Updated January 2025.

In North Texas, we’re used to the ebb and flow of the weather. Our summer heat can be unbearable, January is freezing, and in the spring and fall you can expect many-an-outdoor soccer game to be rained out. 

Frisco has parents covered with a variety of open-gym play spaces and entertainment hubs where we can sit and watch our children play or hang out as a family. A few cater specifically to younger kids, providing them with a safe environment for play, while others offer teenagers a place to be independent for an afternoon. In no particular order, we offer you 12 ideas for indoor play: 

KidZania

2601 Preston Rd #3011, Frisco, TX 75034

The journey to KidZania begins at the airport, featuring a REAL Boeing-737 fuselage that metaphorically transports you to the city built for kids, run by kids. Enter the city and look around — everything is real, too! From the paved streets to the monuments, to all the equipment and tools children use in the activities – the park is ultra-realistic and completely immersive. (Read our full feature on KidZania.)

It’s designed for kids 4-14 years old and allows them to try multiple careers! First, their given KidZania money, which they’ll decide how to use as they work their way through the city. They also receive a passport, which gives them discounts on food and experiences. There’s a Pie Five Pizza (and they make it themselves!), a 7-Eleven, and other places to grab a treat.

Parent perk: For each child, one parent can join them for free. Kids age 8 and up can go in without a parent. KidZania uses security bracelets to track the location of kids and prevent them from leaving the park without an adult. 

Frisco Public Library

8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX, 75034

In addition to lots and lots of books, our massive city Library offers many events, such as Family Story Time, Stuffed Animal Sleepover, pop-up STEM activities, a Pokemon club and a chess club, plus multiple play areas. And that’s just skimming the surface!

Younger kids love to visit Tot’s Town, an active learning space designed exclusively for children ages birth-5 and their caregivers. School-aged kiddos enjoy Kid’s Club, an active learning space designed exclusively for children in kindergarten-5th grade. (All children must be accompanied by an adult.) Due to high demand, there is sometimes a waiting list to enter the space. An attendant will take your phone number and let you know when it’s your turn.

While waiting, kids can enjoy the many other interactive areas of the Library, like computer game stations, unique reading nooks, and the lifesized dinosaur!

Ninja Nation

7140 Dena Dr, Frisco, TX, 75033

Inspired by the TV show American Ninja Warrior, Frisco’s Ninja Nation arena is the ultimate indoor play space for kids and adults featuring Ninja, Parkour, and OCR style obstacles, fun challenges and courses. It’s safe, fun, and challenging for ninjas of all ages and skill levels. They offer “open gym” for anyone ages 5 and up, every day. 

Cost: They offer several options to participate, with drop-in rates, memberships, and unlimited use packages available. Admission starts at $18 for one hour, $27 for two hours, and you can an extra hour for $10.

Playstreet Museum

16702 Hollyhock Road, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75033

Play Street Museum Frisco is an engaging and educational neighborhood children’s museum with activities for toddlers and children up to 8 years of age. The museum transports your young ones to Frisco’s “Town Square” where they can explore interactive exhibits themed around life in their city. Kiddos will have opportunities to give their friends a check up at the doctor’s office, care for the animals at the pet shop, or prepare to save the day at the fire station. Stop by the grocery store or play at the giant interactive train table. Weekday playtime-by-reservation sessions are available. 

Cost: $14 per child Monday-Friday; $15 on Saturday-Sunday. Or, purchase a 5-visit play pass for $60.

Parent perks: There’s free wifi and the bathroom includes a baby changing station. Outside snacks and drinks are permitted, so bring a coffee and relax while monitoring your children!

PeeknPlay

1951 FM 423, #500, Frisco, TX, 75034

Very similar to Play Street Museum, PeeknPlay is a vibrant kid-friendly “town” for kids aged 0 to 8 years old. The space is thoughtfully designed to be both stimulating and safe, providing a clean and welcoming environment for children to explore and play. Parents can relax while their kids enjoy the imaginative play areas, including a fire house, a hospital, a home, and other tot-sized elements of a real town.

Cost: Open Play sessions are $14 per child and can be reserved in advance.  Memberships are also available.

