Summertime Fun in the Fort

The homestretch of summer is here! Back-to-school activities are gearing up as well as our enthusiasm for the fall days ahead. With that in mind, we know the sweltering heat of Texas may leave us less than inspired to plan something fun, but, as always, we’re here to do the creative sourcing for you! See below for our list of activities and events for the month of August in Fort Worth.

Photo courtesy of Giant Noise

APHA “All Day Breakaway” Roping Competition at the Cowtown Coliseum

August 1

The American Paint Horse Association’s APHA series is committed to the growth of the sport and spirit of competition, featuring hundreds of the finest riders in the region. This event begins at 9 am and is free and open to the public.

Sunday Funday at Panther Island Pavilion

August 1 – September 5

‘Sunday Funday’ is a recurring day of relaxation and fun at the Panther Island Pavilion beach. This is a perfect way to relax and keep cool for some fun in the sun! Tubes and pedal boats will be available for rent along with kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes from Backwoods Paddlesports. Cold beer and loaner ice chests are also available. Additionally, enjoy a morning yoga class, food trucks and more along the Trinity River! Free admission and parking. For more information, visit www.sundayfundayfw.com

Soul Saturdays – Guided Meditation at Kimbell Art Museum

Saturdays, August 7 and 21

In celebration of the special exhibition Buddha, Shiva, Lotus, Dragon, join “Soul Saturdays” as you explore mind, body, and soul during free, all-levels guided meditation classes with expert instructors Michael and Brynn Dardanes of Elemental Yoga & the Mind Arts.

For additional information call 817-332-8451, ext. 224 or visit,  Soul Saturdays | Kimbell Art Museum

Fort Worth Fall Home & Garden Show

August 13-15

Come to the Will Rogers Memorial Center for the all-in-one Home and Garden Show. They will help you get your Projects Solved! From the front door to the backyard, you’ll find it all at the Fort Worth Fall Home & Garden Show. Come take advantage of “Show Only” prices. Save Time, Save Money & Have Fun! For more information, visit Fort Worth — Home and Garden Shows (showtechnology.com)

Tea at the Garden: Fairyland Afternoon Tea at Fort Worth Botanic Garden

August 14

Once again, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Botanical Research Institute of Texas delights us with another magical afternoon tea. Enjoy a scrumptious array of snacks and beverages in an enchanting theme of fairyland. For more information, visit Tea at the Garden: Fairyland Afternoon Tea – Botanical Research Institute of Texas and the Fort Worth Botanical Garden (brit.org)

Car Seats for Cowtown – 5K RACE | Cops for Kids

August 14

Fort Worth Cops for Kids is pleased to be hosting a car seat drive and 5K run/walk on Saturday August 14, 2021, at the famous Shack located at Panther Island Pavilion. Additionally, there will be food trucks, a live band, drinks, and fun family activities. They will also be accepting car seat donations which will be given to the community and stored at several Police stations so that officers can give them to families in need. For more information, visit Cops for Kids 5K in Fort Worth, TX – Details, Registration, and Results | ITS YOUR RACE

Make & Take: Croissants at Central Market

August 15

Have you always wanted to learn the art of making croissants? Then look no further! At Central Market, they will show you the classic French techniques for making a variety of flakey rich pastries. For ages 16 and up. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Each attendee must purchase a ticket. For more information and tickets, visit Make & Take: Croissants Tickets, Sat, Aug 7, 2021 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

APHA “Bustin’ Out the Barrels” Barrel Racing at the Cowtown Coliseum

August 15

The American Paint Horse Association hosts this barrel racing competition that proves there “is no speed limit on Sunday in the Stockyards.” This event begins at 9 am and is free and open to the public.

Coyote Drive in Small Business Pop Up Market

August 21

Support local small businesses offering you amazing products and services! Enjoy shopping on a beautiful summer evening, accompanied by great people, an amazing environment, and a movie under the stars! Must purchase movie ticket for entrance. For more information, visit Coyote Drive-In Small Business Pop-Up Market | Facebook

Fort Worth Burger Week

August 23-29

Celebrate Fort Worth’s annual burger week benefitting Tarrant Area Food Bank and North Texas Food Bank. The event features over 30 favorite eateries, each offering a $5 Specialty Burger the week of August 23-30. You can dine-in, order to-go or even have your burger delivered from some locations. There will be an Official Passport for you to navigate your way through Fort Worth Burger Week released on Friday, August 20, 2021. For more Information, visit FW Burger Week | What’s Up Fort Worth (whatsupfortworth.com)

Stay cool, folks! I hope the rest of your month is filled with all kinds of summer fun in the Fort!

Gretta Hendricks is a multidisciplinary creative who has been a chocolatier, baker, birth-doula, performance artist, and freelance writer, although her favorite job to-date has been becoming a first-time mama to her beautiful rainbow baby, Ofelia, born in January of 2020. Gretta has enjoyed writing for as long as she can remember and is passionately interested in the ways she can both learn and share from the art of storytelling. Alongside her husband and daughter, she loves living in and exploring Fort Worth as well as pouring into her church and local community.