What fun things to do are near me?
We have created a list of 101 things to do near us during the Summer months around Plano, Frisco, Dallas, and further afield in DFW. You don’t need to search any further for fun Summer activities for kids near me.
Be sure to check with each venue before you go, as their hours and capacity may change.
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Energy- Busting Indoor Places
Trampoline Parks
Altitude Trampoline Park
You gotta have all the energy to even think of going there with the kids. The park features high-energy equipment such as trampolines, a foam pit, a battle beam, a trapeze, and much more entertainment for families, groups, and individuals.
Urban Air Adventure Park
The place where you can release that energy; this place is the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Urban Air Adventure Park has been voted BEST Gym In America for Kids by Shape Magazine, BEST Place To Take Energetic Kids, and BEST Trampoline Park.
J.W. Entertainment Allen
Jumping World Allen is the BEST place for indoor trampolines, foam pits, basketball dunking, dodgeball, and more!
Bowling
Just one of the perfect Summer Activities for Kids near me: During the Summer some of our local Bowling alleys take part in the Kids Bowl Free program, which gives free games of bowling all Summer long to kids who register. The nearest to us is Plano Super Bowl.
Plano Super Bowl
Plano Super Bowl has been open since 1985, a family entertainment facility in which guests can enjoy the Scratch Drafthouse bar, the Scratch Kitchen, an arcade, private VIP rooms, and the bowling alleys. Big bowling alley with room for almost 50 lanes, a cafe & a staging area for live music and they have an arcade area for more fun. They offer leagues and lessons to improve your game.
Pinstack
Your ultimate entertainment destination features a restaurant, full-sized bowling lanes along with an array of indoor games and attractions. Summer will never get boring for the kids and the parents.
Main Event
Every occasion is a celebration when you visit the Main Event for bowling.
Strikz
Strikz Entertainment is a family-owned and operated entertainment center featuring 32 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, 12 boutique lanes in the Rose Room, a huge arcade featuring tons of games, a One-of-a-kind laser tag arena, Billiard tables, and a Bar and Grill.
Go Ice Skating
Galleria Ice Skating Rink
A perfect place to literally cool off this summer is to take some classes or even just to have some fun ice skating at Galleria. The Galleria Ice Skating Center is a popular destination for families and children year-round, but for summer, this can be your go-to place. If you’re ready to hone your skills, start with their private lessons or get right to it during public hours on the rink.
StarCenter Community Ice Rink Plano
A perfect choice for Summer Activities for Kids near me: Beat the heat, bring your family and friends out for public skating at your local Starcenter. Check out their public skating time.
Dr. Pepper StarCenter
Dr Pepper StarCenter is the official home of the Dallas Stars, and as such has two NHL-sized sheets of ice, which can definitely help you cool off this summer. It offers five different locations for public ice skating, figure skating lessons, ice hockey, broomball curling, and more. All locations have a Learn To Skate skating academy that can start kids off at three years old.
Allen Community Ice Rink
Run by the City of Allen, this facility includes not just ice skating but also hockey, figure skating, and more. The schedule for open skating varies from day to day, so check out the site for public skating session hours.
Fitness/ Gym/ Gymnastics
Kid Strong
Something exciting and new, is an innovative 360-degree synergy training program designed to develop your kid’s mental, physical, and character skills. They help parents build stronger, smarter, and more athletic kids. KidStrong classes are based on science and taught by professionals – Ages 14mo-8yrs. They offer a free trial, check them out.
They offer fun and educational camp programs for boys and girls ages 3 and up.
All 4 Frisco
Just about anything on fitness; All 4 is the place to go in Frisco, Plano McKinney, Prosper, Celina, and surrounding areas. Offering cheer classes, competitive cheer teams, preschool gymnastics classes, recreational gymnastics classes, and competitive Gymnastics and tumbling classes. Also, you can enjoy and use the place for parties, open gyms, kid’s summer camps, and kids day camps.
Gymnastics is really popular around Plano!
Bouncy Fun
Kid Mania
A spacious playground of entertainment and the largest and most modern playground maze which includes slides, bungee walls, cave, tunnels, zip line and a lot more. They have a separate area for smaller kids, “MiniMania” toddler-only play place which is equipment for children their size and physical abilities.
