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April Plan Ahead: Your April Fort Worth Events Calendar

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Happy April, Fort Worth. 🌸 If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the sunny days, blooming flowers, and summer on the horizon — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in Cowtown.

Note: COVID-19 protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Fort Worth. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information.

Fri., April, 1 + Sat., April 2

Fri., April 1

  • The Blast | Fri., April 1-Sun., April 3 | 9 a.m. | Fort Worth Convention Center | $19+ | Blast away cancer at the Cook Children’s annual walk, raising money + spreading awareness about the lifesaving research and technology for children who are fighting cancer. 💥
  • Eric Church | Fri., April 1 | 8 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $39+ | The country music star is bringing his Gather Again Tour 2022 to Fort Worth.
  • Tanya Tucker | Fri., April 1 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | With over 20 Top 40 albums and 50 Top 40 singles, the admired female vocalist will be crooning some country music. 🎙️
  • Flowercade | Fri., April 1-Sun., April 3 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Free | The Garden Club Council of Fort Worth is hosting a garden club expo and artisan market, featuring a horticulture specialty flower show. 🌷
  • TCU Spring Concert | Thurs., March 31-Sat. April 2 | Times vary | Ed Landreth Hall, 2800 S. University Dr. | The TCU School for Classical & Contemporary Dance presents live performances at their annual Spring Concert. 🩰

Sat., April 2

  • Farmer’s Market | Sat., April 2 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Clearfork | Cost of purchase | Clearfork is feelin’ fresh for it’s 6th Annual farmers market — hosting over 25 local farmers + vendors. 🍑
  • Jurassic Quest | Sat., April 2 | 8 a.m. | Fort Worth Convention Center | $25+ | A dino-sized adventure featuring lifelike dinosaurs, Jurassic-themed rides, interactive science activities + more. 🦕
  • JDRF 25 Anniversary Gala | Sat., April 2 | 7 p.m. | Fort Worth Zoo | $250 | The 2022 Gala will honor Bonnie and + Alan Petsche, founders of the JDRF Fort Worth-Arlington Chapter, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the event.
  • Butter and Biscuits | Sat., April 2 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. | $20+ | Bake homemade biscuits the old-fashioned way — over a fire pit — and spread them with butter made by hand. 🧈
  • Mike McClure | Sat., April 2 | 8:00 p.m. | The Post at River East, 2925 Race St. | $20 | Coming down from Stillwater, Oklahoma, the singer-songwriter will be performing hits like “I’d Rather Have Nothing” + “Fighting For.”
  • Sgt. Peppers Lonely Bluegrass Band | Sat., April 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at the Isis | $32+ | Jazz up the Beatles with a bluegrass infusion. 🪕
  • Fort Worth Foto Fest Preview! | Sat., April 2 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Camera, 6483 Camp Bowie | Free | Explore the upcoming events of the FWFF (May 13-21) to plan out your shops. 📸

Sun., April 3

  • Harlem Globetrotters Spread Game Tour | Sun., April 3 | 3 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $23+ | The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their A-game with ankle-breaking moves and effortless swag. 🏀
  • Language of Beauty in African Art | Sun., April 3-Sun., July 31 | Times vary | Kimbell Art Museum | $18 | With over 200 works of art, the exhibition explores how original words translate to historical works at the Piano Pavilion. 🎨

Sun., April 3-Sat., April 9

Mon., April 4

  • Butterflies in the Garden | Tues., March 1-Sun., April. 10 | Times vary | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $10+ | Enjoy the colors of the butterflies at the largest live exhibit of exotic butterflies in north-central Texas. 🦋
  • 8-Ball Tourney | Mon., April 4 | 8 p.m. | The Library Bar, 611 Houston St. | $10 | Bring your pool pals + shoot your best shots in the weekly tourney. 🎱
  • THA Speak Out | Mon., April 4 | 8-11 p.m. | 6850 Manhattan Blvd. | $10 | It’s a poetry party like no other, featuring DJ Judy, wings + jello shots. (Ages 21 and up)
  • Urban Adventure Quest | Mon., April 4 | $27 | Exchange and Packers, end of E. Exchange Avenue | $27 | Challenge your friends to a scavenger hunt that combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a two-hour city tour.

