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April Is the Sweetest Month for Fun in the Fort
Helloooooooooooooo April!
Honestly, April is one of my favorite months in the Fort. There’s so much to do, and our city is just beautiful! And this year, we have the total solar eclipse (see sites to watch below), plus the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival AND the Main St. Arts Festival! We’ve gathered the best of great, family-friendly activities in Cowtown, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!
Photo courtesy of Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival
Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival
April 4-7
Heart of the Ranch, Clearfork
Celebrating its 10th year, the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival continues to be one of THE events of the Fort Worth calendar. Showcasing local chefs, brewers, distillers, and more, the FWFWF not only is the most delicious event of the year, it raises money for scholarships and grants for local industry personnel. Click the link above for tickets – they’re going fast!
Spring Plant Sale
April 3 (FAQ) through 6
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Come and join us at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Spring Plant Sale! The Garden’s team of expert staff will be available to answer all your plant-related questions and assist you in finding the perfect plants to suit your yard. You can bring your own wagon or borrow one of theirs to easily transport your new plants to your vehicle.
Marie and Rosetta
April 5-28
Amphibian Stage
Witness the collision of gospel and rock as DFW favorite Denise Lee embodies the incomparable “Godmother of Rock ‘N’ Roll,” legendary Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The play chronicles Tharpe’s first rehearsal with protégée Marie Knight in 1947, setting the stage for a historic tour that would establish them as one of the most significant music duos of the 20th century. Despite their influence on Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles and more, Knight and Tharpe go largely uncredited for their contributions to rock and roll. George Brant’s play aims to correct historical oversights by providing a stage for Marie and Rosetta to share their story through powerful performances. Don’t miss the chance to witness the birth of a musical legacy that transcends time with an unforgettable night of toe-tapping, head-bopping-and soul-lifting entertainment.
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE on Monday, April 8
A total solar eclipse is coming to Fort Worth on Monday, April 8. A solar eclipse occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are lined up in space, with the moon between the earth and the sun. During the total eclipse, the moon will blot out the entire sun. For a few minutes, it will look and feel like twilight. The moon will start to block the sun around noon on April 8. Totality will begin at 1:30 p.m. and last from a few seconds to about 4 1/2 minutes depending on where you are along the path. Only those in the path of totality will get the full eclipse experience. Time of totality in Fort Worth is expected to be 1:41 p.m. The next solar eclipse in DFW will not be until 2345, so get to one of the locations below to experience this amazing once-in-several-lifetimes experience!
Fort Worth Zoo
Howl the animals react to “extraordinary darkness?” The Fort Worth Zoo is in the path of totality of the solar eclipse on April 8, and they’re excited to use this opportunity to partner with a research team to observe what, if any, effect the total eclipse has on animal behavior.
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
If you are looking for a place to view the eclipse, come out to the Nature Center. We will have a telescope set up for you to get a great and safe view of the eclipse. Bring your tent chairs and hang out in a peaceful spot just taking it in and tracking it to its totality. We will have an activity for the kids to track the eclipse.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Celebrate the total solar eclipse with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden on April 8, 2024! Join us from 10 AM – 3 PM for eclipse activities and space science, free with general admission. Free admission and glasses are offered with Museum membership. Solar eclipse glasses are now available for $3 in ShopToo! and will be available for purchase during the event.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History invite you to witness the awe-inspiring total solar eclipse on April 8! Immerse yourself in nature as the moon dances across the sun, creating a magical twilight spectacle never to be forgotten.
The Trailhead at Clearfork
Get ready for an unforgettable, Solar Eclipse Yoga Class at The Trailhead at Clearfork! On April 8th, at 1 PM, join in on this special session, uniquely timed to align with the awe-inspiring solar eclipse!
Fort Worth Public Library – Various Locations
Your Fort Worth Public Library has partnered with NASA’s Mission2Mars project for fun, family-friendly eclipse-related experiences to learn about the phenomenon and create your very own space-related craft.
