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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It’s the month of the spring equinox, when the day and the night are equal, yet it’s a seesaw of a month, swinging wildly from one extreme to another. But here in Cowtown, there are things to do! We have, as we are wont to do, gathered some of the best things for families and friends to do in the Fort, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long.

Hairspray
Through March 8
Casa Mañana

The insanely popular musical comes to Cowtown! Full of dancing and singing and an important message of tolerance and self-acceptance, Hairspray will have your toes tapping.

Rising Voices Open Mic Night
March 1 & 15
Horus Hall

Calling all singers, musicians, and other creatives! Every first and third Sunday, gather your courage and take the stage. You never know who may be in the audience!

King James
March 5-28
Circle Theatre

King James examines the evolution of an unlikely friendship, set against the highs and lows of LeBron James. Warning: ages 14+ due to strong language. Regional premiere.

Exhibition Lecture Series: Rashid Johnson
March 6
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Artist Rashid Johnson will talk with the Modern’s Chief Curator, Andrea Karnes, about the ideas, materials, and conceptual underpinnings that shape the works in Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers.

Cliburn Family Concerts: Flight of the Bumblebee
March 7
Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Betty Bee and Billy Bee (no relation) need your help to get back home! Join the Cliburn for a new storybook exploration of nature and sound.

Lucky to Be Pickled
March 7
Best Maid Pickle Emporium

Celebrate March, the month of green, with family-friendly fun! Pickle tastings, giveaways, and pictures with Smiley the Pickle.

Perfect in Pearls: A Tribute to Julia Child
March 8
Central Market Cooking School

Learn how to cook like the Queen. You will explore recipes from Julia Child’s cookbooks, making a perfectly perfect meal that you will enjoy at the end of the class.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Prose & Pours
March 12
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Mix, mingle, make art, and meet artist Celia Álvarez Muñoz and learn about her installation El Límite and how the Carter’s José Guadalupe Posada collection inspired her work.

A Case for the Existence of God
March 12-29
Stage West

What begins as an application for a mortgage deepens into something profound as two men share their hopes and dreams for their families and loved ones.

Katt Williams: The Golden Age Tour
March 13
Dickies Arena

Critically-acclaimed comic Katt Williams celebrates more than 20 years in the business with The Golden Age Tour, featuring all new material.

Diversions
March 13-15
Bass Performance Hall

Four diverse works. One night of dance. From Tchaikovsky to Graham, Ravel to the Andrews Sisters, Diversions explores the breadth and depth of ballet.

Spring break concept. Smiling colorful hands on nature background

SPRING BREAK CAMPS

• Spring Break Zoo Camp – March 16-20
• Camp Carter Spring Break Camp – March 16-20
• 2026 Fort Worth Spring Break Camps – March 16-20
• Camp Fire Teens in Action Spring Break Camp El Tesoro Overnight – March 16-17
• ART BREAK! Spring Break at the Modern – March 16-20
• Spring Break at the Carter: Focus on Photos – March 17-20
• Spring Break Art Extravaganza at the Kimbell – March 17-20

Disney on Ice Presents Jump In!
March 19-22
Dickies Arena

Featuring an all-star cast of over 50 beloved Disney characters, Jump In! will delight the whole family.

Parent & Child: Handmade Pastas
March 20
Central Market Cooking School

Cook with your kiddo! You and your child will learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch, as well as sauces. Enjoy the fruits of your labor at the end of class.

The Spongebob Musical
March 21 through April 12
Casa Mañana

From Bikini Bottom to Broadway! Follow Spongebob and friends as they try to save Bikini Bottom from a volcano.

The Jalbert Commission
March 21
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

The Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth, along with several other chamber music societies, commissioned Pierre Jalbert to create a work to be performed by the Dover Quartet. This is the regional premiere of the work.

 Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?)
March 25 through April 12
Amphibian Stage

An autobiographical journey through one woman’s childhood growing up Korean American, Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?) explores memories and family and love.

2026 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Regional Rounds
March 27-30
Dickies Arena

It’s March Madness! The Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds will be played at Dickies Arena, so grab your basketball fiends for four days of action.

And finally…

FWADA’s 2026 Spring Gallery Night
March 28
Locations all around Fort Worth

One of the most iconic events in the Fort Worth calendar, the biannual Gallery Nights are beloved by Fort Worthians of all ages.

