Summer is so close!
Summer is so close.
Summer is so close...
And with the dog days of summer come the cries of "I'm bored!," "There's nothing to do in this house!," and, my favorite, "We never do anything fun!"
In attempt to cut my kids off at the pass, here is a comprehensive list of ways to prevent (eye-roll here) summer boredom...
Arlington/Mansfield/GP Area
Get wet at Hawaiian Falls
Splash around at Hurricane Harbor
Let the little ones enjoy Arlington Splash Pads
Stay out of the sun but still have fun in the water at Epic Waters
See all sorts of bizarre things at Ripley's Believe It or Not
Enjoy the awesome roller coasters at Six Flags
Enjoy the summer reading programming from the local libraries
Play some games at Dave and Buster's
Let the kid's play at Chuck E Cheese
Join the Kid's Bowl Free program and enjoy some indoor fun at Alley Cats
Enjoy the arcade at Round 1
Go old school at Free Play Arlington
Enjoy Summer Tuesdays at Peter Piper Pizza
Hear a story at Barnes and Noble Storytime
Get crafty at Michael's (some classes are even free!)
Work on your drawing skills at KidCreate Mansfield
Paint memories at Creative Hands in Arlington
Practice your ninja skills at All Star Ninja Mansfield
Get adventurous at Urban Air in Arlington or Mansfield
Get flying at Flight Deck
Bounce baby bounce at Pump It Up Arlington
Enjoy a Rangers game- or the Kids Zone at the ballpark
Take a tour of Cowboys Stadium
Catch a $1 flick at Studio Movie Grill
Watch a minor league ball game with the GP Airhogs
See some horses race at Lonestar Park
Catch a concert under the stars at The Levitt Arlington
See movies and more at The Lot Mansfield
Lace up your ice skates at Ice at the Parks
Bust out those rollerblade skills at Arlington Skatium
Looking to expand your summer beyond greater Arlington? Check out all these awesome destinations that are just a bit of a drive from Arlington!
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Zoo
Safari Splash the FW Zoo
Museum of Science and History
Amon Carter Museum
Stockyards (catch the cattle drive!)
Splash Pad in Sundance Square
Sea Quest Aquarium
Forest Park Miniature Train Ride
Water Gardens
The Happy Lark indoor play area
Celebrations indoor play
Young Chef Academy (cooking lessons!)
Top Golf
Main Event
Van Grow Art Studio
Log Cabin Village
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Burger's Lake
Coyote Drive In
Greater Tarrant County
Peek N Play indoor playarea with a ball pit!
Small World Big Imagination indoor play
Sealife Aquarium
Legoland
NRH20 water park
NRH Centre indoor pool
Bedford Splash
Tastebuds Kitchen- cooking classes for ages 4 and up!
Pirate's Cove in Burleson
Country Critters
iFly indoor sky diving
Learn about farm life at Nash Farms in Grapevine
Escape the heat at Luv 2 Play Grapevine
Check out the new indoor playground Recess in Burleson
Artisan Theater- adorable, affordable theater for kids, by kids!
Worth the drive- Dallas & Collin County Fun
Klyde Warren Park- food trucks, water fun, oh my!
Spark Dallas- indoor play area for ages 7 and up
Reunion Tower- see Dallas from way up high!
Crayola Experience- just opened in Frisco!
Playstreet Museum- cute indoor play for little ones
The Playdate Co.- awesome indoor play for littles in Richardson
The Coop- huge ball pit and imaginative play for littles in Frisco
Safari Run
The Lot Dallas- grab a beer and let the kids play in the massive sandbox!
Dallas Arboretum
Dallas Zoo
Children's Aquarium at Fair Park
Dallas Aquarium
Medieval Times
Going Bonkers- huge indoor play attraction near Vista Ridge Mall in Lewisville
The Frog Pond Water Park- fun play area for kiddos in Carrollton
Sandy Lake Amusement Park
Amazing Jake's
Dallas Firefighter's Museum
The Tubes in Irving- HUGE playarea for big kids- FREE
Fritz Park Petting Zoo- check opening hours in the summer!
What did I miss?!
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