Steeped in tradition while embodying today’s cowboy and cowgirl lifestyle vibe, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) is the city’s capstone event for Western fun and entertainment. FWSSR rodeo performances are scheduled in Dickies Arena January 16 through February 7.

Fans can purchase tickets early via Ticketmaster.com from Wednesday, September 4 at 10a.m. through Sunday, September 7 at 11:59p.m. with unlock code:  DICKIES.   Guests looking for special group ticket rates and/or to plan a custom group experience including room rental, tickets, parking and food and beverage, can reach out to GroupSales@DickiesArena.com

Tickets to popular rodeo performances sell quickly so the public is encouraged to purchase early.

New for 2026 is the PRORODEO Rookie Rally (Jan. 22)where top rookies in professional rodeo will compete eight exciting events. Returning is the FWSSR PRORODEO Tournament (Jan. 23 – Feb. 7), and the $1.5 million purse which ranks it among the nation’s top five rodeos sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Besides the PRORODEO Tournament and Rookie Rally, fans will have a variety of additional choices for their rodeo experience at the 2026 Stock Show.

Specialty rodeos include:

• Best of the West Ranch Rodeo           Jan. 16 & 17
• Best of Mexico Celebración               Jan. 18
• Cowboys of Color Rodeo                   Jan. 19
• Bulls’ Night Out                                 Jan. 20 & 21

Fans of Mustang Magic can also purchase tickets beginning September 8 and during the presale. Mustang Magic performances in the Will Rogers Coliseum include Horses and Horsemen of the World on January 23 and the Mustang Magic Top Ten Finals on January 24.

Photo courtesy of FWSSR

THREE EASY WAYS TO PURCHASE ON SEPTEMBER 8.  

• Online at www.fwssr.com or Ticketmaster.com
• By phone at 817-502-0011
• Visiting the Dickies Arena Box Office at 1911 Montgomery Street in Fort Wort

While the Dickies Arena Box Office will be open for the launch of Stock Show rodeo ticket sales on Monday, September 8, its normal schedule is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

Make plans today to enjoy rodeo, music, livestock and horse shows, petting zoos and pony rides, carnival-midway and shopping from January 16 through February 7 at Will Rogers Memorial Center and Dickies Arena. Go to FWSSR.COM for more information.   

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After the dog days of August, September comes in with all the fun of fall with the lovely weather of late summer. We’re back into the swing of school, and we’re ready to get out and have some fun. Accordingly, we’ve gathered the best of events and activities to do with your family and friends, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

First Tuesday: Spectrum Chamber Society Presents “Espectro de Tango”
September 2
Stage West

Experience the passion of the tango from its origins in Argentina to today.

Historic Fort Worth, Inc. Presents Preservation Is the Art of the City
September 4-6
First on 7^th

Celebrate local artists, purchase art, and support Historic Fort Worth, Inc. all at once!

HOUSE OF BEY: A Beyoncé Celebration
September 4
Tulips FTW

Celebrate Queen Bey and her music from Lemonade and Renaissance to Dangerously In Love and I Am…Sasha Fierce. Happy B’Day, indeed!

Fort Worth Fall Home & Garden Show
September 5-7
Will Rogers Memorial Center

From cooking classes to making terrariums, from seminars to shopping, get ready to be inspired at the Home & Garden Show.

Couples Cook: Beef Wellington
September 5
Central Market Cooking School

Grab your sweetie and come to Central Market Cooking School to make and enjoy an impressive meal, perfect for date nights or dinner parties.

Family Workshop: The View from Here
September 6
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Children six to 12 can make art while learning about art from the Carter Collection. Adults must be accompanied by a responsible child.

FWADA’s Fall Gallery Night 2025
September 6
All over town

Explore local art and artists as you stroll through galleries, museums, and local businesses.

Iconic: Circle Theatre’s 2026 Season Revelation
September 8
Circle Theatre

Celebrate 45 years of Circle Theatre with an evening of music, food, drinks, and the unveiling of the 2026 Season.

TCU Women’s Volleyball Fight in the Fort
September 11 & 12
Schollmaier Arena

TCU hosts Wyoming, Rhode Island, and Missouri at Schollmaier Arena. Go Frogs!

