Dallas toy stores have so much to offer families. With prices comparable (or below) big box and online stores, these local stores are mini-worlds perfectly suited for kids to discover, explore, and play.
Below is a list of Dallas-area toy stores — written in alphabetical order — that are worth fighting traffic and loading the kids into the car (or visit online!). Each offers its own variety of a joyful outing.
Shopping elsewhere in DFW? Find a toy store nearer you in “9 Local Toy Stores in Denton County You’ll Love!” “Toy Stores in Fort Worth and Surrounding Areas,” and “A Roundup of Toy Stores in Collin County.”
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Toy Stores in the Dallas Area
Back Alley Toys :: Garland :: Is there a toy, book, or video game that you just loved as a child but can’t find in stores anymore? Do you wish you could share it with your child? There’s a good chance you can find it at Back Alley Toys, a collector’s dream come true. Find vintage action and wrestling figures, superheroes, as well as early editions of Goosebumps novels. If it were up to me, I’d snag all the Animorphs and Captain Planet collectibles.
CAMP Toys Dallas :: Dallas :: Imaginative toys fill this boutique toy store with a full schedule of craft and creative experiences. Host a birthday party, find a new favorite toy, or discover an innovative gift. From a bagel making kit, a kids’ 3D printer, and a keychain piano, CAMP Toys offers wild, wacky, and awesome toys.
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DLM Tots :: Dallas :: While walking through Bishop Arts, stop into DLM Tots, the kid version of its counterpart on Davis Street. Delight in the plush packing toys, sensory kits, mini claw machines, hand puppets, and those adorable toy mice families complete with accessories. You’ll love it as much or more than your kiddos.
Froggie’s 5 & 10 Store :: Dallas :: Dallas’ own 5 & 10 store has reasonable prices, kid-centered displays and a robust selection of books, art supplies, collectibles, and games that make this toy store a must-go! Kids will love using their money on unique and specialized toys — even $10 will go pretty far here! Bring the kids on one of those indoor days and let them shop ’til they drop.
Lakeshore Learning Store :: Dallas :: Let the educator in you live her best life with the support of this education destination in far north Dallas just off the North Texas Tollway. Lakeshore Learning largely sells its own toys designed to inspire and teach your littles and bigs all they need to know. It offers self-service lamination, classroom furniture and supplies, active and outdoor play items, infant and toddler toys, and more. Whether you are homeschooling, a classroom teacher, a mom of a infant-preschoolers or just looking for summer-break workbooks, Lakeshore will meet all your educational needs.
Missfits :: Dallas :: With personalization services and free delivery within five-miles of the store, Missfits near White Rock Lake makes it easy to shop by category for kids of all ages. If you need a lawn game, the two-person pickleball set, light-up basketball, or dozens of stomp rockets might suit you. For the homebodies, find dollhouse accessories, STEM kits, arts and crafts, imaginative play, puzzles, and costumes.
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The Store in Lake Highlands :: Dallas :: Visit The Store on a Wednesday to attend story time in the greenspace at 10:30 a.m. Then, shop the store’s selection of children’s books, stuffed animals, craft kits, and games.
Toy Maven :: Preston Hollow, Park Cities, Southlake :: With three locations and a large selection of favorite toy brands, books, games, and puzzles, you are sure to find a new favorite toy or gift. They offer complimentary gift wrapping at all three of its locations, which makes it a great option for grabbing a last-minute gift.
The Toy Tree :: Plano :: Arguably one of the most enchanting places in Plano, stop in for its carefully curated toy selection organized with children in mind. It has all the favorite brands including Calico Critters, Farber-Castell, Hape, Brio World Trains, Bruder construction vehicles, and an adorable book nook.
Toys Unique :: Dallas :: Toys Unique feels alive and thrilling when you step in the front door. You will be greeted by enormous stuffed animals and displays of every kind of toy you can imagine. A Dallas staple for generations, this toy store has serious “shop-around-the-corner” vibes. Expect to be surprised by an incredible item in its inventory of licensed toys, unique finds, and all the favorite brands shelved high at great prices. Consider doing your Christmas shopping early here and enjoy its complimentary gift wrapping.
Vintage Toys :: Dallas :: Tucked into a nondescript strip mall is a treasure trove of well-organized, diverse, and reasonably-priced stock of vintage action figures and toys from all your favorite movies and television series, including well-preserved vintage Legos, G.I. Joe, Hot Wheels, Star Wars, Star Trek, Barbie, Transformers, and so much more.
I hope you have as much fun exploring these stores as my family and I had researching them! Happy shopping!