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Whoever said that got it right. February is short but mighty – mighty full of adventures! With Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, and Lunar New Year all falling in February, we’re in for a great month in Cowtown! As always, be sure to bookmark this page, so you can refer to it all month long.

First Tuesday: An Evening at Keith House
February 3
Keith House

Stage West presents a field trip for their February First Tuesday. Enjoy an evening of music and mingling as the light changes throughout the house.

Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility
February 6-22
Stolen Shakespeare Guild

Based on the Jane Austen classic, Stolen Shakespeare Guild presents the story of the Dashwood sisters as they navigate society, scandal, and romance together.

Scout-N-About: Hand Mending
February 7
Log Cabin Village

In partnership with Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and Log Cabin Village, Troup 1600 presents the first in an adult scouting series aimed at practical yet creative DIY skills.

Super Bowl Watch Party
February 8
Maple Branch Craft Brewery

Enjoy craft beers, wings, and communal fun as you cheer on Seattle (or New England, if you must) in Super Bowl LX.

Pop Queen Ride: The Music of SIX
February 7
Union Cycle + Strength

Get ready for the Broadway sensation at Bass Performance Hall with a high-energy ride featuring the music of SIX. (See below for more information!)

SIX
February 10-15
Bass Performance Hall

Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived. Finally, the wives of Henry VIII get to tell their side of the story.

Bull in a China Shop
February 11 through March 1
Amphibian Stage

Set during the fight for women’s rights at the turn of the last century, Bull in a China Shop explores love while refusing to play nice.

Valentine’s Day in Cowtown

• Galentine’s Day at Rooftop Cinema Club: Karaoke and a movie, all in your pjs – February 7
• Second Thursdays at the Carter: Love & Libations – February 12
• Valentine’s Day Happy Hour at the Kimbell – February 13
• Valentine’s Day Dinner at Café Modern – February 13
• “Twisted Love” at Cutting Edge Haunted House – February 13 & 14
• Make and Take at Central Market Cooking School: Chocolate Truffles and Chocolate Bark – February 14
• Legacy 4 at Magnolia Motor Lounge – February 14
• Keith & Margo’s VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE – February 14
• Flying Carpet Turkish Café Valentine’s Day Love Menu – February 14
• Fort Worth Runner’s Club 11^th Annual Valentine’s 5K – February 15
• Fort Worth Anti-Valentine’s Day Market at Martin House Brewing – February 15

Mardi Gras party greeting or invitation card. Carnival background for traditional holiday or festival.

Laissez le bon temps rouler dans la Ville des Vaches!

• Mardi Gras Gala benefitting Fairmount Community Library – February 7
• Fort Worth’s Official Mardi Gras Party – February 15
• Krewe of Kowtown Mardi Gras Party – February 17
• Central Market Cooking School turns into a New Orleans Steakhouse – February 17
• Texas Mardi Gras: A Cowboy Jazz Dinner Party – February 21
• Mardi Gras Mambo: Dirty Dozen Brass Band/Zydeco Cha Cha at Tannahill’s – February 22

Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse

• Passport to Lunar New Year with the Fort Worth Public Library – February 4-20
• Lunar New Year Celebration at the Kimbell – February 6
• Lunar New Year Run – February 6
• Lunar New Year Celebration with Rémy Martin – February 17

Spark Workshop
February 20
SiNaCa Studios

Learn how to work with glass. Choose from glassblowing a paperweight (ages 8+) or kiln forming a candle votive (ages 14+).

The Queens! 4 Legends, 1 Stage
February 22
Dickies Arena

Celebrate the queens and their music: Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills.

And finally…

Hairspray
February 28 through March 8
Casa Mañana

You can’t stop the beat at Casa! With a powerful message of inclusion and self-acceptance with infectious music, your toes will be tapping.

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Whew! We made it through 2025 – yay us! Now the new year is here, all fresh and shining with possibilities. What are your resolutions? No matter what they are, we’ve found some of the best things to do in Cowtown in January, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer back to all month long!

Party Like Bluey
January 2
Ella Mae Shamblee Library

Grab your preschooler and party the heeler way with games that Bluey and Bingo love to play!

Run & Brunch x Brewed
January 3
Brewed

Start 2026 with a social run and then brunch, vision boards, and fellowship after.

Dry January Cocktails with a Ritual Zero-Proof Mixologist
January 3
Central Market Cooking School

Celebrating Dry January? Learn how to make delicious mocktails to support your resolutions.