In This Space: Community Celebration and Fundraising Gala
September 12
VIP Gala – The Nobleman Hotel
Community Celebration – Amphibian Stage

Celebrate the ‘Phib! Enjoy an evening of music, a champagne toast, a raffle of goodies from local businesses, and a mystery performance.

Bioblitz at Rosemont Park
September 13
Rosemont Park

Help Fort Worth Parks document biodiversity at the park, from the rarest butterfly to the most common backyard weed.

CMSFW Ensemble Presents Subtle Connections Across the World
September 13
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Enjoy the inaugural concert of the 2025-2026 season with a program that includes works by Brahms, Shulman, and von Dohnányi.

Disney Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour
September 16
Dickies Arena

Dance and sing along with your favorite starts from Disney’s “Descendents” and “Zombies” series.

Mainstay Farm Pumpkin Fall Days
September 20 through November 2
Mainstay Farm

This isn’t your mama’s pumpkin patch. There’s something for everyone from 1 to 91 at Mainstay Farm this fall.

Hencho en Fort Worth – 52^nd Annual Gala
September 20
Fort Worth Convention Center

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and honor individuals and organizations that help to make our community great with the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Mexican Cinema Pop Culture Icons: You’re Missing the Point (Ahí está el detalle)
September 21
Kimbell Art Museum

Immerse yourself in the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema with a showing of You’re Missing the Point (Ahí está el detalle), followed by a post-film panel conversation with experts and community leaders to explore the film’s impact and cultural resonance.

Easy Entertaining: How to Build a Brotzeit Board
September 21
Central Market Cooking School

Move over, plain ol’ charcuterie boards. Enjoy the beloved Bavarian brotzeit, or “bread time” with a delicious board that will appeal to everyone.

Life of Pi
September 23-28
Bass Performance Hall

Based on the bestselling novel, the Tony® and Olivier Award-winning hit Life of Pi is an unforgettable, epic tale of adventure.

Fort Worth Oktoberfest
September 25-27
Trinity Park

Celebrate the best of Bavarian culture with three days of music, food, beer, and the iconic Dachshund Dash.

Cliburn Family Concert: Carnival of the Animals
September 27
Fort Worth Zoo

Where’s the best place to enjoy Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals? Why, the Zoo, of course! Two pianists will play selections from The Carnival of the Animals, and the Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors will make appearances throughout.

And finally…

State Fair of Texas
September 26 through October 19
Fair Park, Dallas

“Howdy, folks!” The midway, the animals, the crafts, and the FOOD – all make the State Fair of Texas the largest and most popular state fair in the U.S. “Meet me at Big Tex!”

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As back-to-school season approaches (Fort Worth ISD starts in less than a month!), it’s also time to think about fall sports at the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth. Registration is now open for soccer, volleyball, and baseball and there’s never been a better time to jump in.

What makes YMCA sports different? It’s not just the game, it’s the community and life lessons learned with each kick, volley, and swing.

Photo courtesy of YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth

How many of us played Y sports growing up? I did. My sister did. Most of my family and friends did. While I never excelled at soccer or basketball, the lessons learned, like how to work as a team and how to win and lose gracefully, stayed with me for a lifetime. And that’s what Y sports are all about.

Recently, I spoke with Karissa Sorrells, a YMCA branch sports director, and Eddie Norgard, the District Executive Director of Programs and Services for the YMCA, about what makes a YMCA sports experience different from other programs.

YMCA sports are built on connection: kids build confidence and skills while families grow closer. These programs blend the structure and discipline of organized athletics with a warm, welcoming environment where beginners feel at home. Whether your child is new to the sport or just needs a place to belong, there’s a team waiting to welcome them.

Photo courtesy of YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth

But it doesn’t stop with the players. Parents, grandparents, siblings – there’s room for the whole family to get involved.

“This is a special time when you get to bond with your child on a whole different level,” said Karissa. “You get to teach them to be a leader, teach them sportsmanship… We had a family where the big brother coached his little sister’s team, and it turned into a whole family activity.”

Older siblings 18 and up can volunteer to coach, and even younger siblings can get in on the action. Eddie shared, “We’ve had siblings make appreciation messages for the players and coaches before. We love it when the whole family volunteers.”

That spirit of inclusion extends to the sidelines and beyond. YMCA sports aren’t about intense tryouts or cutthroat competition, they’re about participation, growth, and support. Everyone plays. Everyone is welcome.

