Spring’s Done, June’s Begun: Fun in the Fort
“Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland, having fun.”
— Brian Wilson

SUMMER’S HERE!!! Even though the summer equinox isn’t until June 21, June marks the unofficial start of summer. School’s out, vacations are planned, and there’s so much to do in Fort Fun! As always, we’ve collected some of the best things to do in Cowtown this June, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Art Tales
Wednesdays in June and July, starting June 3
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Listen to stories, play games, create your own masterpieces, and enjoy artistic performances every Wednesday in June and July from 10 am to noon.
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine
June 10 through July 5
Stage West
Sherlock Holmes is pulled from retirement by the theft of Nicola Tesla’s and Thomas Edison’s newest inventions. Can he unravel the mystery before the world ends?
Hadestown
June 5-7
Bass Performance Hall
Combining the stories of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone, the multiple award-winning Hadestown pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.
Sparkfest ‘26
June 5-14
Amphibian Stage
Celebrate Latine artists in 10 days of plays, workshops, music, and more in the fifth annual Sparkfest.
Flora & Form: Printmaking Workshop in the Modern Shop
June 5
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
In conjunction with the special exhibition, Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers, learn printmaking and take home your work.

Summer Kick Off Party
June 6
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Bubbles! Music! Sweet treats! And plenty of hands-on fun in the sun!
Nature School: Ranch in the City
June 8
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
Learn to be an urban rancher at the Fort Worth Nature Center!
Mumford & Sons: Prizefighter Tour
June 8
Dickies Arena
Mumford & Sons bring their Prizefighter Tour to Dickies with special guest Dylan Gossett.
Yacht Rock: It Rocks… But Not Too Hard
June 9-28
Casa Mañana
Grab your deck shoes and get ready to… sway gently to the sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Freedom Vibes 2026
June 14-20
Various locations
Celebrate Juneteenth with concerts, art, speakers, and community.
Blow a Bigger Bubble Show
June 13
Clifford Crossing Library
Bubbles! Enjoy bubble tricks, marvel at bubble sculptures, and (sssshhhhhh!) learn bubble science.
Homemade Ice Cream Class
June 13
Log Cabin Village
Beat the heat and learn how to make your own ice cream!

Soccer player kicks the ball vigorously at the stadium
FIFA World Cup 2026
June 14-July 14
Various Locations
The best players from around the world come to North Texas.
Family Festival: Ice Cream Sunday
June 19
Kimbell Art Museum
Make art, play games, enjoy music and live performances, and eat ICE CREAM!!!
Creepy Critters
June 18
Wedgwood Library
Interact with all sorts of creepy crawlies and learn a little about them to make them less creepy.

Opal’s Walk for Freedom 2026
June 19
Start at Farrington Field
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday and Dr. Lee’s 100th birthday! Thank you, Dr. Lee!
Father’s Day Cookout
June 20
Fort Worth Zoo
Celebrate Dad with a cookout (with animals!) that he doesn’t have to cook!
A Night with Ethel Waters: Jubilee Theatre’s 46th Birthday Celebration
June 21
I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM & VPA
Celebrate 46 years of powerful storytelling and unforgettable performances with Jubilee Theatre with A Night With Ethel Waters.
Art Camp, Ages 5-7
June 22-26
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Your little artists will explore the museum and grounds of the Modern before making their own masterpieces.

The Notebook
June 23-28
Bass Performance Hall
Based on the book that inspired the movie, The Notebook tells the story of an enduring love. Warning: Bring your hankies.
Family Craft Night
June 23
Meadowbrook Library
Leave the screens behind and enjoy an evening of creating!
RUSH: Fifty-Something Tour
June 24, 26, 28, and 30
Dickies Arena
Celebrate 50 years of rock as Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson take the stage for the first time since Neil Peart’s death in 2020.
Refuge After Hours
June 25
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
Revel in a summer night’s dream complete with lightning bugs!

Photo courtesy of Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Midsummer Mingle 2026
June 26
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Celebrate life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as the Carter Society observes the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Dinos ROCK!
June 27
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Stomp, explore, and ROAR as the FWMSH celebrates all things dinosaur.


