Kid-approved spots
Splash pads, playgrounds, play cafes, museums, and hidden gems across the metroplex. Every one checked out in person.
14 spots
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Movie and dinner under the same roof in Richardson: the easy-mode date night.
100 Central Expy, Suite 14, Richardson
Altitude Trampoline Park
A Richardson trampoline park that works even for very little jumpers if you time it right.
110 W Campbell Rd, Richardson
CIAO! Sweets & Gelato
Desserts that look exactly like fruit but are actually hand-crafted mousse cakes, plus gelato that feels like a Paris patisserie landed in Richardson.
850 S Greenville Ave, Suite 102, Richardson
Cinnaholic
Cinnamon rolls with custom toppings in Richardson. A sweet, friendly family treat stop.
100 S Central Expy, Unit 15, Richardson
ClawZania
A claw machine arcade in Richardson with the cutest plushies. Way more fun as a family than it has any right to be.
1362 E Belt Line Rd, Richardson
Hui Lau Shan
The famous Hong Kong mango dessert chain, now in Richardson: mango mochi, mango pancakes, and their iconic fruit drinks, handmade fresh daily.
1602 E Belt Line Rd, Richardson
Nail Love
The world's largest nail salon is in Richardson: 13,000 square feet, robots serving drinks, free boba, and 1,000+ polish shades.
1300 E Belt Line Rd, Suite 600, Richardson
Northrich Park
A huge Richardson park with several play areas, including a forest-themed playground right next to the main one.
525 Malden Dr, Richardson
Okaeri Cafe
A Japanese comfort-food cafe in Richardson that serves bento boxes with a panda rice ball. My kiddo's face when it hit the table? Priceless.
312 N Greenville Ave, Suite 100, Richardson
Phở Bắc
Our family pho spot in Richardson: the kids love the noodles and I love the beef pho.
153 N Plano Rd, Richardson
Prairie Creek Park
A great Richardson spot for a little hike with the kids, and one of the prettiest photo backdrops in the area.
2400 W Prairie Creek Dr, Richardson
Royal Roastery
A candy palace in Richardson: baklava, kunafa, Turkish coffee, a massive gummy wall, and it is open until midnight every day.
1055 S Sherman St, Suite 100, Richardson
Selda Bakery
A fairy-garden-pretty bakery in Richardson with pistachio croissants and Turkish ice cream, open until midnight on weekdays.
101 S Coit Rd, Suite 10, Richardson
YiFang Taiwan Fruit Tea
A hidden gem boba spot in Richardson made with fresh fruit and real tea leaves, with non-caffeinated options for the kids.
1386 E Belt Line Rd, Richardson