Winter Activities in Denton, TX | Things To Do, Indoor Fun, Activities for the Family, Staying Warm

Don't stress the cold this winter, check out these fun indoor activities for the whole family!

The chilly weather is the perfect opportunity to check out some fun new indoor activities here in Denton. Here are 10 family-friendly options to get out of the cold, all located within Denton:

1. Explorium Denton Children's Museum

Explore and learn at the Explorium Denton Children's Museum, which offers hands-on exhibits and educational activities for children of all ages. It's a great way to inspire curiosity and creativity in your children.

2. Quandary Escape Adventures

Escape, if you can, from Quandary Escape Adventures! This fun indoor activity is a physical adventure games set in a variety of locations in which players must solve puzzles, find clues, and interpret hints in order to accomplish an objective. Players have one hour to solve the mystery, and exit the room. Games are for age 5+ and minors are required to be accompanied by an adult.

3. Free Play Arcade

Take a step back in time and enjoy unlimited arcade games at Free Play! Stop by and experience fun for the whole family (before 9PM) at this unique spot on the Downtown Denton Square. Free Play is dedicated to preserving the arcade experience for its customers and offers a variety of craft brews for those over 21.

(1) All children under 13 in Free Play Arcade must be directly supervised by a guardian at all times; (2) anyone under 18 must vacate the arcade by 9:00 PM Sunday through Wednesday; and (3) anyone under 21 must vacate the arcade by 9:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

4. Flour Power Cooking Studios

Have a little aspiring chef in your life? Flour Power adds the ingredients of fun, energetic adults and the love for home cooked food, to create the perfect opportunity for the whole family to enjoy time in the kitchen. From preschool to adults, they sizzle up amazing programs such as Birthday Parties, Weekly Classes, Camps, Adult Classes, Corporate Events, Kids Night Out Events and Etiquette Classes!

5. The Battlefield Nerf War Arena

Whether you're a kid, an adult, or somewhere in between, The Battlefield Nerf War Arena has everything you need for a day of action-packed fun. The battlefield atmosphere is thrilling and energetic, with a sense of friendly competition and excitement. With fog machines, upbeat music, and glow-in-the-dark effects, the atmosphere is otherworldly and completely immersive. With a variety of game modes and top-of-the-line nerf blasters, you will have an action-packed and memorable experience for the whole family

6. Alamo Draft House Cinema Horse's Axe

Catch the latest blockbusters and enjoy a meal at Alamo Draft House. This family-friendly movie theater offers comfortable seating and a

full menu of delicious food and drinks.

7. The Horse's Axe

Put your skills to the test at this entertaining axe-throwing location near Downtown Denton! Bring the whole family and even take your own axe home.

8. d20 Tavern

d20 Tavern is a craft beer and board game spot located on the historic Denton Square offering 20 local craft beers on tap and over 350 tabletop games to play. Whether you’re rolling for initiative, looking for a familiar classic, or the latest release, we’ve got you covered.

9. Andy B's Bowl Social

Whether you’re looking for a mid-week happy hour, updated old school date night, or Friday night out with the family, we know just the place. Enjoy bowling, laser tag, table games, and more!

10. The Dime Store

The Dime Store offers a variety of workshops to flex your creative side. Grab your best friend and learn a new skill and then take your creations home.