Family Workshop: Life of the Party
January 3
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Celebrate family and learn about still life photography, creating your own still life, inspired by Seven Days: The Still Lifes of Chuck Ramirez.

Rising Voices
January 4
Horus Hall

Calling all singers, musicians, and creatives! Fort Worth’s hottest open mic is waiting for you!

Weird Wednesday 50 – Four Years of Weird
January 7
Southside Preservation Hall

Celebrate Fort Worth’s longest running night market and film screening series with a secret screening of… well, you’ll just have to come to see!

In the Moment at the Modern
January 8
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

In the Moment is a series designed for people with memory loss and their care partners to experience art and creating.

The Artist’s Eye: Jill Johnson
January 10
Kimbell Art Museum

Experience the art in the Kimbell’s collection, as seen through the eyes of Kimbell curators, artists, and staff.

First Birthday Bash
January 10
Crystal Springs Hideaway

Celebrate Crystal Springs Hideaway’s first birthday with good food, great music, local vendors, and the chance to win tickets to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo!

Subtle Connections Across the World
January 10
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Slow down and enjoy the music of Dvořák and Chausson performed by the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth Ensemble.

Family Festival/Fiesta de la Familia
January 11
Kimbell Art Museum

Grab the family and head to the Kimbell to enjoy an afternoon of art, live performances, and creating, as well as free admission to the Kimbell’s current exhibition, Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection.

Sensory Story Time
January 12
Summerglen Library

Enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed for preschoolers with sensory processing needs and their favorite adults.

Photo courtesy of FWSSR

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
January 16 through February 7
Cultural District

Come on, say it with me… This Thing Is LEGENDARY!

Frost Worth Festival
January 17
Gateway Park

Celebrate winter with local vendors, great food and drinks, a Kids Zone, music, and more!

Click Thompson: A Photo Showcase
January 19
Tulips FWT

Experience the work of the one of the most acclaimed rodeo photographers working today and meet the artist behind the camera.

Close to Home: Eating Local with Deborah Williamson of James Provisions
January 20
Central Market Cooking School

Enjoy an evening of food with local chef Deborah Williamson of James Provisions, winner of the 2025 Rising Star Award by the Texas Restaurant Association.

Rodeo Pre-Party on Bulls’ Night Out
January 21
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Dust off your boots and hat and come party at the Carter before Bulls’ Night Out!

The Prince Experience: A Loving Tribute 2 Prince
January 22
Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall

Grab your raspberry beret and party like it’s 1999 to the music of Prince.

The Wizard of Oz (Youth Edition)
January 23 through February 15
Casa Mañana

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Casa!

NOT STOCK ft. The Smithereens, Deep Blue Something, The Nixons, & More!
January 24
Tulips FWT

Gen Xers unite!

Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!
January 27
Bass Performance Hall

John-Boy performs as Mark Twain for one night at Bass Performance Hall.

Aretha: Queen of Soul
January 27 through February 22
Casa Mañana

Spend an evening grooving to the music of Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett at the Reid Cabaret.

A Night with Janis Joplin
January 29 through February 14
Circle Theatre

Celebrate Janis along with the trailblazing women who influenced her music and shaped her voice.

Where We Stand
January 29 through February 15
Stage West

Broadway actor and Dallas native Liz Mikel asks the audience to consider the meaning of community, penance, and forgiveness.

Turnpike Troubadours
January 30 and 31
Billy Bob’s Texas

Billy Bob’s welcomes back favorites Turnpike Troubadours with their distinctive blend of honky tonk, Red Dirt, and roots rock.

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Okay, so there’s no snow glistening in the lane, but it’s December, and that means FUN! There are so many wonderful things to do in Cowtown in December that we had a hard time narrowing them all down. Be sure to bookmark this page so that you can refer to it all month long!

A Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas
December 2-21
Reid Cabaret Theatre, Casa Mañana

Start the holidays off right with festive songs from some of our best-loved pop and rock stars.

Mariachi Herencia de México
December 2
Bass Performance Hall

Two-time Latin Grammy®-nominated ensemble La Nueva Generación welcomes the holidays with their signature blend of holiday classics and traditional Mexcian mariachi music.

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
December 3-21
Stage West

On December 25, 1914, one soldier left his trench, standing in No Man’s Land, to sing “Silent Night.” This is the story of that night of shared humanity in the midst of the most inhumane of times.

