<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4fit7M_0vhosNOc00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4fit7M_0vhosNOc00" width="1000" height="563" ></p><p>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. <br></p><figure class="Figure"><a class="AnchorLink" id="image-220000" name="image-220000"></a><source height="563" type="image/webp" width="1000"><source height="563" width="1000"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1WIXBj_0vhosNOc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1WIXBj_0vhosNOc00" width="1000" height="563" ><figcaption class="Figure-caption"><p> The mini cake donuts are made to order and just the right size for little hands. </p></figcaption><p> Photo by <a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C25EnrJruyC/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> @batter_and_beans </a></p></figure><h3 id="most-important-meal-of-the-day"> Most important meal of the day </h3> Start your day off with a stack of smiley face pancakes or hot chocolate with whipped cream. <br><ul><li><a class="Link" href="https://www.facebook.com/wingit.hicks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Wing It Cafe </a> | Kiddos can watch airplanes take off at Hicks Airfield while chowing down on chocolate chip pancakes. </li><li><a class="Link" href="http://www.olsouthpancakehouse.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Ol’ South Pancake House </a> | The silver dollar platter comes with six mini pancakes for your mini companion. </li><li><a class="Link" href="https://batter-and-beans.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Batter and Beans </a> | Brunch on bite-sized donuts at this cake donut cafe with 28 different flavors, from Dirt &amp; Worms to Fruity Pebbles. </li></ul><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure class="Figure"><a class="AnchorLink" id="image-ba0000" name="image-ba0000"></a><source height="563" type="image/webp" width="1000"><source height="563" width="1000"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0S0vnM_0vhosNOc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0S0vnM_0vhosNOc00" width="480" height="268" ><figcaption class="Figure-caption"><p> Take your tot to see the lion cub, giraffe calf, and baby gorilla. </p></figcaption><p> Video courtesy of the Fort Worth Zoo </p></figure><h3 id="morning-outdoor-activities"> Morning outdoor activities </h3> Enjoy the fresh air with an outing outside before it gets too hot. <br><ul><li><a class="Link" href="https://www.fortworthzoo.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Fort Worth Zoo </a> | Grab a membership so you can practice your animal sounds before open admission. </li><li><a class="Link" href="https://dreamparkfw.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Dream Park </a> | Run, swing, and climb out those morning zoomies on the all-inclusive playground in Trinity Park. </li><li><a class="Link" href="https://forestparktrains.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Forest Park Miniature Train </a> | Take your junior train conductor on a ride with a mid-route stop for cotton candy. </li></ul><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure class="Figure"><a class="AnchorLink" id="image-550000" name="image-550000"></a><source height="563" type="image/webp" width="1000"><source height="563" width="1000"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=03mklF_0vhosNOc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=03mklF_0vhosNOc00" width="1000" height="563" ><figcaption class="Figure-caption"><p> Don’t skip the milkshake and onion rings at Kincaid’s. </p></figcaption><p> Photo by <a class="Link" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/0ccam/2510282162/in/photostream/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> QuesterMark/Flickr </a></p></figure><h3 id="lunch"> Lunch </h3> Fuel up for an afternoon full of activities. <br><ul><li><a class="Link" href="https://reservations.safegraph.com/reserve/128871?utm_campaign=501&amp;utm_source=safegraph" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Zoli’s Pizza </a> | Kiddos can munch on classic cheese or a slice of the month before running around the fenced outdoor play area. </li><li><a class="Link" href="https://www.centralmarket.com/locations/fort-worth" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Central Market </a> | Grab hot lunch from the counter and camp out on the patio while kids climb on the playset. </li><li><a class="Link" href="http://www.kincaidshamburgers.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Kincaid’s Hamburgers </a> | 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. </li></ul><figure class="Figure"><a class="AnchorLink" id="image-c90000" name="image-c90000"></a><source height="563" type="image/webp" width="1000"><source height="563" width="1000"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4JdEH3_0vhosNOc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4JdEH3_0vhosNOc00" width="1000" height="563" ><figcaption class="Figure-caption"><p> There’s fun to be had for kids of all abilities. </p></figcaption><p> Photo by <a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CnQQUiDrh9S/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> @fwmsh </a> / <a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/cowtownpaparazzi/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> @cowtownpaparazzi </a></p></figure><h3 id="afternoon-indoor-activities"> Afternoon indoor activities </h3> Take a break in the air conditioning or save these spots for a rainy day. <br><ul><li><a class="Link" href="https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/programs/story-times" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Fort Worth Public Library </a> | <i> Check out </i> the schedule at your nearest library branch to find story times for different ages. </li><li><a class="Link" href="https://www.fwmuseum.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Fort Worth Museum of Science and History </a> | Dig for fossils in the dinosaur lab or explore the galaxy in the space-themed jungle gym. </li><li><a class="Link" href="https://ftworth.playstreetmuseum.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Play Street Museum </a> | Pretend to be a vet, fire fighter, or doctor in the miniature town square. </li></ul><i> Bonus: </i> Celebrate your perfect day with a sweet treat from a <a class="Link" href="https://ftwtoday.6amcity.com/where-ice-cream-fort-worth-texas" rel="nofollow"> local ice cream parlor </a> . </div></body>

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Bookmark this guide for toddler-friendly activity ideas around Fort Worth, Texas — from kids menus to outdoor activities and beyond.