5 Things To Do In Dallas Before The Kids Go Back To School

It's hard to believe, but soon summer will be winding down. So before the kids head back to school, why not spend some time as a family enjoying all that our community has to offer?

If you're looking for a place to get started, we've rounded up five fun things to do in the Dallas area before the kids head back to school. Pro tip: Call ahead to confirm hours and access, stay hydrated, and if you're heading outdoors, bring plenty of SPF and bug spray!

1. Adventure Landing Dallas

Address: 17717 Coit Rd, Dallas, TX 75252
Phone Number: 972-248-4653

Adventure Landing Dallas offers a wide range of activities, including miniature golf, go-kart racing, laser tag and arcade games. On select days, you can also hop on bumper boats (equipped with squirt guns!) for some extra-cool fun. Click here for more info.

2. Dallas Children’s Aquarium

Address: 1462 1st Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
Phone Number: 469-554-7340

The Dallas Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park offers an interactive, hands-on educational experience for those interested in all things aquatic. Kids can see all manner of underwater creatures, explore the touch tanks and even feed and pet stingrays. New this season: the Sea Dragon Safari Boat Rides, which you can pick up at the Fair Park Lagoon across from the aquarium proper. Click here for more info.

3. Medieval Times Dallas

Address: 2021 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207
Phone Number: 214-761-1801

Take a trip back to the Middle Ages with a visit to Medieval Times Dallas. Enjoy a four-course meal fit for a king and cheer on your knight as they compete in a thrilling tournament. The authentically-designed castle opens 60 minutes prior to showtime, so you’ll have plenty of time to explore and get into character! Click here for more info.

4. Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Address: 2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone Number: 214-428-5555
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is filled with exhibits to inspire curiosity and learning, featuring everything from dinosaur fossils to interactive technology displays. Kids can engage in hands-on activities, explore the Moody Family Children’s Museum section and enjoy educational films in the state-of-the-art theater. Click here for more info.

5. Texas Discovery Gardens

Address: 3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210
Phone Number: 214-428-7476

Texas Discovery Gardens is a year-round urban oasis filled with insects, reptiles and plenty of Texas native and Texas-adapted plants. One highlight is the butterfly house/insectarium, where you can watch daily butterfly releases and be surrounded by these beautiful creatures. Kids can also explore the outdoor learning center, the outdoor playscape or the garden trains. Click here for more info.

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