Pump It Up
Where every day is a party!!!
Safari Run
Perfect for younger and older kids alike (up to age 11) with Obstacles, slides, a multi-level playscape, and room to run around, plus a separate space for toddlers to play freely. They also have an arcade (games require coins). No outside food allowed, but there are snacks and drinks available to purchase in the lobby. Socks are required in the play area.
Kidz Indoor Playground at Prestonwood Baptist Church
KIDZPlay is free but you must check in at our KIDZ Central desk. This special play area is for children 10 years and under. KIDZPlay is located at the Plano Campus of Prestonwood Baptist Church (6801 W. Park Blvd, Plano). Follow the signs in the parking areas to “Main Entrance.”
KIDZPlay is located immediately to the right of the main Atrium doors. There are restrooms and water fountains just outside the doors. At the opposite end of the Atrium, down the steps and to the left, you’ll find Main Street Café, with salad bar, food stations, coffee station, snacks and drinks. Kids need shoes on and are not allowed inside with Food, gum or Drinks.
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm. , closed Saturdays.
This is a great option for free or cheap things to do with kids around DFW.
Fun and Educational Indoor Places
Museums and Libraries
Heritage Farmstead Museum
A living history site, all about the history of the Texas Blackland Prairie region. The whole family can enjoy what it has to offer – it has over 10,000 objects and archival materials, plenty of collections, and exhibits.
Interurban Railway Museum
A restored 1911 railway car parked in the Historic Downtown Plano, just within walking distance to modern-day DART light rail tracks. It features some interesting interactive exhibits on electricity, science, and Plano’s history. They also offer guided tours through historic Car 360!
Explorium Denton Children’s Museum
Art Explorium is a fun, safe place where Hawaii’s children of all ages have the opportunity and permission to create freely.
Frontiers of Flight Museum
According to Wikipedia, Frontiers of Flight Museum features an extensive collection of aviation history artifacts and vehicles and focuses on the history of aviation and space exploration with an emphasis on the role of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Exhibits include the Apollo 7 Command Module; a World War I Sop with Pup biplane replica; artifacts from the German airship Hindenburg and other airships; and over 200 World War II aircraft models.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
So many things to do and see here, a day visit wouldn’t be enough. Perot Museum is a destination for everything from dinosaurs to the universe, to beautiful gems and minerals and a lot more. Have fun exploring the 11 permanent exhibit halls, watch a 3D film, and check out the traveling exhibition.
Dallas Museum of Art
One of the largest art museums in the country, its collections include more than 24,000 works of art from around the world, ranging from ancient to modern times. Visitors can enjoy its exhibitions, lectures, literary events, presentations, and more. Admission to the DMA is FREE!
Nasher Sculpture Center
Located at the Dallas Arts District, Nasher Sculpture Center is home to the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection, one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculpture in the world, featuring more than 300 masterpieces by Matisse, Moore, Picasso, Rodin, Serra and a lot more. It offers a series of special programs like artist talks, music concerts, artist-led classes, lecture programs, and exclusive member events, to enrich the museum experience.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
A must-visit museum in Dallas, and if you have school aged kids, they for sure significantly appreciate visiting this historical site. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the life, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. It is located within a national historic landmark site; the Museum is in the former Texas School Book Depository building.
Frisco Heritage Center
A cute Historic Park where you can visit the Frisco Heritage Museum, historic buildings, a steam locomotive, a wooden caboose, and more. Experience the early days of Frisco and the Shawnee Trail by stepping into a living town from the past. Learn the stories of past residents who shaped the foundation of what later became the City of Frisco, including Mrs. Ethel, the owner of the first beauty parlor in Frisco and Sam Lane, one of the city’s first mayors. Learn also about the early farmers and how the cotton industry evolved locally & the impact of the American railroad. Check out the Heritage Theater, authentically showing silent black and white films, free of charge for attendees. You’ll need tickets to the rest of the Center.
Frisco Discovery Center
Home to the Black Box Community Theater, Frisco Art Gallery, Sci-Tech Discovery Center, and Special Events Center.
Sci-Tech Discovery Center
With its mission, it aims to provide dynamic educational experiences that inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace discovery and innovation through the active exploration of science, math, and technology.
