We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like the Fort Worth Zoo to hidden gems like the Play Street Museum, there’s something in Cowtown for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 30 kid-friendly activities around the 817.
Peppa Pig Theme Park
The new theme park features five toddler-friendly rides and nine different play spaces modeled after the British television show. Kids will love the balloon ride.
Cowtown Kids Art Studio
Enroll your junior artist in weekly classes that cover a wide variety of mediums, techniques, skills, art history + appreciation. Kids can create six original creations each term or can join summer camps to stay out of the heat.
NRH2O Family Water Park
Camp out in a beach chair by the tide pool or try out the water slides with your kiddos. Kids will love the 14 splash-tastic attractions.
Spark Workshops | 5:30-9 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios | $80 | Drop by anytime to create a one-of-a-kind glass dichroic beetle in this 90-minute session.
Thursday, June 5
ALT 103.7 Presents Blue October | 8 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall | $60+ | Watch the rock band from Houston perform live in Mule Alley on its “Argue with a Tree 2025" tour.
Friday, June 6
“Moulin Rouge” Watch Party | 8-12 a.m. | Hotel Dryce | Free | Bohemians — register to join the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber and the Bass Hall’s Young Patrons Club for a special showing of Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film.
Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks | 8:30 p.m. | College Park Center, Arlington | $60+ | Kick off your weekend by catching the Dallas women’s basketball team dribble up and down the court.
Saturday, June 7
Kids Etiquette Lessons and Sneaker Ball | 10-11 a.m. | Fort Worth School of Etiquette | $233 | During this six-week educational program, kids will learn a lesson per week, then celebrate with a dance party at the end.
West 7th area is getting a new, invite-only speakeasy. No Vacancy will be an underground bar and is set to open by late summer. The concept comes from hospitality veteran Emil Bragdon, who helped open Koe Wetzel’s Riot Room. Learn ways to get an exclusive invite. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Announced
The Grandmother of Juneteenth Opal Lee has been released after a brief stint in a Cincinnati hospital. The Fort Worthian is aiming to attend the 2.5-mile 2025 Walk for Freedom at Farrington Field on Thursday, June 19. (NBC 5 DFW)
Traffic
Starting Tuesday, July 1, NTTA rates will increase from 21 cents to 22 cents per mile. The increase aims to fund future improvements to North Texas roads, including Chisholm Trail Parkway. It’s the first increase since 2023. Follow WFAA journalist Paul B. Livengood for more North Texas news. (WFAA)
Coming Soon
The Fort Worth Badminton Club is bringing a new badminton and pickleball facility. A 26,000-sqft building is slated to open in Riverside by January 2026. While we wait for its grand opening, learn where all you can play the popular racket sport. (Fort Worth-Star Telegram)
Ranked
One Fort Worth business made this year’s Fortune 500 list. American Airlines came in at No. 81, while Irving’s McKesson made No. 9 and Dallas’ AT&T made No. 37 on the 2025 ranking of the biggest US companies by revenue. Ka-ching.
Sports
City Editor Elizabeth, here. I may have been in Europe last week, but that didn’t stop me from checking in with the Dallas Stars during the playoffs against Edmonton. Although the Stars’ season on the ice has ended, there are many more Dallas Sports to love. Stay updated with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
Consider your weekend plans handled: The 6th annual Willow Park Palooza returns this Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Shops at Willow Park. Local vendors? Check. Food trucks? Check. Face painting? Check. Free admission? Check. Grab the kids for a family-friendly afternoon.*
Seasonal
Summer’s more fun when you can actually hear it. Whether it’s ocean waves or outdoor movies, get back in the moment with this crowd-favorite hearing aid that packs dual processing tech for the ultimate clarity. Bonus: The 45-day trial means no risk if you’re not into it.*
Pets
Sundays For Dogs began when a veterinarian couldn’t find food she trusted for her own dog — so she made one. Try real, clean dog food for 50% off.*
Category
The Buy
A really good electric bikini trimmer. Its stainless steel ceramic blades provide a smooth shave free of nicks, razor burn, and ingrown hairs. Bonus: It’s waterproof + boasts up to five hours of battery life.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Well, hey friends. I’m baaaack. I hope Jess, Michael, and Skylar kept you well informed while I was gone. On Saturday, May 24, I was on the island of Zakynthos for the wedding of my sorority “big sister” at Addimare Villa and Venue. It was my first time visiting Greece (and I hope it won’t be my last). We went sightseeing, visited a winery, saw some ruins, and ate too much dolmadakia. The water temperature was a bit chilly, so most of the adventures happened on land. I’ll be sharing more pictures over the next couple of weeks.
The island of Zakynthos is the most visited Greek island and the third largest of the Ionian Islands.
}})