BIG DRAWING Studio Class
December 3, 10, and 17 and January 7, 14, and 21
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Join artist Eli Ruhala to sharpen your technical skills while expanding your understanding of the figure in art.

JONAS20 Greetings from Your Hometown
December 4
Dickies Arena

They’re baaack. The Jonas Brothers’ highly successful tour highlighting their 20 years in the business comes to Dickies.

A Christmas Story: The Musical
December 5-7
Bass Performance Hall

From the team that brought you Dear Evan Hansen and La-La Land comes this hilarious musical that brings the beloved 1983 film to the stage.

FIFA World Cup Draw Party
December 5
Billy Bob’s Texas

Watch the live reveal of the teams that will play in North Texas when the world’s biggest sporting event comes to town in June 2026.

Ballet Frontier Presents The Nutcracker
December 5-7
I. M. Terrell Performing Arts Center

Be dazzled by the 15^th annual production of the beloved holiday classic.

Wandering Roots Markets’ Holiday in the Garden Sip ‘n Shop
December 6
Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Finish your holiday shopping in the Garden with over 50 local vendors, a kids’ craft zone, yummy treats, and even a visit from Santa!

Merry Members
December 6
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

There is no better place to take photos with Santa than Merry Members at the Carter!

Holidays at the Hearth
December 6
Log Cabin Village

Travel back in time to celebrate the holidays at Log Cabin Village

Fort Worth Youth Orchestra Jazz for Toys for Tots
December 6
TCU – Van Cliburn Concert Hall

Enjoy some hot jazz while helping Toys for Tots. In lieu of a ticket, bring a new, unwrapped toy!

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Jazz & Jingles
December 11
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Enjoy some hot art and cool jazz while celebrating the holidays at the Carter.

Texas Ballet Theater Presents The Nutcracker
December 12-28
Bass Performance Hall

Enjoy the timeless classic at Bass Peformance Hall.

A Winter’s Cabaret
December 12 and 13
Amphibian Stage

Even if the weather outside is frightful, inside the ‘Phib is delightful with local favorites Amber Marie Flores and Zak Reynolds.

Fairmount’s Festivus
December 13
Start at One Safe Place

Celebrate the Holiday for the Rest of Us while supporting One Safe Place.

Members’ Holiday Art After Hours
December 13
Kimbell Art Museum

Explore the museum while enjoying the sounds of the Yeeun Kim Quartet in an evening of holiday joy.

Winter Market & Snowflake Station
December 14
SiNaCa Studios

Soak up the festive atmosphere while finishing your shopping!

Sprout’s Farmers Market ESPNw Women’s Basketball Invitational
December 14
Dickies Arena

Longhorns and Bears, get ready to cheer your teams!

Dim Sum Favorites
December 17
Central Market Cooking School

Learn to make traditional Cantonese small bites. For ages 18 & up.

Jingle Bell Jam
December 20
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

The Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth invites your family to enjoy a program of holiday fun.

Jubilee Theatre Presents the First Annual Home for the Holidays Benefit Concert
December 21
Texas Wesleyan – Ann Waggoner Fine Arts Hall

Celebrate the season and support Jubilee Theatre in an evening of holiday music and unforgettable performances.

Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour
December 21 and 22
Dickies Arena

Hometown favorites bring their a cappella magic to Dickies to celebrate the joy of the season.

Winter Zoo Camp 2025
December 22 and 23, December 29 to January 2
Fort Worth Zoo

Let your little animal lovers explore the Zoo while learning (shhhh, don’t tell them!) about conservation and ecology.

35^th Annual Tubachristmas
December 23
Texas Wesleyan University

Who doesn’t dream of attending a Christmas concert of only tubas and euphoniums? No one, that’s who. Fulfill your tuba dreams at Tubachristmas!

Cute hand drawn New Years design, doodle template in gold and black, elegant, great for invitations, business cards, wallpapers – vector design

There are so many wonderful New Year’s Eve celebrations around Ft. Fun! Here are just a few of them.

• Noon Year’s Eve at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
• Cheers to New Year’s at Truck Yard Fort Worth
• Celebrate the New Year Cooking Class (21 & Up) at Central Market Cooking School
• Parker McCollum at Dickies Arena
• Rockin’ in the New Year at Birdie’s Social Club
• Buckin’ New Year’s Eve at Cowtown Coliseum
• Cowtown Countdown: Rhinestone Rodeo at Kimpton Harper Hotel
• Midnight Masquerade at the Rail
• When Harry Met Sally at Rooftop Cinema Club
• New Year’s Eve Party Featuring Dylan Gossett at Billy Bob’s Texas

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Fall has arrived in the Fort, and November has so many fun things to do with family and friends. Once again, we’ve gathered the best events and activities, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Lone Star Film Festival
Through November 5
Various locations

The 19^th Lone Star Film Festival is bigger than ever! From red-carpet screenings to in-depth Film Talks and the festival’s signature gala, LSFF continues to be a premier cultural event in Texas.