Photo courtesy of YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth

Children as young as three can start building skills on a soccer or baseball [Writer’s note: With two kiddos who played soccer as little ones, I’ve got to say there’s almost nothing cuter than a bunch of preschoolers figuring out how to play as a team.] Volleyball begins in second grade and continues through high school, offering players the chance to grow with the sport year after year.

(And if you’re worried about those early Saturday games, don’t be. “I’ve learned not to schedule games as early as I did in the past,” Karissa said with a laugh.)

Fall baseball at the YMCA’s Sports Complex, is another standout. “What’s really great about the Sports Complex is that it’s a really vibrant place,” Eddie shared. “It’s oriented by age groups with three baseball fields, two t-ball fields, three batting cages, and four multi-use fields. It is a space that grows with the kids.”

Photo courtesy of YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth

While YMCA sports provide valuable training and opportunities for athletic growth, the biggest win is often the life lessons: how to lead, how to lose gracefully, how to support others, and how to be part of something bigger than yourself.

And no child is left out. “The YMCA continues to provide scholarship opportunities,” Eddie emphasized. “We are absolutely committed to providing opportunities to everyone. We never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay.”

Karissa sums it up best: “When I’m on the field, and the grass is still wet, and the kids are excited, and the parents are all supporting all the kids on the team. there is an energy there… I love that community!”

Ready to be part of it? Registration is open now. Learn more and sign up below for soccer, volleyball, baseball, or to volunteer as a coach. There’s a place for everyone this fall at the Y.

2025 Fall Soccer

Registration is open now.

Season begins between August 25^th and September 8^th, depending on location.

Ages 3-12

A soccer ball, shin guards, and a water bottle are required equipment.

2025 Fall Volleyball

Registration is open now.

Season begins between September 6^th and September 15^th, depending on location.

Ages 2^nd grade-high school

Ball, kneepads, and a water bottle are required equipment.

2025 Fall Baseball

Registration is open now.

Season begins on August 23^rd.

Ages 3-12

Baseball, glove, and water bottle are required. A bat is optional. The Y provides batting helmets.

Volunteer to Coach

You don’t have to be a star athlete to coach a Y team. You just need to be an honest, caring, respectful human being!

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The initiative is led by a partnership between the Fort Worth Sports Commission, the NCAA and the Fort Worth ISD around the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships. The ten-week reading competition featured 75 elementary schools representing 31,513 students. More than 10,000 new books were distributed to FWISD schools and students as part of the program.

S.S. Dillow elementary school was the ultimate winner of the competition. They received their trophy at the Award Ceremony at Dickies Arena where the top eight schools were in attendance (more than 3,500 students) to celebrate all the students for their significant achievement.

“We are grateful for our partnership with the NCAA and Fort Worth ISD in implementing this impactful program for local elementary students,” said Jason Sands, executive director of the Fort Worth Sports Commission. “This is a shining example of how our championship events leave a lasting legacy in our community.”

The NCAA® National Woman’s Collegiate Gymnastics Championship will be hosted in Fort Worth through 2027 thanks to combined efforts of the Fort Worth Sports Commission, Texas Women’s University and Knight Eady. For more information about the championships visit www.fortworth.com/ncaa.

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Seriously, April is quite possibly the prettiest month in Cowtown. Flowers are blooming, trees are budding, and we can actually be outside to enjoy the beauty. We’ve gathered some of the best activities in town for you to enjoy with your family and friends, so be sure to bookmark this article to refer to all month long! (We also have some great Easter egg hunt and events, so continue to scroll down!)

First Tuesday: Spectrum Chamber Music Society Presents “Nothing Serious”
April 1
Stage West

Classical music is very, very serious. There is nothing funny about it. You cannot smile while listening to it. APRIL FOOLS’! Join the folks at Stage West and the Spectrum Chamber Music Society for an evening of fun and whimsy!

Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance
April 3-6
Dickies Arena

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy have become DJ’s, remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories at this all-new state-of-the-art ice show starring your kiddos’ favorite characters from Frozen 2, Wish, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and more!

Then & Now: Art in Dialogue
April 4
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Educators from the Kimbell and the Modern join forces to explore contemporary and traditional art forms in this immersive experience featuring works from the Modern’s special exhibition Feeling Color: Aubrey William and Frank Bowling and items from the Kimbell’s collection of ancient American Art.