Tues., April 5

  • Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood - LIVE! | Tues., April 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall | $28+ | The Emmy Award-winning PBS Kids television series is hitting the stage. 🐯
  • The Ultimate 12-Course Meat Tasting + Wine Pairing | Tues., April 5 | 6:30 p.m. | B+B Butchers and Restaurant, 5212 Marathon Ave. | $375 | A fine dining experience by Executive Chef, John Piccolino, where food fanatics and wine connoisseurs can taste exclusive cellar cuts.
  • Seeking Out Wildlife | Tues., April 5 | 10-11 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Learn how to search for + identify wildlife using the Seek app by iNaturalist. 🔍
  • The Music of Laurel Canyon | Tues., April 5-Sat., April 16 | Times vary | Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. | $65+ | Don’t miss the chance to hear songs from the 60s and early 70s performed by the stunning harmonies of Buffalo Rome. 🎶

Wed., April 6

  • Weird Wednesday Movie Screening | Wed., April 6 | 8-11 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at the Isis | Price of purchase | Check out this free secret screening series, featuring obscure genre films.
  • The Office Themed Trivia | Wed., April 6 | 7 p.m. | Maple Branch Brewery, 2628 Whitmore St. | Cost of purchase | Channel your inner Michael Scott + challenge your friends to the ultimate trivia night. 👔
  • Beneficial Beavers | Wed., April 6 | 10-11:30 a.m. | West Fork of the Trinity River | $5+ | Celebrate International Beaver Day by learning all about these animals and their role in aquatic habitats. 🦫
  • LGBTQ Art Market | Wed., April 6 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | Tulip’s FTW, 112 St. Louis Ave. | Cost of purchase | Support local non-profit organizations dedicated to uniting LGBTQ artists, showcasing paintings, mixed media artwork, clothing, vegan baked goods + more. 🏳️‍🌈

Thurs., April 7

  • Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival | Thurs., April 7-Sun., April 10 | 10 a.m. | Sundance Square | Free | Thousands of people are coming together to celebrate the 35th Annual Fort Worth Arts Festival. 🎨
  • Disney on Ice | Thurs., April 7-Sun., April 10 | Various Times | Dickies Arena | $24+ | See the magic of Disney like never before with award-winning figure skaters and high-energy choreography. ⛸️
  • Crawfish Boil | Thurs., April 7 | 7 p.m. | Lola’s Trailer Park | Cost of purchase | The Wild Cajun Crawfish Boil is coming back to town with live blues music. 🦐
  • Downtown Fort Worth Art Fair | Thurs., April 7-Sun., April 10 | Sundance Square | Free | Highlighting 70+ local artists, this fair features seven galleries, 25+ musical performances, daily tasting menus and so much more.

Fri., April 8

  • Ducks Unlimited Expo | Fri., April 8-Sun., April 10 | 9 a.m. | Texas Motor Speedway | $10+ | A family-friendly outdoor show featuring interactive villages where attendees can see, try + buy the latest outdoor products. 🦆
  • Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody | Fri., April 8-Sun., April 10 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $25+ | World-renowned pianist Angela Cheng + American composer and Pulitzer prize winner Jennifer Higdon come together to present a highly-anticipated performance. 🎹
  • Billy Gilman | Fri., April 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at the Isis | $32+ | Come hear the Guinness Book of World Records-holder for the youngest singer to ever reach #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts. 🎸
  • Keith and Margo’s Murder in Sundance Square | Fri., April 8 | 7-10 p.m. | Aloft Fort Worth Downtown Hotel, 334 W. 3rd St. | $58+ | Get tangled in a web of deception in this interactive mystery dinner theater, served with delicious food and despicable deaths for dessert.
  • Nature Rock Painting | Fri., April 8 | 10-11 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Grab a brush + get in touch with your inner artist.
  • Chris Young | Fri., April 8 + Sat., April 9 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $30+ | The country music star first made a name for himself when he won the TV show “Nashville Star”. 🎶

