Welcome back to FTWtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events that are taking place around Cowtown this month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, and text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in February. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar. Tip from the editor: Search “Super Bowl” or “Olympics” to find celebrations or watch parties nearby.
Grab your besties or your sweetheart.
Photo by Hotel Drover
Seasonal
Valentine’s Day Date Charcuterie Workshop | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 4:15-5:30 p.m. | Riverside Coworking, Kitchens & Studios | $92 | Sample decadent chocolates and wine pairings while celebrating love — or treating yourself.
Valentine’s Dinner at Hotel Drover | Saturday, Feb. 14 | Times vary | 97 West Kitchen & Bar | Cost of purchase | Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special prix-fixe dinner (filet mignon, lobster ravioli, and honey poached pear — oh my) and romantic Western-inspired setting.
Oak Cliff 2026 Mardi Gras Festival & Parade | Sunday, Feb. 15 |1 p.m.| Oak Cliff, Dallas | Free | The largest Mardi Gras celebration in North Texas is family-friendly and filled with floats, music, and colorful costumes. The parade will run down Davis Street from Nova (near Kessler Theater).
Krewe of Kowtown: Mardi Gras Party (18+) | Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 7 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | The 33rd annual party returns. This year’s lineup includes Blues Champs with Latin Express Horns, Zak Webb, the Claire Hinkle Band, and James Hinkle.
Lunar New Year Celebration | Multiple dates | Times vary | Fort Worth Public Library, Various Branches | Free | There are seven chances to ring in the Lunar New Year with cultural performances, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Check out the lineup.
“Six” won the Tony Award for Best Original Score in 2022.
Photo via Bass Performance Hall
Theater
Broadway at the Bass: “SIX” The Musical | Tuesday, Feb. 10–Sunday, Feb. 15 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $50+ | The six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak.
“Bull in a China Shop” | Wednesday, Feb. 11-Sunday, March 1 | Times vary | Amphibian Stage | $45+ | The play by Bryna Turner is an explosive queer romantic comedy set amidst the fight for women’s rights.
“Hairspray” | Saturday, Feb. 28-Sunday, March 8 | Times vary | Casa Manana | $49+ | You can’t stop the beat of this high-energy Broadway favorite packed with big hair and even bigger dance numbers.
Concerts
Billy Bob’s Texas Live Music Series | Multiple Dates | Times vary | Billy Bob’s Texas | $10-$25+ | Some of country music’s biggest names come through next month, including Clay Walker on Saturday, Feb. 7, Priscilla Block on Saturday, Feb. 14, and Tracy Byrd on Friday, Feb. 27.
Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special | Thursday, Feb. 12 | 6:30 + 8:45 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden Lecture Hall | $57+ | Enjoy live music to the light of hundreds of warm candles for an intimate and unforgettable evening.
FWSO: Shakespeare at the Symphony | Friday, Feb. 27-Sunday, March 1 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $32+ | Featuring Mendelssohn’s Selections from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Prokofiev’s Selections from “Romeo and Juliet,” experience a world where music and acting intertwine, bringing “The Bard” to life.
Don’t forget to smile for the camera at Mile 17.
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Active
We Run Wednesdays | Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | Trailhead at Clearfork | Free | New runners will check in at the new runner orientation. All runners start together, then move at their own pace for up to four miles (~ 40 minutes) on the Trinity River Trail.
“SIX” The Musical: Pop Queen Ride | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 10:30 a.m. | Union Cycle + Strength | $30 | Get ready for the premiere of “SIX” at Bass Hall, with this 45-minute spin class set to the music of the musical and the pop queens that inspired the show. Editor’s tip — your first class is free.
Tandy Hills Birding Walk with Tom Stevens | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 9 a.m. | Tandy Hills Natural Area | Free | Explore one of Fort Worth’s best nature spots with a bird expert. Tom Stevens spent nine months studying the birds in this area as part of his college thesis. He ID’d about 100 species of birds here.
Cowtown Marathon | Saturday, Feb. 28–Sunday, March 1 | Times vary | Will Rogers Memorial Center | $45+ | One of North Texas’ biggest race weekends featuring a full marathon, half marathon, and ultra events. Our Editor Elizabeth will be there passing out finisher medals. Study the marathon map.
JaKobe Coles, a 6'7" sophomore from Denton, will be a top player to watch next season.
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Sports
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Finals | Sunday, Feb. 1–Saturday, Feb. 7 | Times vary | Dickies Arena | $44+ | The tradition continues — catch the final rodeo performances and championship rounds before the 2026 FWSSR wraps up.
Bill Pickett Rodeo + Black History Month Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 1:30 + 7:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum | $31+ | The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo celebrates and honors Black Cowboys and Cowgirls and their contributions to building the West.
Harlem Globetrotters: The 100 Year Tour | Monday, Feb. 16 | 2 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $36 | Fans can expect surprises like the Golden Basketball, epic pre-game experiences, and the unforgettable 5th quarter autograph session.
TCU Men’s Basketball Home Games | Multiple dates | Times vary | Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena | $10+ | Cheer on the Horned Frogs at four home games this month, during Big 12 conference play.
TCU Women’s Basketball Home Games | Multiple dates | Times vary | Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena | $6+ | Watch top-tier collegiate basketball during three home games right here in Fort Worth.
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- Go to our Events page.
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- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.