Thunder Knocking on the Door
April 4 – May 11
Jubilee Theatre

Follow two families on a journey that blurs the line between reality and legend that is infused with the blues and celebrates storytelling.

Zoo Run
April 5
Fort Worth Zoo

Let the animals watch you as you run through our beautiful Zoo! Join your family and friends in the Zoo’s annual celebration of spring. (Rain or shine, the Run will be held.)

The Carter’s Family Member Day
April 5
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Bring the whole family for activities and treats!

Indonesian Delights
April 5
Central Market Cooking School

Learn to balance sweet, savory, spicy, sour, and bitter as you make Indonesian classics.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival
April 5 – May 26
Waxahatchie

Step back in time to the 16^th century. Henry VIII is the king, jousting is all the rage, and the turkey legs are enormous!

Main Street Arts Festival
April 10-13
Downtown Fort Worth

The beloved art festival returns to the red bricks of downtown Fort Worth for the 37th year!

Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival
April 12
Fort Worth Stockyards

What’s better than a barbecue cookoff? A barbecue festival WITH a music festival! Country music and barbecue in the Stockyards – you can’t get more Fort Worth than that!

Sensory Explorations: Food
April 12
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Explore all that there is to love about food through… art? Sensory Explorations is a free program for children on the autism spectrum and their families to come together at the museum. Find food in art works, enjoy an interactive performance, swap recipes, and make art to take home.

Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth at the Modern
April 12
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

The program includes works by Amy Beach, Zoltán Kodály, and Erich Wolfgang Korngold.

Rift, or White Lies
April 16 – May 11
Amphibian Stage

Two estranged brothers. One is a convicted murderer and member of an alt-right prison gang. The other is a progressive journalist. Can they overcome their differences to heal their painful past?

The Kimbell’s University Evening
April 16
Kimbell Art Museum

Are you a student or faculty/staff member of a local college or university? You are invited to explore the Kimbell’s special exhibition, Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910-1945: Masterworks from the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, with gallery and studio activities, trivia games, and light refreshments. (That’s right, students – FREE FOOD!)

NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships
April 17-19
Dickies Arena

Bring your little tumblers to watch the nation’s best collegiate gymnasts compete for the NCAA National Championship title!

The Hatmaker’s Wife
April 17 – May 10
Circle Theatre

In this modern fairy tale, a couple moves into a house that is haunted by the sad story of the former occupants that will force them to redefine family, home, and love. This is the regional premiere.

Spring Garden Dinner
April 19
Central Market Cooking School

Celebrate spring’s bounty as you learn to cook a meatless feast.

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Box City: A Hands-on Celebration of Architecture Week
April 19
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Families can explore architecture and art while building a miniature city with recycled materials.

The Cliburn Presents: Emanuel Ax, Piano
April 22
Kimbell Art Museum

Get ready for the Seventeenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. World-renowned pianist Emauel Ax will play works by Beethoven, Corigliano, and Schumann at the Kimbell.

Theatre Wesleyan’s 70^th Annual Spring Musical: Pippin
April 24-27
Texas Wesleyan University

Join Pippin, son of Charlemagne, as he tries to find meaning – will he choose a simple but happy life, or will he risk everything, possibly going out in a blaze of glory?

Happy asian child girls playing with little bunny rabbit with love and tenderness in the garden at easter egg hunt

Tanglewood Mom’s Easter EggStravagent Roundup

Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt Experience – A Special Play Day

Fort Worth Easter Market

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Breakfast with the Bunny

Parent & Child: Decorated Easter Eggs & Homemade Cascarones

Ryan Family YMCA Annual Easter Egg Hunt

House of Hope for Autism’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Lake Worth Boat & Ski Club’s Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic

Meet the Easter Bunny AND Watch Zootopia

Easter Bunny Express

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“But wait,” I hear you say. “It’s only March.” Sure. It’s only March. But spring break is in TWO WEEKS, and after that comes SUMMER. Which means we need to find something to keep the Little Darlings from killing each other STAT.

Luckily for all of us, we have the perfect solution. Introducing the 2025 Tanglewood Moms Summer Camp Guide!

