DFW Family Membership Deals: Water Parks, Zoos, Museums & More!

June 28, 2021

It’s summer in Texas. School’s out. Sun’s out. Hooray! Here are our favorite family memberships in Collin County and the greater DFW area—a membership for every interest!

DFW Family Memberships | Water Activities

Frisco Water Park (at Frisco Athletic Center)

Address: 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, Frisco, TX 75035
Phone: (972) 292-6600

Enjoy the water park all summer long with their new Splash Pass. Splash Passes give you unlimited access to the water park from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.

$95 (Frisco resident), $105 (non-resident) Splash Pass for up to 5 family members.

Regular ticket pricing:
Day passes are $11 (ages 3–17) and $13/adults, so for a family of 5 (assuming 2 parents) Splash Pass pays for itself in just TWO visits.

Hawaiian Falls The Colony

Address: 4400 Paige Road, The Colony, TX 75056
Phone: (972) 905-9925

Summers in Texas are brutal, and a day at Hawaiian Falls will help beat the heat.

$69.99 & up season passes include:

Unlimited visits to Hawaiian Falls The Colony AND Garland
Early entry every day
10% off food and Island Traders Gift Shop merchandise (at Hawaiian Falls The Colony only)
Discounted “Bring a Friend” tickets
Dive-In Movies at Hawaiian Falls The Colony
Friday Night Slides at Hawaiian Falls Garland

Regular ticket pricing:
$20.99/$25.99 for guests under 48”
$27.99/$32.99 for guests over 48”
A season pass pays for itself with just three visits!

The Texas Pool

Address: 901 Springbrook Dr., Plano, TX 75075
Phone: (972) 881-8392

Everything is bigger in Texas, including our Texas-sized pool! The Texas Pool, with its unique architectural design and historic value, offers tourists, visitors, guests, and members alike an opportunity to “swim across Texas.”

$225 Family Membership includes:

Admission to the Texas Pool all summer for every family member in the same household
Member discounts for private and public parties
Member discounts on guest passes, swim lessons, and aquatic programs

Regular admission price:
$10/per person
For a family of 4, your membership pays for itself on your sixth trip to the Texas Pool.

The Cove at the Lakefront

Address: 417 Lakefront Drive, Little Elm, TX 75068
Phone: (214) 618-2047

DFW’S newest indoor waterpark is now open in Little Elm. The Cove at the Lakefront has a retractable roof and is open year-round, so you can enjoy it in any weather! It includes fun for the whole family featuring a sprayground for littles, waterslides for all ages, and a lazy river.

In addition to unlimited admission year-round, members of The Cove enjoy many perks, including discounted cabana rentals and great room rates. Members also have early access to The Cove special event ticket sales and program registration plus as access to exclusive members-only events.

Little Elm residents: Monthly rate $45/Annual rate $500
Non-residents: Monthly rate $65/Annual rate $690

Family memberships are valid for up to six immediate family members only. Immediate family members are defined as adult couples and their dependent children up to the age of 23.

Regular admission prices:
$11 for ages 2–14 and 50+
$14 for ages 15–49
Kids under 2 free

DFW Family Memberships | Nature Activities

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Address: 1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: (972) 562-5566

The goal of Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is to connect visitors with nature and to inspire guests with a deeper appreciation for the environment. Since 1967, the Heard has been dedicated to carrying out this vision by providing a variety of events and programs on the 289-acre nature preserve and museum.

The White-Tail Deer family membership level ($85) offers basic membership benefits for two adults and all children (age 18 and under) in the same household or grandchildren (age 18 and under).

The Roadrunner membership level ($150) is valid for two adults and all children (age 18 and under) in the same household or grandchildren (age 18 and under). This membership offers basic membership benefits plus the following:

Reciprocal general admission (only) to Perot Museum of Nature & Science and Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
5 free single-day guest passes each year (great for caregivers)

Regular admission prices:
$10 for adults
$7 for ages 3–12 and 60+
Kids 2 & under free

Dallas Arboretum

Address: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218
Phone: (214) 515-6615

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden promotes the art, education, and enjoyment of horticulture. It makes a great day trip from Collin County to check out seasonal blooms and their over-the-top pumpkin exhibit in the fall.

$143 Family Membership includes:

Year-round general garden admission for primary member and up to five guests of your choice (six individuals per visit)
Free parking for up to two vehicles
12 complimentary admission tickets to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
Your membership is tax-deductible as allowed by law

Regular admission prices:
$17 for ages 13–64
$14 for ages 65+ Seniors (65+)
$12 for ages 2–12
$3 for the Children’s Adventure Garden add-on
Parking: $15
For a family of 4, comprised of two adults and two children, a Family Membership pays for itself in two visits (when you take parking into account).

Texas Discovery Gardens

Address: 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dallas, TX, 75210 (Fair Park Gate 5)

At Texas Discovery Gardens, you can visit the butterfly house, stroll through the natural gardens, and check out the snake shack.

Membership benefits:

Free admission to the Gardens and Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House & Insectarium
Discount for Workshops
10% Discount in Gift Shop
10% Discount and early shopping for Butterfly Plant Sale
Invitation to exclusive Members’ events
Free or reduced admission to 300+ gardens
One day of free admission to the State Fair of Texas for up to six people (valid weekdays except for Columbus Day).

$75 Family Membership includes:

Basic member benefits for two adults and four children/grandchildren under 18
15% Discount on birthday parties and camps

$150 Family + Membership includes:

Receive all Family Membership benefits plus:

Basic member benefits for four adults and six children/grandchildren under 18
Six one-time guest admissions into Butterfly House

Regular admission prices:
$10 for adults
$8 for age 60+
$5 for ages 3–11
Kids 2 and under free
For a family of 4, the family membership pays for itself in three visits.

