, just gotta sign a waiver. Groupon usually has group packages and they also have birthday parties here. I saw one going on yesterday and the staff assisting the party was awesome! Areas for the tiny ninjas tooThe Bad: They just got swamp coolers, air conditioning either wasn't working or they just didn't use it. Either way you came to sweat so it's really not that bad. Also, the foam bricks will get you all dusty and possibly in the eye, I speak from experience. Just be cautious. You signed the wavier.The Ugly: bathrooms but their bathrooms. Cope.Fantastic place, I will always bring my kids here during summer vacations to Texas!"

GatSplat - Rowlett

★★★★★ 4.7 (13)

"Cool place. Will come back. Do a family event. My son and daughter like. birthday party we were invited to was here and had a good time"