# 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 5 places for ages 0–6, with admission and menu prices from each place’s own site
- Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/guide/
- This week (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/index.md
- Visiting guide (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/visiting/index.md
- City index for agents: https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/llms.txt

## Indoor play and rainy days

### El Paso Main Library (Downtown, 501 N Oregon St)

- Storytimes, Spanish storytime and a free toddler play hour.
- Price level: Free
- Good for: A free weekday morning.
- Skip if: you need Sunday hours.
- Website: https://events.elpasotexas.gov/?departments%5B%5D=4

### Richard Burges Regional Library (Northeast, 9600 Dyer St.)

- Baby, preschool, family and Spanish storytimes most weeks.
- Price level: Free
- Good for: Babies and toddlers.
- Skip if: you want open play space.
- Website: https://events.elpasotexas.gov/?departments%5B%5D=4

## Parks and outdoor play

### El Paso Zoo (Central El Paso, 4001 E. Paisano)

- A city zoo with free parking, open every day of the year except three holidays.
- Price level: $
- Hours: Daily 9am–5pm, last entry 4pm
- Good for: A morning outing before the afternoon heat.
- Skip if: it is Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day.
- Website: https://www.elpasozoo.org/visit/plan-your-visit

## Museums, zoos and big outings

### 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.
- Price level: $$
- Hours: Tue–Fri 10am–3pm, Sat 11am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm; closed Mon
- Good for: A hot or windy afternoon with kids under 10.
- Skip if: it is Monday; the museum is closed.
- Website: https://lanube.org/visit-us/daily-admission

### El Paso Museum of Art (Downtown, One Arts Festival Plaza)

- A free art museum a short walk from the Main Library and San Jacinto Plaza.
- Price level: Free
- Tickets: kids Free; adults Free; Everyone
- Hours: Wed–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–3pm
- Good for: A short, free indoor stop downtown.
- Skip if: it is Monday or Tuesday; the museum is closed.
- Price source: https://epma.art/visit/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- Website: https://epma.art/visit/

## Free things to do

- El Paso Main Library
- Richard Burges Regional Library
- El Paso Museum of Art

## Best for under 3s

- **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**: Toddler Time on Thursdays.
- **Richard Burges Regional Library**: Baby Storytime on Thursdays.

## Things to do with a baby or a 1-year-old

### Baby and lap-sit storytimes

- **Baby Storytime (Richard Burges)** (El Paso Public Library): Thursdays at 11am. Short stories, music and playtime for ages 1 month to 36 months. https://events.elpasotexas.gov/?departments%5B%5D=4

## Library storytimes

- **El Paso Public Library**: Family storytime Tue 4:30pm and Sat 10am; preschool storytime Wed 10am at most branches. Family, preschool, baby, bilingual and Spanish storytimes at 13 branches. https://events.elpasotexas.gov/?departments%5B%5D=4


## Happening this week

- **Boo at the Zoo** (Sat 10am–3pm) at El Paso Zoo. Price not listed on the event page. https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/#e-boo_at_the_zoo
- **Bilingual Storytime (Armijo)** (Sat 10–11am) at Armijo Library. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/#e-bilingual_storytime_armijo
- **A visit to the El Paso Museum of Art** (Fri–Sun 10am–6pm) at El Paso Museum of Art. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/#e-a_visit_to_the_el_paso_museum_of_art

Full list with every outing: https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/index.md

## Holiday pages

- [Santa in El Paso: breakfast with Santa, photos and Santa trains (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in El Paso for little kids (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/christmas-lights/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
- How we choose and check listings, and how to send a correction: https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/ (corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com).
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## 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](https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/guide/#free).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/el-paso/guide/#under3).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).