Monkey and Dog Books is once again hosting the Great Fort Worth Where’s Waldo Scavenger Hunt! Stop by the bookstore starting on Monday, July 2nd, and pick up your passport. Follow the directions on the passport that will lead you in your journey to find Waldo. He’s hiding in locally-owned businesses all over town! There will be an End of the Hunt Party on July 31st at their new location.  Waldo hunters get a sneak peak before the official grand opening on August 1!

July 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is celebrating American Independence with an Old Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic. Bring the whole family for the annual Concerts in the Garden celebration!

Fort Worth’s Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion is another amazing fireworks show! On July 4^th beginning at 2pm, head down the Panther Island for live music, flyboard shows, the F-16 flyover, kid zone activities and more. A great way to spend the 4^th of July!

Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Stockyards

Celebrate the Fourth of July in a big way – the Cowboy Way!  Spend your holiday weekend in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards for a Red, White and Boots celebration, perfect for the whole family.  Activities throughout the day will include Live Music, Longhorn Cattle Drives, Legends of Texas Gunfights, Face Painting, Food Trucks, a Beer Garden, and Farmers Market. Grab a quick bite at Riscky’ s BBQ or Trail Boss Burgers and check out all of the western shops Stockyards Station has to explore. Hop on a historical walking tour, go horseback riding along the Trinity River with Stockyards Stables, or get lost in the recently renovated Cowtown Cattlepen Maze to round out your fourth! For a full schedule, visit them here.

The Texas Rangers will be taking on the Houston Astros on the 4^th. Enjoy a baseball game with your crew and a patriotic fireworks show following the game.

On July 12^th beginning at 6pm, Amon Carter Museum of American Art helps you through the Dog Days of Summer by having a night of fun.  Pack a picnic and bring the whole family including the dogs for an outdoor showing of Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey on the museum’s lawn. Other fun activities include print a paw print, western photo shoots and more. Righteous Foods will provide cocktails and food plus more.  Be sure the dogs are on a leash and only service animals are permitted inside the museum building. Coolers, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome and the movie begins at 8pm.

Every Friday afternoon this July, Fun on the Run Paintball Park is hosting Friday Night Paintball Games. Everyone in the family, ages 8 and up can participate from 4-8pm and no reservation is required.

From July 20-22, Infinity Festival will be taking place at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Explore the latest advancements in virtual realty and other interactive technologies. All ages will enjoy demonstrations of the latest innovations, creating 3D scans of artifacts from the Museum’s collection and discover how the Museum is working to create the experience of the future, here now.

Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Stockyards

Saddle up for National Day of the American Cowboy on Saturday, July 28th starting at 10 am hosted in the Stockyards National Historic District. Named the “Best Cowboy Tribute” event in the nation by Western lifestyle magazine, American Cowboy, you can expect to see activities like cow milking, quick draw, a rib eating contest, a worn boot and mustache contest and so much more! All events happen along East Exchange Avenue on the lawns of the Cowtown Coliseum & Livestock Exchange Building, inside Stockyards Station, and participating surrounding businesses like the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and Billy Bobs. For a full schedule, visit their website here.

Finally,  fwFLAVOR is back! This month the fun is located at the Shops at Clearfork.  Get your tickets soon as there is a limited amount! The New-Fashioned Ice Cream Social is Free and will take place on July 28^th from 5-8pm. More announcements coming soon on which shops and restaurants are participating and what each stop will have in store for you!

Happy July! Have fun and stay safe everybody!

Many thanks to the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards for sponsoring this post.

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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fwFLAVOR is where your childhood dreams of Candy Land come to life. This new-fashioned ice cream social brings our Fort Worth community together for an oh-so sweet event at The Shops at Clearfork. The shops and restaurants that are participating will have frozen treats, activities for the whole family, light bites, drinks, and cocktails.

This event is co-produced by Madeworthy Magazine and La Petite Event Boutique

Participating Shops with Activities

• Alex + Ani = Jewelry Making Station
• Amorino
• Climate CD SKi & Sports = Snow Cones provided by Mik Ortho
• Fixe Southern House = fwFlavor Specialty Drink
• Frost Bank = Hydration Station
• Kendra Scott = Face Painting Station & Ice Cream Cone Cookies
• Luna Grill
• Mizzen + Main= TX Whiskey Tasting & Dr. Steven Camp Coolscultping demo
• NuVitrum = Chicotsky Real Estate Group Adult Beverages & Cooling Station
• Pinstripes = Bocce Ball, Gelato Bar, & Kids Tattoo Station
• rise n°3 = Find -A-Frog for a FREE Soufflé
• Simon Guest Services = ArtSpace 111 Art Creation Station
• Sweet As Sugar Boutique = Monkey & Dog Books Storytime Station
• Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar = Donut Hole Decoration Station
• Videography provided by Thirteen Media
• Double R = DFW Selfie Station
• Melt Ice Creams truck in the Plaza
• Lone Star Film Festival = Outdoor Movie Screening on the lawn & AMC popcorn

This is a FREE event, but you do need to register. Follow this link to be sure to get a spot at the sweetest event of the summer. We can’t wait to see you there!

-V

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This weekend is fwFLAVOR‘s new-fashioned ice cream social at FWBlackhouse! It promises to be a great opportunity to meet up with other Fort Worth families face to face. On Saturday, June 2nd, beginning at 1 pm there will be ice cream, popsicles, snow cones, activities, live music, and more. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (2 and under are free!), and there is a VIP option: for $25, you can come at noon – first in line for ice cream, hair-painting, and more! Here is the link to purchase tickets for this great family-friendly event!

