New Year, New Dreams: January 2026 Fun in the Fort
“New year, new feels, new chances, and new dreams to chase – January is the time to make it happen.”
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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.


