Beat The Heat and Stay Cool! Fun Indoor Spots For Kids in Texarkana

The long, hot summer season is here, and with the soaring temperatures on the rise, staying cool is essential for you and the kids. Any parent can tell you that trying to keep kids from getting bored during the summer months is a challenge in itself.

Did you know there are several indoor places you can take the kids for a good time and keep them out of the extreme summer heat?

Cinemark Movies Texarkana

The Summer Movie Clubhouse is back now through August 7 at all Cinemark locations. Bring the kids and family, and enjoy blockbuster hits every Wednesday for only $1.75 per ticket. Plus, get $1 off deals on kids' snack packs and any size popcorn and drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes at 9:30 AM. There is nothing like a movie to keep the kids cool and happy during the summer months.

Chuck E. Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese is a great place for kids and adults to stay cool and enjoy pizza and games. Guests can take advantage of the Summer Fun Pass, which offers free unlimited visits, discounts on food and drinks, plus extra points for two months. Kids can still stay active in the new Trampoline Zone, and be sure to ask about the Chuck E. Cheese All-You-Can-Jump Pass. The Texarkana Chuck E. Cheese has added new games to its Fun Center with brand-new epic prizes. Did I mention birthday parties are amazing at Chuck E. Cheese?

Holiday Entertainment Center

Stay cool with a visit to Holiday Bowl or College Bowl in Texarkana. The Holiday Bowl on Stateline has recently been renovated and has been renamed the Holiday Entertainment Center. Not only do they offer 30 lanes for bowling, but an all-new expanded arcade with some of the hottest games and a huge prize area. Extra private rooms have been added for birthdays and special occasions. There's even a new Laser Tag room and expanded snack bar with more food options. Check out their other location, College Bowl.

iJump Trampoline Park and Adventure Sports

Kids and families will enjoy this state-of-the-art trampoline venue featuring Dodgeball courts, a Ninja Course, a climbing wall, basketball hoops for dunking, a huge airbag, seating area, private birthday rooms, an open jump area, and the iCafe for snacks and drinks. Have fun and stay cool indoors at iJump at 4212 St. Michael Drive, next door to Best Buy.

Texarkana Public Library

The Texarkana Public Library is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a variety of fun activities for kids and families to do this summer. Kids can enjoy summer reading programs, indoor movies, creative art-making sessions, and more. There's always something happening at the Texarkana Public Library, and it's a great place to stay cool during the summer.

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Starlight Mini Golf and Arcade

Keep the kids cool with a round of Glow-in-the-Dark mini golf at Starlight Mini Golf and Arcade in Central Mall. After golf, enjoy a variety of arcade games, fun for the whole family.

RK City Texarkana

RK City at 2837 New Boston Road is the newest arcade with popular arcade games and more.

Any of these places in Texarkana will keep the kiddos out of the heat and out of your hair for some summer fun.