Where in the world did the first third of the year go? I can’t believe it’s almost May! Of course, May is one of the nicest months in Cowtown, and there are so many things to do in our fair city. We’ve gathered some of the best, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Mayfest 2026
Through May 3
Trinity Park

Celebrate all things Fort Worth! Get ready for four days of music, food, arts, and FUN! Whether you go for the rides, the performances, the food, or the markets, Mayfest has something for everyone.

Spamalot
Through May 3
Bass Performance Hall

Flying cows! Killer bunnies! Coconuts! Shrubbery! And a group of hapless English knnnnnnnnnigits searching for the Grail – Spamalot (loving ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail) has invaded Bass Performance Hall!

Lilo & Stitch Family Hula Party
May 2
Rooftop Cinema Club

“Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.” Grab your hula skirt and enjoy an animated classic with the whole family.

Carter Family Workshop: Found Photos
May 2
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Inspired by the special exhibition, Black Photojournalism, your whole family will get creative with found photos and photo negatives, so dig out those boxes of photos that never made it into albums.

Middle School Open House – A Day for Deep Thinkers
May 2
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Calling all middle school students and their families! Enjoy a day of artmaking, films, music, theater, and all things creative at the Modern, inspired by the special exhibition, Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers.

19^th Annual Festival of the Kid
May 2-3
Stage West

Experience 30 never-produced works, written and performed by local students, ages 8 through 18!

Sensory Hour/Hora Sensorial
May 3
Kimbell Art Museum

Children and adults with neurodiversities and sensory processing disorders are invited to enjoy a morning at the Kimbell with lower light levels, reduced attendance capacity, and quiet zones.

Cinco de Mayo en Fort Worth

• Fort Worth’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: May 2
• Cinco de Mayo in the Stockyards: May 2
• Cinco de Mayo en la Gran Plaza: May 3
• Farm-to-Table Cinco de Mayo Experience at Conundrum Farms: May 5
• Cinco de Mayo at Martin House Brewing: May 5
• Demo & Dine: A Night in Mexico at Central Market Cooking School: May 5

The Queens! 4 Legends, 1 Stage
May 8
Dickies Arena

Enjoy an evening of iconic music and timeless hits from the Queens of R&B, Soul, and Pop!

Reel Adventures: Night at the Museum
May 9
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Will the exhibits come to life? You’ll have to spend a night at the Museum to find out!

Mother’s Day 2026

• Mother’s Day Tea Party at Thomas Place: May 9
• Wandering Roots Mother’s Day Sip ‘n Shop: May 9-10
• Mother’s Day Brunch at Café Modern: May 10
• Mother’s Day Flower Garden Paint & Tea Party at Conundrum Farms: May 10
• Mother’s Day Brunch at the Fort Worth Zoo: May 10
• Mother’s Day Brunch and Mamma Mia! at the Movie Tavern: May 10
• Mother’s Enjoying Nature at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: May 10
• Mother’s Day Brunch at Taste: May 10
• Parent & Child: Mother’s Day Brunch at Central Market Cooking School: May 10
• I Love Mom Half Marathon & 5K: May 10
• Mother’s Day Celebration at Cowtown Winery: May 12

100 Years of Sammy Davis, Jr.
May 12-17
Reid Cabaret Theatre

Enjoy an evening celebrating the life and legacy of Sammy Davis, Jr. Attendees will enjoy passed appetizers, a champagne toast, and, most importantly, some of the most timeless music, dancing, and comedy in this black-tie-optional evening.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Toasts & Tunes
May 14
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Grab your friends and experience a night of art, music, and cocktails at the Carter.

2026 PBR Unleash the Beast World Finals
May 14-17
Dickies Arena

Watch the best bull riders in the world compete for the title of World Champion.

42^nd Annual Main Street Fest
May 15-17
Grapevine Main Street

Celebrate spring with the best in local music, art, shopping, and food in historic Grapevine.

Swan Lake
May 15-17
Bass Performance Hall

Texas Ballet Theater presents the timeless tale of love and fate, enchantment and betrayal.