Photo courtesy of Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Sensory Explorations: Nature
April 13
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month by enjoying nature in art! Families can connect with artworks in the galleries, enjoy an interactive performance, go on tours, and get creative during a hands-on, art-making experience! Sensory Explorations is a free event for families with children of all ages who are on the autism spectrum. While the needs of individuals with autism are the focus of this event, it is also intended to be fun for parents, siblings (of all ages), and other relatives!
Open Streets 2024
April 13
Magnolia Avenue
Open Streets presented by Trinity Metro is a community event that closes Magnolia Avenue and opens it up to cyclists, food trucks, dog walkers, skateboarders, yoga classes, face painters, and much more. The event is an expression of Near Southside’s community spirit in every way: dozens of community partners take ownership of key planning details such as activities, temporary public art projects, pet adoptions, bike safety courses, and much more.
Dance at the Modern: Ode
April 13 and 14
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents Dance at the Modern: Ode, a contemporary ballet on the cyclical nature of life from generation to generation choreographed by Alexandra Light. This event is free, open to the public, and is located in the Modern’s Grand Lobby.
Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival
April 13
Fort Worth Stockyards Station
BBQ competition? Check. All-day music festival? Check. Raising money for Texas 4H and FFA kiddos? Heck, yeah! This is Cowtown’s premier large-scale nonprofit BBQ competition hosted by the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate. The Smokedown is a showdown of Texas BBQ pitmasters in search of the perfect BBQ dish and the pitmaster prize. It’s the best way for Fort Worth to celebrate and indulge in Texas’ finest BBQ, bring the Cowtown community together, and give back beyond ourselves.
Wednesday Workshop: It’s All in the Details: Miniature Paintings
April 17
Kimbell Art Museum
Enjoy an afternoon lost in the details of your favorite European paintings. Staff-led gallery activities will highlight textural effects and different kinds of mark-making before participants move into the studios to create their own paintings on miniature canvases. Spark your intellectual curiosity and creativity during afternoon programs that highlight featured artworks and hands-on activities for adults of all ages. Sessions will focus on current special exhibitions or the permanent collection.
Photo courtesy of MAIN ST Fort Worth Arts Festival
MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival 2024
April 18-21
Downtown Fort Worth
The 37th edition of the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival takes place April 18 – 21, 2024! Downtown comes alive with incredible Art, fantastic Music and delicious Food! With new entertainment venues and over 200 juried artists from the local, regional and national areas, the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival turns Downtown into Texas’ largest and most revered arts festivals!
Nishi Spring Fest 2024
April 20-21
Will Rogers Memorial Center
Nishi Fest is back in Spring 2024! A two-day celebration of Anime & Asian Pop Culture in North Texas features voice actors, artists, cosplay and exhibitors, plus a car show and an outdoor festival.
LEGO Brick Convention
April 20-21
Dickies Arena
LEGO Lovers Unite! Brick Convention is the ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages! The numerous play areas treat fans of all ages to a day of hands-on fun, games, and life-size LEGO models. Coming to Fort Worth, TX on April 20 and 21! Attractions include of amazing LEGO creations to gawk at, meet-and-greets with professional LEGO artists, and vendors selling the latest LEGO accessories, sets, mini-figures, and even retired and hard-to-find LEGO.
Photo courtesy of Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival
Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival
April 18-21
Downtown Ennis, TX
It’s time for the 72nd annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival presented by the Ennis Garden Club. The 3-day festival kicks off at 10am on Friday, April 19th. Throughout the weekend, enjoy unique shopping vendors, fabulous live entertainment, food, Texas wine sampling, kids activities and more.
Earth Day at the Museum
April 21
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Participate in the Earth Day festivities and back the environmental movement, all while igniting awareness about the significance of long-term ecological sustainability.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Presents The Empire Strikes Back
April 26-28
Bass Performance Hall
The battle for the galaxy intensifies as Imperial Forces launch an all-out attack on the Rebel Alliance, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) flee to Cloud City where they are captured by Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) journeys to the mysterious, marshy planet of Dagobah, where the wise Jedi Master Yoda teaches the young hero the ways of the Force. Little does Luke know that all his Jedi training will be called upon so soon. A stunning revelation – and a seeming life-or-death duel with Darth Vader – await. The FWSO performs John William’s epic film score live with the film.
