Marching into Fun in the Fort

“Spring is Nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’”
– Robin Williams

March is one of the most glorious months in Cowtown. There’s so much to do and see and experience as a family. It’s also spring break for a lot of schools, and we’ve gathered some of the most fun spring break camps in town, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Butterflies in the Garden
March 1 – April 14
Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Witness the magnificent transformation of nature and marvel at the sight of brilliantly colored living jewels fluttering in the Rainforest Conservatory of Fort Worth Botanic Garden during Butterflies in the Garden. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the largest exhibit of live, exotic butterflies in North Central Texas! Exhibit visitors will have the chance to see a diverse collection of butterflies from various parts of the world, including Central, North and South America, Africa, and Asia. The Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides), known for its striking beauty, is one of the most popular butterflies on display. Additionally, local favorites will also be showcased.

Camp Fire First Texas Night at Panther City Lacrosse
March 1
Dickies Arena

Join Camp Fire First Texas as the Panther City Lacrosse Club takes on the San Diego Seals on March 1st at Dickies Arena! For every ticket purchased $5 will go back to Camp Fire First Texas!

POTUS
March 7-24
Stage West Theatre

It all starts with a little four-letter word that the President blurts out—and what starts as a PR nightmare, turns into a complete global crisis! The seven brilliant and beleaguered women upon whom he most relies risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep things under control. It’s a total rollercoaster ride as Capitol Hill turns upside down in this riotous comedy. Get ready to laugh your stars and stripes off while you root for the powerful women who actually run the free world!

FWSO Presents Beethoven Lives Upstairs
March 9
Bass Performance Hall

The world-famous production of Beethoven Lives Upstairs features a lively exchange of letters between young Christoph and his uncle. Their subject: the “madman” who has moved into the upstairs apartment of Christoph’s Vienna home. Through a touching correspondence, dramatically underscored with the composer’s most beautiful excerpts, Christoph slowly comes to understand the genius of Beethoven and the beauty of his music. Audiences are captivated by more than twenty-five excerpts of Beethoven’s music. The music is magically woven into the drama as two actors share anecdotes and observations based on true incidents from the composer’s life.

Spring Break at the Carter
March 12-15
Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Looking for Spring Break excitement and inspiration? We have you covered at the Carter! Enjoy this FREE, fun-filled event including gallery games, art-making activities, creativity challenges, and more. All ages welcome.

Spring Break Zoo Camp
March 11-15
Fort Worth Zoo

Sticking around for spring break? Send your kids on an adventure! Spring Break Camp is the perfect daily escape for your little ones – Zoo hikes, games, activities and special classroom visitors! Space is limited, so click the link above to register for a single day or the whole week!

Spring Breaak at the Museum
March 11-15
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Dive into a world of interactive exhibits that cater to all ages, like “Black Cowboys: An American Story” and “Cowtown Takes Flight.” Immerse yourself in captivating planetarium shows, exploring the wonders of the upcoming total solar eclipse with “Totality Over Texas.” Make the most of this special break by creating lasting memories through exploration, learning, and fun with an unforgettable Spring Break at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History!

Zelda Camp
March 11-15
The Pierce Institute for Academic Excellence

SO much more than playing Zelda, we’ll develop skills for collaboration, creativity, and communication as we conduct a “real life” physics experiment involving bridges, plus Zelda art projects, 3-D Zelda prints, and a fun scavenger hunt! 10:00-2:00 daily. Bring your own lunch.

Spring Break Art Extravaganza
March 12-15
Kimbell Art Museum

Celebrate vacation time with FREE drop-in activities inspired by Kimbell masterpieces! There will be art making, gallery sketching, sensory tours, and story times, featuring guest artists Olivia Arratia, Jessica Bond, Jamison LeBlanc, and Sarah Depetris.

ART BREAK! Spring Break at the Modern
March 11-15
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Take an ART Break with family programming at the Modern while your school-aged children are on Spring Break, March 11-15. Slow down, stop, and learn a little bit more about some of your favorite works from the Modern’s permanent collection and special exhibition, Surrealism and Us: Caribbean and African Diasporic Artists since 1940. Each ART Break station includes a conversation with a community artist and Modern docent and a gallery project focusing on selected works in the galleries. On our free days, Monday and Friday, join your family and others in helping build collaborative works. Even though you can’t touch the art (!), we have fun designed for the whole family to enjoy together. Get your creative energy flowing as you spend time with the Modern’s collection of paintings, photographs, sculpture, and video.