Espíritu de Mexico/Spirit of Mexico Rodeo
May 17
Cowtown Coliseum

Espíritu de Mexico celebrates the culture of Mexico with charrería, folklorico dance, rodeo competition, and live regional music at the historic Cowtown Coliseum.

ARTsense
May 17
Kimbell Art Museum

Artist John Bramblitt hosts an afternoon of multi-sensory experiences, storytelling, tactile sketching, and opportunities to engage with Bramblitt’s original works for adults who are blind or have low vision.

Sound Bath Under the Stars
May 17
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Enjoy an evening of calm in the midst of the storm at the Jane & John Justing Foundation Omni Theater led by Se7en Waves Sound Vibes.

Enchanted Princess Ball
May 23
The Women’s Club of Fort Worth

Dance, sing, and dine with your favorite princesses on this royally fun morning! Dressing up is positively encouraged, and adults can only enter with a responsible child.

German Maifest
May 29-31
Crystal Springs Hideaway

Forget Oktoberfest! Enjoy food, drink, music, and fun in this FREE celebration of spring.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party
May 30
Trinity Park

Fort Worth Public Library invites you to enjoy a day of family fun – games, music, activities, and Kona Ice – to kick off the Library’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Hands-On Souffles Class
May 30
Central Market Cooking School

Learn to make (and eat!) two savory souffles and two sweet souffles like a French master!

Come From Away
May 30 through June 7
Casa Mañana

Based on the remarkable true story of Gander, a small town in Newfoundland, that welcomed over 7,000 international air passengers in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy with kindness and love.

And finally…

Charles Schwab Challenge at the Colonial
May 25-31
Colonial Country Club

Watch the best of the best play at the Colonial, celebrating 80 years of professional golf.

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In the original Tanglewood Moms group on Facebook, a member asked for recommendations for VBS in Fort Worth. As usual, the group knew all the best places! We’ve gathered them all here, including ages and additional information (if available), so be sure to bookmark this page. And if we missed one, add it to the comments below!

• Travis Avenue Baptist Church
• Christ Chapel Bible Church – June 23-26
• Arlington Heights Methodist Church – July 13-17, 9 am to noon
• Andrew’s Anglican Church – July 6-10, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
• Peter the Apostle Catholic Church – June 8-12 (Please note, this camp costs $20 per camper)
• Lighthouse Fellowship
• First United Methodist Church – July 20-24, 9 am to noon
• Worth Baptist Church – June 22-26, 9 am to noon, ages 5-12
• First Baptist Church, Benbrook – June 15-19, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
• St. Paul Lutheran Church/Summit Aledo – June 8-11, 9 am to noon, 3 years through 5^th grade
• Doxology Bible Church – June 8-11, 9 am to noon, kindergarten through 5^th grade
• Stephen Presbyterian Church – June 1-5, 9 am to noon
• Broadway Baptist Church – June 8-12, 9 am to noon
• University Christian Church – June 9-11, 9 am to noon, 2 years (UCC members) through 5^th grade
• Grace Church Southwest – June 14-28, 6 to 8:30 pm, 4 years through 5^th grade
• Arborlawn United Methodist Church – June 29 through July 2, 9 am to noon, 2 years through 5^th grade
• Trinity Episcopal Church
• North Fort Worth Baptist Church – July 6-10, 9 am to noon, kindergarten though 5^th grade
• Christ Lutheran Church – July 19-22
• All Saints Episcopal Church – June 8-11, 8:30 to 11:45 am, 3 years to 5^th grade
• Holy Family Catholic Church – June 8-12, 8:30 am to noon

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Our weekly produce boxes from Conundrum Farms are full of the most delicious lettuces, collards, kale, chard, and spinach. Fortunately, we love greens in this house. Whether I make pasta with chard and tomatoes, risotto with collards and spring onions, or a simple salad, we are surely getting our vitamins and minerals.

