Flame-Flowered, Yellow-Petaled June: Fun in the Fort

How softly runs the afternoon
Beneath the billowy clouds of June!
~Charles Hanson Towne

June in Fort Worth is glorious. The sun shines (but we’re not spontaneously combusting yet), the birds sing, and there’s so much fun to be had! As we are wont to do, we’ve collected the best things to do with your family and friends here, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long.

Summer Zoo Camp
June 2 to August 8
Fort Worth Zoo

Generations of Fort Worth kids have grown up spending their summers at Zoo Camp! Each one week session offers opportunities to meet animals, learn (but don’t tell them they’re learning!), and have a great camp experience with crafts, games and fun.

2025 Cliburn Competition: The Finals
June 3-7
Bass Performance Hall

Enjoy the best of the best. The top pianists in the world will each perform two concertos – one free choice and one chosen from the final round list – accompanied by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. The award ceremony will be at 7 pm on Saturday, June 7.

Art Tales
Every Wednesday in June and July
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Bring your family to the Carter every Wednesday in June and July for super story time fun. Enjoy stories, play games, create your own art, and enjoy performances inspired by the Carter collection.

The Fall of Heaven
June 6-13
Jubilee Theatre

When Tempest Landry finds himself at the Pearly Gates, he’s not best pleased. His quick thinking exploits a loophole, so St. Peter is forced to send Tempest back to Earth with an angel in tow to keep him out of trouble. This play, by Walter Mosely of Easy Rawlins fame, explores humanity, good, evil, and love.

The Fundamentals of Baking for Teens (13 to 17)
June 7
Central Market Cooking School

With just a few simple ingredients – flour, water, salt, fat, and leavening agents), your teen will learn how to make delicious biscuits, scones, muffins and tea bread. Seriously, sign your teen up and then let them bake for you. You won’t be disappointed!

Movies in the Park: Dog Man
June 7
Trinity Park Playground

Load up with the car with blankets, chairs, snack, dogs, and don’t forget the kids! Enjoy a night under the stars with everyone’s favorite half canine crime fighter! And if you don’t have a dog, don’t worry. Fort Worth Animal Control will be there with some adorable pups up for adoption!

Almost 5 Art Camp
June 9-13
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Your little artists will get to explore the Modern each day before working with area artists to learn and create. The last day will feature an exhibition of the campers’ works and a reception.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical
June 10-15
Bass Performance Hall

Truth. Beauty. Freedom. Love. Based on Baz Luhrman’s beloved film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical escorts you into a grandiose world where bohemians and aristocrats come together to play. Warning: This contains mature themes, revealing costumes, and adult language.

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Fallen Souffle
June 12-29
Stage West

On the eve of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, the playboy Prince of Wales and the famed French chef Auguste Escoffier arrive at 221B Baker Street in need of Sherlock Holmes’ help. Join Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Irene Adler as they try to solve their most bizarre case yet.

SparkFest 2025
June 13-22
Amphibian Stage

Each summer, Amphibian Stage SparkFest, an arts festival that focuses on uplifting underrepresented communities. This summer, SparkFest celebrates Native American and indigenous peoples of Turtle Island and Hawai’i. From new plays to new actors, storytelling and slam poetry, SparkFest seeks to inspire creativity and honor discounted voices.

Wandering Roots Bark and Browse PopUp
June 14
Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Featuring over 30 local artisans, the Bark and Browse PopUp is the best pet-friendly market in town! Enjoy two full days of the best artisans, food and beverage vendors, face painters, and more, and they’re all pet lovers!

Second Saturday: Movement Imprints with Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth
June 14
Kimbell Art Museum

Explore diverse forms of creative expression inspired by and presented in conjunction with the Kimbell’s special exhibition, Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910–1945: Masterworks from the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin.

Father’s Day Cookout
June 14
Fort Worth Zoo

Celebrate Dad at the Zoo! Enjoy an evening cookout with your little animals while celebrating Dad.

Father’s Day Boozy Brunch Market
June 15
Martin House Brewing Company

Enjoy live music, fun food trucks, and great beer while you sip and shop from local vendors. Bring the family and the dog!

Opal’s Walk for Freedom
June 19
Farrington Field

Join Dr. Opal Lee on her annual two-and-a-half mile walk to commemorate the two-and-a-half years it took for enslaved people in Texas to learn that they were free. Opal Lee is known throughout the US as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, and we are honored to say she’s a Fort Worthian!

A Juneteenth Comedy Celebration
June 19
Dickies Arena

It’s not just a comedy show (although it’s certainly that). It’s a cultural event. It’s a movement. It’s a celebration of freedom, unity, and Black excellence. Dress to impress and leave the kids at home while you celebrate Juneteenth in style!

Your Voice Unleashed: Not a Black Thing, Not a White Thing, It’s the Right Thing
June 21-26
O.D. Wyatt High School

Your Voice Unleashed brings together teens of all races and backgrounds to learn about cultural differences and work toward a better future of unity.

A Strange Loop
June 19 – July 12
Circle Theatre

Circle Theatre is proud to present the regional premiere of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical. A Strange Loop explores identity and creativity through song and storytelling. Warning: This show contains adult language and situations.

Art Camp Ages 5 through 7
June 23-27
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Your elementary artists will get to explore the Modern each day before working with area artists to learn and create. The last day will feature an exhibition of the campers’ works and a reception.

American Classics for Teens (13-17)
June 24
Central Market Cooking School

One thing that everyone should know is how to make a meal from start to finish. Your teen will learn how to make crispy fried chicken, perfect mashed potatoes, a green side enhanced with compound butter, and the ultimate classic dessert: Texas sheet cake with vanilla ice cream!

Midsummer Mingle
June 26
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Celebrate the solstice at the Carter! Enjoy signature cocktails, tasty bites, music, and the Amon Carter’s collections with the Carter Society. This year’s Mingle is inspired by the Carter’s priceless photography collection, so don’t miss your shot at this celebration of summer!

Kimbell Casual Friday: Curtain Call
June 27
Kimbell Art Museum

Enjoy an interactive evening at the Kimbell. Bring your friends for art, conversation, and the occasional friendly competition!

Trinity Pride Fest ‘25
June 28
South Main Village

Trinity Pride Fest returns with a reimagined look but the same heart and soul. Enjoy Fort Worth’s most vibrant celebration of authenticity, where wisdom meets whimsy and purpose meets party. There’s something magical for everyone, and love will always win!