Whether it is a sleepaway camp or a day camp close to home, summer camp can be an important part of a child’s physical and mental development. A few years ago, the American Camp Association did a study on the value of summer camp. The study showed marked growth in campers’ independence, self-confidence, and self-assuredness. Ninety-three percent of campers reported that camp allowed them to become friends with people who are from different backgrounds. Seventy-four percent of campers reported that they did things that they were afraid to do at first. Seventy percent of parents reported that their child gained self-confidence at camp.

Camp can expand a child’s horizons in ways that school, with its heavy emphasis on test results, cannot. Whether it’s doing a ballet intensive, building a robot, learning a new sport, or putting on a play, camp allows children to focus on something they love or learn something entirely new.

Perhaps most importantly, camp allows children to just be children. Yes, there are expectations placed on them at camp. They have to learn to work with strangers and resolve minor conflicts that may arise. They have to learn that their every want will not be accommodated. But without the pressure of grades and the expectations of family, teachers, and peer groups, campers are free to simply live and soak up every adventure and learning opportunity. Simply put, they can stop being students and simply enjoy being kids.

There are many wonderful possibilities for your child this summer in Fort Worth. No matter what it is that makes your kiddo smile, they can do it here. We hope that this will be a comprehensive list of summer camp options in Fort Worth for you to consult from year to year. We’ve organized our index to separate camps by age as well as theme for easy navigation. Many of our partners have generously sponsored ads with full details about the camps they offer. If you’d like to learn more about advertising with us, please email tanglewoodmoms@gmail.com.

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Join us for an unforgettable run through the breathtaking scenery of Camp El Tesoro, featuring 5K, 10K, and a Kids 1K Fun Run. Walkers and runners are welcome, so bring the whole family!

Whether you’re racing for a PR or just soaking in the beauty of nature with friends, this course offers woods, prairies, and scenic creek-side paths to explore.

Photo courtesy of Camp Fire First Texas

With upgrades like a gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Jon Bonnell and a cozy cabin overnight before your run, it’s bound to be a great weekend!

Register early to save your spot!

Register by February 17 to guarantee your exclusive race shirt.

Sponsorship packages are available. Sponsorship of this exciting event allows your business to directly support North Texas youth while contributing to a community-focused legacy. Your involvement ensures vital funds continue supporting impactful Camp Fire programs that foster academic, emotional, and social growth for local youth.

Don’t miss out on this springtime adventure! Secure your spot today and make a difference for youth in North Texas!

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We have, quite naturally, gathered the best of February’s events for you and your family, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Franco-Belgian Connection
February 1
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

The members of the Busch Trio join the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra to perform pieces of Beethoven and Franck.

Bubbles & Bites
February 2
Amon G. Carter – Round Up Inn

Enjoy a deliciously fabulous brunch from Fort Worth’s best chefs paired with bubbly from around the world. Send the kiddos to enjoy the midway with Dad while you and your friends brunch!

Fort Worth Zoo’s Father-Daughter Dance
February 7
Fort Worth Zoo

Calling all father figures! Enjoy a lovely evening with dinner, dance games, and ANIMALS at the Fort Worth Zoo.

Second Saturdays: Golden Baroque with Texas Camerata
February 8
The Kimbell Art Museum

Texas Camerata will  perform works inspired by the Kimbell’s special exhibition: Dutch Art in a Global Age: Masterpieces from the Museum of Fin Arts, Boston.

Photo courtesy of FWSSR

FWSSR ProRodeo Tournament Championship FINALS
February 8
Dickies Arena

It’s the finals of the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo ProRodeo Tournament Championship, so get your boots and hat and get ready to cheer your favorites!

Third Annual Bubbles, Boots, & Bingo
February 8
Palmwood Events

Enjoy a delightful day of bubbly, brunch, a silent auction, and bingo, all to raise money for the Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas!

Sunday Family Tours
February 2, 9, 16, 23
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

You and the whole family are invited to enjoy the Modern every Sunday in February. The tour focuses on introducing the youngest members of the family to the wonders of the Modern.

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations
February 11-16
Bass Performance Hall

Follow the Temptations as they navigate life and fame from their roots in the mean streets of Detroit to the hallowed halls of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Love and Libations
February 13
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Enjoy a night devoted to the many types of love in our lives with your partner, your crush, or your posse.

