Rain or shine, there’s lots of fun to be found in Denton County. Denton County Moms has rounded up a collection of spots with indoor activities to keep your child active, no matter the weather!
Have a child with special needs or differing abilities? Check out our “Activities for Kids with Differences and Disabilities in the Dallas Area” for some creative indoor play options all your kids can enjoy.
For additional indoor play options in the metroplex, check out Collin County Moms, Dallas Moms, and Fort Worth Moms.
For ease of use, active play options are venues where kids enjoy physical activity. These include indoor playgrounds, bowling alleys, arcades, skating rinks, and more.
The arts and culture section includes museums, theaters, or similar venues that provide opportunities for kids to immerse themselves in cultural experiences.
Hands-on learning includes workshops, book shops, public libraries, aquariums, planetariums, science museums, and similar venues that provide opportunities for kids to learn and even get a little messy.
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Click under each category to see indoor fun options by location.
Active Play Options
Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake:: 1700 Keller Springs Road :: The kids section offers a giant light box with pegs, mini play kitchen, a table for building bricks, and buckets of building toys.
KIDZ Indoor Playground at Prestonwood Baptist Church :: 6801 West Park Boulevard :: Kids age 10 years and under are welcome here Monday through Friday. Features include the three-story slide, obstacle course, and soft play areas.
Cheeky Monkeys :: 3964 State Highway 121 Suite 700 :: A café space is available with free Wi-Fi, while kids explore features like a clubhouse, soft play, and more. This destination is for kids from 10 months of age to eight years.
Scheels :: 4450 Destination Drive :: The indoor ferris wheel is the showstopper at this sports goods store, but there is also an aquarium, candy factory, wildlife mountain, shooting gallery, and more.
The Ark at Grace Point Church :: 590 South Denton Tap Road :: The indoor playground is open to the public throughout the week. Hours vary.
Cozby Library and Community Commons :: 177 North Heartz Road :: The toddler zone, for kids ages five and under, has building block tables, toys, wall activities, and interactive sculptures.
Urban Air Adventure Park :: 110 West Sandy Lake Road :: Enjoy virtual reality, indoor skydiving, climbing, and more with the ultimate ticket. A basic ticket accesses the trampolines.
Andy B’s :: 2600 Panhandle Street :: This bowling lounge has arcade games, laser tag, table games, and more.
The Battlefield Blaster Arena :: 1512 I-35W Suite 102 :: All ages can participate or be a spectator in a team Nerf battle here, however, adults must accompany kids under age six. Game options include glow in the dark, fog, capture the flag, and more.
Bowlero :: 2200 San Jacinto Boulevard :: Drop in for bowling, arcades, or billiards. Enjoy unlimited bowling on Sundays, and half-price arcades on Wednesdays.
Denton North Branch Library :: 3020 North Locust Street :: The children’s play area has toys, building bricks, discovery kits, and more.
Free Play :: 101 West Hickory Street :: This arcade full of retro games is family friendly before 9:00 p.m. Kids under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Movement :: 220 West Oak Street :: Formerly known as Summit Climbing, this indoor climbing gym welcomes all levels and ages.
Flower Mound Public Library :: 3030 Broadmoor Lane :: This library has a creation lab, early literacy kits, STEM kits, and more.
Jungle Castle :: 1901 Long Prairie Road Suite 200 :: This indoor playground, designed for ages 12 and under, includes slides, trampolines, a science wall, and more.
Frisco Public Library :: 8000 Dallas Parkway :: The giant T-Rex skeleton at the front is one of the unique features of this large library. Designed for ages five and younger, “Tot’s Town” has play houses, a train, and embedded displays in the floor.
Kidzania :: 2601 Preston Road Suite 3011 :: Kids ages four through 14 can choose from 100 professions to earn a salary in this realistic city. RFID chipped bracelets keep track of kids as they perform surgery, fly a plane, scale construction, and more.
Peek N Play :: 1951 Farm-to-Market 423 Suite 500 :: Designed for kids ages eight and under, this two story indoor play space has a ball pit, a kid-sized village, and other fun activities.
Play Street Museum :: 16702 Hollyhock Road :: Designed for kids ages eight and under, this interactive kid-sized village has a hotel, movie theater, pizzeria, and more.
Pump It Up :: 7164 Technology Drive Suite 200 :: This indoor play area is full of inflatable slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses, and more. Kids must be at least 34 inches tall.
Sci Tech Discovery Center :: 8004 Dallas Parkway Suite 100 :: Kids experiment with air pressure, electricity, and more at exhibits. The museum has a kid size market and soft play areas.
Stonebriar Centre :: 2601 Preston Road :: The children’s play area designed for toddlers is near Dillard’s on the first floor of this mall.
Urban Air Adventure Park :: 10570 John W. Elliott Drive Suite 900 :: Enjoy virtual reality, indoor skydiving, climbing, and more with the ultimate ticket. A basic ticket accesses the trampolines.
