New Braunfels | ~3 hours and 45 minutes

Do

• Get outside and enjoy the area’s beautiful scenery. If it’s warm enough, opt for tubing or paddleboarding with Rockin’ R; the community biz opens for the season this Thursday, March 7.

Eat

• Try a beverage a local brewery or winery.
• Don’t miss the Wild Southwest Fries and the Pour Over burger from Muck & Fuss Craft Beer and Burgers.

Stay

• Budget: This newly remodeled farmhouse sleeps up to five and is located 10 minutes from downtown (~$100/night).
• Splurge: Sophie’s Gasthaus is a stunning boutique hotel in that’s centrally located (~$260/night).

Port Aransas | ~6 hours and 40 minutes

Do

• Calling all thrill-seekers. If you’ve been eager to try skydiving, here’s your chance. Book a beachfront skydive with Skydive South Texas.
• Whether it’s inshore, at a nearby bay, or on a trip to deeper waters — there are plenty of ways to fish in Port Aransas.

Eat

• Your tummy will surely stop grumbling after dinner at Grumbles Seafood Co. Be sure to try the hush puppies, fresh catch of the day, and the Grum Punch.

Stay

• Budget: This adorable beach bungalow can sleep up to eight (~$142/night).
• Splurge: The Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center offers tons of family-friendly activities, a large lagoon pool, a water park, and more (starting at ~$280/night).

• Silent Book Club | Tuesday, March 5 | 5-9 p.m. | Hotel Dryce, 3621 Byers Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Kick back with a beverage and dive into your latest read with other bookworms.
• City Council Public Comment Meeting | Tuesday, March 5 | 6 p.m. | City Hall, 200 Texas St., Fort Worth | Free | Register at least two hours in advance to share your opinion on agenda items.

• Westside Farmers Market | Wednesday, March 6 | 2-6 p.m. | Westside Presbyterian Church, 8700 Chapin Rd., Fort Worth | Free | Stock up on fresh produce with the onset of spring.
• Spring Garden Dinner | Wednesday, March 6 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 West Fwy., Fort Worth | $75 | Immerse your taste buds in the flavors of spring with a menu featuring dishes like pan-fried haloumi + farro with balsamic rosemary shallots.

• Family Arts and Crafts | Thursday, March 7 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Meadowbrook, 2800 Stark St., Fort Worth | Free | You bring the creativity, the library will provide the materials and step-by-step instructions.
• Music Bingo | Thursday, March 7 | 7 p.m. | Cowtown Brewing Co., 1301 E Belknap St., Fort Worth | Listen to hits from each decade to fill up your bingo card while enjoying a special on beer + wings.

• Today is Election Day for the Democratic and Republican primaries. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. + Tarrant County registered voters can visit any voting location. Find one that’s closest to you. Bonus: Trinity Metro is offering free rides to and from the polls.

• Registration is open for Camp Fort Worth. The eight-week summer camp — beginning Monday, June 10 — welcomes kids ages 5 to 13 to take part in fun activities and learn new skills. The cost to register is $65 per week, but scholarships and multi-child discounts are available.

• Keller ISD approved $800,000+ in funds for the updated construction plans of the Whitley Road and Parkview elementary schools. This is more than Keller ISD initially budgeted + funds will be “reallocated from the surplus left over by the district’s already completed $315 million 2019 bond.” (Fort Worth Report)

• James Provisions, a mercantile with a focus on whole foods + natural ingredients, is now open at 290 Grapevine Hwy. in Hurst. The mercantile is a spin off of a concept that hails from Brooklyn, NY. Learn more about James Provisions’ ties to the Big Apple. Plus, check out the menu. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

• Also new to the scene, Three Wilde Brewing Co. is now open at 16230 Three Wide Dr., near the Golf Club at Champions Circle. The brewery offers a seasonal selection of craft beers that range from IPAs, sours, lagers, and stouts.

• LifeCare Health is closing its 45-bed Fort Worth location. The long-term acute care provider alerted staff at the end of February, stating that operational issues prompted the need for closure. An official closing date has not yet been released. LifeCare will continue to operate its locations in Dallas and Plano. (Fort Worth Report)

• Lights, camera, action. Something From Nothing Productions, a creative production company run by husband and wife team Kelsie Key-Browne and Brey Browne, is now open. The company specializes in video production, editing, and design as well as social media marketing. Check out some of SFN Production’s work so far.

• How do Dallas Stars players rank on The Athletic’s Stanley Cup Checklist? Listen to Locked On’s daily podcast for the full breakdown.

• The Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains is hosting a Hiring Fair for summer and year-round positions. Summer positions are available for day camp in June and overnight camp in June + July. Interested? Simply bring your resume to the Fort Worth Girl Scout office (4901 Briarhaven Rd.) on Saturday, March 16, 1-3 p.m.*

• For those who enjoy a literary discussion over drinks, Thompson’s Bookstore is a must for your next happy hour or night out. Explore three literary-inspired drinks and plan a night out. Cheers.*

• Smart printers can monitor ink levels and send new cartridges directly to your door before you run out. Get a $10 credit for HP Instant Ink.*

• Sylvester and Tweety Pounce and Bounce is a brand new drop tower that takes riders 41 feet into the air. Find it Bugs Bunny Boomtown.
• Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters is back in the Bugs Bunny Boomtown section of the park. (Think: A spinning ride with water features.) The ride was removed in 2021 to make room for additions to the Aquaman: Power Wave’s ride layout, but will now return in the former space of the Yosemite Sam’s Texas Tea Cups ride.
• New park enhancements include the construction of Boomtown Bar + “new theming elements in the queues” for MR. FREEZE and BATMAN The Ride.