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Lather on the sunscreen. Douse yourself in bug spray. Pack that picnic basket. July in Cowtown holds treats like outdoor movie screenings, free concerts on the Trinity River, and some of the juiciest peaches you’ll ever taste! Looking for more family-friendly fun in Fort Worth and surrounding areas? Don’t miss this year’s “Guide to Fourth of July :: Tarrant County” for the low-down on patriotic parades, cook-outs, and fireworks displays this month. Check out our “Guide to Area Farmers Markets” for the updated listing of where to buy local, in-season produce with your kiddos. Or, for a more educational outing, stop in for story time at a local library or other community meeting place. Make a day of it, and try one of the many “Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Tarrant County.”
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July 1
Discovery Lab on Wheels Class: Critters to Go — The Hare and the Tortoise — 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. // Fort Worth Museum of Science and History comes to The Shops at Clearfork with the Discovery Lab on Wheels. Classes will be located in the upstairs ballroom at Pinstripes. RSVP is required.
July 2 – 13
Shrek the Musical JR. — Times vary daily. // Everyone’s favorite ogre comes to Hurst’s Artisan Center Theater in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical. Don’t miss a special show on Tuesday, June 18, interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing.
July 3 – 7
Concerts in the Garden — 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. // Each year, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs a series of unforgettable concerts in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The conclusion of this year’s lineup includes the music of Star Wars, a laser light spectacular, fireworks, and more.
July 3 – 31
Free Live Animal Shows — Times vary daily. // All About Animals hosts these regularly recurring events at public libraries all over Tarrant County. Check out the exact date/time they’ll be at a library near you. Come prepared to be AMAZED, entertained, and educated while having some laughs.
July 6
Fort Worth Community BLOCK PARTY — 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. // Come to Club Ritzy in Fort Worth and enjoy a day full of music, food, and fun for the kiddos. There will be a food truck, vendors, snow cones, bounce houses, and cotton candy — just to name a few of the attractions.
Rockin’ the River — 1:00 – 9:30 p.m. // Beat the Texas heat at this free concert series by jumping in the Trinity River and floating up to the best seat in the house. Bring your kayaks, paddle boards, and river floats (or blankets and chairs if you plan to enjoy from the riverbank). Food and beverages for purchase on site.
July 7
MADE: An Indoor Festival of Music, Art, Drinks, & Eats — 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. // Stage West proudly presents the sixth annual M.A.D.E. open house, a family-friendly community indoor festival event featuring music, arts and crafts, drinks, and eats with local origins. Pay-what-you-can admission.
July 13
35th Annual Parker County Peach Festival — 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. // Come on out to Weatherford and get your fill of homemade peach ice cream, peach cobbler, peach pie, peach juleps, peach tea, peach smoothies, or just plain ol’ juicy peaches. Stay for the non-stop entertainment for your whole family.
Rockin’ the River — 1:00 – 9:30 p.m. // Beat the Texas heat at this free concert series by jumping in the Trinity River and floating up to the best seat in the house. Bring your kayaks, paddle boards, and river floats (or blankets and chairs if you plan to enjoy from the riverbank). Food and beverages for purchase on site.
July 15
Discovery Lab on Wheels Class: Chain Reactions — 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. // Fort Worth Museum of Science and History comes to The Shops at Clearfork with the Discovery Lab on Wheels. Classes will be located in the upstairs ballroom at Pinstripes. RSVP is required.
July 18
Sundance Square Movies — The Grinch — 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. // Enjoy a free movie screening on the plaza in downtown Fort Worth! Due to limited seating in the plaza, feel free to bring your own seating. No outside food or drinks of any kind allowed, so come prepared to support on-site merchants.
July 20
Rockin’ the River — 1:00 – 9:30 p.m. // Beat the Texas heat at this free concert series by jumping in the Trinity River and floating up to the best seat in the house. Bring your kayaks, paddle boards, and river floats (or blankets and chairs if you plan to enjoy from the riverbank). Food and beverages for purchase on site.
July 21
Canoe Fest — 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. // Bring the kiddos (five years and older) to the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge and paddle along the West Fork of the Trinity River. Life jackets, canoes, and paddles are provided for just $5 with paid refuge admission ($3 for members). This is a great way for your family to experience paddling in a canoe and enjoy nature.
July 24
Mobile Noble Planetarium — 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. // The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is bringing the wonders of the universe to the Burleson Recreation Center! Showtimes for various ages take place through the day. Registration is required.
July 27
Rockin’ the River — 1:00 – 9:30 p.m. // Beat the Texas heat at this free concert series by jumping in the Trinity River and floating up to the best seat in the house. Bring your kayaks, paddle boards, and river floats (or blankets and chairs if you plan to enjoy from the riverbank). Food and beverages for purchase on site.
July 27 – August 31
BEAT BUGS — Times vary daily. // Based on the hit NETFLIX animated series and inspired by the music of The Beatles, this musical adaptation at Hurst’s Artisan Center Theater centers around five very tiny pals who explore the world and learn life lessons.