KWC Spring Break Camp
March 11-15
Kids Who Care

This Spring Break, we’re shaking things up for kids aged 6-18 at KWC! Forget the usual break routine – we’re bringing the excitement of Musical Theatre to life! Your child won’t just be passing time; they’ll be stepping into a week where singing, acting, and dancing are the main events. It’s a chance for them to explore and express in a way they never have before! Our camp days are like opening a new, exciting book each morning. It’s a place where kids with a knack for performance, or even just a hint of interest in the arts, can really feel at home. We’re creating a welcoming space for all – no matter their experience level – to try something new, make friends, and most importantly, have a ton of fun!

Cliburn Kids on the Road Spring Break
March 15
Ridglea Elementary School

They say laughter is the best medicine! It releases endorphins and strengthens our resiliency to stress. It increases oxygen intake, making us feel more focused and energized. In a time when kids are under more academic and social pressure than ever before, it’s important to remember to just have FUN! This program introduces kids to witty pieces of classical music and shows how even serious composers let loose once in a while. So bring your family and friends for a free interactive, educational concert! Cliburn Kids on the Road presents “Laugh Out Loud,” a program that finds the funny in whimsical songs. This event is presented in partnership with Fort Worth Public Library.

Cowtown Goes Green
March 16
Fort Worth Stockyards

Round up the family for an entire day of Irish-Western fun! Featuring festive food & drink, live music, armadillo races, lawn games, pony rides, Old West Gunfight shows, cloggers & dance troops, a special matinee Stockyards Championship Rodeo at 1:30PM and a spectacular Irish-Western parade at 4PM. All this in addition to the twice daily cattle drives.

FWAAM Fest 2024
March 16
Southside Preservation Hall

Join us in Fort Worth’s Near Southside Cultural District for a day celebrating blackness in American roots music! The sound of old-time music is considered by many to be quintessentially American, yet the extensive Black influence – from the creation of the banjo and fiddle traditions to the roots of social dances performed alongside the music – is not widely acknowledged. The Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival (FWAAMFest) aims to change that. Featuring a show-stopping lineup of award-winning artists from across North America, it is the only major city festival of its kind in the United States, Black-led and centered on Black artists reclaiming their place in roots music through preservation and innovation.

Fort Worth Festival of Colors
March 16
Panther Island Pavilion

North Texas’ Largest Celebration of Holi Draws 10,000 for Annual Festival Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, is recognized world-wide as a major celebration of spring. In North Texas, Holi Mela – Dallas Festival of Colors is the largest celebration of its kind and draws thousands of revelers bridging age, race, religion and belief for the first time to Fort Worth’s Panther Island to celebrate inclusion and diversity. The festival will celebrate its 14th year in DFW and a 1st for Fort Worth on Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Funky Finds Spring Fling
March 16
Will Rogers Memorial Center

Happy Spring Fling! Happy Happy Everything! Gnome matter what holiday you are ready to celebrate, Funky Finds has everything you need! St. Paddy’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Birthdays, Father’s Day, and graduation celebrations are all on the way. Come see the curated array of handmade and vintage items for every occasion! Family and pet friendly fun awaits! No pet? No problem! You can adopt one at the show. (You gnome you want to!) Charitable raffles will be taking place throughout the event, as well! Don’t miss your chance to WIN amazing, handcrafted goods donated by each vendor. All charity proceeds benefit Saving Hope Animal Rescue and CASA of Tarrant County. Shop local Saturday, March 16th and Sunday, March 17th at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

Water by the Spoonful
March 21 – April 13
Circle Theatre

We meet in Philadelphia, where Elliot has returned from Iraq and is struggling to find his place in the world. We meet in an online chat room—a digital sanctuary where recovering addicts fight to keep each other alive, hour by hour, day by day. We meet in the moment and outside of the moment as boundaries of family and community are stretched across continents and cyberspace. Birth families splinter and online families collide in this beautiful play that reminds us of the power of connection and the value of forgiveness. Water by the Spoonful is a heartfelt meditation on lives on the brink of redemption.

Bluey’s Big Play
March 23-24
Bass Performance Hall

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.

POSIES
March 23 – May 4
Fort Works Art

“POSIES” at Fort Works Art promises an eclectic journey through nature’s poetry as interpreted by an esteemed ensemble of artists. Running from March 23, 2024, to May 4, 2024, this exhibition will allow visitors to enter a tapestry of flora, fauna, crystals, and other forms of nature, celebrating the resilience and beauty inherent in the world. The exhibition boasts a diverse roster of artists, including Alonsa Guevara, Will Heron, Jay Wilkinson, Erika Duque Scully, Eric Inkala, Crystal Wagner, Michele Tejuola Spindle, Tim Tyler, Elena Rodriguez, James Zigras, and Kerri Menchaca.

Disney on Ice: Magic in the Stars
Mach 28-31
Dickies Arena

Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars where every story begins with a wish! This all-new production brings the brightest Disney stars to life through cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes, and stunning set designs.  Experience the dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air when Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars visits Dickies Arena in Fort Worth from March 28-31, 2024.