Free
El Paso Main Library
Downtown, 501 N Oregon St
Storytimes, Spanish storytime and a free toddler play hour.
Good for: A free weekday morning.
Skip if: you need Sunday hours.
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Things to do with toddlers and little kids in El Paso: the parent guide.
El Paso sits in far west Texas on the Mexican border, about four and a half hours south of Albuquerque on I-25.
Around town5 spots · checked Oct 30
The El Paso places we go back to, again and again.
The places we go back to all year. Where to eat with a toddler, where to burn off energy when it rains, where to splash, what’s worth the admission, and where to spend a night without going far.
Play
Indoor play and rainy days
For rainy mornings, cold afternoons and anyone who needs to run in circles for an hour.
Free
Richard Burges Regional Library
Northeast, 9600 Dyer St.
Baby, preschool, family and Spanish storytimes most weeks.
Good for: Babies and toddlers.
Skip if: you want open play space.
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Splash & ride
Parks and outdoor play
Pools, fountains, zoos and theme parks: the big all-day outings.
Central El Paso, 4001 E. Paisano$
El Paso Zoo
A city zoo with free parking, open every day of the year except three holidays.
Good for: A morning outing before the afternoon heat.
Skip if: it is Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day.
Daily 9am–5pm, last entry 4pmSite ↗ for El Paso Zoo
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Explore
Museums, zoos and big outings
Museums, animals and farm days that hold a little one’s attention.
La Nube STEAM Children’s Museum
$$Downtown, 201 W. Main Drive
Hands-on science and art exhibits plus the biggest indoor inclusive climber in Texas.
Good for: A hot or windy afternoon with kids under 10.
Skip if: it is Monday; the museum is closed.
Tue–Fri 10am–3pm, Sat 11am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm · closed MonSite ↗ for La Nube STEAM Children’s Museum
Report a problemEl Paso Museum of Art
FreeDowntown, One Arts Festival Plaza
A free art museum a short walk from the Main Library and San Jacinto Plaza.
Tickets
- Kids Free
- Adults Free
- Everyone
Good for: A short, free indoor stop downtown.
Skip if: it is Monday or Tuesday; the museum is closed.
Wed–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–3pmSite ↗ for El Paso Museum of Art
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These don’t change week to week. Last checked . Hours and prices change, so check the place’s own site before you go. Know a spot we missed? Tell us at hello@littlesweekly.com.
No ticket needed
Free things to do
Where a family can go in El Paso without paying for admission. For free days, free events and this week’s free outings, see every free thing to do in El Paso.
Downtown, 501 N Oregon StEl Paso Main LibraryStorytimes, Spanish storytime and a free toddler play hour.FreeIndoorNortheast, 9600 Dyer St.Richard Burges Regional LibraryBaby, preschool, family and Spanish storytimes most weeks.FreeIndoor
Downtown, One Arts Festival PlazaEl Paso Museum of ArtA free art museum a short walk from the Main Library and San Jacinto Plaza.FreeLittlest explorers
Best for under 3s
Free or cheap for babies and toddlers, and easy with a stroller.
Downtown, 201 W. Main DriveLa Nube STEAM Children’s MuseumBabies under 1 get in free.Indoor
Central El Paso, 4001 E. PaisanoEl Paso ZooKids under 2 get in free.Downtown, 501 N Oregon StEl Paso Main LibraryToddler Time on Thursdays.FreeIndoorNortheast, 9600 Dyer St.Richard Burges Regional LibraryBaby Storytime on Thursdays.FreeIndoorEvery week
Library storytimes
Recurring and free. Times change by branch, so check the calendar. For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see library storytimes in El Paso.
Family storytime Tue 4:30pm and Sat 10am; preschool storytime Wed 10am at most branchesEl Paso Public Library
Family, preschool, baby, bilingual and Spanish storytimes at 13 branches.
Schedule ↗Babies and 1-year-olds
Things to do with a baby or a 1-year-old in El Paso
Baby storytimes, places where babies get in free, and where to change and feed. For zero-cost ideas, see free things to do.
Baby and lap-sit storytimes
Thursdays at 11amBaby Storytime (Richard Burges) · El Paso Public Library
Short stories, music and playtime for ages 1 month to 36 months.
Storytime calendar ↗By season
Seasonal spots
Santa visits and Christmas lights only run part of the year, so they have their own pages with this season’s dates and prices.
This week
What’s on this week in El Paso
The guide is the evergreen list. Here’s what’s happening in El Paso right now.
- Boo at the ZooEl Paso Zoo · Price not listed on the event page
- Bilingual Storytime (Armijo)Armijo Library · Free
- A visit to the El Paso Museum of ArtEl Paso Museum of Art · Free
Good questions
Things to do with toddlers in El Paso: the FAQ
Is El Paso good for toddlers?
Yes. La Nube downtown is built for young kids, and the public library runs storytimes at most branches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Are there storytimes in Spanish?
Yes. Richard Burges has Hora de Cuentos on Tuesday mornings, the Main Library has one on Wednesday afternoons, and Armijo runs bilingual storytimes.
Are there free things to do with little kids in El Paso?
Yes. El Paso Main Library, Richard Burges Regional Library and El Paso Museum of Art are free or have a free entry. See the free list.
What can we do in El Paso on a rainy or cold day with a toddler?
Go indoors: El Paso Main Library and Richard Burges Regional Library. They’re all under one roof, and most work for a short visit around nap time.
What can we do with a baby, 1-year-old or 2-year-old in El Paso?
La Nube STEAM Children’s Museum: Babies under 1 get in free. El Paso Zoo: Kids under 2 get in free. El Paso Main Library and Richard Burges Regional Library are also easy with a baby or toddler. See best for under 3s.
How do you choose the places in the El Paso guide?
Every one of the 5 places is somewhere we’d take a baby, toddler or preschooler, with a note on who it suits and when to skip it. Prices, hours and menus come from each place’s own site, and 1 of them have checked admission or menu prices. The guide was last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we choose and check.
Get the list every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the five things we’d leave the house for in El Paso.