This weekend, I ran out of ideas. It happens frequently, and when it does, I usually end up standing in front of the open refrigerator, frantically doing a mental inventory of its contents, and praying for inspiration. When I remembered that I had some lemons that needed using, the muse spoke, and I knew what I was going to make for dinner.

Even better, it was quick and easy.

I had some pouches of pre-cooked quinoa, brown rice, red rice, and flaxseeds that I had gotten on sale. I followed the package directions to warm two up and mixed them with the greens and fresh herbs, some baby carrots, a lemony vinaigrette, and some feta cheese. Paired with some sourdough bread (thanks, honey!), it was a delicious, nutritious, and filling meal for the three of us.

Entrée Kale and Quinoa Salad with a Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

For the vinaigrette

Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, grated or minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (I used a mixture of rosemary, thyme, and parsley)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

For the salad

A whole mess of greens (I used kale, collards, chard, beet greens, and spinach)
A handful fresh herbs (I used parsley, basil, and thyme)
2 cups quinoa or a quinoa/rice blend, cooked according to package directions
Whatever vegetables you have on hand (I had some baby carrots that I shaved, but cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, asparagus, squash of any kind, beans, peas, peppers, or whatever you have will work)
Some sort of cheese, crumbled or grated or shaved (are you getting the idea that this is a very loose recipe?)
If you like nuts in your salad, please feel free to add them, ya weirdo

Directions

For the dressing

Combine all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well to combine. You won’t use it all, and it will keep in the fridge for several days.

For the salad

If the greens you are using are tough (kale or collards), toss them with a little bit of the dressing and rub the leaves. If the greens you’re using are more delicate (spinach, chard, beet greens), just hold off mixing until just before serving.

I always toss the grains in a little of the dressing when it’s still warm. This allows the grains to absorb the dressing, giving them a bit more flavor.

Toss the greens, the grains, and the veggies together in a large bowl with some of the dressing. To serve, divide onto plates and top with whatever cheese you’re using. Cheeses that would work include feta, chevre, parmesan, Manchego, Gruyere, asiago, or aged gouda. This made enough for three of us.

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Fortunately for all of us, the stigmas surrounding women’s health are beginning to fall, and leading the charge is Dr. Carolyn Moyers of Sky Women’s Health. Dr. Moyers was kind enough to have a Worthy Convo with us. (This is an important Worthy Convo, so don’t click away!)

Photo shared with permission by Sky Women’s Health

Tanglewood Moms: What inspired you to found Sky Women’s Health?

Dr. Carolyn Moyers: The name itself tells part of the story. It’s drawn from a Chinese proverb — “Women hold up half the sky” — and from the book Half the Sky, which follows women around the world who have endured unimaginable suffering, often in silence, often without anyone advocating for them. That book stayed with me. I wanted to be part of the solution.

But the professional path to getting here was a decade in the making. I practiced across different settings — traditional OB/GYN, ob hospitalist work, building a gynecology program within a hormone therapy clinic. And across all of it, I kept seeing the same thing: women with real symptoms being dismissed, undertreated, or rushed through a system that wasn’t designed for the complexity of what they were experiencing. Menopause, perimenopause, sexual health — these weren’t being addressed with the seriousness they deserved.

I started dreaming of a place that cared about the details. The experience. The expertise. Somewhere unhurried, where a woman could sit across from her physician and actually be heard.

That’s Sky Women’s Health. And the mission goes beyond the exam room — I want women to be empowered to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities.

TWM: How does the concierge model allow you to more fully serve your patients?

Dr. Moyers: The concierge model removes the ceiling. In a traditional practice, I might see 25 or 30 patients in a day. There’s simply no way to do justice to something as nuanced as menopause or sexual dysfunction in that structure.

At Sky Women’s Health, our members have direct access to me. Appointments are longer, there’s no rushed handoff, and when something changes — when a symptom evolves or a question comes up between visits — they can reach me. We’re managing their health across time, not just addressing a complaint at a single visit.

It also means I’m not practicing to satisfy an insurance billing code. I’m practicing to get results. That changes everything about how I approach care.

TWM: Can you define perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause?

