We’ve rounded up the best activities for families and things to do with kids this January in and around Fort Worth. Find even more things to do in the metroplex on Collin County Moms, Dallas Moms, and Denton County Moms.
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- Indoor Activities for Kids in Fort Worth and Surrounding Areas
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All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Disney Archives :: Arlington Museum of Art
Daily
Be dazzled by authentic Disney costume jewelry used in classic character costume ensembles. Reserve a time slot from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $37 for adults, and $12 – $32 for kids.
Brick Builders :: Fort Worth Public Library – Summerglen
Mondays
Kids ages five and older let their imaginations run wild during this Lego-building event from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Cotton Belt Excursion :: Cotton Belt Depot
Weekends
Visitors of all ages step back in time as they ride the Grapevine Vintage Railroad to the Fort Worth Stockyards and back. All aboard from 12:30 – 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $18 – $72 per person.
Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive :: Fort Worth Stockyards
Daily
Visitors of all ages experience cattle drives with real cowboys and cows. The free drives run twice daily at 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume :: Arlington Museum of Art
Daily
Gaze at 300 Disney costumes from iconic heroes and villains on display through March 2025. Reserve a time slot from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $37 for adults, and $12 – $32 for kids.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum
Saturdays
Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) enjoy free gallery exploration and studio art projects from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This month’s theme is “Giddy Up!”
Music and Movement :: Fort Worth Public Library – East Regional
Saturdays
Little ones ages 3 – 5 and their grownups move, groove, and sing at this free music and movement meetup from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Teen Game On! :: Haltom City Public Library
Thursdays
Don’t miss this free gaming event just for teens in grades 6 – 12. Enjoy Wii, PS4, coloring sheets, and board games from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
January 4
Macroscopic Marvels: The Hidden Superheros in our World :: River Legacy Nature Center
Kids ages 12 and up learn about the bugs in our ecosystem and their significance to the local environment from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Toddler Studio: Shape Party :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Toddlers ages 2 – 3 sing and play with shapes inspired by artwork at the museum from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Admission is free.
January 5
Drawing from the Collection for Children :: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Young artists ages 5 – 12 are led through drawing exercises by a professional artist at 2:00 p.m. Bring your own sketchbook and pencils. Arrive early to sign up for a spot.
January 7
Pictures and Pages :: Kimbell Art Museum
Fill your morning with free stories and creative play in either English or Spanish. Kids ages 4 – 6 can attend with their adult companion from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
January 11
Kids Club at Pinstripes :: Fort Worth
First Saturdays are reserved for children of all ages from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Participants enjoy free themed activities and get a same-day discount voucher for brunch.
January 13
Tween Make It Monday Take Home Craft :: Haltom City Public Library
Tweens in grades 2 – 6 pick up a free craft kit to take home and put together while supplies last.
January 16
Nature Adventurers :: River Legacy Nature Center
Kids ages 2.5 – 4 go on a turtle-themed nature adventure in Arlington beginning at 10:00 a.m. Admission is $25. Enroll online.
January 18
Carter Playdate: Spread the Word :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Kids ages 3 – 5 and their families hear a story, learn about sculptures, and build their own from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Admission is free, but reservations are required.
Itty-Bitty Art: Word Play :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Children ages 24 months and younger develop spatial awareness and motor skills through songs and play from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Reservations are required for this free event.
Make & Take: French Marcarons :: Central Market Fort Worth
Kids ages 13 and up prepare French macarons in a small group from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person.
January 24
Make & Take: The Basics of Biscuits :: Central Market Fort Worth
Kids ages 13 and up learn the basics of biscuit making in a small group from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person.
January 25
The Great Giveback :: Burleson Public Library
All ages spend the morning learning about charitable organizations in the Burleson community from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
January 27
Last Monday Book Club :: Monkey and Dog Books
Third, fourth, and fifth graders are invited to discuss novels written just for them. This free event in Fort Worth starts at 5:30 p.m.
January 30
Nature Adventurers :: River Legacy Nature Center
Kids ages 2.5 – 4 go on a frog-themed nature adventure in Arlington beginning at 10:00 a.m. Admission is $25. Enroll online.
