Spring’s A-Poppin’: April’s Fun in the Fort
“April is the month of dreams come true.”
-John Baillie

We all know that April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but there’s lots of sun and lots of fun during April in Cowtown. That means there’s lots to do with family and friends! We’ve gathered some of the best family-friendly events and activities for you, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Ennis Bluebonnet Trail
April 1-30
Ennis, Texas
Enjoy miles of bluebonnets in the Official Bluebonnet City of Texas. The Ennis Bluebonnet Festival runs from April 17-19 and is full of family fun!
Peter and the Wolf
April 4
Kimbell Art Museum
Join the members of the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth for a lively morning of musical storytelling as they perform the Prokofiev classic.
Easter Egg Hunts
Easter is Sunday, April 5, and there are eggs hidden all over town! Here are just a few egg hunts open to the public.
- Northwest Library Egg Hunt
- Easter Eggstravaganza at the Southwest Community Center
- Stockyards Easter Egg Hop
- House of Hope for Autism Easter Egg Hunt
- McFly’s Pub Annual Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt & Market
Pictures and Pages/Fotos y Libros: Fruit Salad
April 7
Kimbell Art Museum
Kids and their adults are invited to enjoy bilingual stories and creative play at the Kimbell.
First Tuesday: Brief Moments of Mindfulness with Kaity Stone
April 7
Stage West
Hit “pause” as Kaity Stone leads you in gentle mindfulness and meditation practices that will help you slow down and breathe for a moment.
Late Night Catechism
April 9-12
McDavid Studio at Bass Performance Hall
Head back to school in this interactive theatrical event. Don’t be tardy or you might get detention!

Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival
April 9-12
Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork
Come taste the best of Fort Worth comestibles while supporting our region’s hospitality community!
Oklahoma!
April 10-26
Stolen Shakespeare Guild
Stolen Shakespeare Guild presents the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that will have your toes tapping as you sing along with such classics as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” and “Surrey with a Fringe.”
Madama Butterfly
April 10 & 12
Bass Performance Hall
The Fort Worth Opera presents Puccini’s heartbreaking opera about a young Japanese woman who falls in love with a dashing American with tragic results.
Zoo Run 2026
April 11
Fort Worth Zoo
Lace up your running shoes for Fort Fun’s favorite run through the Zoo and surrounding neighborhood.
Light the Trail 2026
April 11
Dutch Branch Park
Join the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation and fellow cyclists as you ride to end depression and suicide.
Spring Market & Glass Garden
April 11
SiNaCa Studios
Help support SiNaCa’s local initiatives AND local glass artists. Reservations are required so click the link above!
Sensory Explorations: Traveling Trains
April 11
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
All aboard! Children of all ages who are on the autism spectrum and their families are welcome to explore different methods of transportation with sensory-friendly activities and play.
Some Like It Hot
April 14-19
Bass Performance Hall
Get ready for a rip-roaring trip across the country in the musical adaptation of the 1959 Billy Wilder film.
Audra Scott Presents It’s Your Song to Sing
April 15
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Award-winning vocalist Audra Scott will perform on Stage, 2026, a site-specific artwork by Rashid Johnson.
2026 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships
April 16-18
Dickies Arena
The best women’s collegiate gymnasts gather to compete for National Champion.

Log Cabin Village’s 60th Birthday Party
April 18
Log Cabin Village
Celebrate 60 years of living history with a day of games, goodies, and music!
Scout-N-About: Prep Like a Pioneer
April 18
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Inspired by our pioneer forebearers who traveled light, this program features tails of pioneer daring do with hands-on help in preparing a modern go-bag.
Syndicate Smokeshow & Music Fest 2026
April 18
Fort Worth Stockyards
Where better to celebrate the best in music AND barbecue than the Historic Stockyards?
Smartphone Photography and Composition
April 19
Conundrum Farms
This beginner-friendly workshop will teach you how to see the world around you in new ways (and take really great pictures of it!).

Rent
April 23 through May 16
Circle Theatre
Circle Theatre presents the groundbreaking, multi-award-winning musical by Jonathan Larson.
Creole Brunch
April 25
Central Market Cooking School
Head to the Big Easy for this hands-on class in which you will learn to make a brunch that would make Emeril weep over his cast iron skillet.
Cinco in the District
April 26
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Celebrate Mexican-American culture with music, dance, food, and more!
Panther City Writers
April 27
Southwest Regional Library
Join fellow writers in a safe space to write and share your words.
Monty Python’s Spamalot
April 28 through May 3
Bass Peformance Hall
Lovingly ripped off from the classic Monty Python & the Holy Grail, this award-winning musical invites you to join King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as they search for the Holy Grail. It is a silly musical.
And finally…

Mayfest
April 30 through May 3
Trinity Park
Celebrate spring and community in Trinity Park! Whether you go for the rides, the music, the shopping, or the best darn festival food in Texas, there’s something for everyone in the family at Mayfest.



