Explore museums and living-history experiences, pick seasonal fruit at local orchards, track down sweet treats along Main Street, and spend time outdoors in parks and wide-open landscapes. This guide highlights fun activities for kids to help you build an itinerary that the whole family can enjoy.
Outdoor Activities
For kids who love to run around and explore the great outdoors, you’ll find these activities in the Texas Hill Country perfectly worthy of an adventure.
Longneck Manor
Location: 1749 Beyer Road
This non-profit organization gives visitors the opportunity to feed giraffes, pet rhinos, and learn about wildlife conservation efforts. It is not only open for tours and animal encounters; there are on-site luxury bed-and-breakfast accommodations, making for a truly memorable visit.
Texas Wine Country Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
Location: 10618 E. U.S. Highway 290
Parents will enjoy the convenient and comfortable amenities at Jellystone Park, but it’s the kids who will really thrive when they discover the Water Zone pool, mini-golf course, jumping pillow, and special appearances by Yogi Bear.
The Preserve
Location: 650 Double Horn Road
The Preserve is a perfect spot for animal lovers of all ages! Meet beautiful Asian elephants and learn about care and conservation. You can also visit with kangaroos, kookaburras, wallabies, porcupines, and tortoises. Reservations are required for all animal experiences.
Fredericksburg Skatepark
Location: 208 E. Park Street
Got a kid who wants to show off their extreme skills? This free skatepark is the perfect spot to burn off some energy. There are shaded seating areas for parents to watch as their kids skate. The skatepark is located at Old Fair Park, which also features a basketball pavilion and batting cages.
Indoor Activities
If you need a break from the sun or a rainy day activity, these indoor options are kid-friendly and will make wonderful family memories.
Pioneer Museum
Location: 325 W. Main Street
Step into Fredericksburg’s German heritage at the Pioneer Museum, a 3.5-acre complex filled with historic buildings and hands-on exhibits that keep kids engaged. Families can explore indoor galleries or wander the outdoor grounds, with special events throughout the year featuring storytelling, rope-making, soap-making, sheep-shearing, and other interactive demonstrations led by costumed docents.
National Museum of the Pacific War
Location: 311 E Austin Street
The National Museum of the Pacific War is nationally acclaimed. They believe learning is most meaningful when families explore together, and invite kids and parents to engage with history through hands-on activities, STEM-focused learning, and interactive experiences, including their Children on the Homefront: Growing Up with War exhibit.
The Yellow Door Studio
Location: 810 N. Llano Street
Young artists will love creating their own unique Fredericksburg souvenir at this art studio, where they can paint pottery, decorate oyster shell ring holders, or even learn the basics of silversmithing. Classes are available each week, as well as drop-in crafting sessions.
Pioneer Memorial Library
Location: 115 W. Main Street
Boasting a large children’s section, the Pioneer Memorial Library is a great Fredericksburg spot to take your kids. They’ll enjoy the large shelves of stories to get lost in, as well as the storytime and craft events. Parents will admire the historic architecture.
BB's Billiards & Bowling
Location: 758 S. Washington Street
Sometimes you need a little friendly competition. Luckily, there are many opportunities to challenge your family with bowling and arcade games at BB’s Billiards & Bowling.
Food
You truly can’t go wrong with a meal in Fredericksburg. It’s easy to dine out here with kids, with restaurants serving everything from Texas Hill Country favorites to classic German dishes in family-friendly settings. Thanks to the area’s agricultural roots, many menus feature fresh, local ingredients, so families can grab burgers and queso, enjoy farm-fresh plates, and still find sweet treats everyone will love.
Mr. Gatti’s Pizza
Location: 2931 S. State Highway 16
For over 40 years, Mr. Gatti’s has been serving pizza that will please any palate. Their dough and sauce are made in-house daily, and they have a fresh salad bar and pasta buffet. It’s a great place to fuel up after an action-packed day of adventuring.
Old German Bakery & Restaurant
Location: 225 W. Main Street
German cuisine is a must-try on a visit to Fredericksburg. Their kids’ menu includes German pancakes and crepes, as well as classic kid-friendly items such as corndogs and chicken strips.
Leroy's TexMex BBQ
Location: 225 W. Main Street
Fusing two of Texas’ most popular cuisines, Leroy’s offers delicious TexMex and BBQ breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. For kids, there is a special menu that includes sides of fresh fruit and a Kool-Aid Jammer to drink.
Clear River Ice Cream and Bakery
Location: 138 E. Main Street
Of course, no trip would be complete without a frosty treat! Clear River offers more than 75 homemade ice cream flavors, with 35 rotating daily. There will always be something new and exciting to try! They also offer deli sandwiches, salads, coffee, and other baked goods.
Shopping
Whether you’re looking for the perfect souvenir to remember your trip by, or looking to bring home a piece of Fredericksburg to your kiddo, these shops are kid-friendly and full of treasures.
Old Thyme Fun Shop
Location: 202 S. Adams Street
Old Thyme Fun Shop is a playful stop for kids, filled with classic magic tricks, practical jokes, goofy gifts, masks, and disguises that spark plenty of laughs. It’s also home to Sunshine the Clown, who adds to the fun with face painting, balloon art, and kid-friendly magic.
Recess
Location: 134 E. Main Street
Recess is a great spot to grab toys, books, dress-up costumes, and more. They have a monthly storytime events that include a craft and snacks, making it a perfect place to stop with your kids for a fun afternoon in Fredericksburg.
Things in a Room
Location: 237 1/2 E. Main Street
Known as one of the most unique shops in Fredericksburg, parents and children will both love exploring Things in a Room. Find toys, crafts, clothing, and souvenirs, along with a large selection of resale items for thrifters and secondhand shoppers.
Liebeskind, A Children's Boutique
Location: 127 E. Main Street
In German, Liebeskind means "Child of Love.” This shop is the place in Fredericksburg to dress the children you love from "bow (or bowtie) to toe!" This children's boutique specializes in boys' and girls' clothing, shoes, and accessories to dress babies, toddlers, and tweens.
Fredericksburg General Store
Location: 143 E. Main Street
Located right in the heart of downtown, kids will love exploring the aisles at the Fredericksburg General Store and finding their new favorite among the wide selection of nostalgic candy and novelty Texas items.
Fredericksburg Natural Baby
Location: 203 E. Main Street
Fredericksburg Natural Baby is a family-owned and operated shop that sells natural and organic baby products. Browse their selection of eco-friendly baby products, including cloth diapers, organic cotton and bamboo clothing, non-toxic toys, baby shoes, health items, and more.
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