Happy new year to all our lovely readers. Onward and upward! Let’s see what’s going on around Fort Worth in this fresh, new month and year. Stay safe and stay warm!
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Bella’s Book and Nature Club :: First Wednesday of the month at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Discuss nature, read a story, sing and move, plus enjoy a family nature challenge! For children ages 18 months – five years and their families.
Dallas Arboretum :: Yes, it’s winter, but temperatures fluctuate so much that $5 admission at the Arboretum could make for a great deal on the right day. Note: The Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden will be closed January 1 – February 24 for preventative maintenance. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily.
Enrichment Programs :: Select days at River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. For kids ages five – 15.
Forever Forrest :: River Legacy Nature Center, Arlington. Through February 10. Tickets are $7 per child, $10 per adult.
Fort Worth Moms Guide to Indoor Activities :: If the weather isn’t cooperating, check out our guide to local indoor play places for lots of fun ideas in a pinch!
Funopoly Reading Challenge :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. Starting November 20 running through January 8, young readers (ages five – 14) are invited to play Funopoly at the Southlake Public Library where they can complete various reading challenges to earn tickets for prizes.
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo :: January 12 – February 3. Tons of information at the link. Tickets from $6. Kids five and under free.
Homeschool Club :: Select Thursdays, at River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. For students five – 11 years old.
Homeschool Days :: Select Mondays, at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Learning levels: kindergarten – 5th grade.
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Exibit :: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Exhibit runs through January 21. Admission is $10 per student, $16 per adult.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. Saturdays, from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects.
Nature School :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. Hands-on exploration of nature, indoor and outdoor activities, meaningful opportunities to develop math and science process skills. For kids ages three – five (not yet enrolled in kindergarten, and must be fully toilet trained).
Preschool Story Time :: Every Tuesday, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., at East Regional Library. Stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community. Preschool Story Time is intended for children three – five years old and their grownups
Toddler Tuesdays :: Amon Carter Museum Fort Worth. First Tuesday of the month, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For kids two and three years of age. Free event, but reservations required.
The Trains at Northpark :: The miniature trains will be at Northpark through January 5. See the link for varying hours of operation, including holiday hours. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House. $10/adults, $5/children & seniors, kids under age two are free.
Spanish Light Art Exhibit :: Meadows Museum, Dallas. Through January 7, 2024, the “Spanish Light: Sorolla in American Collections” collection will be on exhibit at the museum. Tickets are $12 per adult; children and teens (18 years and under) are free.
LightScape :: Fort Worth Botanic Garden. A holiday light festival for the whole family to enjoy! Tickets start at $11 per person for members, $23 per person for non-members. January 1 is the last day of this event.
Preschool Open Play :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A semi-structured time for caregivers and kids to connect in the library. Simple toys and coloring sheets provided. Best for kids five years and younger.
Indoor Bird Show :: Southlake Town Hall, Third Floor, 1400 Main Street, Southlake 76092. From 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Come see a free-flight bird show featuring birds found in your own backyard and from all over the world! FREE event.
First Thursday Sketching Tour :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. From 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Students must be in grades kindergarten – 8th to participate. Parents and guardians are invited to explore the collection, enjoy free Wi-Fi, and visit the free Studio A play space with younger siblings during the program.
Art for Kids :: Southlake Town Hall, Third Floor, 1400 Main Street, Southlake 76092. Join Riya Shah, a sophomore at Carroll High, as she guides children in crafting adorable clay creatures. Best for ages six and older.
New Year’s Party at The LOT :: The LOT Downtown, 110 South Main Street, Mansfield 76063. Come dressed up in your New Year’s best, get your picture taken with Rudolph and Clarice, enjoy interactive activities, entertainment and countdown to the big balloon drop! Food vendors will be on site. Event is FREE!
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. From 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects.
Joyful Arts :: Southlake Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Join CISD high schoolers in a fun art project! FREE event.
Toddler Studio: What’s the Weather? :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. From 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Toddlers ages two and three years old will play, sing, look, and learn together with rainy, sunny, windy sensory playtime inspired by Carter artworks. FREE event but registration is required.
Baby Story Time :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. A fun and engaging story time, providing babies with a first group experience with books, nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. Best for ages newborn to age one.
Homeschool at the Carter: Natural Journeys :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth. From 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FREE event, but registration is required.
Preschool Open Play :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A semi-structured time for caregivers and kids to connect in the library. Simple toys and coloring sheets provided. Best for kids five years and younger.
Narwhals and Waterfalls :: Southlake Town Hall, Third Floor, 1400 Main Street, Southlake 76092. From 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Preschoolers are in for a special musical treat with Narwhals and Waterfalls! Best for ages five and younger.
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo :: January 12 – February 3. Tons of information at the link. Tickets from $6. Kids five and under free.
