Certified first responders and law enforcement can register in advance at citycenterfw.com/memorial-tower-climb. The $50 registration fee will be donated to a non-profit that supports first responders. Check-in begins at 6:30 am on September 13, and the climb will begin at 8:47 am following a moment of silence at 8:46 am, marking the time American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Photo courtesy of City Center

Participants from City Center Security, local law enforcement and fire departments will climb to the 30^th floor in the tower three times, then on the fourth round will stop at level 20, replicating the 110-story climb of the World Trade Center. Each climber will wear a lanyard bearing the photo and name of a first responder who was lost in the line of duty on September 11, 2001.

The community is encouraged to be a part of the event festivities. Fort Worth Police Department will display their Lenco BearCat armored vehicle used by its SWAT team and the Fort Worth PD Recruiter truck. Dogs from their Critical Incident team also will be onsite allowing attendees to interact with the dogs for a source of comfort and companionship throughout the event.

The Fort Worth Fire Department will have their Fire Safety House onsite for families to experience and even try to get out of a room with ‘smoke’. In addition, the North Richland Hills Fire Department will have a fire truck on display.

Complimentary ice cream from La’ Creamian will be available onsite while supplies last. Starbucks will be offering complimentary black coffee at the event with premium drinks available for sale.

Photo courtesy of City Center

City Center will display a 20×20 quilt featuring the American flag comprised of individual photos of those who perished on 9/11.

The timeline of the day’s events include:

8:10 am Participant Group Photo
8:15 am Opening Ceremony
8:46 am    Moment of Silence – All Pause
        North Tower Hit by American Airlines Flight 11
9:03 am    Moment of Silence – All Pause
        South Tower Hit by United Airlines Flight 175
9:37 am   Moment of Silence – All Pause
        Pentagon hit by American Airlines Flight 77
9:59 am  Moment of Silence – All Pause
        South Tower Collapses
10:03 am   Moment of Silence – All Pause
        United Airlines Flight 93 Crashes in Shanksville, PA
10:28 am   Moment of Silence – All Pause
        North Tower Collapses
12:00 pm  First responders finish and the event concludes.

More information, including a link to registration, is available at citycenterfw.com/9-11-memorial-tower-climb/.

Photo courtesy of City Center

Of the 2,977 victims killed in the 2001 attacks, 415 were first responders, including 343 firefighters; 37 Port Authority and New Jersey police officers; 23 New York City police officers; eight private EMTs and paramedics; three New York State Court Officers; one New York Fire Patrol officer and one FBI Special Agent.

Over the course of three hours in 2001, 121 engine companies, 62 ladder companies and 27 fire officers were deployed to the scene. All off-duty firefighters were recalled—the first time the FDNY issued a total recall in more than 30 years.

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A burst of fall color with pond reflections

Hopefully fall weather will arrive soon! It is the perfect time to participate in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s Family Exploration Saturdays. Every Saturday meet GROW Girl at the entrance of the Nature Trail at 9:30am. She will give a guided nature hike with hands-on activities afterward. The hike is about a half mile long and free for all ages!

On September 8^th, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will perform Super Hero Soundtrack, Jr. Bring your little super heroes in costume if you choose and head out to Bass Hall to enjoy a pint-sized version of their Pops concert playing theme music of the most beloved superhero movies.

I’ll never forget the morning of September 11^th, 2001.  If you were impacted the same way and haven’t yet seen the amazing tribute at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, this is your opportunity to go. They have a huge piece of the World Trade Center Building One, column 133 from the floors 100 to 103 on permanent exhibition in the museum’s main entrance. My little ones don’t understand how incredible this is to see, but it is a great way for older children to connect and begin to understand the awful events that happened that day. Stop by, remember and honor those who lost their lives on this tragic day.

The National Cowgirl Hall of Fame has put together an amazing FREE event you do not want to miss. On September 15^th from 10am-2pm Neigh at the Museum will be so much fun for all ages! Any horse lovers are encouraged to bring a photo of their horse for display plus they will also have tons of fun entertainment, including the Haulin’ Nostalgia Photo Booth, Fort Worth Police Mounted Patrol, Dorothy the miniature burro and Ranch Party Events, Face painting, Music, Line Dancing with Billy Bob’s dance instructors, food, treats, prizes and more!

Oktoberfest is happening this month all over Fort Worth as well. On September 29^th the 1st Annual Parker County Oktoberfest 2018 will take place at the Parker County Brewing Company in Willow Park.  This Free family friendly event will be held from 6pm-11pm.

Fort Worth’s Oktoberfest at the Panther Island Pavilion begins September 27^th and ends on the 29^th. They will have 3 days of fun German festivities with authentic German food, music, dancing, games, and biergartens with a huge variety of Oktoberfest craft beers from around the world!

Saturday September 22^nd, the new Texas LIVE venue will host Oktoberfest LIVE! Arlington has a new event area and they went all out to do this right. Their Oktoberfest features German inspired beer and food plus live music from the Grammy Award winning polka band Brave Combo with special guest Das Ist Lustig. All ages are welcome and will be fun for all.

Finally, September 29^th is the first day of Fall Family Pumpkin Days at Mainstay Farms.  This adventure into the country will be one your little ones won’t forget! Jump on the in ground bounce blob, play in the hay bales and pick the perfect pumpkin! They have pedal races, train rides, zip lines, playgrounds and more. The Fall Pumpkin Days are Saturdays 10am-5:30pm and Sundays 12:30pm-5:30pm through November 4^th.

I know right now it doesn’t seem the weather will ever cool down, but it will.  I promise.  Get out and enjoy it! Have fun and stay safe everybody!

Tricia Schniederjan is a Fort Worth girl born and raised. Tricia is a runner, scuba diver, snow and water skier, hiker, and kayaker. Her love of exploring has taken her on many adventures with her 5 children which has led to her becoming an expert at traveling with children. She is a UT Austin graduate, an optimist, a peace keeper, and an enjoyer of life.

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