Dallas-Fort Worth, one of the largest metro areas in Texas, is a booming hot spot. The area is home to six professional sports teams, countless concert and entertainment venues, world-class hotels and resorts and so much more. No wonder Universal Studios has set its sights on Dallas as the home of a new Universal Kids Theme Park, slated to arrive in 2026: DFW is the place to be.
Whether you want to vacation in Dallas for a day, a weekend, a week or even longer, you won’t run out of fun things to do. The area has a number of fun entertainment places that have and will open in 2025 with many more on the horizon. From amusement parks to entertainment venues, DFW has it all. And if you haven’t been to DFW in a while, it’s time to rethink that and visit the Big D for non-stop fun.
New spots in DFW you don’t want to miss 2025
- Peppa Pig Theme Park– Designed for kids 8 years and younger, Peppa Pig Theme Park in North Richland Hills is a bite-size amusement park for littles. Join Peppa Pig and all her friends for rides, a splash pad, a sandbox and more. Truly a treat for those not quite ready for a big amusement park.
- Fritz’s Adventure Park– Now open in the Dallas area, Fritz’s Adventure Park in The Colony is 100,000 square feet of high-climbing, zip-lining fun. Crawl underground, slide and zipline down from great heights and so much more. Face your fears when you check out this brand new adventure park, the second of its kind in the United States.
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- Dig World– If you’ve ever been to the Katy Dig World, you know this spot is a dream for anyone who finds construction equipment and heavy machines fascinating. At this spot, you’re encouraged to explore, learn and play with these huge machines like never before. Kids of all ages are welcome. Coming in 2025.
- Malibu Jack’s– Head to North Richland Hills to check out this indoor amusement center that will bring you non-stop fun. Go bowling, check out the rides, play laser tag and more at this 137,000 square foot entertainment space set to open in the Fort Worth area in Summer 2025.
- BatBox– Baseball lovers, get ready. BatBox is a spot where you can swing, socialize, eat and more. With advanced baseball technology to bring you a premium experience, you’ll love working on your swing at this Addison-area facility. Swing, batter batter! Coming in 2025.
DFW-area lodging
Stay and play a while at Loyd Park in Grand Prairie, smack dab in the middle of all the action. Grand Prairie is situated right between Dallas and Fort Worth, meaning you get easy access to all the excitement each big city has to offer. Stay for a day or a month- you’ll find so much to do you won’t want to leave! And Loyd Park is just the spot to make you comfortable. With cabins, camping and a lodge, there is something for everyone at this gorgeous spot situated at Joe Pool Lake. Enjoy DFW!