Let the Sun Hang in the Sky in July

July is hollyhocks and hammocks, fireworks and vacations, hot and steamy weather, cool and refreshing swims, beach picnics, and vegetables all out of the garden.
– Jean Hersey

July is upon us, and while we love the celebrations on the Fourth, July is SO much more in Fort Fun! We’ve gathered some of the best things to keep cool and have fun all month long, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to with your family.

Red, White & Boots: Stockyards Fourth of July Celebration
Through July 7
Fort Worth Stockyards

Pull out your boots and get ready for family fun in the Stockyards! From rodeos to live music, there’s something for everyone as the Stockyards celebrates the Fouth.

Make and Take: American Cobblers, Crisps, and Handpies (Red, White, and Blue)
July 3
Central Market Cooking School

Create some classic desserts for the upcoming holiday! Central Market’s cooking instructors will guide you through each step as you make these tasty treats. You’ll produce the perfect dough, rolling it out evenly, and then make blueberry-filled hand pies; a biscuit-topped cherry cobbler for 4; and a gluten-free (oatmeal & almond meal topped) apple crisp for 4 which you will take with you at the end of class. For ages 13 & up. (Children 13 – 17 must be accompanied by an adult who has purchased a ticket for the class.)

Fort Worth’s Fourth
July 4
Panther Island Pavilion

You’re invited to the biggest fireworks show and Independence Day celebration in DFW: Fort Worth’s Fourth! For the 17th year, enjoy an evening of festival food, cold drinks, kids’ activities, live music, and incredible fireworks along the banks of the Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion.

Kiln Forming: Wine Down Workshop
Every Wednesday in July
SiNaCa Studios

Need to wine down and dish it out? Then pour yourself a glass and create that dish with us during SiNaCa’s next Wine Down Workshop in the kiln forming studio! During this 2-hour workshop, participants will design and create one 12″ cheese board and matching 4″ cheese knife handle. Participants will work under the guidance of an experienced instructor to cut sheets of glass to create their items and use glass frit and stringers to make the items uniquely theirs. Once done, the items will then be loaded into an electric kiln and fired over at least one 12-hour cycle.

The Carter’s Summer Film Series: The Great Dictator (1940)
July 6
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

See Karl Struss’s films on the big screen! In July, watch The Great Dictator (1940), Charlie Chaplin’s World War II–era satire condemning fascism and antisemitism. Written, directed, produced, and scored by Chaplin, this controversial masterpiece offers both a cutting caricature of Adolf Hitler and a sly tweaking of Chaplin’s own comic persona. In his first “talkie,” Chaplin brings his sublime physicality to two roles: the cruel yet clownish “Tomainian” dictator, and the kindly Jewish barber who is mistaken for him. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards and was Chaplin’s most commercially successful film.

Blue Star Family Sunday at the Kimbell
July 7
Kimbell Art Museum

Active-duty military, veterans, and their families will enjoy free admission to the special exhibition Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries. No reservations are necessary; just come for the fun! Admission to the permanent collection is always free.

Drawing from the Collection for Adults and Teens at the Modern
July 7
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. July’s instructor is Rosabel Rosalind. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk.

Parker County Peach Festival
July 13
Historic Downtown Weatherford

Celebrating it’s 40th anniversary, the Parker County Peach Festival is a fun, family-friendly event that highlights the local peach industry and showcases the talents of the Weatherford community.

Homemade Ice Cream Class
July 13
Log Cabin Village

Beat the July heat by making your own homestyle ice cream at Log Cabin Village! Each participant will make their own serving of ice cream, finish their masterpiece with a variety of toppings, and have a jar to take home to make more of this delectable treat. This program is designed as an adult or adult/child activity.

Cage the Elephant: Neon Pill Tour
July 13
Dickies Arena

ALT 103.7 Presents CAGE THE ELEPHANT: Neon Pill Tour Saturday, July 13 with special guests Young The Giant, Bakar, & Willow Avalon.