DFW Family Memberships | Museums

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Address: 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 428-5555

The Perot Museum’s mission is to inspire minds through nature and science. It’s a great place to take inquisitive and curious kids and beat the heat at the same time. It would make a great day trip from wherever you live in Collin County!

$130 Membership Benefits:

Free general admission
Unlimited access to the 11 permanent exhibit halls for one year
Members-only hours Saturday (9–10am) and Sunday (10–11am)
Discounted pricing on films, traveling exhibitions, birthday parties, gift memberships, and programs, plus savings in the Café, Museum Shop, and on parking.
Free Admission to 360 museums worldwide
Member Express Line
Use the member-only line at the Box Office and get straight to the adventure
Member-Only events and presales
Exclusive preview days to traveling exhibitions and pre-public access to special programs

Regular admission prices:
$20 for adults
$13 for kids
For a family of 4 (two adults, two kids), the basic family membership level pays for itself in just two visits.

National Videogame Museum

Address: 8004 North Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (972) 668-8400

The goal of the National Video Game Museum is to document information about the creation and evolution of the video game industry and preserve as many physical artifacts as possible for generations to come.

$79.99 Family Membership Pass includes:

Unlimited admission for 4 family members for one year (not including special events)
$2 off of ticket prices for guests (member must be present)
10% discount at Ye Olde Gift Shoppe
Double tokens
Priority registration to special events
Discount on special events & programs (parties, camps, workshops, movie screenings, etc.)

Regular admission prices:
$12 general admission
$10 for ages 10 and under
$10 for seniors, educators and active military
Ages 3 and under are free
For a family of 4, a family membership pays for itself in two visits.

Frisco Museum Pass

The Frisco Museum Pass is $25 (25% savings) and offers admission into ALL of Frisco’s museums:

Not able to visit all five venues in one day? Not to worry. The Frisco Museum Pass is valid for one year after the purchase date. One pass per person.

DFW Family Memberships | Zoos & Aquariums

Dallas Zoo

Address: 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E), Dallas, TX 75203
Phone: 469.554.7500

The Dallas Zoo is the oldest and largest zoo in Texas. It aims to inspire and empower visitors to take action on behalf of wildlife in Texas and around the world by giving guests opportunities to make memorable connections with wildlife.

$149 Family Membership includes: 4 general admissions per day, free parking, discounted ride and attraction tickets, and member-only events.

$199 Passport Family Membership includes: 6 general admissions per day, free parking, unlimited ride and attraction tickets, member-only events, animal feedings, 2 general admission guest passes, VIP member events.

You also get:

Discounted tickets for extra guests
10% discount at the gift shop, restaurants, and on educational programs
Priority registration for select programs
Discounts on special exhibits like Zoo Lights
Discounts at 150+ zoos and aquariums nationwide
Invitations to members-only previews and special events

Regular ticket prices:
The Dallas Zoo has flexible pricing ranging from $8 to $21 based on seasonal attendance. A family of 4 could pay between $68–$74 for tickets, so the family membership pays for itself in just two to three visits.

Dallas World Aquarium

1801 North Griffin St. Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214) 720-2224

Membership benefits:

Free admission for one year
“Members only” entrance
10% discount in gift shop, book store, and restaurants
Personalized membership card(s)
Priority seating, with advance reservations in eighteen-O-one restaurant

Membership options:

FAMILY = two adult cardholders and up to four children under 18 years of age who reside in the household, $325. Add Designated Caretaker for $120.00 + tax.
SINGLE PARENT FAMILY = one adult cardholder and up to four children under 18 years of age who reside in the household, $275
GRANDPARENTS = two adult cardholders and up to four grandchildren under 18 years of age, $295
SINGLE GRANDPARENT = one adult cardholder and up to four grandchildren under 18 years of age, $225

Regular admission prices:
$26.95 for adults
$18.95 for ages 3–12
$22.95 for ages 65+
Parking: $8–$10

For a family of 4, the membership pays for itself with four visits. The grandparents’ membership pays for itself in three visits, based on two grandparents and four grandchildren. Note: the Dallas World Aquarium does not participate in any reciprocal programs.

Pogo Pass

Pogo Pass is a great way to gain access to a number of attractions in DFW. For one price, you gain access to places like the Fort Worth Zoo and Hawaiian Falls and sporting events like Frisco Roughriders and Dallas Sidekicks games.

Pogo Pass is $49.98 per person per year. Participating venues are subject to change, but the pass easily pays for itself with just a couple of visits to the places listed.

Fort Worth Zoo—1 visit
Hawaiian Falls—1 visit
Texas Discovery Gardens—1 visit
Dallas Wings—2 Games
Frisco Roughriders—2 games
SeaQuest—1 visit
Shenaniganz—1 visit
SkyZone—2 visits
Texas Legends—2 games
Dallas Sidekicks—1 game
International Bowling Museum
KidMania—2 visits
Pump It Up—2 visits
AlleyCats—1 visit
National Video Game Museum—1 visit
Dallas Heritage Village—1 visit
Itz Family Food & Fun—2 visits

A similar (but more Downtown Dallas) option is Dallas CityPASS, which gives you a 49% discount at 4 Dallas attractions. $49 for ages 13+ and $33 for ages 4–12.

Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Reunion Tower GeO-Deck

Plus 2 more attractions of your choice from the options below:

Dallas Zoo
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum