Eager for your kids to get rid of some wiggles? We know the answer to that! Rain or shine, there’s lots for kids to explore indoors in and around Tarrant County. Fort Worth 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 guide, “Activities for Kids with Differences and Disabilities in the Fort Worth Area,” for some creative indoor play options all your kids can enjoy.
Find even more indoor options within the metroplex on Collin County Moms, Dallas Moms, and Denton County Moms.
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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
Alley Cats :: 2008 West Pleasant Ridge Road :: Drop by one of Alley Cats three Fort Worth locations for arcade games, bowling, laser tag, and more.
Cidercade :: 500 East Division Street :: Although this is an arcade bar, it is family friendly during the day. The $12 admission allows unlimited play on all games.
George W. Hawkes Downtown Library :: 100 South Center Street Suite 327 :: This library has blocks, video games, miniature play areas, and a maker space.
K1 :: 1801 East Lamar Boulevard :: Junior racers must be at least 48 inches tall and are never on the same track as teen/adult racers.
The Parks Mall :: 3811 South Cooper Street :: There is an open play area for kids, as well as a carousel ride near the food court.
Pump It Up :: 1120 Eden Road Suite 102 :: This indoor play area is full of inflatable slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses, and more. Kids must be at least 34 inches tall.
Urban Air Adventure Park :: 1303 North Collins Street :: Enjoy virtual reality, indoor skydiving, climbing, and more with the ultimate ticket. A basic ticket accesses the trampolines.
Urban Air Adventure Park :: 2404 Airport Freeway :: Enjoy virtual reality, indoor skydiving, climbing, and more with the ultimate ticket. A basic ticket accesses the trampolines.
Alley Cats :: 1258 Southwest Alsbury Boulevard :: Drop by one of Alley Cats three Fort Worth locations for arcade games, bowling, laser tag, and more.
Cheeky Monkeys :: 1009 Cheek-Sparger Road Suite 122b :: 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.
House of Air :: 320 East Main Street :: Dodgeball, ninja obstacle course, and toddler time are some of what is offered here.
Bowlero :: 1901 West Airport Freeway :: Drop in for bowling, arcades, or billiards. Enjoy unlimited bowling on Sundays, and half-price arcades on Wednesdays.
Game Time :: 1201 West Airport Freeway :: Enjoy bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, and the arcade. Tickets must be purchased in person.
Kids Empire :: 1210 Chisholm Trail :: This indoor playground has a separate soft play section for toddlers, hosts birthday parties, and offers punch cards.
StarCenter :: 1400 South Pipeline Road :: Bring your own skates or rent some for $5. Register online for public skate time with or without skates. Group sessions are also available.
Altitude :: 4728 Bryant Irvin Road :: Trampolines, air bags, a ninja warrior course, and dodgeball are some of the features offered.
Bowlounge :: 941 West Vickery Boulevard :: Enjoy arcade games, food, and lane aids. Tuesdays are half price.
Cheeky Monkeys :: 9160 North Freeway Suite 432 :: A café space is available with free Wi-Fi, while kids explore features like a clubhouse, crafts garden, soft play, toddler section, and more. This destination is for kids from ages 10 months to eight.
Cidercade :: 1813 West Bowie Street Suite 101 :: Although this is an arcade bar, it is family friendly during the day. The $12 admission allows unlimited play on all games.
Cowtown Bowling Palace :: 4333 River Oaks Boulevard :: This bowling alley has bumper lanes and cosmic bowling. Admission includes shoe rental.
The Family Playhouse :: 1888 Green Oaks Road :: This socks-only playscape includes soft play toddler areas, jungle gyms, and more. It is open daily.
Fellowship of the Parks – North Fort Worth :: 9900 North Beach Street :: This church shares its indoor playground with the public throughout the week.
Game Theory :: 804 South Main Street :: Select from a library of games and a full menu to have family game night away from home. Recommended for ages 10 and above.
Kiddleton :: 4800 South Hulen Street Suite 1333 :: With more than 10,000 square feet of play space, this indoor park is an open play experience for kids.
KidMania :: 9101 Tehama Ridge Parkway :: This modern indoor playground features bungee walls, caves, and a quiet parent space with full visibility of the whole place.
Main Event :: 4801 Citylake Boulevard and 2601 Presidio Vista Drive :: With bowling, laser tag, games, food, and a full bar under one roof, Main Event is a destination for all ages.
Movement :: 2828 West Lancaster Avenue :: Formerly known as Summit Climbing, this indoor climbing gym welcomes all levels and ages.
Pinstripes :: 5001 Trailhead Band Way :: Pinstripes has an outdoor patio, bowling lanes, bocce courts, and a bistro.
Playscape at The Hills Church :: 2828 Longvue Avenue :: The West Fort Worth campus offers an indoor, multi-level playground for preschool and elementary children. Open Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Play Street Museum :: 5925 Convair Drive Suite 533 :: Designed for kids ages eight and under, this interactive, kid-sized village has themed buildings such as a café, a clinic, and more.
Reby Cary Youth Library :: 3851 East Lancaster Avenue :: This branch is designed exclusively for kids.
Rollerland West :: 7325 Calmont Avenue :: Head to this roller-skating rink in West Fort Worth for open skate Wednesday through Sunday.
RollerWorld NorthEast :: 5817 Denton Highway :: Open to the public daily, except Mondays. Visit Wednesday for “cheap skate” rates. All ages welcome.
Urban Air Adventure Park :: 9157 Harmon Road and 5425 Columbus Trail :: Enjoy virtual reality, indoor skydiving, climbing, and more with the ultimate ticket. A basic ticket accesses the trampolines.
Vivian J Lincoln Library :: 8829 McCart Avenue :: This library has a magnet wall, robots, STEM kits, microscope, and experiment center.
Bolder Adventure Park :: 2324 West Warrior Trail :: This adventure park has attractions for all ages such as synthetic ice skating, ziplining, and more.
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark :: 2970 Epic Place :: With year-round attractions, cabanas, arcades, and dining, this indoor water park has it all.
Main Event :: 3106 State Highway 161 :: With bowling, laser tag, games, food, and a full bar under one roof, Main Event is a destination for all ages.
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.
Fellowship of the Parks – Haslet :: 1029 Avondale-Haslet Road :: This church shares its indoor playground with the public throughout the week. Hours vary.
Alley Cats :: 609 Northeast Loop 820 :: Drop by one of Alley Cats three Fort Worth locations for arcade games, bowling, laser tag, and more.
The Family Playhouse :: 1101 Melbourne Road :: This socks-only playscape includes soft play toddler areas, jungle gyms, trampolines, and more.
North East Mall :: 1101 Melbourne Road :: A play area in the Forever 21 wing of the mall gives kids a chance to get rid of some wiggles while parents rest.
Altitude :: 5650 Kroger Drive Suite 200 :: Trampolines, air bags, a ninja warrior course, and dodgeball are some of the features offered.
Play Street Museum :: 110 U.S. 287 Frontage Road Suite 118 :: Kids learn and play pretend in a kid-sized camping town full of toys, shops, interactive exhibits, and more. Ideal for ages one to eight.
StarCenter :: 1715 East Broad Street :: Bring your own skates or rent some for $5. Register online for public skate time with or without skates. Group sessions are also available.
Ninja Kidz :: 8800 North Tarrant Parkway Suite 200 :: There is a bounce basketball court, zipline, trapeze swing, and more.
Playscape at The Hills Church :: 6300 Northeast Loop 820 :: The North Richland Hills campus offers an indoor, multi-level playground for preschool and elementary children. Open weekday evenings and weekend afternoons. Closed Fridays.
EVO :: 5409 Belt Line Road :: This entertainment chain is a dine-in movie theater, bowling alley, and arcade games venue rolled into one.
Urban Air Adventure Park :: 2201 West Southlake Boulevard :: Enjoy virtual reality, indoor skydiving, climbing, and more with the ultimate ticket. A basic ticket accesses the trampolines.
Bowlero :: 7301 Rufe Snow Drive :: Drop in for bowling, arcades, or billiards. Enjoy unlimited bowling on Sundays, and half-price arcades on Wednesdays.
Silver Wheel :: 7628 Corina Drive :: Admission includes skate rental. Rent blades or skatemates for a fee. Open to families Friday, the weekend, and Wednesday for half-price day.
Arts and Culture Options
Amon Carter Museum of American Art :: 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard :: Kids explore galleries with bags filled with activities to look, play, make, and do. Stop by the Family Pop-Up Space on the second floor.
Bass Performance Hall :: 525 Commerce Street :: Enjoy Broadway, the Fort Worth Symphony, ballet, and more in downtown.
The Bureau of Engraving & Printing :: 9100 Blue Mound Road :: Explore how currency is made through tours, exhibits, and a suspended walkway above the production floor.
Casa Mañana Theater :: 3101 West Lancaster Avenue :: Get a taste of Broadway at this children’s theatre. Sensory-friendly performances are available.
Ephemera Terrariums :: 1208 West Magnolia Avenue Suite 106 :: Nurture a green thumb and create a unique terrarium. Open seven days a week.
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.
Imagination Station FTW :: 6108 Southwest Boulevard :: Enjoy complimentary coffee while kids play at this indoor play space. Socks required.
Kimbell Art Museum :: 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard :: Pick up a family guide and explore the sensory-friendly family playroom, or a free Acoustiguide audio tour. Closed Monday.
Modern Art Museum :: 3200 Darnell Street :: Pick up a free sketchbook at the information desk for kids to record ideas and inspiration in the galleries. Closed Mondays.
