School is back in session — but what about the littles who aren’t quite ready for class? Bookmark this guide for a full day’s worth of toddler-friendly activities around Cowtown.
The mini cake donuts are made to order and just the right size for little hands.
Photo by @batter_and_beans
Most important meal of the day
Start your day off with a stack of smiley face pancakes or hot chocolate with whipped cream.
- Wing It Cafe | Kiddos can watch airplanes take off at Hicks Airfield while chowing down on chocolate chip pancakes.
- Ol’ South Pancake House | The silver dollar platter comes with six mini pancakes for your mini companion.
- Batter and Beans | Brunch on bite-sized donuts at this cake donut cafe with 28 different flavors, from Dirt & Worms to Fruity Pebbles.
Morning outdoor activities
Enjoy the fresh air with an outing outside before it gets too hot.
- Fort Worth Zoo | Grab a membership so you can practice your animal sounds before open admission.
- Dream Park | Run, swing, and climb out those morning zoomies on the all-inclusive playground in Trinity Park.
- Forest Park Miniature Train | Take your junior train conductor on a ride with a mid-route stop for cotton candy.
Don’t skip the milkshake and onion rings at Kincaid’s.
Photo by QuesterMark/Flickr
Lunch
Fuel up for an afternoon full of activities.
- Zoli’s Pizza | Kiddos can munch on classic cheese or a slice of the month before running around the fenced outdoor play area.
- Central Market | Grab hot lunch from the counter and camp out on the patio while kids climb on the playset.
- Kincaid’s Hamburgers | While it doesn’t have a designated play area, this Fort Worth staple has been a hot spot for Little Leaguers since it opened in 1946.
There’s fun to be had for kids of all abilities.
Photo by @fwmsh / @cowtownpaparazzi
Afternoon indoor activities
Take a break in the air conditioning or save these spots for a rainy day.
- Fort Worth Public Library | Check out the schedule at your nearest library branch to find story times for different ages.
- Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | Dig for fossils in the dinosaur lab or explore the galaxy in the space-themed jungle gym.
- Play Street Museum | Pretend to be a vet, fire fighter, or doctor in the miniature town square.
Bonus: Celebrate your perfect day with a sweet treat from a local ice cream parlor.
