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Take a walk on the mild side
Walk, run, or bike along the Trinity Trails overlooking downtown Cowtown. | Photo via Flickr
Cowtown is blessed with abundant greenery and open spaces, so we’re here to give you some inspo to get outside and into the great outdoors.
Location, location, location. Smack in the middle of the city, these trails are arguably the favorite spot for Cowtown solo daytime hikers. Distances range from around 2.5 to 5.5 miles, and you’ll find plenty of people running + walking their pups along the river here, too.
The mostly paved trail is the longest on this list at almost 11 miles. The loop connects with the Trinity River, and spends much of its time alongside the banks of the gorgeous waterways.
Speaking of gorgeous waterways, beautiful lake views await at this park’s three different trails, spanning between three and seven miles. Heads up: Dogs aren’t allowed here, but there’s plenty to keep the rest of the family entertained.
Butterflies in the Garden | Thursday, April 10-Wednesday, April 30 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $6+ | See thousands of live, exotic butterflies from around the world as they flitter through the Rainforest Conservatory.
Meatless Meals: The Artful Use of Herbs | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market | $85 | Elevate your vegetarian kitchen game with expert instruction on the best uses of herbs — glass of wine included.
Friday, April 11
Fort Worth Crawling: Cowboy Pub Crawl | 3-5:15 p.m. | Bill Pickett Statue | $35+ | Get your weekend going by sampling some brews and learning more about Cowtown history.
The American Rodeo Championship: Day 1 | 7:30-11 p.m. | Globe Life Field | $29+ | Competitors are showing down in all eight traditional rodeo disciplines with a star-studded musical lineup to accompany the action.
Saturday, April 12
Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival 2025 | 12-10 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards | $55+ | Chow down on barbecue samples while jamming to tunes from Treaty Oak Revival, 49 Winchester, Braxton Keith, and more.
Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” | Saturday, April 12-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Casa Manana | $47+ | It’s the last weekend to go “Under the Sea” with Ariel and Flounder at the Children’s Theatre production of the classic Disney animated musical.
Sunday, April 13
Fort Worth Community Market | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | South Main Micro Park | Price of purchase | Browse 60+ vendors as local farmers and artisans descend upon the monthly market with their finest goods and treasures.
Sound Bath at AYC | 3-4 p.m. | Arlington Yoga Center | $34 | Prepare for the new week with a relaxing hour of healing sounds and meditative exploration.
The Dallas Mavericks ran into their ex last night as Luka Dončić returned to American Airlines Center. The Lakers were favored going into the game, and came out winners thanks to Luka’s standing ovation-inducing 45 points on the night, downing the Mavs 112-97. (ESPN)
Transit
All aboard. TEXRail is expanding its services for North Texas train-riders. The Fort Worth Trinity Metro-operated commuter line will link with Dallas’ soon-to-open Silver Line, coming in October or November. Stops in Denton, Lewisville, and Highland Village are also in the works. (Fort Worth Report)
Community
Officials broke ground on the incoming 250-acre Harold Simmons Park earlier this week. Located right in the center of Dallas along the Trinity River, WFAA’s Paul Livengood broke down the numbers behind the project, and shared a few photos of how it will look. (WFAA)
Watch
The first round of the 2025 Masters Tournament begins today. If you weren’t among the fortunate few to get tickets to the 89th edition of the tournament in Augusta, be sure to watch along and keep an eye on hometown favorites Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth.
Try This
It’s a hungry mathematician’s dream. The 7th annual Texas Pie Fest returns later this month, with pie-eating contests, tastings galore, and family-friendly fun aplenty on the docket at Tate Farms. Make sure to pre-register if you want to bring your own delicacies on Saturday, April 26.
Today Is
National Hug Your Dog Day, an opportunity to give your furry friend a squeeze. Alternatively, you could show them some love by bringing them to one of Fort Worth’s dog-friendly spots.
Listen
Is the next big NFL superstar heading to America’s Team? The 2025 NFL Draft is approaching, and the experts at Locked On’s daily podcasts have some thoughts on the Dallas Cowboys’ plans.
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The Buy
The Buy
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Are you going to the Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival? The 38th annual event takes over downtown for the next four days, with 200+ artists and 300+ live performances lined up.
The shoe of the summer: sneaker mules (aka smules). Effortlessly stylish and easy to slip on, these can be paired with your go-to shorts, sundresses, linen jumpsuits, and more. These are five of our favorites:
👟 Under $150: Dolce Vita’s sporty-chic sneaker mules in a fun + flirty pink floral pattern.
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👟 Under $60: Blowfish Malibu’s platform style with adjustable lacing and a unique patterned insole.
👟 Under $50: These Naturalizer white leather smules made with comfort technology for all-day walking.
👟 Under $30: These canvas kicks available in 15+ colors and constructed with a memory foam insole for maximum comfort.
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