Long summer days at home from school make a nighttime adventure something kids and parents can eagerly anticipate. Plan some fun for your kids in the evening hours with these ideas for family outings. Here are our top spots of summer nights for the family in Lewisville, Texas.
KidMania
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KidMania offers a one-stop spot for indoor adventures and treats. Arcadia Mania bundles dozens of complimentary arcade games with tickets. Kids earn points to redeem items at the prize counter with an ever-changing cache of loot. The game gallery features video games and popular arcade games that your kids can play repeatedly.
After you play some games, head over to the ManiaMaze. This giant indoor playground includes cargo nets, tunnels, and climbing areas in its 143,000 cubic feet of space for premium adventure. Toddlers have their own play space designed just for little hands and feet. Stop in at the KidMania Cafe for lots of kid-friendly meals and sweets. Quench your thirst with a slushy, or grab a tasty dessert such as funnel cake, cotton candy, or ice cream.
Locations: 7252 Chase Oaks Boulevard, Plano; 9101 Tehama Ridge Parkway, Fort Worth
Hours: Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Labyrinth Lewisville
Labyrinth Lewisville is a unique spot for parents looking to entertain older kids and teens. This part escape room, part obstacle course, immerses you in a videogame-like experience in real life. The adventure takes you through different rooms where you and your family work together to overcome physical and mental challenges. Each room, called a mini-game, hosts different levels you’ll conquer to master the entire themed area. Come ready to move, play, fail, and try again until you overcome every level. Once you complete the labyrinth, you’ll get points you can exchange for prizes in the loot cave.
Location: 1087 W. Main Street Number 102
Hours: Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Interskate Roller Rink
Get some exercise and enjoy retro fun rollerskating at Interskate Roller Rink. Their summer hours range from morning until night every day of the week, with adult-only skates on Thursday and Saturday nights. Tuesdays are bargain days with $9 basic quad skate rentals, plus $5 admission or $4 for admission only if you bring your own.
Purchase a family coupon for $45 that includes skate rentals, rink admission, and drinks for the family. This coupon is valid any time except on Saturdays. Open skate sessions give everyone time for fun on the rink. Also, regular sessions feature a live DJ and open snack bar, so plan your visit based on whether you want to skate to your own music or someone else’s beats.
Location: 1408 S. Business Highway 121, Lewisville
Hours: Varies, so check the website for details
Airborne Trampoline Park
Go ahead and jump with your family in the Air Arena with 20,000 square feet of trampolines in the center of Airborne Trampoline Park. Test your strength and agility at the Air Ninja obstacle course, or take a 10-foot plunge to the crash pad. Challenge your kids to a joust with a soft landing pad below as you knock each other around with foam rolls. Airborne also features a trampoline basketball court, where you can slam dunk to make the shot of your dreams.
Jump your way around the Wipeout zone, where you can dodge moving arms, swing over a pit of foam on a giant trapeze, or play a game of bouncy dodge ball. Airborne’s Guppy Playground is a perfect spot for little family members to crawl, bounce, and slide in their own fun zone. Pay per hour or buy an all-day pass to jump for three hours or more.
Location: 1087 W. Main Street, Lewisville
Hours: Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Head to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) for an evening picnic or a walk along the trails to beat the heat of the day. Open until 7:00 in the summer season, LLELA offers scenic views, wildlife spotting, and pristine wilderness within the city limits. Take the family on a geocaching adventure to hunt for letter tags, unravel a code, and earn a patch. Primitive campsites available on a nightly basis may be a fun overnight trip for adventurous families.
Location: 201 E. Jones Street
Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from March 1 through October 31
Hawaiian Falls The Colony
Cool off with the family at Hawaiian Falls in the evening hours. Get a season pass to access all the water slides, pools, and play areas. This water park tucked away in the suburbs of The Colony, Texas, offers plenty of family fun, from high tubing thrills to calm rivers where you can float your troubles away.
Kids can play on water obstacles while parents lounge in the shade beside the lapping pool of Kahuna Beach. Float with the family down the Kona Kooler, a lazy river, or catch some waves in Oahu Bay. For those who love an excellent heart-pounding drop, try the Pineapple Plunge or Hawaiian Halfpipe slides.
Location: 4400 Paige Road, The Colony
Hours: Varied, so check website calendar for seasonal hours
The Barricade
A Nerf battle arena for ages four and above, The Barricade offers 10 different play styles for groups and individual players. Play against other families in games like Protect the VIP, where one team takes the offense and the other plays defense to secure a vital participant or to capture the flag. Select your Nerf weapon from 71 models displayed in the entryway.
Location: 101 E. Southwest Parkway Suite 101, Lewisville
Hours: Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Also, Monday through Wednesday are for private bookings only.
We hope you liked our list of family fun ideas to fill your summer nights. Did we forget one of your favorite places to enjoy a night out with the family? Let us know so we can update our list.