Sci-Tech Discovery Center

8004 Dallas Pkwy Suite 100, Frisco, TX 75034

Sci-Tech Discovery Center offers engaging educational experiences designed to inspire kids of all ages to explore and innovate in science, math, engineering, and technology (STEM). Through a variety of hands-on exhibits, their mission is to foster a love for learning, ultimately nurturing the next generation of engineers, scientists, educators, and innovators. 

Cost: $10 for children ages 3+ and adults. Free for members.

Urban Air

10570 John W. Elliott Dr #900, Frisco, TX 75033

Urban Air is the ultimate indoor adventure park where kids of all ages can explore thrilling attractions, challenge their body and mind, and most importantly…have a blast! They’ve taken trampolines to the next level and added a Sky Rider, a ropes course, a warrior course, a tubes playground, climbing walls, and more. They have a variety of ticket and membership types, so the cost varies (and you have to purchase official Urban Air grip socks for safety). Urban Air is also a popular place for birthday parties.

Parent perk: They have a counter-service restaurant the offers kid-friendly foods like loaded waffle fries, chicken wings, popcorn, pizza, and chicken tenders.

Pump It Up

7164 Technology Dr, Suite 200, Frisco TX, 75033

Although Pump It Up plays host to many a Frisco birthday party, “Open Jumps” are open play time when kids ages 2-10 can run wild and enjoy the huge inflatable indoor playgrounds. It’s not only fun but a great source of exercise and a way to burn off a kid’s excess energy when the outdoor temps aren’t ideal. Check their calendar for available dates and times, and consider their summer camp options also.

Cost: $11 per child.

Strikz Entertainment

8789 Lebanon Rd, Frisco, TX, 75034

Strikz is a family-run entertainment haven, featuring 32 modern bowling lanes, including 12 boutique lanes in the stylish Rose Room. There’s a large arcade, a laser tag arena, axe throwing, billiard tables, and a restaurant.

Cost: Prices vary depending on which activities you choose and packages are available.

Monster Mini-Golf

2595 Preston Rd Suite 500, Frisco, TX 75034

Here, glow-in-the-dark mini golf courses are populated with animated “Monsters” — they move, talk and at times, tell silly jokes. The blacklights bring to life worldclass hand-painted, locally inspired artwork depicting sites and symbols unique to each location to give local flavor. All of this creative engagement, coupled with popular music, disco balls, moving concert lighting, and on course games and entertainment make this a must-see experience!

They also have an arcade, bowling, a laser maze, and virtual reality. You can come for some or come for all, so therefore, prices vary (they start at $18).

Main Event

9375 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco TX 75033

Main Event is a huge indoor amusement center, featuring state-of-the-art bowling lanes, a multi-level laser tag arena, and an arcade with over 100 interactive games. You can also enjoy gravity ropes, mini golf, and billiards. There’s a restaurant and a bar, and you can be sure they’ll whatever major sporting event is happening on their large screens.

Cost: Prices vary depending on which activities you choose and packages are available.

IKEA

7171 IKEA Dr., Frisco TX, 75034

The world’s leading home furnishings retailer, IKEA’s Frisco location includes a supervised children’s play area – Småland – where potty-trained children between 37″ and 54″ tall can play while their parents shop. (More retailers should do this!) Other family-friendly features include a Children’s IKEA area in the showroom, baby care rooms, and play areas throughout the store. Småland is open Monday–Saturday 11 AM–6 pm and Sunday 11 AM–7 pm.

Cost: It’s free for up to 90 minutes, depending on availability.

Parent perk: IKEA also has a restaurant that serves Swedish specialties, so you can grab lunch while you’re there.

Bonus: Adventure Kids Playcare Frisco

2831 Eldorado Pkwy #110, Frisco, TX 75033

Need a babysitter for a couple of hours to run errands or go to a fitness class? Adventure Kids Playcare is a drop-off childcare center that doubles as a fun place for your kids to socialize and play indoors. You can bring your own food and snacks for your child or pre-paid meals are available for purchase you’re headed out for date night and the kids will need dinner. It’s a small-scale place but fit with ample toys and fun activities, plus quality supervision. They offer camps during school breaks and occasional special events and classes.

Cost: Memberships are available if you plan to visit often, or you can pay by the hour ($13-$16, depending on the age of the child, and $8 for each additional sibling.