Jan 13, 2023

Are you looking for fun and exciting stuff to do with your kids? There are loads of destinations packed with kid-friendly activities you can drive to in a roomy Chevrolet Equinox, Trailblazer, or Traverse around Kaufman, TX. Take the kids to a family fun park to play exciting and challenging games, cool off at the biggest water park in East Texas, encounter animals from all over the world, and see bizarre and mind-boggling artifacts that will amaze you and the kids.

1. Have a Ball at Whatz Up Family Fun Park

Take the kids to Whatz Up Family Fun Park at 700 E Cedar Creek Parkway in Seven Points, 22 miles from Kaufman, for a day packed with fun and excitement. The family entertainment facility is one of the largest in East Texas, with batting cages, laser tag, bumper cars and boats, and hundreds of arcade games.

Challenge your family to games of miniature golf or paintball, race around the track in the go-karts, rock climb, and cool off at the water park.

2. Ride the Waves at Splash Kingdom Paradise Island

Head 27 miles down the road to the splashiest spot in the region at 18814 Interstate 20 in Canton. Ride the waves, surf, and boogie board right here in Texas in Splash Kingdom Paradise Island’s 350,000-gallon wave pool, glide at high speed down the slides and tubes, and float gently down the lazy river.

If you have little ones, the Kids Castle is the ideal spot where they can run through the water sprayers and play with the splash toys.

3. Encounter Animals From All Over the World at Dallas Zoo

Go on a family outing to the Dallas Zoo at 399 S Lancaster Avenue in Dallas, 34 miles away, and see animals from all over the world. Roam the zoo’s African savanna, find your way through the South American rain forests, explore the Australian Outback, and encounter exotic animals.

See your favorite wildlife and discover animals you might not have heard of before. Ride through the zoo on the T-Rex Express Mini-Train and take a spin on the custom-made Endangered Species Carousel.

4. Go on a Day Trip to Ripley’s Believe It or Not Grand Prairie

Pile the kids in the car and go on a 46-mile day trip to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Grand Prairie at 601 Palace Parkway in Grand Prairie and give your kids plenty of stories to tell their friends back at school.

Wander through the 12 themed galleries packed with the most bizarre and mind-boggling artifacts and stories that will amaze, entertain, and confuse you. Pop into the Palace of Wax to look at 200 life-like figures of favorite stars and find your way through Ripley’s Enchanted Mirror Maze.

Plan the ultimate family outing and take your kids to exciting destinations where they are guaranteed a whale of a time. Before you head out, stop at Brinson Chevrolet today to ensure your car is in excellent running condition and safe for an unforgettable family excursion.