New year, new things to do with family and friends! Check out our round-up of the best things to do with kids in January in Fort Worth, Arlington, and surrounding areas.
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If the weather isn’t cooperating, check out our guide to local indoor play places for lots of fun ideas in a pinch!
The current special exhibit at the Arlington Museum of Art features a collection of rare objects including full suits of armor, mounted equestrian figures, helmets, swords, and other weaponry, telling the tale of the European knight from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Tickets $5 – $20.
If you hadn’t heard, the new playground at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is finally complete! Now all we need is for the Omni theater to open back up. Museum admission from $12. Kids two and under free. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Rodeo time! From January 13 to February 4, immerse yourself in all things western and enjoy livestock and horse shows, kid-friendly activities and exhibits, live music, a carnival midway, shopping, festival food, and much more. Tons of information at the link. Tickets from $6. Kids five and under free.
Last chance to see the internationally acclaimed light installation at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Walk a one-mile-long path with suspended strands and tunnels of light, a fire garden, treetop sculptures and artistic installations, and more. Toast marshmallows and sip hot chocolate and seasonal drinks at stations along the path. The experience takes about an hour and a half. Tickets $11 – $28; $5 member discount.
Spend the afternoon at the Amon Carter Museum browsing the Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography exhibit. Then, create your own family artworks using experimental photo editing techniques. Designed for kids ages six to 12. 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Free! Reservations required.
Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) can visit the museum on Saturdays for special gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. This month’s theme is “Colorful Connections.” 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Free!
Bring a sketchbook and pencils to the Fort Worth Modern this afternoon. An artist will take kids through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s galleries. Space is limited, so arrive early and sign up at the front desk. 2:00 p.m. Kids under 18 are always free, and adult admission is $8 (half price) on Sundays.
The Nature Adventurers program at River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington is designed for children ages two and a half to five years old. Visit this morning for hands-on learning opportunities led by experienced teachers on the subject of snakes! 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. $20 for one child/adult pair. $5 for one additional child.
Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) can visit the museum on Saturdays for special gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. This month’s theme is “Colorful Connections.” 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Free!
This annual Mansfield event is for all ages and includes a timed race and s’mores and hot cocoa at the finish line. Register at the link for the 5K or family one-mile walk. 9:00 a.m.
Come to the Keller library for an after-hours performance of Hansel and Gretel courtesy of the Fort Worth Opera. 6:30 p.m. Free!
How funny is this? Watch kids ages three to five years old race power wheels at Chisenhall Fields in Burleson. The top three finishers will receive medals. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free!
Read Sato the Rabbit by Yuki Ainoya, play silly artmaking games, and start your own mini sketchbooks. For kids ages three to five and their families. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free! Reservations required.
One more for the Amon Carter today: Spend quality time with your infant at the Amon Carter Museum as you sing, explore, and play with baby-friendly drawing materials. Designed for kids ages 24 months and younger. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Free! Reservations required.
Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) can visit the museum on Saturdays for special gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. This month’s theme is “Colorful Connections.” 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Free!
The Nature Adventurers program at River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington is designed for children ages two and a half to five years old. Visit this morning for hands-on learning opportunities led by experienced teachers on the subject of turtles. 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. $20 for one child/adult pair. $5 for one additional child.
Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) can visit the museum on Saturdays for special gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. This month’s theme is “Colorful Connections.” 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Free!
Get autographs from Rangers players and alumni, run the bases, test your arm in the bullpen, go deep in the wiffle ball home run derby, and much more. Check the link for details on ballpark bag policy. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $5 for kids/$10 for adults. Parking is free.
If the weather isn’t cooperating, check out our guide to local indoor play places for lots of fun ideas in a pinch!
The current special exhibit at the Arlington Museum of Art features a collection of rare objects including full suits of armor, mounted equestrian figures, helmets, swords, and other weaponry, telling the tale of the European knight from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Tickets $5 – $20.
If you hadn’t heard, the new playground at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is finally complete! Now all we need is for the Omni theater to open back up. Museum admission from $12. Kids two and under free. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Rodeo time! From January 13 to February 4, immerse yourself in all things western and enjoy livestock and horse shows, kid-friendly activities and exhibits, live music, a carnival midway, shopping, festival food, and much more. Tons of information at the link. Tickets from $6. Kids five and under free.
Last chance to see the internationally acclaimed light installation at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Walk a one-mile-long path with suspended strands and tunnels of light, a fire garden, treetop sculptures and artistic installations, and more. Toast marshmallows and sip hot chocolate and seasonal drinks at stations along the path. The experience takes about an hour and a half. Tickets $11 – $28; $5 member discount.
Spend the afternoon at the Amon Carter Museum browsing the Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography exhibit. Then, create your own family artworks using experimental photo editing techniques. Designed for kids ages six to 12. 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Free! Reservations required.
Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) can visit the museum on Saturdays for special gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. This month’s theme is “Colorful Connections.” 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Free!
Bring a sketchbook and pencils to the Fort Worth Modern this afternoon. An artist will take kids through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s galleries. Space is limited, so arrive early and sign up at the front desk. 2:00 p.m. Kids under 18 are always free, and adult admission is $8 (half price) on Sundays.
The Nature Adventurers program at River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington is designed for children ages two and a half to five years old. Visit this morning for hands-on learning opportunities led by experienced teachers on the subject of snakes! 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. $20 for one child/adult pair. $5 for one additional child.
Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) can visit the museum on Saturdays for special gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. This month’s theme is “Colorful Connections.” 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Free!
This annual Mansfield event is for all ages and includes a timed race and s’mores and hot cocoa at the finish line. Register at the link for the 5K or family one-mile walk. 9:00 a.m.
Come to the Keller library for an after-hours performance of Hansel and Gretel courtesy of the Fort Worth Opera. 6:30 p.m. Free!
How funny is this? Watch kids ages three to five years old race power wheels at Chisenhall Fields in Burleson. The top three finishers will receive medals. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free!
Read Sato the Rabbit by Yuki Ainoya, play silly artmaking games, and start your own mini sketchbooks. For kids ages three to five and their families. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free! Reservations required.
One more for the Amon Carter today: Spend quality time with your infant at the Amon Carter Museum as you sing, explore, and play with baby-friendly drawing materials. Designed for kids ages 24 months and younger. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Free! Reservations required.
Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) can visit the museum on Saturdays for special gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. This month’s theme is “Colorful Connections.” 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Free!
The Nature Adventurers program at River Legacy Living Science Center in Arlington is designed for children ages two and a half to five years old. Visit this morning for hands-on learning opportunities led by experienced teachers on the subject of turtles. 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. $20 for one child/adult pair. $5 for one additional child.
Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) can visit the museum on Saturdays for special gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. This month’s theme is “Colorful Connections.” 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Free!
Get autographs from Rangers players and alumni, run the bases, test your arm in the bullpen, go deep in the wiffle ball home run derby, and much more. Check the link for details on ballpark bag policy. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $5 for kids/$10 for adults. Parking is free.
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