J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
1515 Young St., Dallas, TX 75201 · Downtown Dallas
AgesBabies and up
PriceFree
Toddler timeNot listed
Socks—
Indoor playDallas–Fort Worth · The Metroplex
Indoor play for toddlers in Dallas–Fort Worth, for cold and rainy days.
We found five indoor play places and two toddler classes in and around Dallas–Fort Worth that work for babies to 6-year-olds: two indoor playgrounds and play cafés, two museums with toddler areas, two gym, music and art classes and one free spot. The cheapest paid pick is Perot Museum of Nature and Science ($27 adults). Each card has ages, prices, class times and toddler hours from the place’s own site.
Rainy-day quick picks7 places
Cheapest paidPerot Museum of Nature and Science$17FreeJ. Erik Jonsson Central LibraryFree
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Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N. Field St., Dallas, TX 75201 · Victory Park
AgesAll ages
Price$27 adults; $17 kids 2–12
Toddler timeNot listed
Socks—
bb piñata
206 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75208 · Oak Cliff
Ages0–6
Price$18.99 all-day pass for one child over 6 months, one adult included
Toddler timeNot listed
SocksNot listed
Kids Empire Dallas Hillcrest
6859 Arapaho Rd., Dallas, TX · North Dallas
Ages1–17
Price$19.90 per child, 2 adults free; under 1 free with a paying sibling
Toddler timeNot listed
SocksNot listed
My Gym Dallas White Rock
718 N. Buckner Blvd. Suite 150 Dallas, TX 75218 · East Dallas (White Rock)
AgesTiny Tykes 3m–12m; Waddlers 12m–20m; Gymsters 21m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes)
PriceFirst 4 Weeks for only $49! with promo code WELCOME49 (new members)
ClassesWeekly class times include Tiny Tykes (3m–12m): Tue 11:20 a.m., Thu 12:20 p.m., Sat 8:15 a.m., Sun 9:00 a.m.; Waddlers (12m–20m): Mon 10:10 a.m., Tue 9:10 a.m., Tue 4:45 p.m., Wed 11:10 a.m., Thu 10:10 a.m.; Gymsters (21m–2y6m): Mon 9:10 a.m., Tue 10:10 a.m., Wed 9:10 a.m., Wed 4:45 p.m., Fri 10:10 a.m., Sat 9:15 a.m.; Terrific Tots (2y6m–3y6m): Mon 11:10 a.m., Tue 5:45 p.m., Wed 10:10 a.m., Thu 9:10 a.m., Fri 11:10 a.m., Sat 10:15 a.m.
BookingBook a trial class online first; enrolled families book classes through their account
Parent-and-child gym classes with tumbling, songs, swings, games and puppet time, grouped by age.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX 76107 · Cultural District
AgesAll ages
PriceSee site
Toddler timeNot listed
Socks—
My Gym Frisco
5454 Main St. #120 Frisco, TX 75033
AgesTiny Tykes 3m–11m; Waddlers 12m–20m; Gymsters 21m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes)
PriceTuition is billed every 4 weeks and shown per class on the schedule page; book a trial class first
ClassesWeekly class times include Tiny Tykes (3m–11m): Tue 9:15 a.m., Thu 11:15 a.m., Sat 8:45 a.m.; Waddlers (12m–20m): Mon 9:30 a.m.; Gymsters (21m–2y6m): Tue 10:15 a.m., Wed 9:15 a.m., Thu 4:15 p.m., Sat 9:45 a.m.; Terrific Tots (2y6m–3y6m): Mon 10:30 a.m., Thu 10:15 a.m.
BookingBook a trial class online first; enrolled families book classes through their account
Parent-and-child gym classes with tumbling, songs, swings, games and puppet time, grouped by age.
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Before you go
What to pack for indoor play
SocksGrip socks, for everyoneMost play places and trampoline parks require socks, some for grown-ups too. Each card has the sock rule when the place posts one.TimingGo at toddler timeWeekday mornings are calmer, and toddler sessions keep big kids out.
WaiversSign the waiver at homeTrampoline parks and many play places ask for an online waiver. Doing it before you leave skips the line.Keep planning
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Good questions
Indoor play in Dallas–Fort Worth: the FAQ
Yes. J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. Library storytimes are free too; see library storytimes in Dallas–Fort Worth.
My Gym Dallas White Rock (ages Tiny Tykes 3m–12m; Waddlers 12m–20m; Gymsters 21m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes)); My Gym Frisco (ages Tiny Tykes 3m–11m; Waddlers 12m–20m; Gymsters 21m–2y6m; Terrific Tots 2y6m–3y6m (parent-and-child classes)). Classes run on a set schedule, so sign up before you go. Each card has the class times and how to book, from the program’s own page.
Posted prices for little kids run from $27 adults at Perot Museum of Nature and Science to First 4 Weeks for only $49! with promo code WELCOME49 (new members) at My Gym Dallas White Rock. Many places let grown-ups in free and charge per child; each card shows the venue’s own price.
At some places, yes: Kids Empire Dallas Hillcrest (under 1 free with a paying sibling); J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (Free).
Head inside: this page has seven indoor play places that work for babies to 6-year-olds, including Kids Empire Dallas Hillcrest, bb piñata and Perot Museum of Nature and Science. This week’s indoor storytimes, shows and classes are on this week’s list.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them once a month, plus whenever a place changes its hours or prices. How we choose and check.
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