Fun Activities for a 10 Year Old.

Hi A., I hope you have fun with your nephew. I have 3 boys, ages 12, 10 and 4. They love to go to either the Frisco Stonebrier Mall or Galleria Mall and go ice skating. That is a treat to them. They aren't even good at it at first, but after a bit, they get the hang of it and learn faster than I do! My 10 year old LOVES the science museum in Dallas. There is also an indoor water park in Allen at the Natotorium. It has a lazy river and slides. You should try Gatti Town in Frisco across from Target by the mall. It has great buffets and games for kids and even a few indoor rides like bumper cars and a virtual roller coster. There is an Entertainment place in Plano and I can't remember the exact name but it has bowling and laser tag and video games. Boys can have fun at any park, even at age 12! They also like computer sites that have games or games that you buy for the computer. Club Penguin is one of those sites my boys use.
Hope this helps! Get him involved with what you are doing with your son so he doesn't get bored. Have him read to your son or help you in the kitchen. I bet a few responsibilities helping you with alot of praise would make him feel important.
Iron Man at the movies would be a huge hit!

I have just a couple to add before I head off to work.

The zoo-both the 10 year old and 2 year old will enjoy this! We sometimes ride the Dart train from Plano to the Dallas Zoo to make it an even BIGGER day, but it takes about an hour to get there and an hour to get back.

The circus-Barnum and Bailey will be here for a couple of weeks. Fun for both ages.

Waterparks-you can go to an outdoor waterpark (Hawaiian Falls has plenty for the 2 year old to enjoy). There is also a natatorium in Allen that may be better for your son.

The best thing I think you can do is find a friend in the same age range to play with him a coule times a week. Maybe some of your friends have 10 year olds?

There are so many more things you can do....have fun!

Water parks and swimming pools are a great source of fun for this age, especially if there's another kid that age around to share it with...neighbors, church friends, whatever.

I think the Dallas Aquarium and the Dallas Science Museum would be great outings for both kids!

Dear A. V,

I hope you and your family have a great time while your nephew is in town. He will, most likely, bring some sort of electronic game, etc. with him. That's one thing boys his age like. He will also enjoy playing on your computer (so if you don't have a blocker, you might want to get one NOW!). He probably enjoys lots of outdoor activities--swimming, put-put golf (if not actual golf, if you or your husband play), basketball, etc. He might like to go to movies. I'm sure there will be some that ALL of you, including your own son, would enjoy. He would probably enjoy visiting some of the area's water parks (as would your son!) and/or Six Flags.

Have a great time!

Deb D

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A baseball game can be a lot of fun.

I agree the waterparks are great for everyone. There are two in Lewisville. I am not sure where you live.

I love the Ft. Worth zoo.

Putt-putt golf is fun.

I would find out what kind of interests he has - sports, science, animals, etc. Then build around that.

Have a great time.

Swimming, movies, Mesquite Rodeo (Friday/Saturday), riding bikes on a bike trails... Baseball at the Frisco complex.

My daughter is 10 years old and they're pretty easy to please.

The ideas of the zoo, ballgame, waterpark, etc are awesome. Especially the waterparks that are in towns..they're smaller, you can generally watch all areas of the park and they're cheaper.

We've got so many neat things here in the DFW area...Six Flags, Science Museums in Dallas and Fort Worth, lots of other kids of museums in all cities. If he's a Boy Scout, he may enjoy the National Scouting Museum in Irving.

You can always check Guidelive.com for fun activities.

Here's the info on the Boy Scout Museum...
http://www.bsamuseum.org/

Don't forget places like Grapevine Mills mall, besides the shopping, there is a skate park, arcade and ice rink.

As far as other "games" .. I know the Wii and PS2 and 3 are hits, but don't know if you have any of those. Would be neat if he could just be outside.

Have fun!

Hi A.,

I have a 10 year old son and he enjoys Xbox, PSP (personal play station), swimming, bike riding - going to see kid movies, bowling, roller blading. We live in Allen and my son enjoys being outdoor at the Outlet Mall.

Hope this helps.

Here are some great ideas for you. About an hour and a half away from Dallas is Glen Rose Texas. You can go to Fossil Rim Wildife Park a drive through animal safari, you can also go to Dinasour Valley State park and see real tracks and go exploring. go to www.fossilrim.com and check them both out!

Also, Hawaiian Falls Waterparks are great as is Hurricane Harbour over in Arlington by Six Flags!

Have fun, S.