West Side Story
Casa Mañana
November 1-9

Two houses, both alike in dignity… The classic musical, complete with Leonard Bernstein’s soaring score and Shakepeare’s plot, is set in 1957 but addresses surprisingly modern issues. WARNING: For mature audiences.

22nd Annual Día de los Muertos en Fort Worth Parade & Festival
November 1
Parade begins at North Main and Central Ave.

Celebrate the ancestors and family and the traditions that bind our community together.

Fly Fishing Film Fest
November 6
Conundrum Farms

Enjoy films, food, and a live auction, all in support of Fish for Change and Streams & Valleys.

Cowboy Artists of America 59^th Annual Exhibition and Sale
November 7 & 8
Will Rogers Memorial Center

Celebrate the best in Western art (and maybe take home a painting or two!

The Voices of Donny Hathaway
November 7-30
Jubilee Theatre

Told through his most beloved songs, The Voices of Donny Hathaway explores the artist’s genius, struggles, and the music that defined a generation.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Collect & Create
November 13
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Make art, enjoy cocktails and nibbles, and explore American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection.

Live from the Omni: Club Coma
November 14
Omni Theater

Austin-based Club Coma brings their genre-bending music to Fort Worth.

Sarah Millican Late Bloomer Tour 2025
November 14
Will Rogers Auditorium

One of the funniest British comics working, Sarah Millican brings her brand of relatable-yet-biting wit to Will Rogers.

Hot Wheels Moster Trucks Live: Glow-n-Fire
November 14-16
Dickies Arena

Get ready for more heat, more action, and more transforming robots at Dickies Arena!

Lost ‘n Sound
November 15
South Main Village

South Main Village businesses transform into music venues in this one day music festival.

Stockyards Rodeo Rink
November 18 through January 5
Fort Worth Stockyards

Giddy up and glide at the Stockyards’ Rodeo Rink!

La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast)
November 21 & 22
Ridglea Theater

Composer Phillip Glass’s score of Jean Cocteau’s 1946 masterpiece will be performed live by the Fort Worth Opera at the historic Ridglea Theater.

Dance at the Modern: Gazes
November 22 & 23
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Inspired by Jenny Saville’s The Anatomy of Painting, choreographer Alexandra Light explores how bodies are represented throughout art history.

GM Financial Parade of Lights
November 23
Downtown Fort Worth

For 43 years, the beloved parade has illuminated the streets of Downtown to kick off the holiday season.

Fall Zoo Camp
November 24 & 25
Fort Worth Zoo

Let your little animal lovers enjoy two days of Zoo fun while you get ready for Thanksgiving. (Just don’t tell them that they’re learning!)

Fort Worth Turkey Trot
November 27
General Worth Square

Start your Thanksgiving off with a Fort Worth tradition at the YMCA Turkey Trot!

SiNaCa Family Camp
November 29
SiNaCa Studios

You and your family get to explore glass blowing, kiln forming, and flame working to create your own family masterpieces.

And finally…

The Polar Express: Holiday Concerts
November 29 & 30
Fort Worth Stockyards Station

Join The Cliburn aboard the Polar Express to welcome the holidays!

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October is the most glorious month in North Texas! There are so many things to do, and you won’t spontaneously combust when you do them. Of course, we’ve gathered the best things to do in Cowtown in October, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Photo courtesy of Texas Ballet Theater

Peter Pan
October 3-5
Bass Performance Hall

Second star on the right and straight on until morning! Join Wendy, Peter, Tink, and the Lost Boys in Texas Ballet Theater’s production of Peter Pan at Bass Performance Hall.

Fashion Week, Stockyards Style
October 3-5
Fort Worth Stockyards

Head to the Stockyards for trunk shows, sip ‘n shops, runway shows, collections previews, fine art, and more!

Junie B. Jones: The Musical
October 4-19
Casa Mañana

It’s the first day of first grade for Junie, and this year promises to be amazing!