Sat., April 9

  • 1883: The Journey West | Sat., April 9-Sun., April 17 | 10 a.m. | National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame | $6+ | Check out props, costumes + photography from the Paramount+ series 1883.
  • Terri Thornton | Sat., April 9 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Kimbell Art Museum | Free | Fort Worth artist, educator + curator will discuss different works in the museum’s collection and how they relate to her own art.
  • FWISD Pre-K Fair | Sat., April 9 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Billingsley Field House, 1400 Foch St. | Free | Families are invited to enjoy games, art activities, giveaways + more.
  • 25th Victory Over Violence | Sat., April 9 | 8 a.m. | Trinity Park Duck Pond, 2200 Trinity Dr. | $10+ | Join the Women’s Center for a fundraiser + awareness event held in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month.
  • Sandy Rodriquez in Isolation | Sat., April 9- Sun., April 17 | Times vary | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | Free | Art enthusiasts can enjoy an exhibit featuring more than 30 landscapes, maps, botanical studies + more.

Sun., April 10-Sat., April 16

Sun., April 10

  • Gagarine | Sun., April 10 | Times vary | The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | $10 | The 2020 film is a part of the Magnolia at the Modern series, showcasing critically acclaimed films.
  • Stephanie Syjuco: Double Vision | Sun., April 10- Sun., April 17 | Times vary | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | Free | This exhibit features 30 new works on paper from the Los Angeles-based painter, demonstrating the different challenges that came with the pandemic.

Mon., April 11

  • Meet Me Underground | Mon., April 11 | 10 a.m. | CURFEW, 350 W. 5th St. | Price of purchase | Check out the weekly party made for House lovers by House lovers.
  • Tree Tour, Upland Forest | Mon., April 11 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Deciduous trees are springing back to life this season — learn how to identify these native trees in the Upland forest. 🌳

Tues., April 12

  • Krys Boyd | Tues., April 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at the Isis | $15 | Continuing the 4-part Women’s Voices series, Boyd will share the experiences and inspirations she’s found as a journalist in the DFW community.
  • Kayak Tour | Tues., April 12 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Canoe Launch, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $15+ | Paddle along with fellow nature enthusiasts to take in a scenic view. All equipment is provided. 🛶
  • Texas Rangers | Tues., April 12 | 7:05 p.m. | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $11+ | Watch as the Rangers take on the Colorado Rockies. ⚾
  • Birdhouse Painting | Tues., April 12 | 5-6 p.m. | Riverside, 2913 Yucca Ave. | Free | Calling all art + nature enthusiasts for an opportunity to create a custom birdhouse.

Wed., April 13

  • The Music of Laurel Canyon | Wed., April 13-Sat., April 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. | $75 | Enjoy some of the greatest hits from Crosby, Stills, + Nash.
  • Nature Journaling | Wed., April 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Learn tips + tricks on how to connect with nature and journal your experience. Geared towards adults. ✍️
  • Lego Challenge: Build Your Story | Wed., April 13 | 5-6 p.m. | La Gran Biblioteca, 4200 South Fwy. | Free | Put your building skills to the test as fellow lego-lovers go head-to-head in monthly challenges.
  • Fun with Science | Wed., April 13 | 5-6 p.m. | Meadowbrook, 2800 Stark St. | Free | Get groovy + gooey as you create your own custom lava lamp.

Thurs., April 14

  • 2022 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics National Championships | Thurs., April 14 | 11 a.m. | Dickies Arena | Watch the best collegiate gymnasts compete for the 2022 title.
  • Full Moon Paddle | Thurs., April 14 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Back Gate, 8670 Shoreline Dr. | $15+ | It’s time to paddle in pink— celebrate April’s Full Moon, also known as the Pink Moon, with fellow kayakers.
  • Texas Rangers | Thurs., April 14 | 7:05 p.m. | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $12+ | The Rangers will take on the Los Angeles Angels on their own field. ⚾
  • What to Send Up When It Goes Down | Thurs., April 14-Sun., May 8 | Times Vary | Stage West Theatre, 821 W. Vickery Blvd. | A play-pageant-ritual-homegoing-celebration blurs the lines between actors and audience members. 🎭
  • Sit and Stitch | Thurs., April 14 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - East Regional, 6301 Bridge St. | Learn new needleworking skills + connect with other stitchers. 🧵

