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Experience hands-on exploring like never before. Explore unique exhibits that are completely one-of-a-kind that encourages creativity, imaginative play and problem-solving. It’s the perfect destination to unleash your child’s boundless imagination while recharging YOUR batteries! While all ages are welcome, their indoor play area is geared towards children aged 12mo. to 8yrs. old.

For BIG humans:

• Complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, coffee, tea and bottled water
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi
• Comfy places to sit and relax

When: Daily: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Sat. 9:00 – 10:30 am, Sun. 9:00 – 11:30 am

Where: 2440 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 100, Frisco, Texas 75033

Cost: $13 for the first little human, $11 for each additional child. Big humans are always FREE. Children under 12 months and older than 11 years are free with one paid admission

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For an epic time this summer, visit this one of kind, 80,000 sq. ft. indoor waterpark in Grand Prairie (with a retractable roof). Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark is celebrating its first summer in North Texas.

Not allowed in the waterpark: Outside food and beverage, glass, pool noodles, chairs, umbrellas (they have seating available on a first come, first serve basis), floats, tubes, arm floaties that inflate, snorkels, fins, and mermaid tails.

Parking and tubes are free! An adult must accompany children under the age of 14.

When: Daily. CLICK HERE for the calendar.

Where: 2970 Epic Place Grand Prairie, Texas 75052

Cost: Varies. CLICK HERE for information. 

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A science-in-disguise exhibition where kids get the answers to many of the slimy, oozy, crusty, stinky questions they absolutely love to ask about the human body. Designed to be the first of its kind, the exhibition gives kids, along with intrigued adults, an opportunity to:

Climb a human skin wall with warts, hairs, wounds and other objects that act as hand and foot holds. Discover more about features such as pimples, blisters, pores, bruises, and scabs as they relate to the epidermis. Stop by the Toot Toot exhibit to create different sounds that replicate the physics of gas. Play surgery and attempt to remove organ parts from a body without touching the sides of the patient. And so much more!

When: Now through January 6, 2019

Where: 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107

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Enjoy one of four shows indoors at the 80-seat Noble Planetarium: Our Solar System, Texas Sky Tonight, One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure and Thundering Herd.

When: Dates and times vary. VIEW CALENDAR.

Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science & History, 1600 Gendy St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Cost: Varies. Admission includes entry to all exhibit galleries, select showings at the Noble Planetarium and Cattle Raisers Museum. Omni Theater, IMAX tickets are sold separately.

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Barnes & Noble’s Hosts Summer Game Night Series

This special children’s event is packed full of fun and games! Join Barnes & Noble every Thursday night in August to play old classics and discover new favorites. Plus, save 10% on featured games and enjoy exclusive offers from their Café.

When: Thursdays, August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th, August 23rd, and August 30th at 7:00 pm

Where: Stonebriar Mall, 2601 Preston Rd Unit 1204, Frisco, TX 75034

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Put on your wellies and hop into American Girl for a special WellieWishers Friendship Tea Party! Parties will take place through October and include a special menu, crafts, fun WellieWishers-inspired conversation cards, and a cupcake-decorating activity. Reservations required. For girls ages 5 and up.

When: Friday, August 3, 2018, 2:00 – 4:30 pm. *Additional dates in September and October 2018.

Where: American Girl – Galleria Dallas, 13464 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240

Cost: $13.50 per person, (gratuity not included)

Note: The WellieWishers are a line of all-vinyl dolls released by American Girl in June 2016. The line is named after wellies, a term for Wellington boots/rubber rain boots that were popularized in the United Kingdom.

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Barnes & Noble will be hosting in-store educator appreciation shopping weekends every Saturday and Sunday in August.

Pre-K through Grade 12 educators can enjoy 25% off most books, toys, games, movies, music, and more. Get there early on Saturday, 8/4, for a special giveaway! Plus, shop online at BN.com on Saturday, 8/25, and Sunday, 8/26, to save 25% on most orders.

When: Saturday and Sundays in August 2018, Saturdays 9 am – 10 pm and Sundays 11 am – 8 pm

Where: Stonebriar Mall, 2601 Preston Rd Unit 1204, Frisco, TX 75034

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