With unpredictable weather and hot summers, finding a fun and safe indoor play area for your children can be a lifesaver. So, get ready to pack up your kids and head out for a fun day of play without breaking the bank. Whether you're looking for a place to meet other parents and socialize or just want to let your kids run wild and burn off some energy, these free indoor play areas are sure to delight both you and your little ones!
*This list is updated weekly*
Free Indoor Play Places in DFW
Euless
Cross City Church
📍 Cross City Church, 1000 Airport Fwy, Euless
⏰ Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-12pm and 3pm-5pm, Wednesdays 4-6pm
♥️ Large soft-play area for toddlers with a merry-go-round, slides, tunnels, and rubber balls
♥️ Two-story play structure for older kids with tunnels and slides
♥️ Foosball, blocks, and other toys
♥️ Amazing coffee shop! ☕️
♥️ Bring socks for you and your child!
Grapevine
✨ FREE Indoor Playground
📍 The REC of Grapevine, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine
⏰ Monday-Thursday 5am-10pm, Friday 5am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm
♥️ This play area is free to the public. You do not need to be a resident of Grapevine. Just walk in through the front door of the REC, and it will be the first door on your right!
♥️ Perfect for bad weather days or days that are too hot!
♥️ Two big slides, large climbing structures, a light show, separate slide for toddlers, and a shaded/turfed outdoor area with a play house and picnic table
♥️ There are restrooms inside the playground area (no changing table though)
📚 The sweetest little bookstore with a play area!
📍 Talking Animals Books, 103 W Worth St, Grapevine
⏰ Tuesday-Thursday 10am-6pm, Fri/Sat 1am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm (closed Mondays). Story time on Saturdays at 10:30
♥️ They sell children’s books, adult books (new AND used) and cute little gifts and other small items
♥️ Downstairs has books, a reading book for kids, a craft table, board games to play while you’re there, and more
♥️ Upstairs has the sweetest little kids’ area complete with a cozy reading nook, train table, cars, Barbie playhouse, blocks, giant stuffies, a rocking horse, and more
♥️ The bathroom is amazing! Diapers, changing table sheets, a Diaper Genie, amazing!
♥️ Be sure to check out story time at 10:30 on Saturdays!