Fri., April 15

  • Kolby Cooper | Fri., April 15 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $16+ | This small-town East Texas musician is skyrocketing in country music with over 113.5 million on-demand streams to date. 🎤
  • Commerce Connect | Fri., April 15 | 4-7:30 p.m. | Empower Me, 3101 E. Rosedale St. | Free | Get connected with local business owners + professionals that focus on developing the Fort Worth community.
  • Freestyle Fridays | Fri., April 15 | 5-6 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Northside, 601 Park St. | Free | Kick off the weekend with karaoke, video games, crafts, movies + more.
  • Music and Movement | Fri., April 15 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Reby Cary Youth Library, 3851 E. Lancaster Ave. | Free | Get moving + grooving with activities that build language, motor, social, and emotional skills. Intended for children 3-5 years old and their grown-ups.
  • Easter Bunny Bar & Business Hop | Fri., April 15 | 5-8 p.m. | 2916 Crockett St. | Free | This adult-themed hunt will feature gift cards, movie tickets + vouchers at local businesses and pop-ups.
  • Easter Adoption | Fri. April 15 | 5:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Zoo | $30 | Adopt a rabbit, sheep, or pig from the zoo and receive a certificate, plushie, coloring packet, and animal fact sheet.
  • Foster Hop | Daily | 12-6 p.m. | Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control, 4900 Martin St. | Fees vary | Trade the Easter bunny for a foster pet with the Fort Worth Animal Care and Control.

Sat., April 16

  • Fort Worth Water Lantern Festival | Sat., April 16 | 5-10 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion | $36 | The #1 Best Cultural Festival (according to USA Today) is returning to share more letters of love, hope, and dreams on the Trinity River. 🏮
  • 2022 FuelFest | Sat., April 16 | 1-8 p.m. | Texas Motor Speedway | $30+ | Cars, concerts, and art, oh my. Proceeds support Paul Walker’s Reach Out WorldWide non-profit. 🚗
  • Aaron Watson | Sat., April 16 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | Texas native Aaron Watson is bringing his country hits to Cowtown.
  • Hungry Hound Hustle | Sat., April 16 | 9 a.m. | Mutt’s Canine Cantina, 5317 Clearfork Main St. | $35+ | Take your furry friend on a 5k or 1-mile trek to benefit the Don’t Forget to Feed Me Pet Food Bank. 👟
  • Beer Yoga | Sat., April 16 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Rahr & Sons Brewing Co., 701 Galveston Ave. | $25 | Take a yoga flow class with Soul Sweat Hot Yoga then cool off with two Rahr and Sons beers. 🍺
  • TCU Baseball | Sat., April 16 | 2 p.m. | Lupton Stadium, 3700 W. Berry St. | $24+ | Watch as the Horned Frogs take on the Red Raiders. ⚾
  • Breakfast with the Easter Bunny | Sat., April 16 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Neiman Marcus Ft. Worth NM Cafe, 5200 Monahans Ave. | $18+ | Enjoy a bangin’ breakfast feast featuring a special appearance from the Easter Bunny.
  • Easter Egg Hunt | Sat., April 16 | 10 a.m. | Sycamore Park, 2401 E. Rosedale St. | Free | Hosted by the Shriners of Medji Temple #45, the annual event will feature an egg hunt, sack race and other prizes.
  • Easter Egg Hunt | Sat., April 16 | 10:30 a.m. | 2521 Clairemont Ave. | Free | Bring a basket + scramble to find as many eggs as possible.
  • Easter Egg Hunt | Sat., April 16 | 12 p.m. | Maple Branch Craft Brewery, 2628 Whitmore St. | Free | Kiddos can hunt for eggs while parents test out the new Marshmallow Stout.
  • Eggstravaganza | Sat., April 16 | 12-3 p.m. | Patricia LeBlanc Park, 6300 Granbury Cut Off St. | Free | Children of all ages are invited to chick out this egg-celent adventure.
  • Easter Egg Hunt | Sat., April 16 | 12-4 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards | Free | Collect free prizes, candy + a variety of toys at the annual event.
  • Bunny and Yoga Art Party | Sat., April 16 | 3-4:15 p.m. | Fairmount Community Garden, 1504 5th Ave. | Free | Enjoy Easter-themed yoga + art activities with Ms. Brooke of Yogi Squad.

