Fun Things to Do in Dallas With Teens

Stephanie W.:  This experience is one for the books. You've heard of Touch-a-Truck events, but have you ever heard of a place that actually lets you drive them?? Extreme Sandbox has excavators, bull dozers, wheel loaders, and more, and this place lets you ride in and drive them yourself! Kids who love construction vehicles and new, exciting experiences will go crazy for Extreme Sandbox!

Age: 14+

Cost: Packages start at $195. Click here for more pricing.

Lisa R:  Gatsplat offers low impact indoor paintball (.50 caliber guns) and axe throwing.

Vanessa M.:  Ziplining through the trees with the wind whipping across your face is a thrill like none other. Experience this and more with a 2-3 hour treetop adventure at Go Ape. The aerial journey takes climbers across suspended bridges, height-defying swings, ziplines, and many other suspended obstacles.

Sarah D.:  Is there anything more fun than a circus?! At this unique fitness gym geared for adults, kids can get into the action too. Kids Aerial Circus Academy offers 1-hour classes committed to keeping kids active and entertained! Circus activities include instruction by highly qualified professionals on aerial silks, hammocks and hoops. Training includes acrobatics and flexibility while offering fun challenges for kids.

Parents can get into the action, too. Though, your children should be older - around ages 10-12 & up - to participate alongside the adult aerial classes.

Vanessa M.:  Feeling competitive? Whirly Ball Mid-Cities offers a fun and unique experience: imagine playing a game that is a blend of lacrosse and basketball played entirely in bumper cars! If your group is still feeling amped up afterward, play a game or two of laser tag, or chill out in the arcade.

christadiserio:  K1 Speed has top-notch karting equipment and offers the perfect outing for teens!

Lisa R:  Tweens and teens are invited to reach new heights at any of Summit's DFW locations. Novice indoor rock climbers are welcome and will learn how to use all of the equipment during the required facility orientation at the start of their first visit.

Stephanie W.:  Topgolf DFW - Dallas has something for everyone, including batting cages and 54 holes of miniature golf.

Swing from the tallest trees in this high flying ropes course with military-style obstacles. The park has numerous courses, each with several challenges like wobble bridges, zip lines, nets, tightropes, ladders and more. Courses are graded by difficulty and have varying height and age restrictions. Admission includes 3 hours in the park.

Shila:  Enter a room filled with brain teasers and riddles for a fun teen activity. You'll have 60 minutes to solve puzzling clues to get you back out! Sessions are booked in small groups with friends and family. There are several top secret missions to try, so you can continue returning for more fun.

Lisa R:  The guides at the Trinity River Audubon Center provide all the equipment and instruction you need to get on the water for a two-hour kayak trip. They transport you upstream to a launch point and guide you as you paddle back down the river. See a side of Dallas very few get to enjoy all while cruising past herons, egrets, beavers, turtles, river otters, and more!

Lisa R:  Inspired by the show American Ninja Warrior, this unique gym provides everything kids and teens need to push themselves to be the best they can be in a fun and safe environment. The Loop includes a 226-foot line of obstacles that will test any young ninja or fitness enthusiast.

christadiserio:  If you haven't already been to one of their games, they're action-packed and offer great entertainment - from exciting halftime shows to silly mascot antics.

Shila:  Among the many race attractions and family fun centers in Dallas, Speedzone's "Top Eliminator" is a particularly unique one where you can ride 0-60 in under 4 seconds! You're tied to a track, but you control the speed. Riders can race three at a time. Race head-to-head against one kid or two!

Stephanie W.:  Rafes Urban Astronomy Center hosts Star Parties where you can learn about the night sky from their knowledgeable staff and students and enjoy an opportunity to see objects in space through their telescopes!