Dr. Moyers: These three terms get used interchangeably, and they really shouldn’t be.

Perimenopause is the transition — the decade or so leading up to your final menstrual period. This is when most symptoms begin: irregular cycles, heavier or lighter bleeding, sleep disruption, mood changes, brain fog, hot flashes. It’s a gradual, variable process, and it looks different for every woman.

Menopause is technically one day. It’s the point 12 months after your final menstrual period. That’s it. One day in your history.

Postmenopause is everything after that — the remaining decades of your life. This is when certain risks, like bone loss and cardiovascular changes, become increasingly relevant. The conversation doesn’t end at menopause; in many ways, it’s just beginning.

One important note: that definition assumes a woman has a cycle to track — and not every woman does. For those who don’t have periods due to an IUD, endometrial ablation, or hysterectomy, menopause is defined differently. In those cases, we look at FSH levels — a hormone that rises as the ovaries wind down. An elevated FSH on two separate occasions, at least four weeks apart, is how we confirm menopause when cycle tracking isn’t possible.

Photo shared with permission by Sky Women’s Health

TWM: Are there things women in their 30s can do to prepare for menopause?

Dr. Moyers: Eat whole foods. Prioritize sleep. Lift weights — bone density loss starts earlier than most women realize, and muscle mass is protective. Get your annual health checks and use your 30s to establish baselines: blood pressure, lipids, blood sugar, thyroid. These numbers matter in context over time, not just as a single snapshot.

And start paying attention to your body. Perimenopause can begin earlier than you expect — sometimes in your late 30s.

TWM: How does your background as a DO inform your approach to hormonal and sexual health?

Dr. Moyers: My osteopathic training gave me a framework for looking at the whole picture. When a patient comes in with hormonal symptoms, I’m not just looking at one organ system — I’m thinking about sleep, stress, nutrition, relationship context, all of it. Root cause matters, not just symptom management.

My OMT fellowship training also prepared me for hands-on assessment of pelvic floor dysfunction, which is deeply connected to both hormonal and sexual health. These things don’t exist in isolation, and my training reinforced that.

TWM: Why did you start the Sky Women’s Health podcast?

Dr. Moyers: The exam room has limits. There are only so many patients I can see, and so many conversations I can have in a day. The podcast is an extension of those conversations — a way to reach women who may never walk through my door.

My goal is to help women become better advocates for themselves, even if I’m not their physician. If a woman listens to an episode and walks into her next appointment with better questions, then it’s doing exactly what I hoped.

TWM: What’s one thing you wish patients knew that traditional medicine doesn’t teach?

Dr. Moyers: Perimenopause is a clinical diagnosis — and most women don’t know that.

When you come in with real symptoms and your labs come back normal, that isn’t a dead end. It means we’ve ruled out other conditions that can look exactly like perimenopause: thyroid disorders, diabetes, among others. That’s important work. But normal labs do not mean you are not in perimenopause. There is no blood test that confirms it. The diagnosis lives in your symptoms, your cycle history, and your experience.

The second thing: waiting until 65 for a bone density scan is too late. Bone loss accelerates in the years surrounding menopause, and the window for early intervention is earlier than traditional guidelines suggest — especially if you have risk factors like early menopause, family history, low body weight, or long-term use of certain medications.

TWM: What’s one menopause myth you’d like to bust?

Dr. Moyers: Your sexual pleasure matters — and medicine has ignored it for far too long.

Changes in libido, pain with intercourse, decreased arousal and sensation — these are real, common, and treatable. They are not an inevitable part of aging. They are not something to quietly accept. And they are absolutely something your physician should be asking about. If they’re not asking, or not comfortable having that conversation when you bring it up, find someone who will.

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To celebrate, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), established the America 250 City Art Poster Project. In Fort Worth, Mayor Mattie Parker, Fort Works Art, and Gallery of Dreams invited local artists to create posters that celebrate our history while inspiring hope for future Fort Worthians.