Second Annual Funkytown Roper Romp
October 4
Steel on Magnolia

Grab your caftans and chunky jewelry, fluff up those wigs, and drag your Stanley along for the second annual Roper Romp.

Brick Convention/LEGO Fan Expo
October 4
Dickies Arena

Calling all LEGOheads! Come get creative, marvel at professional LEGO artists’ works, and meet LEGO celebs.

Amplify 817: Natalie Robles
October 8
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Enjoy an evening of music from Fort Worth native Natalie Robles, backed by her father, Ray Robles.

Mac Beth
October 9 through November 1
Circle Theatre

The Scottish Play meets Heathers. Seven girls meet after school and their tales of witches, kings, and murder become more and more bloody. Regional premiere.

Jonathan Tetelman in Concert
October 10
Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU

Opening Fort Worth Opera’s 80^th season is a rare U.S. appearance by internationally renowned tenor Jonathan Tetelman.

Sensory Explorations: Tinker and Build
October 11
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Come tinker and build at the Carter. Free for children of all ages on the autism spectrum and their families, but reservations are required.

Fourth Annual Race on Race Street
October 11
Race Street

Run and enjoy a fall day on Race Street. 1K Fun Run, 5K, 10K, and half marathon. If you’re not a runner, don’t worry. There’s a lot of enjoy on Race Street!

Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth Presents Hermitage Piano Trio
October 11
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

The Hermitage Piano Trio will perform works by Glinka, Albéniz, de Falla, Turina, and Perelló.

Second Saturday: Ballet Frontier Presents Echoes of Eternity
October 11
Kimbell Art Museum

October’s Second Saturday features a special performance by Ballet Frontier inspired by the special exhibition, Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Exhibition.

Italian Intensive
October 12
Central Market Cooking School

Learn to make an Italian feast from prima to dolce.

The Birds
October 15 through November 9
Amphibian Stage

Based on the du Maurier story that was the inspiration for the Hitchcock classic, three strangers seek shelter when birds start attacking. What could go wrong?

Ride the Cyclone
October 16 through November 2
Stage West

The Stage West website sums this show up perfectly: “… Ride the Cyclone is a genre-smashing musical about death and fate, and high school.”

Thrillharmonic Nightmare
October 18
Will Rogers Auditorium

Follow a boy through his dreams on Halloween night, full of music, videos, and zombie dancers.

Third Annual NTX Hot Sauce Fest
October 18
Martin House Brewing Company

Enjoy a day of spice, music, beer, and fun!

Rocky Horror Picture Show
October 18
Ridglea Theater

Drag out your costumes and water guns! Remember, it’s just a jump to the left.

Boo at the Zoo
October 24-26
Fort Worth Zoo

Grab your ghasties and ghoulies for a howling good time!

The Addams Family
October 24-26
Bass Performance Hall

They’re creepy. They’re kooky. They’re mysterious AND spooky. They’re all together spooky.

Third Annual Boo Fest
October 24
Riverside Community Center

Celebrate Spooky Season with a haunted house, a costume contest, and more!

The Perfect Pie with Sweet Lucy’s Pies
October 24
Central Market Cooking School

Learn the secrets of making the perfect pie.

Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth Presents Spells, Strings, & Spooky Things
October 25
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Bring the whole family for a haunting Halloween concert featuring music from Wednesday, Harry Potter, and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Don’t forget your costume for the costume parade!

Ninth Annual Fort Worth Firefighters Chili Cookoff
October 25
General Worth Square

Decide which firehouse reigns supreme!

Sixth Annual Trick or Treat
October 25
Fort Worth Aviation Museum

Enjoy crafts, candy, games, and more!

Murder at the Village: A Log Cabin Village Murder Mystery
October 26
Log Cabin Village

Try to solve this Texas murder mystery. Due to nature of the evidence presented, this event is 16 and up.

And finally…

2025 Lone Star Film Festival
October 30 through November 5
Various locations

Celebrate our Fort Worth film industry with world premieres, workshops, industry talks, the Gala, and more!

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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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But there are lots of things to do in Cowtown this August, and as we are in the habit of doing, we’ve gathered all the best things to do in Fort Fun this month. Be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Old Mother West Wind
August 1-24
Hip Pocket Theatre

Hip Pocket Theatre is reviving Old Mother West Wind, an adaptation by Johnny Simons and Douglas Balentine of the stories for children by Thornton W. Burgess, for the first time in 47 years.

