We all know that keeping our kiddos entertained and active can be a challenge, especially when the weather is not cooperative. Luckily, there are plenty of indoor play options in DFW, ranging from trampoline parks to indoor playgrounds and everything in between. In this blog post, we will highlight some of the best indoor play places in the area, so that you can keep your kids happy and entertained no matter what the weather is like outside. Let's dive in and explore some of the top indoor play places for kids in the DFW area!
*This list is updated weekly*
Indoor Play Places in DFW
Fort Worth
📍 Cheeky Monkeys, 9160 N Fwy Fort Worth
⏰ Sunday-Thursday 9 am – 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 9 am – 8 pm
✨ Best for ages 10 months – 8 years
💕 There are 5 levels of play including slides, trampolines, and climbers
💕 There is a separate area for toddlers with slides, toys, and a ball pit
💕 They have a café area with food and drinks
✨ If you don’t bring socks, you have to buy socks, so plan accordingly!
📍 Cidercade, 1813 W Bowie St Suite 101, Fort Worth
⏰ Sunday-Thursday 10am-12am, Friday/Saturday 10am-1am (21+ after 8pm every night)
💵 $10 daily admission (unlimited play included with admission) or $15 monthly membership for unlimited admission
💕 Over 275 classic and modern arcade games
💕 Very spacious! Multiple rooms to play
💕 Two outdoor, covered patios with seating
💕 The pizza is delicious-our favorites are the pepperoni + honey and the pickle + ranch!
📍 Play Street Museum, 5925 Convair Ave, Fort Worth
✨ Great for kiddos up to 8 years old
⏰ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-5:30, Thursday 8:30-8 (reserve a spot online ahead of time)
💴 $13 per child ages 1-8. Older and younger children are free with the purchase of a sibling ticket. They also offer pottery-painting and slime-making for an additional charge.
♥️ So much space for imaginative play: a doctor’s office, pet shop, ice cream parlor and more!
♥️ They rotate their themes with seasons, holidays, and special learning units. There was an outer space unit when we were there complete with books about outer space, toys, and a spacesuit and helmet 🌏
♥️ It is always very clean (they clean and disinfect in between play sessions) and since they cap visitors at a certain number, it’s never overly crowded
♥️ Your child can choose a snack when they leave. They usually have pouches, juice, fruit bars, crackers, and a few other items.
📍 Play Studio by Green Space, 3005 E Belknap, Fort Worth
⏰ Wednesday-Friday 10am-2pm, Every First Saturday of the Month 10am-2pm
💴 $12 for one child, $20 per sibling group (2+ siblings), ✨ free if you live in the zip code 76111
💕 An indoor/outdoor Montessori play place in Fort Worth. Multiple rooms featuring different activities (themes rotate based on holidays and seasons!). The outdoor area is incredible and very nature-based. We always have such a blast!
💕 There are multiple Montessori-based play rooms, a loose-parts play room, a craft area, a kitchen, wifi, and a coffee bar
💕They change out items in each room regularly to follow different themes and holidays
💕 There is a large outdoor play area with tires, sensory tables, magnets, and more
💕 They have lots of fun events, classes, and groups-visit their website and IG for more info!
Hurst
📍 Project Play, 112 W Harwood Rd, Hurst
⏰ Play by reservation: Tuesdays: 10:00-11:30, 12:00-1:30, 4:00-5:30, Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 & 12:00-1:30, Thursdays: 10:00-11:30, 12:00-1:30, Fridays: 10:00-11:30, 12:00-1:30, 4:00-5:30, Saturdays: 9:30-11:00
✨ Best for ages 0-6
💵 Members: Free, Age 1 -10 years: $14.00, Age 6-11 months $7.00 with sibling ticket
💕An indoor/outdoor imaginative play place in Hurst. Themes and sensory table activities rotate based on holidays and seasons!
💕 Lots of areas for imaginative play. We especially loved the gardening center and large sensory table
💕 Big slide with a ball pit
💕 Squishy color tiles and a wind tunnel for scarves were a huge hit!
💕 Turfed outdoor area with musical stations, blocks and balls, Play-Doh, and play sand
✨ Kiddos play in socks