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April in Cowtown means so much more than Easter-themed events (look for a whole post devoted to that coming soon). We searched high and low to bring you unique family-friendly — and sometimes FREE — events in the Fort this month. There is something for everyone in your crew, from live music to art booths, and from fun runs to spring festivals. And if you’re looking for even more fun for your kiddos, be sure to sign them up for swim training with one of the excellent sources in our “Guide to Swim Lessons.” And while they’re busy getting pool-ready, go ahead and peruse our “Guide to Summer Camps” and sign up your kids for sleep away or sports camp now!
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April 28
Bloom 2019: An Event for New and Expecting Moms — 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. // Don’t miss the iconic FWMB-organized event for north Texas expectant moms and moms who are currently parenting children two years and under. (Foster and adoptive moms are welcome, too!) The afternoon — hosted by our friends at ACH Child and Family Services (trust us; your’e going to love the space) — will focus on information, resources, products, and more that target the pregnancy and delivery stages of parenting through the first two years. This event will provide a few hours of pampering, light snacks, educational resources, giveaways and swag, shopping, and connecting moms and families with relevant local resources for this season of life.
April 5
FIT4MOM Fort Worth Birthday Party — 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. // FIT4MOM Fort Worth is turning six years old! To celebrate, there will be a FREE Stroller Strides class and party at the Clearfork Trailhead open to everyone. Bring your babies and toddlers in a stroller to get your sweat on followed by Chick-Fil-A nuggets, fancy coffee from the BG Trike, and activities for the kiddos.
FWMB Neighbor Group Pop-Up Play Date — 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. // Get free admittance for open swim time and learn about swim safety from The Swim Lesson People instructors at this fun play date. This event is for Neighbor Group members only. Join one today to snag your FREE tickets!
April 5–27
Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. — Times vary daily. // The Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series and pop culture phenomenon takes center stage at Hurst’s Artisan Center Theater.
April 6
Get Fit Mayor’s No Frills 5K and Chase the Chiefs One-Mile Fun Run — 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. // Get up, get out, and get active at the 6th annual event and community health fair at the Grand Prairie Market Square. This family-friendly FREE event coincides with the opening of the 2019 Grand Prairie Farmers Market.
April Cools’ Day — Free Family Fun Day — 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. // Children and adults with disabilities — and their families — are invited to Randol Mill Park in Arlington to play games, visit with fairy tale princesses, meet Arlington’s first responders, and enjoy Easter-themed activities.
Bella’s Saturday Story Time — 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. // Come to the Botanical Research Institute of Texas for this FREE event for the whole family! Children ages 18 months to five years — and their families — join Bella the Begonia for story time and self-guided activities.
Water Lantern Festival — 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. // This family-friendly festival at Panther Island Pavilion is open to all ages. Enjoy food trucks, music, and lantern-designing fun before the lanterns are launched out onto the water.
April 7
Open Streets — 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. // Enjoy an afternoon of FREE family-friendly fun from more than 120 activity providers. This Near Southside community event focuses on healthy ways to get people of all ages moving by shutting down Magnolia Avenue for cyclists, food trucks, dog-walkers, skateboarders, yoga classes, face-painters, and much more.
April 11–14
2019 MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival — Times vary daily. // The 34th annual event will span more than 27 city blocks from the Tarrant County Courthouse to Sundance Square Plaza to the Fort Worth Convention Center. Don’t miss the iconic celebration of Texas sights, sounds, and tastes — and booths featuring more than 220 juried artists’ works.
April 12
Friday on the Green — 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. // It’s back! Enjoy an evening of free live music just off of bustling Magnolia Avenue. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, bubbles, beach balls, fur babies, and kids of all ages. Just don’t bring food or drink. Instead, support the excellent food trucks and other vendors who make this fun, free event possible! The food here is so good, it made our “Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Tarrant County” guide.
April 13
Japanese Spring Festival — 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. // Enjoy traditional Japanese dance, martial arts, sword demonstrations, raku pottery, tea ceremonies and more in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Kids ages three and younger are FREE.
April 19 – May 12
The Wizard of Oz — Times vary daily. // Follow Dorothy on the yellow brick road — to Casa Mañana! This musical favorite based on the 1939 movie will have the whole family singing along to beloved tunes.
April 25
CASA Kids on Canvas — 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. // Come to this special one-night gallery event at BRIK venue showcasing artwork created by children of all ages. For a donation of your choice, you may keep a piece of art created by one of these kiddos currently in foster care. The artwork will be used to raise funds for critical advocacy and support services to the volunteers who advocate on behalf of the abused and neglected children of CASA of Tarrant County.
April 26
REEL Adventures :: Harry Potter — 5:45 – 10:00 p.m. // Enjoy a special screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater. The evening includes hands-on activities and food.
April 26–28
Grand Prairie Main Street Fest — 5:45 – 10:00 p.m. // The eighth annual family-friendly event spans the 200 block of W. Main St. and surrounding areas in Grand Prairie. The festival, with FREE parking and admission, will celebrate the fun, festive, family atmosphere that is Grand Prairie with live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, a business expo, food and drink, a kids’ zone, and plenty of fun for all!
April 27
Teen Workshop: Let’s Make Memes — 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. // Registration is required for this FREE event for teens 13 through 17 years old. Using artworks from its permanent collection and its special exhibition, Sid Richardson Museum staff creates “captions” to describe and enhance the scene. Then, your teen will have the opportunity to create his or her own narrative painting with a caption.
FREE Sabre Fencing Class — 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. // Come to this FREE kid-friendly class at Cutting Edge Fencing in North Richland Hills. Staff will teach the basic elements of Olympic-style fencing, show participants how to move, and introduce them to the safety gear. Sword enthusiasts young and old will then have the chance to hold a real fencing sabre and learn how to hit a target!