The Heart Sellers
August 1-17
Amphibian Stage

Jane and Luna are new to America, and neither woman ever could have guessed how a trip to the grocery store would change their lives.

Teen Art Study with Joshua Bryant
August 4-8
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Teens from 14 through 18 will explore the Modern and work with local artist Joshua Bryant in various art styles, from traditional to interdisciplinary exploration.

Nature Center Story Time
August 4
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

Join the Fort Worth Public Library and the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge for their First Monday Literacy Day. Enjoy a special story time and live animal presentation. August’s theme is… ALLIGATORS!

First Tuesdays: A Field Trip to Kinfolk House
August 5
Stage West

For the first time, First Tuesdays is leaving Stage West. Enjoy a field trip to Kinfolk House, the neighborhood art space in Polytechnic Heights founded by Letitia and Sedrick Huckaby, which includes a private tour and local bites and sips.

Wednesday Workshop – Flowing Lines: A Study of Japanese Ink Traditions
August 6
Kimbell Art Museum

Indulge your intellectual curiosity and spark your creativity as you explore Japanese ink traditions in featured works of art and hands-on activities.

Family Open Mic Night
August 6
Reby Cary Youth Library

Is your daughter a comedian? Is your husband a crooner? Do you write poetry? Show off your family’s talents at Family Open Mic Night at Reby Cary!

Family Movie Morning at the Omni: Night at the Museum
August 7 & 8
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Enjoy a morning movie with the whole family at the new Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater!

Photo courtesy of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Meet up at the Museum: Living on the Land
August 7
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

This sensory-friendly event for neurodivergent adults features experts from BRIT who will lead you through the Carter’s collections and help create artwork to take home.

The Book of Mormon
August 8-10
Bass Performance Hall

Spread the word! The Tony Award-winning musical is bringing the Word to Bass Performance Hall!

2025 Watermelon Run
August 10
Trinity Park

Whether you take part in the 5K walk/run or grab a partner to participate in the 0.5 mile watermelon relay, you’re sure to have a great day in the park.

Panther City Writing Club
August 11
Fort Worth Public Library – Southwest Regional

Are you a writer? Do you want to be a writer? Join fellow wordsmiths for writing exercises, brainstorming, and constructive criticism, all designed to help you become a better writer.

Robert Gallagher’s 80^th Birthday Bash
August 12
Billy Bob’s Texas

Without Robert Gallagher, Billy Bob’s Texas wouldn’t be here. Since 1981, Gallagher has booked the best country acts and made sure that the entertainers were happy. Now, Billy Bob’s says “thank you” to the legend with a night of entertainment in the house that Robert built.

Free Opening Celebration for “David-Jeremiah: The Fire This Time” and After Party at Hotel Dryce
August 14
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and Hotel Dryce

Meet the artist and hear from guest curator Christopher Blay about the new exhibition focused on fire as a ritual, force, and metaphor. Then continue the evening at the afterparty at Hotle Dryce.

The Reverend Horton Heat
August 15
Tulips FTW

Can I get an “Amen”? The pioneer of modern rockabilly and special guest From Parts Unknown will lighten your soul and your feet Tulips. Hallelujah!

Crafternoon at Reby Cary
August 19
Reby Cary Youth Library

Children in grades K through 5^th can explore artistic techniques and media this afternoon. Grownups must be accompanied by a responsible child.

Gourmet Hot Dog Flight Pairing
August 21-24
Maple Branch Craft Brewery

Enjoy four different chef-created hot dogs, complete with crazy toppings, each paired with a craft brew. Bring your taste buds and be prepared to be amazed!

DFW Area Co-ed Hike + Clean Up Party Day
August 23
Marion Samsom Park Trailhead #2

Bring your friends and family for a hike and clean-up day followed by a community potluck picnic. It’s a great way to give back to the trails you love!

Sunflower Harvest Sachet
August 26
Fort Worth Public Library – Ridglea

Learn about Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, a celebration with Celtic and European roots, as you create a sunflower sachet to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.

Meach Pango with Cut Throat Finches, Trash Puppies, and Snow Farming
August 30
Tulips FTW

Fort Worth is known for amazing music. Support local musicians and local music venues while enjoying an evening of great music.

Choatefest ‘25
August 31
Billy Bob’s Texas

An evening of music for a cause. Cody Jinks, Ward Davis, Josh Weathers, Joey Green, Adrian Garza and Michael Lee will perform in this benefit concert for local multi-instrumentalist, producer, recording engineer and studio owner, Nick Choate, and his family as Nick fights colon cancer.

