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

5800 N Interstate 35 #214 | (940) 320-5444

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

5800 N Interstate 35 #506 | (940) 268-5970

Escape, if you can, from Quandary Escape Adventures! This fun indoor activity is a physical adventure game 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 ages 5,+ and minors are required to be accompanied by an adult.

3. Free Play Arcade

Free Play

101 W Hickory St. | (682) 263-1980

Take a step back in time and enjoy unlimited arcade games at Free Play! Stop by and experience fun for the whole family (before 9 PM) 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

314 E Hickory St. #113 | (940) 343-5515

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. Alamo Draft House Cinema

3220 Town Center Tr. | (940) 441-4233

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.

6. d20 Tavern

112 W Oak St. | (940) 323-9577

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. (Kids under 18 must be accompanied by a parent)

7. Andy B's Bowl Social

2600 Panhandle St. | (940) 222-8858

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

8. Slick City Action Park

2434 S I-35E Unit 140 | (940) 370-5588

Spend the day taking exhilarating rides down their massive dry slides, or go one-on-one in the Sport Air Court. This indoor activity is perfect for thrill seekers - big and small!

Slick City Slides

9. Movement Climbing Gym

220 W Oak St. | (940) 808-1107

Discover Movement Denton, a boutique bouldering gym nestled in the heart of Downtown Denton Square. Originally a mattress factory, the historic brick building now houses 6,000 square feet of climbing terrain with over 100 diverse boulders, a yoga studio, co-working spaces, and a state-of-the-art training area including Moon/Kilter boards and a circuit wall.

Movement Gym Climber