Visit your Local Libraries for all the summer fun activities
Heard Museum, McKinney
They have an indoor museum, little outdoor zoo, settlers village, animatronic dinosaurs, and walking trails. You can walk the long trail, takes about 45 mins to an hour. You walk over suspended walkways over wetlands. We’ve seen deer several times, turtles, and beautiful birds.
Try an Escape Room. There are several in the area now, and some have rooms especially designed for Kids! Best for ages 10+ check with the individual Escape Rooms in the area. We love Breakout Games at 2301 North Central Expy: Ste 275 & 285 Plano.
Roleplay and Imagination
Play Street Museum (Multiple area locations)
Play Street is a great Indoor role play destination for smaller kids up to age 8. Locations in Dallas, Plano, McKinney and Allen are themed uniquely. They’ve got free Wi-Fi, and although there is no food allowed, feel free to bring drinks for you and the kids. You’ll need to leave your strollers behind.
Open Play Monday-Friday, exact hours vary by location. Special events and Open Play by Reservation on weekends. Do check before you leave home to ensure they are open for you to visit.
Small Pockets
(Dallas) You can shop and then head downstairs to their curated Tea Room. Aside from being an adorable birthday tea party spot, they host a free Story Time on Fridays and Open Play while you shop. Open Play is available anytime the room is not booked for an event.Story Time is Friday 10:30-11am. Story Time, Open Play, and Playdate reservations are FREE. You can reserve time for a small group if you contact them directly.
EQ Kids Club (Frisco)
This indoor safari play village is very purposeful about learning through play and engaging all the senses. Like Play Street, they keep things nice and organized and clean, just the way we like it. Your kids will be obsessed with the light show sandbox. Trying to find something different and skewed to babies, toddlers all the way to age 8 isn’t easy as most places are bounce-house based. The owner, Marcia Morales is a children’s book author who curated the concept for EQ Kids Club herself. This is not a franchise & offers a roam-free, safe & warm environment for kids to explore, express themselves and for parents to see their natural curiosities.
With a safari theme, the venue offers free tea for parents & comfortable chill-out area. Coffee frothed by Marcia or her husband and a snack & drink for each child is included. Open Play is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Special Summer Sundays Open Play from 10am-3pm (subject to change, call to confirm).
See the calendar for monthly parent-child workshops. $12 per child (up to age 8) for up to 2 hours play; children under 1 are free with a paying sibling or $6 on their own; no charge for adults. Memberships are also available
Aquariums
Dallas World Aquarium
Located at 1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202. Open Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 4 pm. The adventure at The Dallas World Aquarium begins at the top of the rainforest exhibit, where exotic birds, such as co*cks-of-the-rock and many species of toucans, can be seen.
Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium:
Mills Mall, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051. You can save over $6 with these discounted tickets available. Sea Life Grapevine is an interactive aquarium located at Grapevine Mills in Grapevine, Texas. The aquarium contains thousands of aquatic creatures, plus interactive touch pools and a 360° ocean tunnel.
Amusem*nt Centers
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
8380 TX-121, Frisco, TX 75034. Flying at iFLY Dallas is as close as you will get to actual skydiving without jumping out of an airplane! The first indoor skydiving wind tunnel in Dallas. Delivering the dream of flight to everyone!
Legoland Discovery Center:
3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051. Save over $6 on tickets!Legoland Discovery Center Dallas Fort Worth is an indoor family entertainment center located at Grapevine Mills mall in Grapevine. The attraction includes Lego-theme rides, a soft play area, a 4D cinema and a gift shop.
Ripley’s Believe it or Not!
601 E Palace Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Get ready to experience the excitement ofRipley’sBelieve It or Not!—where the unbelievable comes alive right before your eyes!
Arts and Crafts
Crayola Experience Plano
Never a dull moment for you and the kiddos, go and make unique family memories with a day of creativity & fun! There are so many things to do that your kid will get to be creative at the same time burn some of those energies. We have discounts for you if you are planning a visit!
Pipe And Palette
Their goal is to teach art and sell art that they find amazing and useful, this can be such a great experience for you and your little one. And, they have many talented art instructors who teach from age 5 to adults. They meet you where you are, not the other way around.
