August Slipped Away: Fun in the Fort
“August slipped away into a moment in time, ’cause it was never mine.”
— Taylor Swift

Oh, August. Hot, humid, and indolent, but then school starts, and life gets hectic. While so much of August naturally centers around getting our little, um, darlings back onto a schedule, there’s still fun to be had in Cowtown. As usual, we’ve gathered some of the best things to do this month for you, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Suffs
August 4-9
Bass Performance Hall
Believe it or not, there was a time when women couldn’t vote. Suffs tells the story of the brave women who gave their all to make their voices heard.
Steel Magnolias
August 7-16
Stolen Shakespeare Guild
In a beauty parlor in a small Louisiana town, six women love and support each other through joy and sorrows. After all, “Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.”
Add It Up Archery
August 7
Wedgwood Library
How many of you have kiddos who want to shoot a bow and arrow? (How many of us want to shoot a bow and arrow? Be honest, now!) Why not sneak some math and problem-solving skills in with shooting things?
Hatch Surf ‘n Turf
August 7
Central Market Cooking School
Hatch season is here, so grab some friends to make a delicious Hatch chile-centered meal that you will enjoy with some wine.

Raggedy Farm
August 7-30
Hip Pocket Theatre
Hip Pocket Theatre’s 50th anniversary season continues with another Hip Pocket classic.
Reel Adventures: How to Train Your Dragon
August 8
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Jane and John Justing Foundation Omni Theater
Enjoy all sorts of dragon-themed activities throughout the museum before heading to the Omni to enjoy a movie night before school starts back.
Modigliani and His Secrets
August 8
Kimbell Art Museum
Learn about the man and his art behind the myths and outright falsehoods.
Camp Epilogue – A Summer Book Camp Festival for Grown Ups
August 9
Stampede Ballroom
Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with authors, vendors, and (best of all) other book lovers!

The Cottage
August 12-30
Stage West
Sylvia is tired of the secrecy surrounding her annual tryst, so she anonymously reveals the location of said tryst to her husband and her lover’s wife. Spicy and hilarious!
Tween Crochet Club
August 13
Southwest Regional Library
Learn how to crochet or bring your current project as you relax after the second day of school!
Second Thursdays at the Carter: Camp & Craft
August 13
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Relive the halcyon days of summer camp with throwback arts and crafts (and cocktails!).
Learn at Lunch: Hatch Chiles with Southwestern Style
August 14
Central Market Cooking School
Learn how to make an easy and delicious meal featuring Hatch chiles while you enjoy a pleasant Friday lunch.

An Evening with P.C. Verrone
August 14
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Presented in conjunction with Recluse Books, author P.C. Verrone will read from his debut novel, Rabbit, Fox, Tar, as well as take questions and sign copies.
Liberty Talks
August 15
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Celebrating the opening of The Statue of Liberty from Bartholdi to Warhol, enjoy a day of exploration with curators, artists, historians, and community partners.
TCU Women’s Soccer versus UTSA
August 16
Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium
Come out to support the Frogs against the Roadrunners of UTSA.
MAMAMOO 2026 US Tour
August 18
Dickies Arena
Reuniting and celebrating 12 years of music, K-Pop sensation MAMAMOO comes to Dickies Arena on August 18.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
August 21-23
Dickies Arena
Make childhood memories by taking the family to the circus!
Kimbell Casual Fridays: Dynasties and Destinies
August 21
Kimbell Art Museum
Grab your friends and spend an evening of art, activities, and fun.
Swan Strings Presents Jess Garland
August 21
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jess Garland brings her music to the Modern.

The Music of Elton John
August 22
Casa Mañana
After a sold-out run in the Reid Cabaret Theatre, The Music of Elton John comes to Casa’s main stage for one night only. ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Aer Lingus Football Classic: TCU versus North Carolina
August 29
Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, and streaming on ESPN
Riff raff bam zoo! The Frogs travel to Dublin to take on the Tarheels in the Aer Lingus Football Classic.
Tapas: A Hands-On Spanish Tradition
August 29
Central Market Cooking School
Learn how to make classic tapas. Perfect for a date night or girls’ night out!


