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Things to do with kids in Arlington
Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places
Things to do with kids in Arlington — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Arlington. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.
Good to know this fall
Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.
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Dallas Stadium
4.7 (45,795)1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011, USAA well-rated stadium in Arlington.
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Six Flags Over Texas
4.3 (39,715)Arlington, TX 76011, USAA well-rated amusement center in Arlington.
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Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
4.4 (8,601)2970 Epic Place, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, USAA well-rated water park in Arlington.
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Hurricane Harbor Arlington
4.1 (10,382)1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006, USAA well-rated water park in Arlington.
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Bolder Adventure Park
4.4 (3,129)2324 W Warrior Trl, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, USAA well-rated amusement park in Arlington.
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Choctaw Stadium
4.7 (16,964)1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011, USAA well-rated stadium in Arlington.
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Cidercade Arlington
4.7 (1,001)500 E Division St, Arlington, TX 76011, USAA well-rated video arcade in Arlington.
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Epic Central Park
4.8 (620)2961 S State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, USAA well-rated park in Arlington.
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River Legacy Parks
4.8 (4,359)701 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006, USAA well-rated city park in Arlington.
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EpicCentral
4.7 (3,620)2961 State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, USAA well-rated shopping mall in Arlington.
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National Medal of Honor Museum
4.7 (797)1861 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011, USAA well-rated museum in Arlington.
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!
4.5 (5,133)601 E Palace Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, USAA well-rated tourist attraction in Arlington.
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CR Smith Museum
4.7 (588)4601 Hwy 360 3, Rm. 1C-200, Fort Worth, TX 76155, USAA well-rated museum in Arlington.
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Arlington Museum of Art
4.4 (692)1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011, USAA well-rated art museum in Arlington.
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Randol Mill Park
4.5 (2,259)1901 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012, USAA well-rated city park in Arlington.
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How were these things to do with kids in Arlington chosen?
Each place starts from current local listing data for Arlington, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.
How current is this guide?
This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.
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