Paint ‘N Party
Visit this place, be creative, and have fun while they provide you with just the right amount of assistance. They are not just about parties; you can also just go if you feel like being creative.
Michael’s Arts and Crafts Classes
As much as you can find anything you need for your arts and crafts, Michaels also have some classes to offer for kids and adults. Michaels is ready to help your kid’s creativity takeoff! All parents or caregivers must remain on premises but are free to shop around the store while the kids are having fun. Please take note that classes vary by location, so be sure to check the online schedule for a Michaels near you, and don’t forget to pre-register your child’s name.
Home Depot free Kids’ Classes
Home Depot hosts craft workshops for children- they receive an apron and certificate of completion!
Jump Into Art McKinney
They have drop-in or open studio class available every Saturday. Whether it is painting on canvas, printmaking, or sewing, kids are encouraged to do whatever they feel like at the time. The possibilities are endless here! All supplies are all included, so no need to bring anything of your own.
Make Expression
Walk in, parties, classes, or camps, they have got you covered. Pottery painting, mosaic creations, glass fusing, canvas painting, candle making, and a lot more.
AR Workshop Frisco
A huge favorite of ours. Camps, classes, arts and crafts of all types
Quiggly’s Clayhouse
A fired-arts studio for adults and children that accepts walk-ins to paint pottery, sculpt clay, fuse glass or make mosaics without an appointment!
Shopping Malls
Shopping malls are not dying; they’re considered a destination because of what they offer – better amenities and entertainment to enhance the shopping experience. They now have restaurants, bars, salons, cinemas, play areas for kids, and some even have fitness centers. So, during summer days, when it is too hot outside, it is a perfect place to beat the heat. Please always check their website for events.
The Shops at Willowbend
Address: 6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093. A shopping mall located in Plano, Texas, with over 125 stores and three anchor stores. The mall is located at the intersection of West Park Boulevard and Dallas North Tollway in West Plano.
Galleria Dallas
Address: 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240.
The Galleria Dallas is a shopping mall and mixed-use development located at the intersection of Interstate 635 and the Dallas North Tollway in the North Dallas neighborhood of Dallas.
Stonebriar Centre
2601 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75034. Stonebriar Mall, is a mid-range shopping mall located at the intersection of Preston Road and the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Frisco.
NorthPark Centre
8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225. NorthPark Mall, is an upscale, enclosed shopping mall in Dallas, Texas. The mall is at the intersection of Loop 12 and US 75. Opened in 1965, the center now has over 235 stores and restaurants.
Movie Theaters
A perfect place to cool off, grab the popcorn, soda, and watch your favorite films. Many of them have discounted deals over the Summer! Check out the Movie options in the area.
Musicals, Concerts and Theater Shows
Watching shows is a perfect way to spend some quality time with the whole family without getting some sunburns.
You may be able to find a Drive-in Movie or fun Pop-up concert too.
Dallas Summer Musicals
Lovingly known as DSM, Dallas Summer Musicals is the preeminent non-profit presenter of Broadway theater in North Texas. DSM produces, presents and promotes live musical theater year-round. It also provides extensive community outreach programs to entertain, educate, and empower young people in the world of theater.
Dallas Children’s Theater
5938 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231. Theater featuring a range of shows for kids & families, along with classes & educational programs.
Courtyard Theater – Downtown Plano
1509 H Ave, Plano, TX 75074. The Courtyard Theater, in Historic Downtown Plano is a 321-seat, proscenium-style theater. With a large stage and spacious lobby, the venue is perfect for any event. Receptions, recitals, stage plays, musicals, concerts, meetings, and private parties are all common occurrences in this beautiful venue.
Willowbend Center of Arts -North Texas Performing Arts
6121 West Park Boulevard B216, Plano, TX. They are a non-profit organization that provides educational theater programs to Plano and surrounding communities. They offer classes, camps and productions for children and youth ages 3-18.
If you have a little performer in the house, check out some of the Summer Camps that Plano Moms have listed for you.
Outdoor Fun
Visit one of our many Waterparks – we have lots of indoor and outdoor options for you.
Visiting a waterpark is a perfect way to cool off, and since we are far from the beach, this is a great option.
Hawaiian Waters
4400 Paige Rd, The Colony, TX 75056. You can also get in free with the Pogo Pass
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006. North Texas’ largest water park features 50 acres of rides & slides & a 1-million-gallon wave pool.