Open Studios Night
February 14
SiNaCa Studios

Texas-based, mixed-media artist Brandi Simpson is the featured artist for February’s Open Studios Night.

Valentine’s Day Happy Hour
February 14
The Kimbell Art Museum

Love is in the air at the Kimbell. You and your sweetie will enjoy an evening of music, art, and libations at the Kimbell’s monthly happy hour.

Valentine’s Day Dinner
February 14
Café Modern

Treat your sweetie to a deliciously romantic in the glorious dining room of the Café Modern.

Lunar New Year Run & Brunch x Buena Vida
February 15
Buena Vida

Join your friends to start off the Year of the Snake with a 5K through the Near Southside followed by brunch at Buena Vida. (Don’t miss the elote avocado toast!)

Ballet Frontier Presents Swan Lake
February 15 & 16
I.M. Terrell Performing Arts Center

Despite its initial failure, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is now the most popular ballet of all time. Ballet Frontier presents the iconic love story at I.M. Terrell.

Harlem Globetrotter’s 2025 World Tour Presented by Jersey Mike’s
February 17
Dickies Arena

Enjoy the most skilled basketball players in the world as they show off their jaw dropping skills when they return to Dickies Arena.

College Night at the Carter
February 20
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

College students are invited to enjoy an evening of art, music, and FREE FOOD. (After all, what college student can resist free food?)

Mary J. Blige The For My Fans Tour
February 21
Dickies Arena

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul comes to Fort Worth with special guests NE-YO and Mario.

The Cowtown Marathon
February 21-23
Fort Worth

As one of the qualifying events for the venerable Boston Marathon (the world’s oldest annual marathon event), the Cowtown Marathon draws runners from around the world.

Cliburn Family Concerts: Voyager
February 22 & 23
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History – Omni Theater

The third installment of the Cliburn Family Concerts takes us on a spectacular voyage through space in the recently re-opened Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater.

Laura Wilson: The Heartland Closing Reception
February 22
Fort Works Art

Come hear artist Laura Wilson (mother of Owen and Luke) talk at the closing reception of her exhibition at Fort Works Art.

Mardi Gras at Martin House
February 27
Martin House Brewing Company

Celebrate Mardi Gras and the release of Martin House’s first canned beer slushie – Coconut Cream Pie – with music, food, and fun. Don’t forget your beads!

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In ONE week, the action begins at Dickies Arena with an unbeatable lineup of events. Select weekday nights still have $30 tickets available—don’t miss your chance to experience the action for less.

Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Cheer on the world’s best athletes in the FWSSR PRORODEO Tournament as they battle for $1.5 million. Plus, don’t miss the PBR Last Cowboy Standing and the Best of the West Ranch Rodeo. Beyond the arena, there’s live music, family entertainment, and so much more to enjoy.

Get your tickets while you still can! Guarantee your spot and be part of the Western tradition of FWSSR!

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January is almost here – all new and shiny and full of possibilities. It’s also full of fantastic things to do with family and friends. So bookmark this page so that you can refer to it all month long!

Family Workshop: In Black and White
January 4
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Light and dark can make a piece of art go from good to great. Join the Carter as you chase the light and the dark through the galleries, play a storytelling game, and then work on a family art project. Children six to 12 are welcome; adults must be accompanied by a child.

Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth Presents Carrying the Torch
January 4
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

As part of the CMSFW’s season, Journey Through Textural Colors, pianist Anton Nel, Gary Levinson, Jascha Zats, and Robert deMaine perform works by Mozart, Martinů, and Schumann.

Make & Take: Galette des Rois (French Kings’ Cake)
January 5
Central Market Cooking School

Learn how to make this French classic! The traditional kings’ cake isn’t the sweetened dough with colored icing that is popular during Mardi Gras; it’s a beautiful puff pastry filled with a mixture of almond cream and pastry cream. This is a hands-on demonstration, and you will be able to take home your galette!

89^th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
January 10
AT&T Stadium

Due to the change in the bowl game system, the Cotton Bowl Classic is now part of the College Football Playoff. So while we won’t know who’s playing until after the quarterfinals, we do know it’ll be a Texas-sized party!