Mamma Mia! is being performed at Casa Mañana June 2nd to 10th. The music of ABBA is sung to tell the feel good story about love, laughter, and friendship. This show is suitable for most audiences and loved by over 60 million people worldwide. I’m so thankful we have the opportunity to see it here in Fort Worth. Tickets are still available.

Sunday, June 3rd is the Kimbell Art Museum Family Festival. Beginning at 12:00pm, there will be hands-on activities, story times, games, and lively performances by guest artists. This is a free family event, and no reservation is necessary. You will not be disappointed!

June 9th is Dairy Day at Nash Farm. Bring the family from 10 am to 12 pm and enjoy learning about the dairy process including milking, butter making, cheese making, and more. Tickets are $3.00 and can be purchased here!

Monday, June 11th, Central Market and Bass Hall are hosting a Pie-Baking Contest in celebration of the upcoming Broadway at the Bass run of Waitress later this month. Everyone is welcome to enter and there will be a team of pie-loving judges including our very own mayor, Betsy Price! It must be made from scratch and follow specific rules to win. Here is the link to all the details and to register. Good Luck!

On June 14th, go on a trail ride from Waterside to Westbend with Bike to the Bend. Meet at the REI store in Waterside from 5:30 to 6:15 pm. At 6:15 pm sharp, hit the Trinity Trail to Westbend where you can grab some drinks and snacks from HG Sply Co and Bartaco. Beginning around 7:45 pm, head back to Waterside for a cold beer from Rahr & Sons Brewing Company and post-ride treats. Sounds like an adventure not to miss! Tickets can be purchased here, and all proceeds will benefit the First Mile Program.

Did you know that the Botanical Research Institute of Texas at the Botanical Gardens has Family Exploration Saturdays? Every Saturday in June, anytime between 1 pm and 4 pm, bring the family to the backyard vegetable garden at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens for outdoor exploration that will teach your children about some amazing things found in nature!

Finally, Concerts in the Garden is here. Beginning June 1st and continuing throughout the summer, our Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the Botanical Gardens. There are a variety of music genres on the calendar and something that will please everyone. TanglewoodMoms.com has at least 3 articles in the past on this amazing event: Star Wars Edition 2015, Fun in the Fort June 2016, and Fun in the Fort June 2017. Don’t miss your chance to go! Tickets can be purchased here.

There is plenty to do with your children, friends, and out-of-town guests this summer in Fort Worth. 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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photo by Reverie Photo Co.

Back in my childhood growing up in small-town Oklahoma, I remember summer days where our whole town would get together for an ice-cream social. Kids would run around playing on the high school football field, and parents would get to catch up with each other. If you were new in town, you could get to know your neighbors and find other families who had kids the same age. Long-time residents could be proud of the roots they had grown and help the newbies assimilate. I don’t think I was really conscious of how small-town America makes for a wonderful place to grow up.

I’ve lived in Fort Worth for 26 years, and although it’s now home to more than 850,000 people, we are proud of the small-town vibe we’ve cultivated. Enter fwFLAVOR. This new event brought to you by Madeworthy Magazine is an attempt to bring families together for a cool art experience + frozen treat in various locations around Fort Worth.

Our first event is at FW Blackhouse. FW Blackhouse, owned by Sara and Noel Viramontes, is super unique because they host musical acts, art shows, workshops, and more, all from their home/business. It’s a 2-story home near downtown Fort Worth and is literally painted black. We’ve visited on a few occasions after FWADA Gallery Night, and we thought kicking off our series of ice cream socials in this cool space made perfect sense. Each room of the home will have candy-themed experiential art installations, and outside we’ll have treats for both young and old.

So, without further ado, we present to you our ICE-CREAM sponsor!!

You guessed it! Melt Ice Creams will be serving up smiles at fwFLAVOR . Their motto is “We serve happy ice cream. We believe treats can change your day, and your day can change the world.” The coolest thing about this business is the passion they have to build something great. We are big fans of their ice cream and proudly feature them on the Tanglewood Moms homepage.

Our good friends at Joe T Garcia‘s will have their paleta cart for our guests to enjoy! Summer doesn’t waste its time getting here, and their delicious popsicles are always a hit! Joe T’s is hands down our favorite patio for fun, family gatherings, and we’re thrilled to pull a little piece of that magic over to our festival. How lucky we are, indeed!

photo by Reverie Photo Co.

We interrupt this flavorful list to announce a really cool partnership we are developing with Lone Star Film Society. We are working together to help get the word out about their yearly film festival happening in Sundance Square. They will be at  fwFLAVOR shooting video and pictures. We’re beyond thrilled.

Another frozen favorite – SNO-CONES!!! Our awesome Madeworthy sponsors Mik Ortho loves family get-togethers and has a sno-cone machine for occasions just like this. What flavor will you choose??

Laughter is the best medicine, or is it rosé?? I think they’re a close tie. This celebration wouldn’t be complete without the pink bubbly – and Chicotsky Real Estate group will be filling glasses and spirits with this summer favorite. #roséalldaybaby

Sugar overload is the goal of this party, and we’re getting pretty close. Central Market, a long-time supporter of Tanglewood Moms, will have sugar cookies for the kids to decorate as an activity. We’ve had a few events in the past with them, and this activity went over very well with our mini-mes. Central Market just opened their Curbside Pick-Up – if you don’t already know, it’s a game-changer. Where was this nifty feature when I had 4 babies in carseats?

And lastly, our art experience would not be complete without an art activity! Artspace111, another Madeworthy supporter, will have a collaborative art project that the whole family can enjoy.

Have we convinced you that this will be THE event of the summer? We hope so!!

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