The GetOut pass in Dallas (Formerly Pogo Pass): The One Purchase That Solved Our Weekends

Last updated: October 2026

Yes, the GetOut pass is worth it in Dallas-Fort Worth if your family will use it four or more times in a year. GetOut (formerly Pogo Pass) is a 12-month membership that covers admission at 52+ DFW spots, including Main Event, the Fort Worth Zoo, Jumping World, KidMania, the National Videogame Museum in Frisco, and Reunion Tower.

I’ve used my GetOut pass at Hawaiian Falls and Main Event, and both times I did the same thing: moved the entrance fee money straight to snacks. My kids are 17 and 14, old enough to eat everything in sight, so having admission covered meant the budget went to the fun parts.

In summer, one Hawaiian Falls visit with two kids covers most of the pass. Off-season, Main Event is the workhorse: every location resets monthly, so it’s a rainy-Saturday plan all winter.

Plano Moms readers get $5 off the current sale price with code PLANOMOMS, and Afterpay splits the total into four interest-free payments.

A few things to know before you buy

Every venue has its own visit frequency built into the pass — so it’s worth checking the app before you go.

Main Event locations reset monthly, so you can go back anytime.

Sports teams like the Frisco RoughRiders offer up to 3 visits per year. Most other venues like Fort Worth Zoo, and Jumping World are one visit per year.

Each pass covers one person, so everyone in your family needs their own — kids 2 and under are generally free at most venues.

And always redeem your offer in the app before you arrive, not when you’re standing at the front door.

None of that is a dealbreaker — it’s just good to know going in so you get the most out of it.

Afterpay is available: you can split the payment into 4 interest-free payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GetOut worth it in the off-season?

Hawaiian Falls closes for the year, so here’s the math with places open November through February. Visit limits come from the GetOut app; door prices are what we’d pay without the pass.

A few things we’ve learned along the way:

• Fort Worth Zoo: outside food is allowed, so pack a cooler. Go in the morning before the lunch rush. You can skip the paid extras and still have a full day.
• Mayborn Museum: ask at the front desk for a free sensory backpack (noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, and a map of calm zones). Eat before or after; there isn’t much food on-site.
• National Videogame Museum: a cozy cold-weather pick for kids who’d rather be on a screen anyway.

What Is GetOut?

GetOut is a membership pass that unlocks one visit per year at each participating venue — so instead of paying full admission every time you go somewhere, you buy the membership once and work your way through a list of local attractions throughout the year.

In the DFW area, that list includes 52+ venues across categories like:

• Trampoline parks
• Family fun centers
• Bowling and entertainment venues
• Museums and interactive attractions
• Indoor activity parks
• Outdoor adventure spots

It’s a practical way to keep kids entertained without that familiar sting of paying $25–$30 per person every single outing.

Afterpay is available: you can split the payment into 4 interest-free payments

Sources & Local Resources

• GetOut Texas DFW membership and venue list
• GetOut FAQ
• Main Event Plano
• Fort Worth Zoo
• Mayborn Museum at Baylor
• National Videogame Museum

What Changed When Pogo Pass Became GetOut?

The core concept is the same — one membership, multiple venues — but the scale got significantly bigger.

By merging Pogo Pass and Get Out, the new GetOut platform now includes 2,000+ attractions nationwide across 33 markets. Locally, DFW families gain access to 52+ participating venues, up from what was available under Pogo Pass alone.

The app has also been updated with improved tools to browse venues, track visits, and redeem entries on the go.

What Happens If You Had a Pogo Pass?

Your membership transferred automatically to GetOut. Your membership term, benefits, and redemption history all carried over — nothing was lost. You simply have access to a larger platform now.

Is GetOut Worth It for Plano Families?

It depends on how often your family goes out, but here’s the honest case for it:

The math works if you actually use it. The membership pays for itself after just a few visits to venues you would have paid for anyway. If you have younger kids who cycle through the same five places on repeat, or if you’re the kind of family who’s always looking for something new to try on a Saturday, the pass makes those decisions easier and cheaper.

It solves the “is it worth it?” hesitation. Many families skip newer or unfamiliar venues because they don’t want to spend $80–$100 to find out their kids aren’t into it. With the pass, you can try something new without that financial pressure.

It gives you a built-in backup plan. When the weekend opens up unexpectedly or the original plans fall through, you already have a list of places to go.

Giving GetOut as a gift

GetOut is what we give instead of another toy. It’s a year of outings around Dallas-Fort Worth, and nothing to wrap, store, or trip over.

Here’s how gifting works:

1. At checkout, pick “Gift Voucher” as the pass type.
2. Buy one per person. Each membership is tied to one name, so a family of four needs four.
3. The recipient redeems it on the “Redeem Gift” tab at getout.com and downloads the app.
4. Their 12 months start when they activate it, so a December gift can wait for spring break.

It works well for grandparents who want to give something the whole family uses, for families that already have everything, and for last-minute shoppers, since it’s digital.

Use code PLANOMOMS for $5 off, and Afterpay if you’d rather split it into 4 payments

Have questions about GetOut or other family passes in the Plano area? Drop them in the Plano Moms Facebook group — we’re always happy to help you figure out what’s worth it for your family.