Boots, Bubbles & Bingo Presented by Ladies on the Lamb
January 9
Kincaid’s Hamburgers (the original)

Enjoy nibbles and bubbly as you shop pop-ups by Toccoa Goods and Wandering Turquoise. Prizes will be awarded, and all proceeds benefit Ladies on the Lamb, a group dedicated to purchasing lambs from the Fort Worth Stock Show.

2025 Arlington Tattoo Expo
January 10-12
Esports Stadium Arlington

150 tattoo artists specializing in all types of tattoos all in one place! If you’ve been thinking about getting a tattoo, this is the time to do it. There will also be raffles for free tattoos from the artist of your choice.

Family Festival/Fiesta de la Familia
January 12
Kimbell Art Museum

Gather your family and friends and enjoy a museum-wide celebration that includes performances, story times, art making, face painters, and free admission to the current special exhibition, Dutch Art in a Global Age: Masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
January 17 through February 8
Cultural District

It’s Rodeo Time! Join your family and friends to enjoy everything the FWSSR has to offer. From the midway to the  barns, the livestock shows to the bands, from the All-Western Parade to the Championship Finals, the FWSSR is the place to be in January and February. It really IS legendary!

4^th Annual Not-Stock
January 17-18
Tulips

Enjoy two days of music from bands like Marfa Lights, Cut Throat Finches, Sleep Schedule, Animals together, Fastball, and Michael Cera Palin.

Dolly Day 2025
January 18
Truck Yard Fort Worth

Grab that AquaNet and tease your hair up high, darlin’! It’s time to celebrate Our Lady of Literacy, Dolly Parton. From impersonators to Dolly-themed drinks, the Truck Yard is all rhinestones and blonde hair. In honor of Dolly’s Imagination Library, there’s a month-long book drive, so bring a new or used children’s book, and remember, in the words of Dolly herself, the higher the hair, the closer to God!

The Music of Sam Cooke
January 20
Bass Performance Hall

The King of Soul, Sam Cooke bridged the gap, bringing black music to white audiences. His voice, combined with his ability to meld soul, gospel, and pop into a new genre of music, made him on of the most popular artists of his day. Cooke died at age 33 under murky circumstances, leaving an incredible but incomplete back catalog of classics.

Rodeo Pre-Party on Bulls’ Night Out
January 22
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Cowboy boots and disco balls go hand in hand at the Carter! The Carter Society presents the annual Rodeo Pre-Party where you can enjoy music, food, and drinks before FWSSR’s Bulls’ Night Out.

FWSSR Auditorium Entertainment Series: Clint Black
January 23
Will Rogers Auditorium

For over three decades, Clint Black has been making some of the best country music out there. Black brings his signature country to the Will Rogers Auditorium with special guest, Pug Johnson.

Lunar New Year Celebration
January 24
Kimbell Art Museum

Celebrate 2025, the Year of the Snake! Co-hosted by the Kimbell and Fort Worth Sister Cities International, you can celebrate the Year of the Snake with musical performances, art making, and more.

Cliburn Concerts: Sir Stephen Hough
January 29
Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall

Tannahill’s goes classical! Sir Stephen Hough is a pianist, composer, teacher, and author of note, and he will perform at Tannahill’s courtesy of The Cliburn.

Jim Gaffigan: Everything Is Wonderful!
January 30 through February 1
Will Rogers Auditorium

One of the most popular comedians working today, Jim Gaffigan brings his new show, Everything Is Wonderful!, to the Will Rogers Auditorium.

Destroying David
January 30 through February 22
Circle Theatre

Michaelangelo’s David has been considered perfection captured in marble since it was finished in 1504. Destroying David by Jason Odell Williams interweaves the ideas of perfection and grief. This world premiere production stars Amanda Reyes and is directed by Evan Michael Woods.

Primary Trust
January 30 through February 16
Stage West

After being laid off, Kenneth goes on a journey of self-discovery that disrupts his cozy life in a small town. Presented by Stage West and the Dallas Theater Center.

Rooted
January 31 through February 16
Amphibian Stage

What happens when a solitary plant lover is proclaimed by an unwanted crowd of people to be their new savior, and her sister decides to cash in on her new-found and very unwanted fame?

The Movement
January 31 through March 2
Jubilee Theatre

A beautiful a capella musical that chronicles the inspiring history of the Children’s Movement, a part of the Civil Rights Movement that saw children and teens protesting, demonstrating, and boycotting for racial justice.

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