Jack Carter Outdoor Pool
2601 Pleasant Valley Dr, Plano, TX 75023. Jack Carter Pool will open for the summer on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Summer hours are noon to 6 pm on Sundays and Mondays and noon to 8 pm on Tuesdays-Saturdays.
Rowlett Wet Zone
7723, 5304 Main St, Rowlett, TX 75088. City-owned swim facility & water park offering a playground, slides, swim lessons & aerobics.
Bahama Beach Waterpark
1895 Campfire Cir, Dallas, TX 75232.
Great Wolf Lodge
100 Great Wolf Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051. In addition to a water park, each resort features restaurants, arcades, spas and children’s activities.
Hilton Anatole – Jade Water Resort Pool
2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207. The Hilton Anatole is a local favorite for staycations, most notably during summertime when its resort pool, Jade Waters, opens up. Hilton Anatole is located in downtown Dallas, making it an excellent option for visitors and locals who wants to explore the city’s attractions. The Jade Waters is also a perfect oasis to escape from the city’s hustle and bustle and an ideal place to cool off from Texas heat.
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
2970 Epic Place, Grand Prairie, TX 75051. The largest indoor water park in Texas, open all year round.
Rosemead Rainforest Aquatic Complex
1334 E Rosemeade Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007. The Rainforest section features a zero-depth entry pool, two platform levels with bridge, water cannons, bubblers, spray bars, water slides, a 200 foot lazy river and a 600 gallon dump bucket.The newly remodeled Main Pool section consists of a shaded toddler splash pool, a zero-depth entry activity pool with a depth of 4 feet, a 25-meter lap pool with eight lanes, a diving well, and two 22 foot-tall water slides.
The facility also includes a newly remodeled bathhouse and concession stand, deck space, picnic tables, lounge chairs, shaded areas and plenty of parking.
Old Town Aquatic Park
535 W College St, Lewisville, TX 75057. This water park features two leisure pools with play features, a double loop slide, three spray grounds, a small lazy river, a playground, concessions, and more. Open seasonally, from late May through early September.
Frisco Athletic Center
They have an Indoor and Outdoor Water Park and a great lazy river. Concession stands and plenty of shade.
Splash Pads and Places to Swim
A splash pad provides some water fun play for the little ones and the whole family. There are tons of great places to swim in Plano and outdoor Splash Pads close by.
17 of the Best Water Parks around DFW and Texas
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Harry Myers Park Sprayground
815 E Washington St, Rockwall, TX 75087.
Doubletree Ranch Park
310 Highland Village Rd, Highland Village, TX 75077.
Lakes and Beaches
Few areas around DFW that offer beachfront park with lake swimming, picnic areas, playground, athletic fields, hiking trails, and a lot more. We have 45 places within driveable distance you can try!
Little Elm Park
701 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068.
Lake Park
600 Sandy Beach Rd, Lewisville, TX 75057. Recreational park offering lake swimming & boating, a golf course, athletic fields & picnic areas.
Stonebridge Ranch Sandy Beach Club
6203 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75071. Please take a look at their policy for visitors; the beach club is only for residents and friends. It includes an iconic beach and swim lagoon and overlooks beautiful Stonebridge Lake. This original amenity has been serving up family fun for over 30 years!
Four Seasons Resort and Spa Las Colinas
4150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75038.
Joe Pool Lake
5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie. Today thelake and the amenities found along its shores allow visitors to enjoy a wide variety of outdoor recreational pursuits. Whether you prefer to go bird watching or fishing, jet skiing or barbecuing, or like to spend time in your boat or your camper you can find everything you need to have a great time at Joe Pool Lake.
Meadowmere Park
3000 Meadowmere Ln, Grapevine, TX 76051. This park is best known for the sloping sandy beaches and lake-front camping. There is also a large colorful children’s playground area and a nearby beach with roped off swim zone (one of only two such zones on the lake). There are restrooms available within the park. And there are plenty of covered picnic tables located near the lake and the beach area available first come first serve.
Rent a Kayak or take yours on the lake at Oak Point Nature Preserve and Big Lake Park, Plano.