Play Street Museum :: 5925 Convair Drive Suite 533 :: Designed for kids ages eight and under, this interactive, kid-sized village has themed buildings such as a café, a clinic, and more.
Rogue Brick Builders’ Lounge :: 5509 South Hulen Street :: This is a builder’s lounge for all ages, making it a great place to visit with kids who love LEGO® bricks.
Granbury Theatre Company :: 133 East Pearl Street :: Grab season passes to Broadway on the Brazos or treat the family to one of the children’s series performances.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! :: 601 East Palace Parkway :: A wax museum, mirror maze, 7D moving theater, and exhibits full of the fascinating and bizarre make for a memorable family adventure.
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.
Artisan Center Theater :: 444 East Pipeline Road :: Experience uplifting, family-friendly theater at the Artisan.
Play Street Museum :: 110 U.S. 287 Frontage Road Suite 118 :: Designed for kids ages eight and under, this interactive, kid-sized village has themed buildings such as a café, a clinic, and more.
Pinspiration :: 2140 East Southlake Boulevard Suite K :: Get creative as a family. Walk in, choose a DIY project kit, and let your imagination flow. You can book birthday parties or reserve the splatter room for an art-unleashed time.
Hands-On Learning Experiences
George W. Hawkes Downtown Library :: 100 South Center Street Suite 327 :: This library has blocks, video games, miniature play areas, and a maker space.
UTA Planetarium :: 700 Planetarium Place :: This 60-foot dome projection surface showcases unparalleled views of the night sky, the solar system, stars, and distant galaxies.
River Legacy Native Center :: 703 Northwest Green Oaks Boulevard :: Two large aquariums and a 30-foot interactive screen immerse guests in woodland habitat seasons, teach fun wildlife facts, and play games.
Colleyville Public Library :: 110 Main Street :: This library has book kits, take-and-make kits, magnet tile sets, and more than 80 STEAM kits.
Botanical Research Institute of Texas :: 1700 University Drive :: The BRIT offers a variety of family-friendly indoor events focused on conservation throughout the week.
C.R. Smith Museum :: 4601 Highway 360 3, Room 1C-200 :: Open Thursday to Saturday, the museum has artifacts, full-scale aircraft engines, and a rare 1940 Douglas DC-3 airliner. Kids can earn and redeem passport stamps for a prize.
The Dock Book Shop :: 6637 Meadowbrook Drive :: Delight young and not-so-young book worms with one of this shop’s many events, including book clubs, book signings, and more.
Ephemera Terrariums :: 1208 West Magnolia Avenue Suite 106 :: Nurture a green thumb and create a unique terrarium. Open seven days a week.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History :: 1600 Gendy Street :: Sensory Saturdays, DinoLabs and DinoDig, the children’s museum, and the Cattle Raiser’s Museum are some of the exhibits here.
Fort Worth Public Libraries :: multiple locations :: Most locations offer story times, STEAM projects, brick building hours, hands-on workshops, and activities for teens.
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.
Leaves Book and Tea Shop :: 1251 West Magnolia Avenue :: Indulge an afternoon browsing and sipping, download your favorite audio books from home, or tune into a virtual story time.
Monkey and Dog Books :: 3608 West 7th Street :: This bookstore offers story times on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Other events throughout the year include game nights, bullet journaling classes, workshops, book clubs, and more.
National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame :: 1720 Gendy Street :: Explore interactive exhibits, two theaters, and a photo collection of historic cowgirls, including Annie Oakley cards.
Reby Cary Youth Library :: 3851 East Lancaster Avenue :: This branch is designed exclusively for kids.
SeaQuest :: 1974 Green Oaks Road :: Kids are able to get wet with the stingrays, feed the toucans, take selfies with the snakes, and more.
Sid Richardson Museum :: 309 Main Street :: Explore Tall Tales book programs, storytime with activities, and Story Bites snacks.
Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society :: 1020 East Humbolt Street :: The museum offers daily tours in addition to interactive kiosks where kids can experience local artifacts, figures, and historical neighborhoods.
Vintage Flying Museum :: 505 Northwest 38th Street Hangar 33 South :: This World War I and World War II aviation museum is stocked with vintage aircraft and warbirds, many of which fly routinely.
Vivian J Lincoln Library :: 8829 McCart Avenue :: This library has a magnet wall, robots, STEM kits, microscope, and experiment center.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! :: 601 East Palace Parkway :: A wax museum, mirror maze, 7D moving theater, and exhibits full of the fascinating and bizarre make for a memorable family adventure.
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.
Texas Civil War Museum :: 760 Jim Wright Freeway North :: This museum is organized into Union and Confederate exhibits. Three galleries display a civil war collection, Victorian dress collection, and United Daughters of the Confederacy Texas Confederate collection.
