"The stockings are hung by the chimney with care,"
In hopes of a soft toy — a longhorn or bear...

The holidays are quickly approaching and we've got a few places to add to your shopping list. Fort Worth kiddos of all ages will love these Cowtown-themed toys.

What to buy 🎁

Pick up a Funkytown toy for the animal-loving tot in your life.

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Stop by the museum gift shop for a longhorn steer plushie and a copy of "Goodnight Cowtown" by Jennifer Gaines Dez. Bonus: Give the gift of art — The Carter's ARTivity Totes are a great way to help foster your little one's appreciation of art.

Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy.
Symbolically adopt a baby animal — Bruno the gorilla, Maple the penguin, or Brazos the elephant — and get a stuffed toy, personalized certificate, fact sheet, coloring kit, and carrier box. Bonus: Level up your adoption and get a baby and mom plushie pair.

Rogue Brick Builders Lounge,5509 S. Hulen St.
Stop by the LEGO wonderland for all the purple bricks you need to construct a TCU Horned Frog. Bonus: Check out the membership packages for your LEGO master to create all year long.

Where to shop 🛍

Still looking for the perfect gift? Check out these locally owned stores.

The Happy Lark, 6012 Southwest Blvd. | A one-of-a-kind collection of toys for little ones — newborn to eight years old.
Toy Works, 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 228 | Toys stocked to the ceiling.
Holocron Toy Store, 3613 W. Vickery Blvd. | Every Star Wars-themed toy your Jedi could imagine.
Collins + Conley, 5254 Monahans Ave. | Get your tiny cowpoke a soft sleeper set or a holiday outfit for any occasion.