The winner, announced last week, was Tealy Kaiser, a senior choir major at I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM & VPA. Not just a choir major, Tealy is also on the school’s winning robotics team and has participated in many art competitions. Her achievements, impressive on their own, are even more impressive once you learn that Tealy was born with two brain abnormalities which led to a diagnosis of epilepsy with accompanying surgeries and ongoing medical supervision (i.e., frequent trips to Houston to consult with her neurologists).

Tealy generously took time from her busy schedule (she’s been bombarded by requests for interviews) to take part in a Worthy Convo.

Tealy Kaiser

Tanglewood Moms: Congratulations on your win! What drew you to enter the America 250 City Art Poster Project?

Tealy Kaiser: I’m a fourth generation Fort Worth native, and the contest was something that I was drawn to… I wanted to show our cultural history on the boot proudly.

TWM: Tell us about your vision for your poster.

TK: My poster is a boot that has areas that are significant to Fort Worth on it. [I included] the Botanical Garden, the Water Gardens, downtown Fort Worth, the Stockyards, Frog Fountain, and blue bonnets. I felt that a boot is a significant representation of Fort Worth, and it tells our history. Colors on the boot… represent the Texas flag, and the date when it was established is found on the pull strap. The shape of Texas is found on the front of the boot with a longhorn marking where Cowtown is.

Kaiser, Tealy. Cowtown Bootin Scootin. 2026, Fort Worth. Photo courtesy of Tealy Kaiser.

TWM: According to the VERY official press release that Fort Works Art Gallery sent about your win, your design, Cowtown Bootin Scootin, captures “the traditional, yet evolving spirit of Fort Worth.” How did you balance honoring our city’s traditions and history while making a piece of contemporary art?

TK: I tried balancing both by keeping traditional Fort Worth elements like the Western culture and movement clearly recognizable, while using modern style, color, and composition to make it feel current. My boot honors the past and the present with how Fort Worth is evolving today.

TWM: Did your heritage influence how you approached celebrating Fort Worth’s history and future?

TK: Since I am fourth generation [Fort Worth native], I wanted to make sure I added in details that I’ve known since I was little girl into this boot that had a special meaning or memory.

TWM: Is there a particular detail in your design that you’re secretly proud of?

TK: I feel like the detail that I am most proud of is combining all these historical landmarks [into something that’s] not overwhelming and too chaotic at the same time. It was very hard, combining all these historical landmarks together into one boot.

Tealy at the unveiling of the Lowden mural, which she helped to create with her classmates

TWM: You’re a senior choir major at I.M. Terrell, yet you do lots of visual art AND you’re on the school’s robotics team. On top of all that, you’ve become an advocate for epilepsy awareness, a disease you have lived with for most if not all of your life. How in the world do you balance it all?

TK: I balance all this by using my time wisely – making sure I’m not missing school events, and making sure dates don’t line up against each other regarding my academics and obligations. I try to be open about my epileptic journey to help others that struggle with the stigma surrounding it.

TWM: What does the future hold for Tealy Kaiser?

TK: Right now, I’m undecided between UTA and TCU. Both universities offered scholarship options. UTA awarded me the Presidential Honors Scholarship! TCU is seven minutes from my home, which is certainly convenient. Being an epileptic, the state of Texas says that I cannot drive until I am three months seizure-free, so commuting is a challenge. On my art side, I would love for an established boot company to help me place my work on an actual boot so I can wear it. This would be life-changing for me.

On her way to be interviewed on Fox 4’s Good Day

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That means that for the first time in a long time, I’m going to be buying groceries for four people instead of three. Now, that doesn’t sound like a big deal, but with grocery prices continuing to climb, it really, really is.

One thing I’ve been working on is prepping meal components for people to use for breakfasts and lunches. My younger kiddo loves most Asian cuisines, so it’s easy to make a big pot of rice and a bunch of vegetables and proteins for her to customize her lunches. (It also makes my lunchtime decision making much easier.)

