Best Indoor Play Areas for Kids in the Fort Worth Area

When my kids were little, all I wanted was a fun indoor play area that wasn't attached to a fast food place and that require me to constantly open my wallet to buy more tokens or play time. I wanted some place for my little kids to play without being trampled by big kids. I wanted a spot where I could sit and drink coffee and chat with friends while my little roamed and explored.

Best indoor play areas in the Fort Worth area!

Sadly for me, all of these awesome play areas started popping up after my kids were of school age. These are the wonderful spots that offer Wi-Fi and a spot to sip coffee and toys and play areas that are safe for kiddos younger than seven or eight. While we still don't have any of these types of places in Arlington, I certainly hope that there is someone in the area working out what it would take to open a Play Street Museum or similar facility in Arlington. I'm just glad that these areas finally exist in the western half of DFW- because I spent a LOT of time trucking my trio to Dallas when they were little in search of play spaces for littles.

Having too much fun at KidMania in Fort Worth!

These are the very best indoor play areas for younger kids in the Arlington & Fort Worth area! 🎠 Kid Mania Fort Worth 💴 $9 for kids, infants are free 📍 Fort Worth (Alliance area) (This play area is pictured) 🎠 Play Studio 💴 $10 per kid 📍 Fort Worth (Riverside area) 🎠 Play Street Museum Ft. Worth 💴 $12 per child 📍 Fort Worth (Ridglea area) 🎠 Recess Time Indoor Playground 💴 $14.50 per kid, includes socks 📍 Burleson 🎠 Celebration Party and Event Center 💴 $7 per child 📍 Keller 🎠 FamilyTime Mansfield 💴 $14 per kid 📍 Mansfield 🎠 The Family Playhouse Tx 💴 $10 per kid 📍 Fort Worth (Ridgmar Mall)

🎠 Kiddleton 💴 $7.50 weekdays/ $10 weekend 📍 Fort Worth (Hulen Mall) 🎠 Cheeky Monkeys Fort Worth 💴 $12.99/2 hours (weekdays) 📍Fort Worth (Alliance area) 🎠 Luv 2 Play 💴 $14 📍 Grapevine

🎠 Peek N Play 💴 $13 📍 Grapevine

Many of these spots will require kids to play in socks- don't forget yours or you may have to buy some on-site!

Don't forget snacks! Some places have designated eating areas. Our favorite was always Pirate's Booty.

Bring a water bottle and coffee if that's your jam. If your kids are a little older, consider your laptop if you're a work-from-home parent. Log some hours while the kids play!

If you want to know my absolute faves on this list... I love PlayStudio for kids younger than six, and they have a great outdoor space, as well. KidMania would be the top pick for my girls- this spot is great up until about age 12. We haven't been to several newer spots on this list, but Kiddleton looks absolutely amazing!

What is your favorite kids' play area in the Fort Worth area?

Father's Day Events in DFW 2021

It's almost time to celebrate Dad!

I have a great husband who puts up with all my social media antics, my desire to be constantly traveling, my inability to keep our shower clean despite my best efforts and SO much more. He most certainly deserves to be celebrated this Father's Day like none other! 

So I've rounded up a few events for you guys that celebrate dads. And if you're stumped on what to get Dad this year, check out this article I did for Zulily about awesome Father's Day gifts. I hope there are at least a few items on the list you haven't thought of yet!

Activities for Dads & Kids in DFW for Father's Day 2021.

DFW Father's Day Happenings 2021

Take a Father's Day Train Ride in Grapevine- Dad even gets a free drink and hot dog! 

Create a masterpiece with Dad at Splatter Day at Irving Mall- Just be sure to purchase tickets in advance! 

Decorate some coasters for your dad for free in Fort Worth- Just register in advance and don't wear clothes that can't get dirty. 

Learn to grill with Dad at Central Market in Fort Worth- just save me some of the pound cake you're going to make, will you?!

The kids can play while Dad feasts on tacos at Family Time in Mansfield- that's a win/win if you ask me!

Stroll through the Dallas Arboretum with Dad- he even gets a free iced tea!- stay for live music and cookie demonstrations on Sunday.  

Show Dad your golf skills when you attend a father/child golf event in Fort Worth- you even get free food while you work on your game! 

Where will you celebrate Father's Day with the father figure in your life this year?

If I've missed any events, please let me know!