January 31
Nanakusa: Japanese Festival of Seven Herbs :: Fort Worth Public Library – Ridglea
Families explore the Japanese tradition and lore of herbs. The free event takes place from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Disney Archives :: Arlington Museum of Art
DailyBe dazzled by authentic Disney costume jewelry used in classic character costume ensembles. Reserve a time slot from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $37 for adults, and $12 – $32 for kids.
Brick Builders :: Fort Worth Public Library – Summerglen
MondaysKids ages five and older let their imaginations run wild during this Lego-building event from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Cotton Belt Excursion :: Cotton Belt Depot
WeekendsVisitors of all ages step back in time as they ride the Grapevine Vintage Railroad to the Fort Worth Stockyards and back. All aboard from 12:30 – 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $18 – $72 per person.
Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive :: Fort Worth Stockyards
DailyVisitors of all ages experience cattle drives with real cowboys and cows. The free drives run twice daily at 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume :: Arlington Museum of Art
DailyGaze at 300 Disney costumes from iconic heroes and villains on display through March 2025. Reserve a time slot from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $37 for adults, and $12 – $32 for kids.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum
SaturdaysKids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) enjoy free gallery exploration and studio art projects from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This month’s theme is “Giddy Up!”
Music and Movement :: Fort Worth Public Library – East Regional
SaturdaysLittle ones ages 3 – 5 and their grownups move, groove, and sing at this free music and movement meetup from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Teen Game On! :: Haltom City Public Library
ThursdaysDon’t miss this free gaming event just for teens in grades 6 – 12. Enjoy Wii, PS4, coloring sheets, and board games from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
- January 1 – 11
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January 4
Macroscopic Marvels: The Hidden Superheros in our World :: River Legacy Nature CenterKids ages 12 and up learn about the bugs in our ecosystem and their significance to the local environment from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Toddler Studio: Shape Party :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Toddlers ages 2 – 3 sing and play with shapes inspired by artwork at the museum from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Admission is free.
January 5
Drawing from the Collection for Children :: Modern Art Museum of Fort WorthYoung artists ages 5 – 12 are led through drawing exercises by a professional artist at 2:00 p.m. Bring your own sketchbook and pencils. Arrive early to sign up for a spot.
January 7
Pictures and Pages :: Kimbell Art MuseumFill your morning with free stories and creative play in either English or Spanish. Kids ages 4 – 6 can attend with their adult companion from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
January 11
Kids Club at Pinstripes :: Fort WorthFirst Saturdays are reserved for children of all ages from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Participants enjoy free themed activities and get a same-day discount voucher for brunch.
- January 12 – 18
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January 13
Tween Make It Monday Take Home Craft :: Haltom City Public LibraryTweens in grades 2 – 6 pick up a free craft kit to take home and put together while supplies last.
January 16
Nature Adventurers :: River Legacy Nature CenterKids ages 2.5 – 4 go on a turtle-themed nature adventure in Arlington beginning at 10:00 a.m. Admission is $25. Enroll online.
January 18
Carter Playdate: Spread the Word :: Amon Carter Museum of American ArtKids ages 3 – 5 and their families hear a story, learn about sculptures, and build their own from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Admission is free, but reservations are required.
Itty-Bitty Art: Word Play :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Children ages 24 months and younger develop spatial awareness and motor skills through songs and play from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Reservations are required for this free event.
Make & Take: French Marcarons :: Central Market Fort Worth
Kids ages 13 and up prepare French macarons in a small group from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person.
- January 19 – 25
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January 24
Make & Take: The Basics of Biscuits :: Central Market Fort WorthKids ages 13 and up learn the basics of biscuit making in a small group from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person.
January 25
The Great Giveback :: Burleson Public LibraryAll ages spend the morning learning about charitable organizations in the Burleson community from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
- January 26 – 31
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January 27
Last Monday Book Club :: Monkey and Dog BooksThird, fourth, and fifth graders are invited to discuss novels written just for them. This free event in Fort Worth starts at 5:30 p.m.
January 30
Nature Adventurers :: River Legacy Nature CenterKids ages 2.5 – 4 go on a frog-themed nature adventure in Arlington beginning at 10:00 a.m. Admission is $25. Enroll online.
January 31
Nanakusa: Japanese Festival of Seven Herbs :: Fort Worth Public Library – RidgleaFamilies explore the Japanese tradition and lore of herbs. The free event takes place from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