For this recipe, I adapted the younger sprog’s favorite Chinese protein, char siu pork. This marinade can be used on pork (chops, belly, or tenderloin) or on chicken thighs. I like to grill the pork or chicken, but you could pan sear it or roast it in the oven just as easily. We put it over rice or in ramen. I’ve even put it on a salad and on sandwiches! However you use it, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Char Siu Marinade for Pork or Chicken

Ingredients

4 to 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3 to 4 green onions, finely sliced
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
¼ cup honey or agave syrup
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
¼ cup ketchup
½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil

Directions

Combine everything in a bowl or a large, zippered bag. (I always use a zippered bag for marinating. It makes cleanup easy, and as I use compostable bags, I don’t feel as bad as I would if I were to use a plastic bag.) Marinate your meat of choice for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Bring the meat to room temperature before cooking. You can grill your meats, sear them in a skillet over medium heat, or roast them in a 425° oven until done. I try to find chicken thighs or pork chops on sale, but if I’m going all fancy, I use pork belly that I’ve cubed.

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A little history is in order. Until the early part of the 19^th century, artists made their own paints from raw pigments rather than nipping down to the art supply store for a tube of cobalt blue or mosaic gold, which made painting anywhere but a studio difficult. However, after paint in tubes became available, artists were free to paint where they liked, and they really liked painting outside. The Impressionists were especially fond of heading out into a field or to a pond to commune with their muse.

“Plein air [painting] is fun because it gets you outdoors,” Doug Clark said. Clark is a local artist who started a popular plein air group here in North Texas called PAINT, an acronym for “Plein Air in North Texas.”

Doug Clark painting en plein air

Clark, who is both a sculptor and a painter, specializes in wildlife art, something that goes hand in hand with plein air. “I’ve always loved camping and fishing and just being outdoors,” Clark said. “To me, plein air adds to the enjoyment of painting and being outdoors. I’m able to enjoy nature while I’m painting, and I love that.”

Anyone is welcome to join PAINT on their jaunts into nature, regardless of age or artistic ability. The group paints in picturesque locations around the area, such as Benbrook Lake, city parks, and the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.

“We have members ranging in age from the 40s through the 80s,” Clark said. “Some are retired. Some still work. Some are professional artists, while others just like to paint for themselves. A lot of the artists use oil paints, but some use watercolors or sketch. We even have some who use acrylics outdoors.”

“There really are no rules. We just go out and have a good time.”

Usually, after a painting session, the group will either go somewhere for breakfast or brunch, or Clark will invite them over to his house for what he calls Show and Tell.

“What I find interesting is that when we go out as a group, we’re all looking at basically the same thing,” Clark said. “But at Show and Tell, you’ll have 15 very different paintings with different lighting and moods, even though we all saw the same thing.”

An artist from an early age (“I was always getting in trouble for doodling in class”), Clark went to TCU, where he studied English and history, “so I could go to law school.” After the first week of law school, Clark decided that practicing law was not for him and became a teacher. He first taught third-grade ESL before his principal offered him the position of art teacher. While he taught children about art, he started exploring his own talent.

“My father was a painter,” Clark said. “Not full-time – he was a systems analyst – but he would sell his work. But being an artist was never anything my parents encouraged me to do.”

After the COVID pandemic, Clark had enough of teaching and started creating art full-time.

“Doug is an important person in a lot of lives,” said Trish Wise, a local artist whose work is seen in every issue of Madeworthy in Fresh Family Recipes. “He not only gets us together [for plein air sessions], which always attract plenty of attention, but he invites us back to his home for amazing meals and camaraderie.”

Trish Wise, Madeworthy illustrator and en plein air enthusiast

“A lot of time, you’re not around people as an artist,” Clark said. “You’re working in a studio. Studio work is a solo activity. Plein air is a social activity; you’re not only inspired by nature, you’re inspired by the people around you.”

“Winston Churchill was a painter,” Clark continued. “He said that what he liked most about painting was that when he was painting, painting was the only thing he thought about. Even during World War Two, he would paint to take his mind off the war.”

So, if you’re out and about and see a group of people painting, there’s a good chance it could be PAINT. Go over and say hi. You could even join them.

