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❤️ Taking a mom-ent to celebrate you

6 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Fort Worth

We’ve got all the love for Fort Worth. | Photo by @lantzscape_photos

No matter who “Mom” is to you — whether they gave birth to you, raised you, or adopted you as their own — they all deserve a little extra love.

From classic brunch menus to a relaxing day out, here are six Mother’s Day events happening in Fort Worth.

Note: TCU and TXWES commencement ceremonies will take place on Mother’s Day weekend. Be sure to book your reservations in advance.

🍽️ Make brunch plans

Wild Zoo Brunch | Fort Worth Zoo
Celebrate Mom with an exclusive brunch featuring a meet-and-greet with the zoo’s outreach animals, a giraffe feeding experience, all-day admission, and an elephant adoption package. Tickets are $30-$85 and must be purchased by Monday, May 8.

Día De Las Madres | Toro Toro
Let Mom take a break from cooking to enjoy a Pan Latin-inspired menu curated by chef Jonathan Esparza. The $85+ brunch features a cold station, a charcoal grill, and chef specialties like grilled salmon and crispy house-made pork belly.

Moms + Mimosas Brunch | Fitzgerald
Mom deserves to be serenaded on their special day with a live jazz artist and delicious plates of oysters, scallops, steak, and salads.

FTW-Rooftop Cinema Club — Take in the breathtaking views of downtown at Rooftop Cinema Club. | Photo by FTWtoday

🎟️ Plan a day out

Mother’s Day Market/Brunch | Martin House Brunch Brewing
What better way to help Mom relax than with some fresh air? Take Mom shopping at this outdoor dog-friendly market featuring 20+ vendors, a special brunch, and a pickleball tournament.

Movies Inspired by Mom | Rooftop Cinema Club
Celebrate the magic of all things Mom with a special screening of the ABBA musical “Mamma Mia” + Best Picture Winner “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

Wishing You a Happy Mother’s Day | John Wayne Museum
In honor of the special day, Moms will receive free admission to the exhibit.

Presents for every mom

Events

Monday, May 1

SOS 4th Annual Golf Tournament | Monday, May. 1 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Fossil Creek Golf Course, 3401 Clubgate Dr., Fort Worth | $150 | Get ready for a day filled with friends, fun, food, prizes, and golf benefiting seniors in our community.
WWE Monday Night RAW | Monday, May. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $20-$125 | WWE fans can watch the 2023 draft live with appearances from wrestling superstars Cody Rhones, Brock Lesnar, Becky Lynch + more.

Tuesday, May 2

Texas Rangers | Tuesday, May. 2-Wednesday, May. 3 | Times vary | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington | $9-$473 | The Rangers will face the Arizona Diamondbacks at home.

Wednesday, May 3

Wine Wednesday | Wednesday, May 3 | 4 p.m. | Toro Toro, 200 Main St., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Enjoy the ultimate midweek pick-me-up with half-off bottles of Latin wine under $200.
We Run Wednesdays | Wednesday, May 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Trailhead at Clearfork, 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd., Fort Worth | Free | Run, walk, skip, or stroll + encourage others to reach their personal best.

Thursday, May 4

Wine Tasting | Thursday, May. 4, Thursday, May. 18 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Neighbor’s House, 500 W. 7th St., Fort Worth | Free | Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting while you shop for gourmet meals.

Friday, May 5

First Fri-YAY | Friday, May. 5 | 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | Fort Worth Bike Sharing Stations | Free | Explore the city on wheels with a free bike rental courtesy of Fort Worth Bike Sharing and the Blue Zones Project.

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News Notes

Outdoors

Kayak, paddleboard, and canoe rentals are coming back to Panther Island just in time for summer. Trinity Coalition will operate the facility under the name TC Paddlesports at 480 N. Taylor St. — the former Backwoods Paddle Sports facility. A grand opening celebration is planned for May 13. (Fort Worth Report)

Shop

Boot Barn plans to open a second store south of Fort Worth in Cleburne’s Nolan River Mall. The store will start construction this summer and wrap up at the end of the year. The Western workwear retailer is working on another location in White Settlement that will open in the fall. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Real Estate

The home of the late Charles Nash III — founder of Nash Skateboards — is on the market in Westover Hills for $2.9 million. Situated on 1.1 acres, the 1970s home features four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a saltwater pool.

Holiday

The City of Roanoke is celebrating the 30th anniversary of two local diners with a holiday of their own. In a council meeting last week, city leaders declared April 25 as “Babe’s Chicken Dinner of Roanoke Day” + declared May 5 “The Classic Café at Roanoke Day.”

Award

Cafe Bella in the Westcliff Shopping Center was named Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year in CultureMap’s 2023 Tastemaker Awards. The BYOB Italian eatery was noted for its affordable prices and inviting atmosphere. Explore the other local restaurants crowned winners.

Number

14 days. That’s how long you have until Mother’s Day. The good news? That gives you just enough time to order a gift from Quince — a brand offering high-end and sustainable products at affordable prices. Think: European linen shorts, silk slip dresses, cashmere crewnecks + Italian leather totes. Shop now.

Eat

☀️ It’s officially patio season

Best restaurants and patios for outdoor dining

Joe T. Garcia’s patio is an oasis of waterfalls + lush plants. | Photo via Joe T. Garcia’s

With the taste of warmer weather we’ve had recently, local restaurants + bars are raising the roof — patio season is upon us.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite rooftops and patios, three of which — Joe T. Garcias, Tinie’s, and Press Cafe — were included in Texas Monthly’s Best Places to Dine Outdoors in 2022.

Woodshed Smokehouse | On the banks of the Trinity, owner/chef Tim Love showcases a daily rotating selection of freshly sourced, exotic + slow-roasted meats to enjoy on the shady waterfront patio that feels more like a backyard than a restaurant.

HG Supply Co. | Enjoy a breezy patio overlooking the Trinity River + a wide range of delicious options for meat lovers, vegetarians, and vegans.

Tinie’s | This eatery combines a cool atmosphere of interior brick, exposed beams + a spacious rooftop with a sunny view of the Near Southside.

Press Cafe | The open-air patio boasts an upscale, yet casual mix of American cuisine at The Clearfork Trailhead.

Got a go-to patio that we didn’t mention? Add it to our list.

11 more places for outdoor dining

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca

From the editor

I spend a lot of my free time doing yoga, and I’ve recently started taking advantage of the outdoor yoga sessions offered throughout the city. I’m used to practicing in an indoor studio and let me tell y’all, it was euphoric flowing under the sun.

If you’re looking for a free outdoor class, The Shops at Clearfork offers free classes every Saturday morning.

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