Are you game for the Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas? | Photo by @newjerseycoasters
Adulting is hard, so party harder. Here are a few adult birthday party ideas that will delight your inner child:
Stockyard Stables | $5-$75
If you were the kind of kid who hoped for a pony every year, indulge that wish with trail rides, carriage rides, and petting zoos.
Six Flags Over Texas | Group prices available
Maybe you were too scared to ride the New Texas Giant rollercoaster as a kid. Now is your chance.
DFW Adventure Park | $20-$30
Play all day with and shoot paintballs at your frenemies. There’s also airsoft and shotgun sports — hey, being an adult has its perks.
The Secret Chambers’ Rage Rooms | $40+
Let out your rage on glass and ceramics, TVs, and printers. Let’s be real: Being an adult is all about having a grudge against printers.
Topgolf | Inquire for prices
If you’re looking to relive that perfect mini-golf birthday party you had when you were a kid, may we recommend golf? Golf with drinks and a chef-curated menu, that is.
Butterflies in the Garden | Monday, April 7-Wednesday, April 30 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $0+ | See thousands of live, exotic butterflies from around the world as they flitter through the Rainforest Conservatory.
Tuesday, April 8
Comedians Against Humanity | 8-9:45 p.m. | Big Laugh Comedy Club - Fort Worth | $10 | Are you a horrible person? This outrageous comedy show might be for you.
Wednesday, April 9
Prepping for Passover | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth | $95 | Never make a brisket alone — work in a small team to prep mock-chicken liver pate, macaroons, and more.
Mike Tuck | 9-11 p.m. | Magnolia Motor Lounge | Free | Doors open at 7 p.m. for this free show of a country music artist who has worked closely with Pat Green and Neal McCoy
Thursday, April 10
38th Annual MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival | Thursday, April 10-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Downtown Fort Worth | Free entry | Peruse 18 square blocks of art from painting to sculpture to metalworks in one of Texas’ largest art festivals.
How to supercharge your savings with share certificates
Presented by United Texas Credit Union
Because there is an early withdrawal penalty, you are forced to save, which helps you reach your goals faster. | Photo courtesy of United Texas Credit Union
If you’re looking to stash a little more cash for your savings or rainy day fund, then we have two words for you: share certificates.
Also known as certificates of deposit (CDs), these versatile investment accounts can earn an above-average return with zero risk. In addition to higher dividends — which make your money grow faster — share certificates help you reach your savings goals faster by keeping those dollars conveniently out of reach.
By being forced to save, you’re far more likely to achieve your long-term financial goals (which is a game changer for those of us with bad spending habits).
Here’s how it works:
Terms are between 6 and 60 months.
Generally, the longer the term, the higher the rate of return.
Your funds are locked in during your term. (You can access it in emergency situations, but you pay the steep withdrawal cost, etc.)
While no one enjoys periods of high inflation, there are opportunities in everything. These popular accounts might be the perfect tool to help boost your investment returns without added risk.
Take advantage of some of the highest rates in years with these specialized savings accounts, which offer notably higher fixed interest rates.
Connect with the United Texas Credit Union team to open a share certificate (or CD) to meet any savings goal that much faster for as little as $500.
Love Local Coffee and Art is serving its last cups of coffee. The beloved shop known for displaying local art will close its doors due to an increase in rent. Get your last jolt of joe before it closes on Wednesday, April 30. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Number
42. That’s the number of new houses the Center Stage development in north Fort Worth is slated to get by the end of 2026. Additionally, the neighborhood will be home to three restaurants: Basecamp, Los Caminos, and Osteria Toscana. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Development
Peep the renderings for a proposed development off South University Drive. The mixed-use development, Merrimac will feature over 306,000 sqft of residential property + 52,000 sqft of commercial space. Plans will go before the Urban Design Commission in late April. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Open
So cute. Daiso, Japanese store known for its adorable merch, is now open in North Richland Hills. Bonus: Daiso’s Threeppy line will make its Texas Debut at this store. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Edu
University of Texas at Arlington just broke ground on its new UTA West campus. The campus aims to be a community hub that will host summer camps for kids and continuing education classes for adults. The first building is slated to complete in 2028. (Fort Worth Report)
Mansion Monday
What’s better than a pool? A sparkling pool. This Bella Flora home has it all: a private courtyard, a fireplace, and a wall of windows to overlook your sparkling pool.
Sports
The Rangers take on the Chicago Cubs tonight, with Nathan Eovaldi taking the mound. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
Grab a drink and draw works of art from this local museum’s collection during Second Thursdays at the Carter: Drink & Draw, happening this Thursday, April 10. Plus, snag a free sketchbook (limited to the first 200 people) and enjoy tunes from DJ Wild in the Streets. Save your spot.*
Announced
Calling all business owners and hiring managers — we’re growing our FTWtoday Job Board, which means you can post unlimited job listings for free. No tricks or gimmicks — simply create an account and start posting your open jobs.
The Wrap
The Wrap
Such a bummer about Love Local closing. We just recently updated our coffee guide, and I’ll admit that I was sad to remove its listing.
If you’re looking for local art, may I direct you towards our mural guide?
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