Last updated: 2025-04-22
Richardson’s indoor scene offers a vibrant escape from unpredictable Texas weather, blending entertainment and learning across multiple venues. From movie experiences to interactive museums, the area provides diverse options for locals and visitors seeking engaging indoor activities.
Whether you’re a film buff, gaming enthusiast, or performing arts lover, Richardson and its surrounding suburbs deliver unique experiences that cater to different interests and age groups, ensuring everyone finds something exciting to explore.
Discover Richardson’s coolest indoor entertainment destinations now!
Featured Indoor Activities in Richardson
- Crayola Experience Plano (Plano)
- Eisemann Center for Performing Arts
- National Videogame Museum (Frisco)
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Richardson
- Studio Movie Grill Spring Valley (Dallas)
- Richardson Public Library
- Plano Super Bowl (Plano)
- The Comedy Arena (McKinney)
- iCode Richardson
- Frisco Heritage Museum (Frisco)
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Richardson
What to Expect
In-theater dining with full-service food and beverage delivery
Description
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema offers a premium movie-watching experience with in-theater dining, craft cocktails, and curated film programming. Guests enjoy restaurant-quality food and beverages delivered directly to their seats during screenings. The cinema features state-of-the-art sound and projection technology with strict audience etiquette policies.
Where: Richardson | More Info: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Richardson
Crayola Experience Plano (Plano)
What to Expect
Comprehensive crayon-themed interactive art and creativity center
Description
Interactive creativity center spanning 60,000 square feet with over 20 hands-on attractions. Visitors create personalized crayons, explore art technologies, and engage in color-based workshops that transform artistic expression for children and adults. Offers immersive experiences blending creativity, technology, and color exploration.
Where: Plano | More Info: Crayola Experience Plano
Eisemann Center for Performing Arts
What to Expect
Multi-stage performing arts center with diverse performance genres
Description
Premier performing arts venue in Richardson featuring diverse live performances across multiple stages. Hosts classical music, dance, theater, and Broadway productions with three distinct performance spaces: Bank of America Theatre, Bank of America Hall, and Hill Performance Hall. Showcases local and touring performing arts groups with high-quality cultural experiences.
Where: Richardson | More Info: Eisemann Center for Performing Arts
Frisco Heritage Museum (Frisco)
What to Expect
Comprehensive historical park with preserved local heritage artifacts
Description
Local history museum showcasing Frisco's cultural heritage through exhibits featuring historic buildings, a steam locomotive, wooden caboose, and curated artifacts. Visitors can explore the city's past through carefully preserved structures and educational displays about local history and development.
Where: Frisco | More Info: Frisco Heritage Museum
iCode Richardson
What to Expect
Specialized technology education platform for youth
Description
iCode Richardson provides comprehensive coding and technology education for children and teens. Offering structured programming classes, students learn computer science skills through hands-on curriculum covering coding languages, robotics, game design, and digital technology workshops.
Where: Richardson | More Info: iCode Richardson
National Videogame Museum (Frisco)
What to Expect
Giant interactive Pong exhibit and comprehensive gaming history displays
Description
The National Videogame Museum offers an immersive journey through gaming history with hands-on interactive exhibits. Visitors can explore classic arcade games, experience a recreated 1980s bedroom, challenge friends on the Head-to-Head Wall, and play giant Pong. The museum provides a comprehensive look at video game culture and technological evolution.
Where: Frisco | More Info: National Videogame Museum
Plano Super Bowl (Plano)
What to Expect
Saturday night glow bowling with special effects lighting
Description
Plano Super Bowl offers a comprehensive bowling entertainment experience with over 30 bowling leagues, kid-friendly bumper lanes, and exciting Glow Bowling on Saturday nights. The venue features special effects lighting, music, and an atmosphere that transforms bowling into a high-energy nightclub-style experience for all ages.
Where: Plano | More Info: Plano Super Bowl
Richardson Public Library
What to Expect
Comprehensive digital and print resource center
Description
Richardson Public Library offers comprehensive resources for community learning and enrichment. Features extensive book collections, digital media access, quiet study spaces, and free computer terminals. Provides educational programs, research assistance, and community meeting spaces for residents of all ages.
Where: Richardson | More Info: Richardson Public Library
Studio Movie Grill Spring Valley (Dallas)
What to Expect
In-theater dining with full restaurant menu service
Description
Studio Movie Grill combines cinema and dining, offering in-theater meal service with comfortable reserved seating. Guests can order full restaurant-style meals and alcoholic beverages directly to their seat while watching first-run movies. The venue provides a premium, immersive entertainment experience with high-quality sound and projection systems.
Where: Dallas | More Info: Studio Movie Grill Spring Valley
The Comedy Arena (McKinney)
What to Expect
Full-service comedy training center with professional performance venue
Description
The Comedy Arena delivers a comprehensive comedy experience in McKinney, featuring national headliner performances, live improv shows, and comedy training programs. The venue offers diverse comedy styles including stand-up, improv, and storytelling, with a full kitchen and bar. Regular shows range from open mic nights to professional comedy showcases.
Where: McKinney | More Info: The Comedy Arena
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