STEAM Story Time ::Southlake Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Hands-on learning story time for preschoolers three -five years old. Focuses on learning concepts in science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. From 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects.
Baby Story Time :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. A fun and engaging story time, providing babies with a first group experience with books, nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. Best for ages newborn to age one.
Preschool Open Play :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A semi-structured time for caregivers and kids to connect in the library. Simple toys and coloring sheets provided. Best for kids five years and younger.
Movie: The Winslow Boy :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. Movie begins at 2:00 in the the museum auditorium. Tickets are $5 per person for non-members, free for members.
Adventures with Turtles :: River Legacy Nature Center, Arlington. For kids ages two – four years old. Cost is $25 per child.
Movie: The Winslow Boy :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. Movie begins at 2:00 in the the museum auditorium. Tickets are $5 per person for non-members, free for members.
Cooking Demonstration :: Southlake Training Center, 307 Parkwood Drive, Southlake 76092. From 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Join Chef Sandra to experience seasonal culinary delights during a live cooking demonstration. Registration for this event opens January 5.
Carter Playdate: Rain or Shine :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth. From 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kids ages three to five years old will enjoy hearing Welcome, Rain, by Sheryl McFarlane, be read aloud, play rainy-day gallery games, and create wild-weather collages inspired by Carter artworks. Free program, but registration is required.
Itty Bitty Art: Chance of Rain :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth. From 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. FREE program for children 24 months old and younger. Registration is required.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. From 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects.
BTX Off-Road Rally :: Chisenhall Sports Complex, 500 Chisenhall Park Lane, Burleson. From 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Cost is $20 per vehicle. See link for full details.
Toddler Take Over :: Explorium, Denton Children’s Museum, Denton. From 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Come-and-go workshop that promotes learning and social interaction through engaging, toddler-friendly activities. Caregiver participation required. Free for members!
Family Tree Hike :: River Legacy Nature Center, Arlington. From 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. FREE family-friendly hike. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over five years of age must register. Each child/family must have at least one adult attending and registered for the program. Children must be supervised by the adult they came with.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. From 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects.
Preschool Open Play :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A semi-structured time for caregivers and kids to connect in the library. Simple toys and coloring sheets provided. Best for kids five years and younger.
Musical Story Time Adventures :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. A high activity story time, featuring songs, stories, rhymes, movement games, and more. Best for ages two – five years.
Bella’s Book and Nature Club :: First Wednesday of the month at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Discuss nature, read a story, sing and move, plus enjoy a family nature challenge! For children ages 18 months – five years and their families.
Dallas Arboretum :: Yes, it’s winter, but temperatures fluctuate so much that $5 admission at the Arboretum could make for a great deal on the right day. Note: The Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden will be closed January 1 – February 24 for preventative maintenance. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily.
Enrichment Programs :: Select days at River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. For kids ages five – 15.
Forever Forrest :: River Legacy Nature Center, Arlington. Through February 10. Tickets are $7 per child, $10 per adult.
Fort Worth Moms Guide to Indoor Activities :: If the weather isn’t cooperating, check out our guide to local indoor play places for lots of fun ideas in a pinch!
Funopoly Reading Challenge :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. Starting November 20 running through January 8, young readers (ages five – 14) are invited to play Funopoly at the Southlake Public Library where they can complete various reading challenges to earn tickets for prizes.
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo :: January 12 – February 3. Tons of information at the link. Tickets from $6. Kids five and under free.
Homeschool Club :: Select Thursdays, at River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. For students five – 11 years old.
Homeschool Days :: Select Mondays, at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Learning levels: kindergarten – 5th grade.
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Exibit :: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Exhibit runs through January 21. Admission is $10 per student, $16 per adult.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. Saturdays, from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects.
Nature School :: River Legacy Science Center, Arlington. Hands-on exploration of nature, indoor and outdoor activities, meaningful opportunities to develop math and science process skills. For kids ages three – five (not yet enrolled in kindergarten, and must be fully toilet trained).
Preschool Story Time :: Every Tuesday, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., at East Regional Library. Stories, songs, and activities to build reading and school readiness skills, social and emotional skills, and community. Preschool Story Time is intended for children three – five years old and their grownups
Toddler Tuesdays :: Amon Carter Museum Fort Worth. First Tuesday of the month, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For kids two and three years of age. Free event, but reservations required.
The Trains at Northpark :: The miniature trains will be at Northpark through January 5. See the link for varying hours of operation, including holiday hours. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House. $10/adults, $5/children & seniors, kids under age two are free.
Spanish Light Art Exhibit :: Meadows Museum, Dallas. Through January 7, 2024, the “Spanish Light: Sorolla in American Collections” collection will be on exhibit at the museum. Tickets are $12 per adult; children and teens (18 years and under) are free.