Altitude :: 3530 Grapevine Mills Boulevard :: Trampolines, air bags, a ninja warrior course, and dodgeball are some of the features offered.
Crush It! :: 401 West State Highway 114 :: This venue features multiple sport simulators — think virtual golf, soccer, etc. — a dog-friendly patio, food, and music.
Great Wolf Lodge :: 100 Great Wolf Drive :: This hotel venue has an indoor water park, ropes course, arts and crafts, and much more.
Main Event :: 407 West State Highway 114 :: With bowling, laser tag, games, food, and a full bar under one roof, Main Event is a destination for all ages.
Movement :: 3105 William D Tate Avenue :: Formerly known as Summit Climbing, this indoor climbing gym welcomes all levels and ages.
Peek N Play :: 2805 East Grapevine Mills Circle :: Designed for kids ages eight and under, this two story indoor play space has a ball pit, a kid-sized village, and other fun activities.
Peppa Pig World of Play :: 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway :: Kids visit Peppa’s house, explore the sensory garden, and jump in muddy puddles.
The REC of Grapevine Indoor Playground :: 1175 Municipal Way :: This playground is open to the public. Slides, climbing structures, and tunnels keep kids active and exploring.
Cheeky Monkeys :: 1700 Cottonwood Creek Suite 120 :: A café space is available with free Wi-Fi, while kids explore features like a clubhouse, soft play, and more. This destination is for kids from 10 months of age to eight years.
Lewisville Public Library :: 1197 West Main Street :: The children’s play area has a play kitchen, puppet theater, activity tables, and more.
Ninja Kidz :: 1087 West Main Street Suite 102 :: There is a bounce basketball court, zipline, trapeze swing, and more.
Cheeky Monkeys :: 8300 Preston Road Suite 150 :: A café space is available with free Wi-Fi, while kids explore features like a clubhouse, soft play, and more. This destination is for kids from 10 months of age to eight years.
Crayola Experience :: 6121 West Park Boulevard :: Make drip art, coloring pages, custom crayons, and more. Exhibits rotate monthly.
Davis Library :: 7501-B Independence Parkway :: The kids play area has activity tables, play kitchens, a play fire truck, and more.
Haggard Library :: 2501 Coit Road :: The kids play area has magnetic whiteboards, a wall of activities displayed as a train, parent child workstations, and more.
Harrington Library :: 1501 18th Street :: The kids play area has a play kitchen, activity tables, building bricks, and more.
KidMania :: 7252 Chase Oaks Boulevard :: This modern indoor playground features bungee walls, caves, and a quiet parent space with full visibility of the whole place.
Movement :: 525 Talbert Drive :: Formerly known as Summit Climbing, this indoor climbing gym welcomes all levels and ages.
Parr Library :: 6200 Windhaven Parkway :: The kids sections has play kitchens, activity walls, a puppet theater, and more.
PINSTACK :: 6205 Dallas Parkway :: Pinstack offers bowling, laser tag, rock climbing, and more.
Play Street Museum :: 5964 West Parker Road Suite 120 :: Designed for kids ages eight and under, this interactive, kid-sized village has themed buildings such as a café, a clinic, and more.
Safari Run :: 2300 Coit Road Suite 300 :: This socks-only indoor playground has open play and more. Adults and children under age one are free.
Schimelpfenig Library :: 5024 Custer Road :: This library offers children’s programming such as Sensory backpacks, STEAM kits, and a children’s play area.
The Shops at Willow Bend :: 6121 West Park Boulevard :: The children’s play area, designed for children 42 inches or shorter, has mini vehicles and a soft play area.
Super LLama :: 6505 West Park Boulevard Suite 230 :: This indoor inflatable park has obstacle courses, slides, and bounce houses.
We Rock the Spectrum :: 1941 Preston Road Suite 1022 :: This chain of indoor gyms is designed for kids with sensory processing disorders, but encourages all ability levels to play together.
Jungle Land :: 1061 North Coleman Street Suite 200 :: This indoor playground is designed for kids ages eight and under and has a ball pit, slides, themed playhouses, and more.
Prosper Community Library :: 200 South Main Street :: This library has walls of activity boards and a play tunnel in the kid’s section.
Prosper Playhouse :: 550 Industry Way Suite 10 :: This socks-only indoor playground has a café for parents while kids explore slides, tunnels, and obstacle courses.
Arts and Culture Options
Pocket Sandwich Theatre :: 1104 Elm Street :: Kids get a kick out of throwing popcorn at the children’s shows here. Come early for food service. Seniors and children get a $2 discount on tickets.
Bayless-Selby House Museum :: 317 West Mulberry Street :: Kids can explore this Victorian house full of artifacts, such an ice box.
Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum :: 110 West Hickory Street :: This small museum offers a glimpse into Denton’s history with exhibits including a loaded wagon, grocery store, a wooden washing machine, and more.
