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June 17, 2015 · Leave a Comment

10 Fun Things to do in Dallas with Kids

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Are you looking for ways to keep your kids entertained? We’ve added more things to our list of Things to do in Dallas with Kids! We found activities all around the Dallas metroplex that can keep kids of all ages entertained from water sports to the library. We know you’ll find this list helpful!10 Fun Things to do in Dallas with Kids

Core Adventure Sports

Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard, it’s a fun activity to get you and your older children moving during the summer months. Core Adventure Sports offers private and group lessons on Lake Ray Hubbard. It’s easy to learn and great fun on the water.

Preston Hollow Park Tennis Courts

If you own rackets and have tennis balls on hand this is a free activity. If you don’t play well, don’t worry. Just practice trying to hit the ball over the net! Who knows maybe you’ll find your kid is a natural.

Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops is a great place to learn about outdoor sports and wildlife. At the Grapevine location you can watch fish feeding in their 30,000 gallon aquarium or attend one of their free fishing seminars. No better way for your young ones to explore outdoor activities while indoors!

Kid Art

Let your child’s imagination run wild this summer with classes at Kid Art in Dallas. They offer classes during the week and workshops on weekends where children can learn to draw, sculpt, paint and more!

Main Event

This is a perfect place to spend a rainy day. This is a lively establishment where you can enjoy a variety of activities including bowling. Laser tag, pool tables and more. This is a top requested destination for kids of all ages. The best part is the adults can just sit and watch or get involved – the choice is yours!

Go to a Play or Musical

Go see one of the many kids and family theatre productions throughout Dallas. For more information visit theatremania.com and click on kids/families for all the shows and times. There is something foreveryone!

Lucky Dog Bookstore

Not just a book store but a place to explore! This store encourages young readers to want to learn more. They have book clubs and special classes throughout the year including songwriting classes.

FC Dallas Game

Do your children love soccer? Take them to see the professionals play at one of the many games featured throughout the year. It’s an up-close and fun stadium with activities for the family before the game as well.

SunTex Watersports

Looking to do something “cool” during the summer months? Rent a boat or Jet ski on Lake Ray Hubbard! It’s exciting and fun for the whole family.

Fort Worth Stock Yards

This is a destination not to be missed if you are living or visiting in the DFW area. The Forth Worth National Historic District is filled with history but still alive with today’s cowboys and cattle. Don’t miss the cattle herd on Tuesdays and Opry on Sundays, both free events are held year round. This is truly a Texas landmark that the whole family can enjoy.

Want more suggestions? Check out our other list of things to do in Dallas with kids!

The Ultimate List of THings to do in Dallas with Kids!

About Tracy Hennessy

After living in the small state of Connecticut my entire life here I am in Texas....and loving it! I'm a mom, a blogger and a seeker of all things fun, interesting and scrumptious in Texas. My Texas adventure has just begun. Follow me on my journey exploring the big, beautiful lone star state.

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