Sun., April 17-Sat., April 23

Sun., April 17

  • OMNI Easter Brunch | Sun., April 17 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Omni Hotel Fort Worth, 1300 Houston St. | $72 | Stuff yourself with delicious food, pet an animal, hunt an egg and say hello to the Easter Bunny. 🐇
  • B and B Butchers + Restaurant Easter Brunch | Sun., April 17 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 5212 Marathon Ave | Cost of purchase | Dine-in + enjoy live music by Big Mike or take the festive feast to go.
  • El Chingon Easter Brunch | Sun., April 17 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | 2800 Bledsoe St. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy special deals for an Easter brunch with a Mexican flare.
  • Grace Easter Brunch | Sun., April 17 | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | 777 Main St. | Cost of purchase | Drive downtown for brunch you carrot believe, including lump crab, pork carnitas + white cheddar grits.
  • il Modo Easter Brunch | Sun., April 17 | 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | 714 Main St. | $26 | Indulge in a three-course brunch special + add a flight of mimosas for $16.
  • Taste Easter Brunch | Sun., April 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 1200 South Main St. | Cost of purchase | Chef Jef + his team are preparing a special menu combining classic favorites with newly inspired dishes.
  • Toro Toro Easter Brunch | Sun., April 17 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 200 Main St. | $59 | A brunch buffet but with a delicious Pan-Latin twist, featuring ceviche, birria tacos, mimosas + more.
  • Wicked Butcher Easter Brunch | Sun., April 17 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | 512 Main St. | Cost of purchase | Taste everything from shrimp Louie to Nutella-stuffed French toast.
  • 97 West Easter Brunch | Sun., April 17 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | 200 Mule Alley | Cost of purchase | Mosey on down to the stockyards to celebrate with a Buckin’ Bunny cocktail.
  • Masquerade with Elegance Fashion Show | Sun., April 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Sanders Hitch, 7760 N. Blue Mound Rd. | $30 | Feast your eyes and appetite this Easter with dinner + a fashion show.
  • Joseph Neville | Sun., April 17 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Tulips FTW, 112 St. Louis Ave. | Free | Fort Worth singer + songwriter will take the stage to share his folk-inspired music.
  • He is Risen 1M, 5K, + 10K | Sun., April 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Virtual | $16+ | Grab your running shoes + egg-ercise with a virtual run, where 15% of the proceeds will go to Operation Underground Railroad.

Mon., April 18

  • Excellence in Education Alumni Award Reception | Mon., April 18 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center, 2820 Stadium Dr. | Free | Reconnect with TCU College of Education graduates and faculty and recognize individuals who have made contributions in the field of education.
  • Early Birds | Mon., April 18 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Bird enthusiasts are coming together to enjoy nature hikes + bird sites.
  • Learn Macramé | Mon., April 18 | 4-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Northwest, 6228 Crystal Lake Dr. | Free | Make your mark by crafting a rainbow macramé.
  • Mindful Moments | Mon., April 11 | 1-1:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library, East Regional, 6301 Bridge St. | Free | Start the week with a positive mindset by learning about breathing techniques, journaling prompts, meditation methods + more.

Tues., April 19

  • Travel Business Owner Workshop | Tues., April 19 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn how to run a travel business out of our home with PlanNet Marketing.
  • Life Under a Log | Mon., April 18 | 10-11 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Discover the countless tiny organisms that call these little logs their home. 🐛
  • Air Plant Cork Magnets | Tues., April 19 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Central, 500 W. 3rd St. | Free | Celebrate Earth Day a little early using upcycled wine corks to create tiny air plant magnets. Crafts designed for adults 21+.
  • Science Behind the Stories | Mon., April 18 | 5-6 p.m. | Free | Fort Worth Public Library - Northside, 601 Park St. | Explore your favorite fairy tales through a whole new lens, learning all about the facts behind the fables.