And be sure to incorporate the phrase “plein air” into your conversations about art.

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To summarize the last blog post, my younger child’s principal came into her humanities class and told them they had 89 days left as high school students. She then offhandedly told that little nugget of heartache to me before blithely wandering off to her room to do homework, unaware of the puddle of Mom she left behind her.

Well, we’re now in our last six weeks. Imagine how THAT hit me.

Once again, I was never the mom to weep when my children hit the big milestones. I cheer that they are doing exactly what they are programmed to do: grow up and move forward, living their lives as independent people.

But…

Everything I do is now tinged with a bittersweet quality. This weekend will be the last time I go to Austin College in Sherman to see a play that my older kiddo is involved in producing. I realized that next year will be the first year since it reopened in 2018 that I.M. Terrell Academy will not have one of my sprogs as a student. Each event has a sense of finality and sadness attached to it that I’m not used to.

(Again, I know that graduations are not about me, but this article is, dammit.)

I think part of my struggle is because I’ve always been the mom who doesn’t weep. I love that my kiddos are maturing into people that I want to know. I have lived in my head, understanding child development and knowing that my whole purpose as a mother is to raise my children to leave and become their own person. But I can’t seem to find that objectivity these days.

My babies are growing up. My heart hurts, and my eyes leak.

So if you see me in these next six weeks, please ignore the mess that I am. Pat my head and tell me it will be alright. And if you’re feeling the same way I’m feeling, know that you aren’t alone. There are a lot of parents who feel like you do right now.

Solidarity, my sisters and brothers. Solidarity.

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The first Texas-based Light the Trail bike ride — a 20- or 40-mile ride along the scenic boundaries of Benbrook Lake, through back country roads and back to the lake — is April 11, 2026, starting at 8am. The ride supports The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation. The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation’s mission is to prevent suicide, eliminate stigma, and provide hope to people struggling with depression. Jordan, the oldest of three children, took her life March 27, 2012. The foundation offers programs to workplaces, schools, and communities of faith to prevent suicide. Her parents, Tom and Ellen, are co-Chairs of The JEHF.

“Your commitment to ride with us will support those individuals and families that wrestle with mental health challenges every day,” said Andy Deufel, chairman of the race committee. “We ‘Light the Trail’ to help bring people out of the darkness of depression and into the light of hope.”

The ride is open to race enthusiasts, leisure riders, and those interested in supporting the foundation. Whether you’re in for a steady cruise or a longer challenge, every mile you ride helps make a meaningful impact. To register, visit www.Lightthetrailride.org. Registration is $250 per person. Enter promo code MOMSRIDE2026 for 50% off registration. The ride includes well-stocked rest stops along the way and a post-ride lunch at the finish line.

We encourage riders to register as a fundraiser and accept pledges or donations. Once you have surpassed $250, your registration fee is covered. FMI or to register, visit www.LighttheTrailRide.org.

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We all know that April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but there’s lots of sun and lots of fun during April in Cowtown. That means there’s lots to do with family and friends! We’ve gathered some of the best family-friendly events and activities for you, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Ennis Bluebonnet Trail
April 1-30
Ennis, Texas

Enjoy miles of bluebonnets in the Official Bluebonnet City of Texas. The Ennis Bluebonnet Festival runs from April 17-19 and is full of family fun!

Peter and the Wolf
April 4
Kimbell Art Museum

Join the members of the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth for a lively morning of musical storytelling as they perform the Prokofiev classic.

Easter Egg Hunts

Easter is Sunday, April 5, and there are eggs hidden all over town! Here are just a few egg hunts open to the public.

• Northwest Library Egg Hunt
• Easter Eggstravaganza at the Southwest Community Center
• Stockyards Easter Egg Hop
• House of Hope for Autism Easter Egg Hunt
• McFly’s Pub Annual Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt & Market

Pictures and Pages/Fotos y Libros: Fruit Salad
April 7
Kimbell Art Museum

Kids and their adults are invited to enjoy bilingual stories and creative play at the Kimbell.