LightScape :: Fort Worth Botanic Garden. A holiday light festival for the whole family to enjoy! Tickets start at $11 per person for members, $23 per person for non-members. January 1 is the last day of this event.
Preschool Open Play :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A semi-structured time for caregivers and kids to connect in the library. Simple toys and coloring sheets provided. Best for kids five years and younger.
Indoor Bird Show :: Southlake Town Hall, Third Floor, 1400 Main Street, Southlake 76092. From 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Come see a free-flight bird show featuring birds found in your own backyard and from all over the world! FREE event.
First Thursday Sketching Tour :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. From 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Students must be in grades kindergarten – 8th to participate. Parents and guardians are invited to explore the collection, enjoy free Wi-Fi, and visit the free Studio A play space with younger siblings during the program.
Art for Kids :: Southlake Town Hall, Third Floor, 1400 Main Street, Southlake 76092. Join Riya Shah, a sophomore at Carroll High, as she guides children in crafting adorable clay creatures. Best for ages six and older.
New Year’s Party at The LOT :: The LOT Downtown, 110 South Main Street, Mansfield 76063. Come dressed up in your New Year’s best, get your picture taken with Rudolph and Clarice, enjoy interactive activities, entertainment and countdown to the big balloon drop! Food vendors will be on site. Event is FREE!
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. From 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects.
Joyful Arts :: Southlake Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Join CISD high schoolers in a fun art project! FREE event.
Toddler Studio: What’s the Weather? :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. From 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Toddlers ages two and three years old will play, sing, look, and learn together with rainy, sunny, windy sensory playtime inspired by Carter artworks. FREE event but registration is required.
Baby Story Time :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. A fun and engaging story time, providing babies with a first group experience with books, nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. Best for ages newborn to age one.
Homeschool at the Carter: Natural Journeys :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth. From 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FREE event, but registration is required.
Preschool Open Play :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A semi-structured time for caregivers and kids to connect in the library. Simple toys and coloring sheets provided. Best for kids five years and younger.
Narwhals and Waterfalls :: Southlake Town Hall, Third Floor, 1400 Main Street, Southlake 76092. From 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Preschoolers are in for a special musical treat with Narwhals and Waterfalls! Best for ages five and younger.
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo :: January 12 – February 3. Tons of information at the link. Tickets from $6. Kids five and under free.
STEAM Story Time ::Southlake Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Hands-on learning story time for preschoolers three -five years old. Focuses on learning concepts in science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. From 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects.
Baby Story Time :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. A fun and engaging story time, providing babies with a first group experience with books, nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. Best for ages newborn to age one.
Preschool Open Play :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A semi-structured time for caregivers and kids to connect in the library. Simple toys and coloring sheets provided. Best for kids five years and younger.
Movie: The Winslow Boy :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. Movie begins at 2:00 in the the museum auditorium. Tickets are $5 per person for non-members, free for members.
Adventures with Turtles :: River Legacy Nature Center, Arlington. For kids ages two – four years old. Cost is $25 per child.
Movie: The Winslow Boy :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. Movie begins at 2:00 in the the museum auditorium. Tickets are $5 per person for non-members, free for members.
Cooking Demonstration :: Southlake Training Center, 307 Parkwood Drive, Southlake 76092. From 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Join Chef Sandra to experience seasonal culinary delights during a live cooking demonstration. Registration for this event opens January 5.
Carter Playdate: Rain or Shine :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth. From 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kids ages three to five years old will enjoy hearing Welcome, Rain, by Sheryl McFarlane, be read aloud, play rainy-day gallery games, and create wild-weather collages inspired by Carter artworks. Free program, but registration is required.
Itty Bitty Art: Chance of Rain :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth. From 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. FREE program for children 24 months old and younger. Registration is required.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. From 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects.
BTX Off-Road Rally :: Chisenhall Sports Complex, 500 Chisenhall Park Lane, Burleson. From 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Cost is $20 per vehicle. See link for full details.
Toddler Take Over :: Explorium, Denton Children’s Museum, Denton. From 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Come-and-go workshop that promotes learning and social interaction through engaging, toddler-friendly activities. Caregiver participation required. Free for members!
Family Tree Hike :: River Legacy Nature Center, Arlington. From 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. FREE family-friendly hike. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over five years of age must register. Each child/family must have at least one adult attending and registered for the program. Children must be supervised by the adult they came with.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth. From 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects.
Preschool Open Play :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A semi-structured time for caregivers and kids to connect in the library. Simple toys and coloring sheets provided. Best for kids five years and younger.
Musical Story Time Adventures :: Southlake Children’s Library, 1400 Main Street, Suite 130, Southlake 76092. From 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. A high activity story time, featuring songs, stories, rhymes, movement games, and more. Best for ages two – five years.
