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It’s March which means spring break is nearly upon us! The count down to figuring out what we will do with our kids for a week has begun. I compiled a list of 10 activities that will fill your days and create fun memories throughout the week! It’s a mix of Fort Worth activities, Parker County happenings, and things you can do anywhere!
Enjoy a 30-40 minute train ride over the Trinity River and around park. First train starts at 10 AM at the station on Colonial Parkway (near the Fort Worth Zoo entrance). The train runs until 4 PM on weekdays and 5 PM on weekend. It is closed on Monday. The cost is $4 for adults and $3.50 for kids. They are cash only so be prepared for that!
We have one of the best zoos right in our backyard! Zoo admission is $14 for adults (age 13+) and $10 for kids (3-12) while 2 & under are free. Wednesdays are half price if you want to cut your costs, but you will have a large crowd especially during Spring Break.
3. ICE CREAM date…more specifically MELT
Eat local with some craft ice cream at Melt. They have taco tuesday which will be a huge hit with the kids. You can find the unique flavors they are serving up for Spring Break on their Facebook page. They are closed on Monday.
4. Fort Worth Children’s Museum
There are some great exhibits on energy, dinosaurs, and cattle raisers along with the Noble planetarium. There’s a space designated for kids under 8 to explore through play. THINK is a special exhibit going happening now. Museum tickets are $15 for adults and $11 for children.
5. IMAX
Right inside the Children’s Museum is the IMAX. It’s an easy way to sneak in a little education during the kids’ week off! There are 3 kid friendly features being shown on Spring Break: Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure, Coral Reef Adventure, and National Parks Adventure. The cost is $8 for adults and $7 for kids.
6. Feed the Ducks / Go to a Park
For all you Parker County residents, you can feed the ducks at Holland Lake Park. There’s also a playground and some trails as well. Aledo moms go to Bearcat park. You can work in some play time if you take your kids to ride the train in Fort Worth too. There is a station at Trinity park.
7. Go to the Library
Gather up the kids for story time at East Parker County Library in Aledo on Friday at 10:30 or the Weatherford Library on Wednesday or Friday at 10:30. You can always just spend a quiet afternoon reading with your kids at the library too!
8. Have a Tea Party
I love the idea of hosting a little mini party for your kids. This Alice in Wonderland tea party is adorable and not too complicated and overwhelming. Her simple tips are great even if you don’t want to create a party but just have a playdate!
9. Decorate Sugar Cookies
I love making (and eating) sugar cookies. I let my kids decorate some for Valentine’s Day. They had a blast, and it wasn’t as painful as I thought it would be! Use this Royal Icing with egg white recipe. Pour the icing into squeeze bottles and let the kids get creative!
I saved the biggest for last – The Little Mermaid at Fair Park in Dallas. If you don’t want to make the drive to Dallas over Spring Break, the show is coming to Fort Worth at the Bass Hall from March 29 to April 3.
Have a wonderful Spring Break with your littles! If you have any real estate needs, please let me know! I’d be happy to answer any questions or view some properties with you!
