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Tween Activities in Dallas

15 tween-approved activities in Dallas for ages 10–12. From escape rooms to outdoor adventures, things tweens actually want to do.

Highest rated: Allan Shivers Park, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Fort Worth Stockyards. 5 are free. 11 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.

Top Picks

Allan Shivers Park
#1

Allan Shivers Park

4.8 stars

Allan Shivers Park is a peaceful green space in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas, a welcome urban park where kids can play, run, and enjoy outdoor

0–14FreeOutdoor$0; bring a picnic
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
#2

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

4.7 stars

The dinosaur hall is an absolute showstopper, massive T. rex skeletons and interactive dino dig stations have kids completely absorbed. The energy hal

3–16Indoor$90–$130 (tickets ~$20–$25/adult, $13–$18/child, IMAX add-on ~$8–$10 extra, café ~$20–$30)
Fort Worth Stockyards
#3

Fort Worth Stockyards

4.6 stars

Real longhorn cattle walking down the street twice daily. Kids can watch the cattle drive for free, visit the petting zoo, browse western shops, and c

2-16 yearsFreeOutdoorFree to walk and watch the cattle drive
Exall Park
#4

Exall Park

4.6 stars

Exall Park is a beloved neighborhood park in Dallas's Bryan Place area with a pond, mature trees, open grass for running, and a playground kids of var

1–12 yearsFreeOutdoor$0
NorthPark Center
#5

NorthPark Center

4.6 stars

Not your average mall. NorthPark has museum-quality art installations throughout, a fantastic play area for toddlers and little kids, and the holiday

1-16 yearsFreeIndoorFree to visit
Allan Shivers ParkFree

Allan Shivers Park

4.8(199)

Ages: 0–14

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Perot Museum of Nature and Science$$$

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

4.7(20,264)

Ages: 3–16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Fort Worth StockyardsFree

Fort Worth Stockyards

4.6(25,000)

Ages: 2-16 years

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Exall ParkFree

Exall Park

4.6(688)

Ages: 1–12 years

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
NorthPark CenterFree

NorthPark Center

4.6(28,000)

Ages: 1-16 years

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Trinity River Audubon Center$$

Trinity River Audubon Center

4.6(695)

Ages: 3–16

Indoor/Outdoor
Grapevine Vintage Railroad$$

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

4.5(3,500)

Ages: 2-12 years

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary$

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

4.5(953)

Ages: Best for ages 3-12

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
National Soccer Hall of Fame$$

National Soccer Hall of Fame

4.5(1,800)

Ages: 5-16 years

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Reunion Tower GeO-Deck$$

Reunion Tower GeO-Deck

4.5(9,500)

Ages: 4-16 years

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Frisco Discovery Center$$

Frisco Discovery Center

4.5(324)

Ages: 6–16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Dallas Aquarium Education CenterFree

Dallas Aquarium Education Center

4.5(14)

Ages: 3–11

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
National Videogame Museum$$

National Videogame Museum

4.5(2,100)

Ages: 6-16 years

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Museum of Illusions$$

Museum of Illusions

Ages: 5–adult (visual illusions and brain-bending exhibits engage a very wide age range)

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Bolder Adventure Park$$$

Bolder Adventure Park

4.4(2,969)

Ages: 5–16

IndoorRainy Day

Common Questions

What are the best activities for tweens (ages 10–12) in Dallas?
Dallas has 15 activities rated for tweens (ages 10–12). Top picks: Allan Shivers Park, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Fort Worth Stockyards, Exall Park, NorthPark Center.
Are there free tweens activities in Dallas?
Yes — 5 of the 15 tweens-friendly activities in Dallas are completely free, including Allan Shivers Park, Fort Worth Stockyards, Exall Park.
What indoor activities are good for tweens (ages 10–12) in Dallas?
11 indoor or rainy-day activities in Dallas are suitable for tweens (ages 10–12). Best rated: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, NorthPark Center, Grapevine Vintage Railroad.

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