Wed., April 20

  • Joe Rogan | Wed., April 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $39+ | With 12 million Youtube subscribers + 20 years of experience doing standup comedy, the comedian is bringing his highly anticipated show to the Dickies Arena. 🎤
  • 4/20 Block Party | Wed., April 20 | 3-7 p.m. | Thrive Apothecary, 212 Carroll St. Suite 120 | Price of purchase | Celebrate 4/20 with cannabis-inspired music, food, drinks + shopping. 🍃
  • Heritage Tree Walk | Mon., April 18 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Learn about Fort Worth’s natural monuments, from the largest Green Ash in DFW to some of the only remaining Chinquapin Oaks in the county. 🌳
  • Plant a Seed | Mon., April 18 | 4-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Wedgwood, 3816 Kimberly Ln. | Free | Get ready for Earth Day by planting seeds + painting pots. 🪴
  • Water Science | Wed., April 20 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Golden Triangle, 4264 Golden Triangle Blvd.| Free | Splash into an exciting new series of water-based experiments. 💦
  • Lunchtime Music Series | Wed., April 20 | 12-1 p.m. | Burnett Park 501 W 7th St. | Free | Take time to enjoy the fresh outdoors + live music this spring with the all-new series.

Thurs., April 21

  • April Blooms: A Floral Arranging Class | Thurs., April 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Central Market, 4651 W Freeway | $75 | Learn how to create amazing arrangements and show-stopping centerpieces with fresh flowers. 💐
  • Ultimate Bull Riding | Thurs., April 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum | $27+ | The iconic 12-man ultimate freestyle showcase is back + enjoy a performance of Bulls Gone Wild. 🐂
  • Arts + Crafts | Thurs., April 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Meadowbrook, 2800 Stark St. | Free | Unleash your inner artist with step-by-step art projects in this weekly series. 🎨
  • Build Your Own Terrarium | Thurs., April 21 | 4-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Central, 500 W. 3rd St. | Free | Build a custom terrarium with a decoration station + step-by-step course presented by Ephemera Terrariums. 🌱
  • Eastern Hills Area Bond Update Meeting | Thurs., April 21 | 6-7 p.m. | Eastern Hills High School, 5701 Shelton St. | Free | This meeting will allow attendees to learn more about the new elementary school coming to the Eastern Hills area.

Fri., April 22

  • Canoe Tour | Fri., April 22 | 10 a.m.-12 p..m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $15+ | Kick off Earth Day with a paddle along the Trinity River. 🛶
  • Get Your Green Thumb | Fri., April 22 | 4 p.m. | Fairmount Community Garden, 1504 5th Ave. | Free | Calling nature’s caretakers — volunteers are needed to help unload soil + mulch across the community garden.
  • Gatecreeper | Fri., April 22 | 8 p.m. | Tulips, 112 St. Louis Ave. | $18+ | The death metal band is coming to Cowtown with Narrow Head, 200 Stab Wounds, + Fearing.
  • Scheduled “Walkup” Workshop | Fri., April 22 | 5-9 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios, 1013 W Magnolia Ave. | $50 | Glass enthusiasts can get creative, working hands-on with an instructor to shape + create a personal, hand-blown treasure. 🌬️
  • La Traviata | Fri., April 22 | 7 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall | $57+ | The Fort Worth Opera presents this intimate show based on love and duty, freedom, passion + self-sacrifice. 🎶
  • Ben Hatton | Fri., April 22 | 8-11 p.m. | 201 S. Calhoun St. | Cost of purchase | Kickback + enjoy live tunes with a cold one in your hand.