Kimbell Family Festival
July 14
Kimbell Art Museum

Celebrate art and community during a free event featuring live performances, art making, gallery explorations, and more! In addition to enjoying family activities, you can beat the summer heat with complimentary Melt ice cream, (while supplies last)! No reservations necessary. Admission to Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries will be waived during the event.

Creative Art with Olivia: Altered Book Botanical Blackout Poetry
July 16
Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Calling all Art Adventurers! Engage with the natural world by experimenting with a variety of media and techniques. Discover the possibilities of altered books — an earth-friendly art approach that focuses on creative reuse, upcycling and reimagining materials! Bring a retired book to transform into a collection of expressive botanical artworks.

Modern Kids Summer Flicks: Animation Showcase
July 17
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Join the folks at the Modern for Modern Kids Summer Flicks featuring the Children’s Film Festival Seattle Best of the Fest, a curated selection of award-winning and audience-favorite films for young audiences. This colorful collection will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. Meet furry friends and embark on adventures fit for the whole family!

Dinner in Provence
July 19
Central Market Cooking School

Picture rolling hills covered in lavender, herbs, olive trees, and grape vines. You’ll recreate the aromas and flavors of Provence as you and your team produce these favorites: sautéed shrimp with fennel, garlic, and Pernod; chicken breasts stuffed with goat cheese, herbs, and olives; broiled tomatoes topped with breadcrumbs and herbs; baked eggplant slices layered with tomatoes and herbs; and, for dessert, baked apricots with lavender honey and ground almonds. At the end of class, you’ll sit down to enjoy the feast that you and your teammates have created. For ages 18 & up. 21 or older? You’ll enjoy a glass of French wine that has been paired with the meal.

KXT Presents The Polyphonic Spree
July 20
Tulips FTW

Formed in Dallas in 2000, The Polyphonic Spree is a choral rock group that defies description. They are simply The Polyphonic Spree. The Spree comes to the cool side of the Metroplex on July 20 for a show at Tulips FTW.

Good4U: Nutrition 101
July 23
Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Join Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Jayne Bell to explore, discover and engage with a variety of health & earth-conscious topics. Good4U: Nutrition 101 gives you all the right tools for total body health—balanced energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, brain function, and more!

Janet Jackson & Special Guest Nelly: The Together Again Tour
July 25
Dickies Arena

The Together Again Tour will offer everyone the chance to reunite with Ms. Jackson in celebration of her 50th anniversary in entertainment and spotlight the milestones for three of Jackson’s most critically acclaimed albums – 25 years of “The Velvet Rope”, 30 years of “janet”, and 35 years of “Rhythm Nation” featuring her biggest chart-topping hits. In addition, fans can expect the three-time GRAMMY®️ winner and Diamond-selling Hip-Hop sensation Nelly to deliver a powerhouse performance, showcasing his greatest hits and cherished fan favorites spanning the last two decades.

The Handless King
July 26 through August 18
Amphibian Stage

A coworker dispute turns deadly in this morbidly funny new play. Set during the Assyrian Empire, The Handless King follows two humble government employees both tasked with tallying the dead in wake of a recent battle. The problem? Only one of them can keep their job. As the day wears on, truths are revealed, revolution draws near, and someone’s losing limbs before the sun is set. This world premiere-inspired by real artifacts from 728 BCE-explores a timeless truth: move with the times or get left behind. This high-octane historical fantasy comes to you after a wildly successful development at Amphibian Stage’s 2023 Sparkfest.

The Carter’s Adult Workshop: Mixed-Media Painting
July 27
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Experiment and create a work of art inspired by the flora and fauna paintings in Drawn to Nature. The workshop will with a tour of the exhibition with Carter curatorial assistant Arianna Tejada before we dive into artmaking. Led by Carter Community Artist Anna Joy Pham, you’ll learn introductory techniques to watercolor, collage, and graphite before making our own painting to take home. No previous experience necessary, and all materials provided.

Space Day
July 27
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Are you ready for a galactically good time? Strap into your rocket ships, because Space Day is packed with science activities, art projects, lightsaber battles, Planetarium shows, and more! Visit the museum from 10 AM – 4 PM to participate in the celestial fun. Space Day is included with general admission or museum membership.