Looking for a fun and unique activity in Dallas-Fort Worth? There are numerous immersive experiences popping up across North Texas. These activities and events, some of which are kid- and family-friendly, engulf attendees, introducing them to an environment different from their everyday lives. People can venture into other worlds, participate in active challenges and create new memories while doing it, right here in D-FW.
MEOW WOLF GRAPEVINE'S THE REAL UNREAL
One of North Texas' best-known interactive experiences is located inside the Grapevine Mills Mall. Venture into another dimension that is a combination of art and curiosity by discovering new passageways, admiring the art, or grabbing drinks at the concept's new bar, Prime Materia.
Open Sunday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at The Real Unreal Meow Wolf Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Suite 253, Grapevine. General admission is $40 for adults and $20 for kids. meowwolf.com.
GLOW OR GO: AN IMMERSIVE GROUP ADVENTURE IN DALLAS
In 75 minutes, complete five active challenges at Glow or Go. The includes throwing, jumping and maneuvering challenges that take place in a world where color has been erased, and only you and your team have the defeat the Black & White Nemesis to bring it back.
Open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Glow or Go, 921 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas. Tickets range from $22 to $35. For ages 12 and up. Teams can range from four to nine people.dallas.gloworgo.games.
SENSAS: A UNIQUE MULTISENSORY EXPERIENCE IN DALLAS
Challenge all five of your senses at Dallas' newest escape room. Participate in six challenges as you try to solve a puzzle within two hours, all while raising money for charity.
Open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Sensas Dallas, 921 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas. Tickets range from $17 to $21 for youth and $22 to $26.50. Teams can range from four to 15 people.sensas-experience.com.
FRITZ'S ADVENTURE PARK IN THE COLONY
Face your fears while getting an adrenaline rush at the newest adventure park in North Texas. Explore an abandoned plane, scale up walls and telephone poles, explore underground tunnels, climb through rope courses and zipline from tree tops.
Open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 5651 Nebraska Furniture Mart Drive, The Colony. Tickets range from $19 to $59. fritzsadventure.com.
IICE FITNESS IN DALLAS
An immersive indoor cycling experience cued to multicultural music. Work out to Indian, Arabic, Afro and even a live banda while getting hyped up by the IICE Fitness team. Build community with your fellow riders and get a workout.
Open Monday through Friday from 5 to 8 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m., on Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2629 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 235, Dallas. The first class is $15. iicefitness.com.
JANE & JOHN JUSTIN FOUNDATION OMNI THEATER
Experience science films in a new way, in a 360-degree 8K LED dome. Right now, a nature documentary called A Vision for Tomorrow is playing at the dome, and viewers can embark on a visual journey through movement, sensations and possibility.
There are multiple showings throughout the day on Sunday and Tuesday through Saturday at the Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth. Tickets are $12 for children and $16 for adults. fwmuseum.org.
CIDERCADE IN FORT WORTH
A large arcade featuring over 275 arcade games ranging from retro classics to modern games. There is also basketball, air hockey, billiards and dance-offs. Enjoy a pizza and beer while competing against your friends.
Open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight at 1813 W. Bowie St., Suite 101, Fort Worth. cidercade.com/fortworth.
MOMONEY MUSEUM
The new attraction that opened in downtown Dallas in February offers visitors an immersive experience which aims to spark conversations about cash and financial reality. Guests will get to learn about the history of money, decipher counterfeit money, take photos in a bathtub full of faux money, get your financial fortune read by AI "experts" from the '80s, create money with your face on it and do a laser maze vault heist.
Open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 501 Elm St., Dallas. Tickets are free for children four and under, $22.99 for children ages five to 17, and $24.99 for everyone 18 and up. museumofmoney.com.
NETFLIX HOUSE DALLAS
Step into your favorite Netflix shows and participate in fun games inspired by the hit shows Stranger Things and Squid Games. Visitors can also indulge in food and drinks inspired by Netflix shows and movies.
Open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Galleria Dallas, 13550 N. Dallas Parkway, Dallas. Tickets start at $39. netflix.com.
DIG WORLD
Check out Grapevine's newest attraction, Dig World. Families can operate full-sized construction equipment and explore the different zones in the park. These zones include Dig Academy, the Dude Perfect Zone, Stripe's Rubble Rush, operator games, Highway Haulers and The Ultimate Dig.
Open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2200 W. Grapevine Mills Circle, Grapevine. Tickets start at $35. digworldnation.com.
MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS
Explore an array of illusions that will alter your perspective, mesmerize your senses and unlock your imagination. The museum offers lots of fun photo ops and interactive displays.
Open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 701 Ross Ave, Dallas. Tickets are $22.95 for children and $29.99 for adults. moidallas.com.
KIDZANIA
Inside Stonebriar Centre is a world where kids can be any profession they want. Kids ages four to 14 can play in a miniature city and learn more about different professions through interactive activities.
Monday through Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. at Stonebriar Centre, 2601 Preston Road, Suite 3011. Frisco. Admission starts at $52.95. dallas.kidzaniausa.com.
SCI-TECH DISCOVERY CENTER
Kids can have fun while learning about science at the Sci-Tech Discovery Center. The exhibits include building challenges, an air pressure zone, health exhibits, the coordination station and more.
Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at 8004 N. Dallas Parkway,
Frisco. Admission is $10. mindstretchingfun.org.
DRUNK SHAKESPEARE
Watch a drunk rendition of Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet. One actor will be tipsy and the rest will try to keep the show on track. The shows will take place in a hidden speakeasy in Deep Ellum.
Shows begin on July 16 and will take place at Deep Ellum Art Co., 3200 Commerce St., Dallas. Tickets start at $44. dallas.drunkshakespeare.com.
COSM
A larger-than-life 87-foot-diameter LED dome that shows sports games, movies and immersive films that make viewers feel like they are inside the screen.
The Cosm is open every day and is located at 5776 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony. Tickets range based on what's showing. cosm.com.
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