Denton County African American Museum :: 317 West Mulberry Street :: This Quakertown museum memorializes abolitionists who helped slaves traveling the Underground Railroad, the papers and medical supplies of Denton’s first African American doctor, and more.
Denton Firefighters Museum :: 332 East Hickory Street :: Kids get to try on firefighting gear, fire trucks, and Denton’s firefighting history.
Patterson-Appleton Arts Center :: 400 East Hickory Street :: Explore two galleries full of art exhibits in this former steam power plant.
Frisco Heritage Center :: 6455 Page Street :: Check out the Bolin antique collection, vintage cars, an early 1900s parlor, and changing exhibits exploring Frisco’s history.
Museum of the American Railroad :: 8004 North Dallas Parkway Suite 400 :: Kids can sit in the engineer’s seat, check out the detailed G-scale Traintopia exhibit, and enjoy Thomas the Tank events at this museum.
National Video Game Museum :: 8004 Dallas Parkway :: Interactive exhibits follow the evolution of video games from a 1980’s bedroom to immersive virtual reality adventures.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center :: 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway :: Take your LEGO® lover to this theme park with rides, stations to build and test LEGO® racers, Miniland, and more for all ages. Tickets are discounted after 3:00 p.m.
Actors Conservatory Theatre :: 359 Lake Park Road Suite 118 :: Kids get to watch other kids perform in many kid-friendly shows throughout the year.
Crayola Experience :: 6121 West Park Boulevard :: Make drip art, coloring pages, custom crayons, and more. Exhibits rotate monthly.
Genesis Children’s Theatre :: 3100 Independence Parkway Suite 324b :: Select from a variety of children’s shows to attend.
Interurban Railway Museum :: 901 East 15th Street :: This converted historical train station has artifacts such as an old railway car, historical downtown Plano model train, hands on science experiments, and more.
Outcry Theatre :: 1915 North Central Expressway Suite 120 :: Childrens shows are designed for a range of audiences, so be sure to check show details for age appropriateness.
Plano African American Museum :: 900 13th Street :: Explore six exhibit collections: a time capsule, founding family experiences, HERitage contributions of African American women, trailblazers, influencers, and disrupters.
Hands-On Learning Experiences
Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake:: 1700 Keller Springs Road :: The kids section offers a giant light box with pegs, mini play kitchen, and more.
Explorium Denton Children’s Museum :: 5800 North Interstate 35 Suite 214 :: Find craft stations, STEAM station, building station, a play structure, and soft play section for toddlers here. Look for sensory friendly mornings once a month.
Frisco Heritage Center :: 6455 Page Street :: Check out the Bolin antique collection, vintage cars, an early 1900s parlor, and changing exhibits exploring Frisco’s history.
Frisco Public Library :: 8000 Dallas Parkway :: The giant T-Rex skeleton at the front is one of the unique features of this large library. Designed for ages five and younger, “Tot’s Town” has play houses, a train, and embedded displays in the floor.
Museum of the American Railroad :: 8004 North Dallas Parkway Suite 400 :: Kids can sit in the engineer’s seat, check out the detailed G-scale Traintopia exhibit, and enjoy Thomas the Tank events at this museum.
Sci Tech Discovery Center :: 8004 Dallas Parkway Suite 100 :: Kids experiment with air pressure, electricity, and more at exhibits. The museum has a kid size market and soft play areas.
House of Shine :: 334 South Barton Street :: Each unique room of this self-discovery museum helps kids study themselves, their strengths, hobbies, interests, irritants, and needs.
SEA LIFE Grapevine :: 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway :: Kids can check out an ocean tunnel, turtle talks, and stingray feeds.
Talking Animals Books :: 103 West Worth Street :: This kid-friendly bookstore has a playroom enclosed with a baby gate and a changing table with supplies in the restroom.
Davis Library :: 7501-B Independence Parkway :: The kids play area has activity tables, play kitchens, a play fire truck, and more.
Haggard Library :: 2501 Coit Road :: The kids play area has magnetic whiteboards, a wall of activities displayed as a train, parent child workstations, and more.
Harrington Library :: 1501 18th Street :: The kids play area has a play kitchen, activity tables, building bricks, and more.
The Home Depot Kids Workshops :: multiple locations :: Swing by Home Depot on the first Saturday of the month for a kids “drop-in workshop,” from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Interurban Railway Museum :: 901 East 15th Street :: This converted historical train station has artifacts such as an old railway car, historical downtown Plano model train, hands on science experiments, and more.
Parr Library :: 6200 Windhaven Parkway :: The kids sections has play kitchens, activity walls, a puppet theater, and more.
Plano African American Museum :: 900 13th Street :: Explore six exhibit collections: a time capsule, founding family experiences, HERitage contributions of African American women, trailblazers, influencers, and disrupters.
Schimelpfenig Library :: 5024 Custer Road :: This library offers children’s programming such as Sensory backpacks, STEAM kits, and a children’s play area.
Prosper Community Library :: 200 South Main Street :: This library has walls of activity boards and a play tunnel in the kid’s section.
