If you’re traveling to Fort Worth and looking to make it a family-friendly trip, the area offers an array of attractions. Explore interactive museums like the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the beautiful Botanical Gardens, and the engaging Fort Worth Zoo. Thrill-seekers can visit Six Flags and water parks nearby. Don’t miss weekend rodeos and the unique twice-daily cattle drive in the Fort Worth Stockyards District. Feel free to choose your own adventure and discover the top family attractions in Fort Worth below.

Fort Worth Zoo

The Fort Worth Zoo, boasting over 500 animal species and a renowned reptile collection, is a global leader in wildlife conservation across 30-plus countries. With an unwavering commitment to education, the institution leaves a lasting impact on over a million visitors annually. Explore this world-class zoo, where kids can create cherished memories witnessing adorable baby animals like Brazos the elephant and Bruno the gorilla.

Location: 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth

Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily

Fort Worth Botanical Gardens 

Enjoy over 2,500 specials of plants as you walk through 120 acres of the oldest botanic garden in Texas. A Family Discover Day takes place each month and kids can regularly enjoy classes, workshops and more. 

Location: 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth

Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

​​Experience three museums in one with five captivating permanent exhibits designed for families. Delve into the Dino Lab exhibit, where you can crawl around a massive sandbox for fossils, or immerse yourself in the world of light and color in the Designer Studio. Enjoy a show at the Omni Theater, an IMAX dome, or attend a star party at the Noble Planetarium for celestial wonders.

Location: 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays

Fort Worth Stockyards

Don’t miss the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards’ renowned cattle drive, a beloved free activity occurring at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Cowboys in early 20th-century attire drive longhorns through the brick streets. Following the spectacle, visit the Stockyards Museum, Petting Corral or bundle up and enjoy ice skating on the Rodeo Rink, available through Jan. 7. 

Location: 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth

Hours: Hours vary on attraction

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo 

Step into the cowboy lifestyle at the renowned state fair and rodeo, running from Jan. 17-Feb 8. General admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children aged 6-16, and free for children 5 and younger. While it grants access to the stock show grounds, it excludes rodeo admission. Enjoy a variety of kid-friendly activities and witness thrilling rodeo events, including bull riding, calf roping, team roping, barrel racing and more. The festivities kick off with a parade on Jan. 18 at 11 a.m., showcasing over 2,000 horses and riders, marching bands, floats, and dignitaries. The parade is free, and advance tickets are available for those seeking additional experiences.

Location: 3400 Tandy Drive, Fort Worth

Hours: Hours vary based on event