Go Wakeboarding at Hydrous Wake Parks, in Little Elm or Allen!
Gardens, Parks, and Playgrounds
Exploring local gardens, parks, and playgrounds can be so fun for the whole family. Most kids do love the outdoor even though it is so hot; they seem not to care at all. So make sure you get your Sunscreen lotion ready and have fun and they hydrate at all times!
Explore local parks and playgrounds in the area. Plano Parks and Recreation manages some amazing green spaces for us to use around the city, 4,370 acres of parkland; you will never get to visit them all.
Don’t forget to take out your kids on Bikes and hit the Trails around the City too. We really love Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, so give that one a try.
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Gardens
Texas Discovery Gardens
3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210. Open Wednesday – Sunday // 10am – 5pm. Visit the 7.5 acres of public gardens, the two-story Butterfly House, and the native Snakes of Texas House!
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218. Check out the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden while you are there. It’s highly regarded in the DFW area.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107. he garden was established in 1934 and is the oldest major botanic garden in Texas, it is located in the heart of the cultural district. It is most popular areas are The Fuller, Rose, and Japanese Gardens.
Rose Garden of Farmers Branch
2610 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234. With more than 500 different roses planted throughout the city, Farmers Branch is the perfect place to spend the afternoon taking in the small things in life – like old garden roses and modern hybrid teas.
Shopping Districts
Shop, grab some food, have a drink, watch a movie or concert, all in one place!
Legacy West
5908 Headquarters Dr, Plano, TX 75024. Located in the heart of Plano, head to Legacy West to shop all your favorite brands and dine at over 20 delicious restaurants and eateries!
The Shops at Legacy
5741 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024. Your go-to destination for shopping, dining & fun in North Texas. The Shops at Legacy boasts the hottest brands, upscale and fast-casual restaurants, and a thriving nightlife.
The District at The Shops at Willowbend
6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093. Great dining options at The Shops at Willowbend.
Historic Downtown Plano
998 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074. Downtown Plano is a vibrant community of urban living, performing arts, galleries, event venues, plus unique shops and restaurants that are independently owned and operated; all set against a backdrop of historic buildings, the Plano Station Dart Rail, and Haggard Park.
Grandscape Texas
5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony TX 75056. Retail, Dining and much more. There’s Plenty To See, Do, Eat, and Enjoy AtGrandscape! A One of a Kind Destination,GrandscapeIs Your Oasis in NorthTexas.
Places to eat and PLAY!
Hat Creek Burger Company
Nearest locations to us are Allen, McKinney, Richardson and Little Elm. They have a great outdoor playground to use.
Central Market, Plano
Their outdoor play area is mainly shaded and you can choose from a variety of food options inside the store.
Burger’s Lake, Fort Worth
Burger’s Lake is a 30-acre park featuring a one-acre spring-fed lake for swimming. They have two sandy beaches for sunning; wonderful big trees for shade, a complete staff of certified lifeguards – Over 300 picnic tables – Six diving boards, a 20-foot slide and 25-foot trapeze, Charcoal grills for cooking and you can get a juicy burger in their concession stands.
We love these great restaurants that have play areas too!
Ditch the car and Ride the DART to new places along the network around DFW.
Last, but not least, get the POGO PASS to get free admission to all the fun. Use the code PLANOMOMS to get the discounted rate of 50% off.
Save 50% on the Annual Pogo Pass Membership
This is one steal of a deal for families! Each pass includes free admission to kids’ activities at over 28 destinations around Dallas/Fort Worth for only $49.99 per person.
Give the gift of experiences all over DFW! Use code PLANOMOMS or just use our link below to buy.
If you have Questions, we’ve written a huge guide to the Pogo Pass to help you!
For Older Kids and Younger Kids, we have a list of recommendations that are appropriate to their ages.
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So, which of these are you planning to visit or have you visited? We’d love to hear from you! Share your comments with us
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Abbie Hi, I’m Abbie, super mom, and busy-bee who moved to Plano from London, England with my husband and 2 kids, Jesse and Lucy, in the Summer of 2013. Plano Moms was my lifeline when I arrived as I didn’t know anyone or anything about my new city that I now called home. When I’m not being a Plano Mom or being a taxi service to my kids, working out, cooking and reading (when I find the time!) View all posts