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July IS summer. It’s summer before it wears out its welcome. (Seriously, Summer, you can leave before October. We won ‘t be mad.) It’s family and friends and cookouts and fireworks and ice cream. It’s joyful.

As we like to do, we’ve gathered all the best family activities and events in Cowtown in the month of July for you. Be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Fort Worth’s Fourth
July 4
Panther Island Pavilion

Enjoy the best and biggest celebration of July 4^th in DFW! For the 18^th year, Panther Island Pavilion hosts the party with live music, food and drinks, kids activities, and the best firework show in town!

Red, White & Boots 4^th of July Celebration
Through July 6
Fort Worth Historic Stockyards

Rodeos! Live music! Comedy shows! Lawn Games! Cocktails! All ingredients for a great Fourth of July celebration, Stockyards style. (Some events require tickets, so click the link above.)

Sonidos del Summer: Northside Summer
July 5
Marine Park

Celebrate the Fourth, cultura y comunidad with music, dancing, food, and fireworks.

Family Workshop: Painted Connections
July 5
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Bring the whole family for an afternoon exploring the East of the Pacific: Making Histories of Asian American Art before creating a family work of art together.

Beer & Chocolate Pairing with Collin Zreet
July 8
Central Market

Beer and CHOCOLATE? Trust me, it’s delicious! Collin Zreet, Advanced Cicerone® (think sommelier for beer), is an expert at pairing beer and food. You’re in for a great treat!

A Streetcar Named Desire
July 9 & 12
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) stars as Blanche DuBois in Tennessee William’s iconic play produced by the Young Vic and screened by National Theatre Live.

Hairspray: The Musical
July 11-27
Stolen Shakespeare Guild

Sing and dance along with the Stolen Shakespeare Guild’s production of the Broadway version of John Water’s classic movie.

La Fête de la Bastille Happy Hour
July 11
Kimbell Art Museum

“Vive le 14 juillet!” The Kimbels and Fort Worth Sister Cities International will host a celebration of liberté, égalité, fraternité at the museum.

Parker County Peach Festival
July 12
Downtown Weatherford

Celebrate the state’s best peached with the Peach Pedal Bike Ride, a peach food competition, music, arts and crafts, local vendors, TWO children’s areas, and more!

Homemade Ice Cream Class
July 12
Log Cabin Village

Beat the summer heat with ice cream! Enjoy the making and eating of your own ice cream. Once you see how easy it is, you’ll never purchase store bought ice cream again!

Billecart-Salmon Champagne Dinner with The Cliburn
July 14
Café Modern

Delicious food, exquisite wine, and a special performance by pianist and 2017 Cliburn Gold Medalist Yekwon Sunwoo? Yes, please!

The Wiz
July 15-20
Bass Performance Hall

Ease on down the road to Bass Hall for the fortieth-anniversary tour of the Tony Award®-winning musical.

Modern Kids Summer Flicks
July 16 & 17
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Enjoy the best animation, live action, and documentary films from the New York International Children’s Film Festival.

Goo Goo Dolls
July 16
Dickies Arena

Dig out your slip dresses, cargo pants, crop tops, chockers, and bucket hats for an evening of 90s nostalgia.

Great British Baking Intensive
July 19
Central Market Cooking School

Learn how to make perfect scones, buns, puff pastry, and a Victoria sponge that would make Mary Berry weep.

Family Festival: Ice Cream Sunday
July 20
Kimbell Art Museum

I scream! You scream! We all scream for ICE CREAM! Enjoy art, music, and free ice cream* at the Kimbell.
*While supplies last, so get there early!

Adult Workshop: Ceramic Vessels
July 26
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Join Carter Community Artist Brenda Ciardiello in making a hand-built ceramic vessel inspired by the works of Toshiko Takaezu.

National Day of the American Cowboy
July 27
Fort Worth Stockyards

Celebrate the men and women who made Cowtown Cowtown.

Shucked
July 29 through August 3
Bass Performance Hall

Yes. There really is a Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about corn. Or a town that relies on corn. And the people in the town. Oh, heck, you really need to see it to understand it!

The Heart Sellers
July 30 through August 17
Amphibian Stage

What does it mean to make a new life in a new country? The Heart Sellers explores the need for connection and dreams.

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