First Tuesday: Brief Moments of Mindfulness with Kaity Stone
April 7
Stage West

Hit “pause” as Kaity Stone leads you in gentle mindfulness and meditation practices that will help you slow down and breathe for a moment.

Late Night Catechism
April 9-12
McDavid Studio at Bass Performance Hall

Head back to school in this interactive theatrical event. Don’t be tardy or you might get detention!

Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival
April 9-12
Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork

Come taste the best of Fort Worth comestibles while supporting our region’s hospitality community!

Oklahoma!
April 10-26
Stolen Shakespeare Guild

Stolen Shakespeare Guild presents the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that will have your toes tapping as you sing along with such classics as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” and “Surrey with a Fringe.”

Madama Butterfly
April 10 & 12
Bass Performance Hall

The Fort Worth Opera presents Puccini’s heartbreaking opera about a young Japanese woman who falls in love with a dashing American with tragic results.

Zoo Run 2026
April 11
Fort Worth Zoo

Lace up your running shoes for Fort Fun’s favorite run through the Zoo and surrounding neighborhood.

Light the Trail 2026
April 11
Dutch Branch Park

Join the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation and fellow cyclists as you ride to end depression and suicide.

Spring Market & Glass Garden
April 11
SiNaCa Studios

Help support SiNaCa’s local initiatives AND local glass artists. Reservations are required so click the link above!

Sensory Explorations: Traveling Trains
April 11
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

All aboard! Children of all ages who are on the autism spectrum and their families are welcome to explore different methods of transportation with sensory-friendly activities and play.

Some Like It Hot
April 14-19
Bass Performance Hall

Get ready for a rip-roaring trip across the country in the musical adaptation of the 1959 Billy Wilder film.

Audra Scott Presents It’s Your Song to Sing
April 15
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Award-winning vocalist Audra Scott will perform on Stage, 2026, a site-specific artwork by Rashid Johnson.

2026 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships
April 16-18
Dickies Arena

The best women’s collegiate gymnasts gather to compete for National Champion.

MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Fest
April 16-19
Downtown Fort Worth

Art. Music. Food. Main Street is back!

Log Cabin Village’s 60^th Birthday Party
April 18
Log Cabin Village

Celebrate 60 years of living history with a day of games, goodies, and music!

Scout-N-About: Prep Like a Pioneer
April 18
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Inspired by our pioneer forebearers who traveled light, this program features tails of pioneer daring do with hands-on help in preparing a modern go-bag.

Syndicate Smokeshow & Music Fest 2026
April 18
Fort Worth Stockyards

Where better to celebrate the best in music AND barbecue than the Historic Stockyards?

Rooted in Nature: Free Outdoor Family Adventure Day
April 19
Camp El Tesoro

Head to Camp El Tesoro for for a day of exploration, discovery, and family fun in the great outdoors!

Smartphone Photography and Composition
April 19
Conundrum Farms

This beginner-friendly workshop will teach you how to see the world around you in new ways (and take really great pictures of it!).

Rent
April 23 through May 16
Circle Theatre

Circle Theatre presents the groundbreaking, multi-award-winning musical by Jonathan Larson.

Creole Brunch
April 25
Central Market Cooking School

Head to the Big Easy for this hands-on class in which you will learn to make a brunch that would make Emeril weep over his cast iron skillet.

Cinco in the District
April 26
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Celebrate Mexican-American culture with music, dance, food, and more!

Panther City Writers
April 27
Southwest Regional Library

Join fellow writers in a safe space to write and share your words.

Monty Python’s Spamalot
April 28 through May 3
Bass Peformance Hall

Lovingly ripped off from the classic Monty Python & the Holy Grail, this award-winning musical invites you to join King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as they search for the Holy Grail. It is a silly musical.

And finally…

Mayfest
April 30 through May 3
Trinity Park

Celebrate spring and community in Trinity Park! Whether you go for the rides, the music, the shopping, or the best darn festival food in Texas, there’s something for everyone in the family at Mayfest.

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