Sat., April 23

  • Panther City Lacrosse Club | Sat., April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $21+ | Catch the Panther City team take on the Georgia Swarm. 🥍
  • Ubbi Dubbi Festival | Sat., April 23-Sun., April 24 | Times Vary | Panther Island Pavilion | $100+ | The two-day, three-stage electronic music festival will feature top dance music artists, vendors, and art installations. 🔊
  • 2nd Annual Bark in the Park | Sat., April 23 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Mutt’s Cantina, 5317 Clearfork Main St. | TBD | Take on a 5k or 1-mile run with your furry friend, then treat yourselves to vendors, music, games + more. 🐕
  • Turnpike Troubadours | Sat., April 23 | 9-11 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $65+ | Grab your boots + two-step to some red dirt roadhouse songs.
  • TRWD Spring Trash Bash | Sat., April 23 | All day | Various locations | Free | Go green and celebrate the 8th annual TRWD Spring Trash Bash, cleaning up local rivers + reservoirs. 🗑️
  • Japanese Spring Festival | Sat., April 23 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $6+ | Celebrate Japanese culture with performances by Taiko drumming groups, bonsai tree displays, origami jewelry + more.
  • Record Store Day | Sat., April 23 | 9-11 p.m. | Doc Records and Vintage, 2628 Weisenberger St. | Cost of purchase | Tune into the holiday spirit + take advantage of limited-time offers on your favorite records. 💿
  • Fort Worth Car Show | Sat., April 23 | 4-7 p.m. | Ol’ South Pancake House, 1509 S. University | Free | Motorheads start your engines for a night of good food, quality company + classic cars. Register your vehicle for $20.
  • Disney’s Descendants | Sat., April 23-Sun., May 8 | Times vary | Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. | $26+ | This new musical comedy features appearances from the beloved characters in Descendants + hit songs from the film. 🎶
  • Beer Yoga | Sat., April 23 | 9 a.m. | Fort Brewery, 2737 Tillar St. | $20 | Bring a friend to get a good morning stretch + a buzz for breakfast. 🍻
  • Arts Goggle | Sat., April 23-Sun., April 24 | 7 a.m.-10 p.m. | Magnolia Ave. | Cost of purchase | Attend one of the biggest local art festivals of the year, featuring 1,000 visual artists, 50 musical performances, food + fun for the whole family.

Sun., April 24-Sat., April 30

Sun., April 24

  • La Traviata | Sat., April 24 | 2 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall | $54+ | Catch a matinee of the Fort Worth Opera and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of the classic Italian opera. 🎶
  • Spring Fling 2022 Popup Shop | Sun., April 24 | 7-10 p.m. | 4735 E. Lancaster Ave. | Price of purchase | Shop til you drop at this popup featuring a DJ, bounce house, food + the best vendors from the DFW area.
  • Recycled T-Shirt Bags | Sat., April 24 | 1-2 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library — Southwest Regional, 4001 Library Ln. | Free | Transform old tees into repurposed, no-sew tote bags. 👕
  • TED Talks Discussion Group | Sat., April 24 | 3-4 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - East Regional, 6301 Bridge St. | Free | Join a global community to watch + discuss inspiration found in TED videos.
  • Spring Fling 2022 Popup Shop | Sun., April 24 | 7-10 p.m. | 4735 E. Lancaster Ave. | Cost of purchase | Shop til you drop at this popup featuring a DJ, bounce house, food + the best vendors from the DFW area.
  • Wine Release Party | Sun., April 24 | 2-6 p.m. | 305 W. Daggett Ave. | Cost of purchase | Sip on the newest blend + enjoy vinyl tunes on the patio with DJ CVfields.

Mon., April 25

  • David Rogers’ Big Bugs | Mon., April 25- Sun., June 12 | 8 a.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $6+ | Bug out at an exhibit of tiny insect sculptures on a gigantic scale. 🪲
  • Tree Tour, Riverbottom Forest | Fri., April 22 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Deciduous trees are springing back to life this season — learn how to identify these native trees in the Riverbottom forest. 🌳
  • Watercolor Club | Mon., April 25 | 6:30-7 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - East Regional, 6301 Bridge St. | Free | Paint along with a professional watercolor instructor + build your artistic skills. No experience is necessary. 🖌️

Tues., April 26

  • Beauty and Life: The Finis Welch Collection | Tues., April 26- Sun., May 8 | Times Vary | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | Free | This exhibit will showcase newly acquired photographs by Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Marco Breuer + more.
  • Boardwalk Yoga | Tues., April 26 | 9 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Take on an introductory yoga class right on the boardwalk. No previous experience required
  • Lego Landmarks | Tues., April 26 | 4-6 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Wedgwood, 3816 Kimberly Ln. | Free | Recreate iconic architectural pieces like the Eiffel Tower with your favorite building blocks.
  • TCU Baseball | Tues., April 26 | 6 p.m. | Lupton Stadium, 3700 W. Berry St. | $5+ | The Horned Frogs will go up against the Dallas Baptist Patriots. ⚾
  • Coach’s Night | Tues., April 26 | 6-10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $60+ | Join the TAMU Club + Coach Jimbo Fisher a night of auctions, raffles + a special performance from Wynn Williams.

