They have a small petting zoo, face painting, and music on the Pecan Grove lawn area! I can’t remember the exact hours but I want to say 9:00-10:30?” Mellissa recommends: going on “Toddler Monday/Tuesdays at the Arboretum. You can easily get lost in the kids are so I suggest grabbing a map. Keep on walking and you’ll find yourself down by the “pond” with all sorts of things for kids to learn about water, wind, solar power and more. There is always an employee at the entrance to keep the kiddos in and answer and questions you have. There’s a little fountain splash area right when you walk in, or if you keep going and take your first left in you’ll find a small little play area with some more fountains for kiddos to splash and run around in a little sand box, and a little play house. Dallas Arboretum: Stroll around with your baby and see the beautiful flowers or head on over to the children’s garden for lots of fun. Go see the Weekly Fish Feeding Demonstration Schedule 2:30pm daily G and Levi at the Arboretumġ6. We haven’t gone yet but had more than enough people recommend it. Enjoy all the animals but without the heat of walking around the zoo. Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park: 9:00am- 4:30om daily. dailyĬheck out their “Stroller Buddies” program for ages 10 months-2yrs, a 6-week session is offered on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Texas Discovery Gardens 10am–5pm dailyĬome for the butterfly release each day at noon, bring a blanket for a peaceful picnic on the outdoor garden lawn and explore the rest of the 7.5-acre gardens.ġ4. We have found that it is perfect for a Saturday night because everyone else is doing other things and the aquarium is usually very empty.” ġ3. Most everything is at their level and perfect for their size.

It’s very contained and good for bad weather days since you’re inside. G and I haven’t gone yet but here is what she had to say: “We have had passes there ever since Oliver was 18 months old.

Sea Life Aquarium in Grapevine:Thank you, Abby, for the recommendation. It’s gonna cost you a little but you’ll have fun:ĭo you like animals and wild life? Check these out:ġ2. Check out there itinerary online to see what events they have coming up or stop by any day just to play.Ģ012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201 Klyde Warren Park:Get wet playing in the fountains, stay dry on the playground, eat at the food trucks or pack your own picnic, listen to a live concert. Lake Highlands North Park: 9344 Church Rd, Dallas, TX 75231ġ0. Oak Hills: This one is bran new and even has a little water slide. 1225-1299 Royal Palm Ln, Carrollton, TX 75007ĩ. Campbell Green: 16600 Park Hill Dr, Dallas, TX 75248Ĩ. Splash Pads and Spraygrounds:These are popping up everywhere! I certainly haven’t been to all of them, but here are a couple I have checked out that did not disappoint.ħ. Stephanie recommends: “Play dates at the Ark in Coppell and the tubes at Irving bible church, both accommodate babies and older kids Carrollton has 2 splash pads that are great for babies and toddlers and the best part all are FREEEEEEEE” Oak Hills Prestonwood Play Place: This one is very intricate and everything is padded which is a plus! You have to check in at the desk before you go in to play but it’s still free.Ħ. The fact that it’s by the coffee is a bonus 😉ĥ. Watermark Play Fort: when you walk in the main entrance you go straight back and it’s behind the coffee bar. Our two favorites are located inside Watermark Church and Prestonwood Baptist Church.Ĥ. This is also perfect for cold winter rainy days. Sometimes you don’t want to play outside. INDOOR Playgrounds: Because it’s Texas and it’s so dang hot. Library: I have yet to find a library that doesn’t have a good story time. Barnes and Nobel:Check out the location closest to you for times ģ. It’s all done through the Bookmarks Dallas Public Library. And they have a story time out in the middle of the mall for older ages. They have a “Baby Bounce” catered towards the younger babies with lots of songs, shakers, and movement. The Northpark Mall does a great story time. NorthPark Story time: Most public libraries offer a children’s story time so check online to find one closest to you. I encourage you to seek out some in your area and give it a try.ġ. Most story times we have visited do a great job incorporating music, bubble, songs, dances, and more to keep even the littles babies engaged. STORY TIME: I remember thinking G was too little to enjoy story time as a baby, but I was proven wrong.

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