Wed., April 27

  • Prairie Wildflowers | Wed., April 27 | 10-11 a.m | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Spring into the season + see what kind of wildflowers are covering our landscapes. 🌻
  • Will Wood | Wed., April 27 | The Post at River East | $25 | NoiseRot presents the American folk singer/songwriter and his band the Tapeworms (Ages 18+). 🪕
  • Bilingual Story Time | Wed., April 27 | 4-4:45 p.m | Diamond Hill/Jarvis, 1300 NE 35th St. | Free | Enjoy stories, songs + activities presented in English and Spanish. 📖
  • Knit + Crochet Club | Wed., April 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m | Fort Worth Public Library - Northwest, 6228 Crystal Lake Dr. | Free | Join fellow yarn lovers and unwind one stitch at a time. 🪡

Thurs., April 28

  • Refuge After Hours | Wed., April 27 | 7:30-9 p.m | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. | $5+ | Hike along the trails + search for wildlife during a nighttime adventure. Meet at the Front Gate.
  • Women and Whiskey | Thurs., April 28 | 4 p.m. | Blackland Distillery, 2616 Weisenberger St. | This women empowerment event will feature whiskey history, craft cocktail classes + local boss babes.
  • Moms Night Out | Thurs., April 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Nanda Yoga, 2408 Montgomery St. | Grab your gal pals for a special night featuring Nanda Yoga, The Wine Protagonist + chef Jenkin Garrett.
  • Full STEAM Ahead | Thurs., April 28 | 4-5 p.m. | Diamond Hill/Jarvis, 1300 NE 35th St. | Free | Let your imagination run wild with projects in science, technology, art + more.

Fri., April 29

  • David Briskin | Fri., April 29-Sun. May 1 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $25 | The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will showcase renditions of classics from Beethoven to Mendelssohn.
  • Go Birding Day | Fri., April 29 | 10-11 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd | $2+ | Celebrate National Go Birding Day by learning the basics of birdwatching. 🐦
  • The Great Divide | Fri., April 29 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $52+ | Enjoy live music, signature drinks + good eats at the world’s largest honk-tonk. 🎶
  • Kokedama Moss Balls | Fri., April 29 | 4-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Northwest, 6228 Crystal Lake Dr. | Free | Learn about a whole new way to grow your garden with these fascinating displays.

Sat., April 30

  • Original Fort Worth Gun Show | Sat., April 30-Sun., May 1 | Times vary | Will Rogers Memorial Center | $10+ | Buy, sell, or trade at the largest gun show in Cowtown. 🔫
  • Parents’ Night Out | Sat., April 30 | 5-10 p.m. | Fort Worth Zoo | $50 | Enjoy an adults-only evening while your kiddos munch on pizza, hike through the zoo, and enjoy an animal-themed craft + movie. 🦓
  • Syndicate Smokedown 2022 | Sat., April 30 | 12-10 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion | $25+ | Taste Texas’ finest barbecue at Cowtown’s premier large-scale nonprofit BBQ showdown. 🥩
  • All Ages Jam Session | Sat., April 30 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Meadowbrook, 2800 Stark St. | Free | Calling musicians of all ages, skill levels + instruments for community fun and fellowship. 🎵
  • John Fogerty | Sat., April 30 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $40+ | Check out the American singer + songwriter as he makes his Billy Bob’s Texas Debut.
  • Cowtown Crawfish Festival | Sat., April 30 | 1-7 p.m. | Wild Acre Brewing Co. 1734 E. El Paso St. | $47+ | Close out the mudbug season with pounds of grub, live music + local vendors. 🦐
  • Wade Hayes | Sat., April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at the Isis | $37+ | The singer/songwriter uses music to navigate + share a complicated journey of overcoming stage IV colon cancer, not just once but twice. 🎤
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