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Fall is just around the corner! Have a look at our round-up of family-friendly September events in Fort Worth, Arlington, and more. Find even more things to do in the metroplex on Collin County Moms, Dallas Moms, and Denton County Moms.
And be sure to check out these guides to help you plan the school year:
- Activities for Kids with Differences and Disabilities in the Fort Worth Area
- Extracurricular Activities for Kids in Fort Worth
- Fort Worth Moms Education Round-Up
- Guide to Childcare in and Around Fort Worth
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River Legacy Park and Nature Center will host its outdoor fall festival on October 5 from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Enjoy the pumpkin patch, children’s games, live music, food trucks, and animal presentations. Admission is $8 per person. Kids under two get in FREE. Parking is FREE with a complimentary hayride to the festival.
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Bear Creek Short Line Excursion :: Cotton Belt Depot
Saturdays
Visitors of all ages step back in time as they ride the Grapevine Vintage Railroad down Historic Main Street. All aboard at 10:30 a.m. Tickets range from $10 – $12 per person.
Brick Builders :: Fort Worth Public Library – Summerglen
Mondays
Kids ages five and older are invited to let their imaginations run wild during this Lego-building event from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive :: Fort Worth Stockyards
Daily
Visitors of all ages experience cattle drives with real cowboys and cows. The FREE drives run twice daily at 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum
Saturdays
Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) enjoy FREE gallery exploration and studio art projects from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This month’s theme is “Hip to be Square.”
Music and Movement :: Fort Worth Public Library – East Regional
Saturdays
Little ones ages three – five and their grownups move, groove, and sing at this FREE music and movement meetup from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Teen Game On! :: Haltom City Public Library
Thursdays
Don’t miss this FREE gaming event just for teens in grades six – 12. Enjoy Wii, PS4, coloring sheets, and board games from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Wild Kratts Creature Power! :: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Tuesdays – Sundays
Starting September 21, kids ages three – nine visit animal habitats and learn STEM skills. The exhibit is included with museum admission or membership. Tickets start at $12. Kids three and under get in FREE.
September 1
Model Train Show :: Clark Gardens
Model trains, trackless train rides, face painting, treats, and more entertain families at this annual Weatherford event, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets start at $5.
September 3
Classic Cartoons & Crafts at the Palace :: Lancaster Theatre
Kids create a craft while watching a classic cartoon first Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. $6 kids’ tickets include a craft, popcorn, and a drink, and $3 adult tickets include a drink.
Pictures and Pages :: Kimbell Art Museum
Fill your morning with FREE stories and creative play in either English or Spanish. Kids ages four – six can attend with their adult companion from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
September 6
First Fridays at the Farm :: Nash Farm
Enjoy games hosted by farmhands from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for kids three and up.
Teen Night Out :: Fort Worth Fire Station Community Center
For $10 admission, teens ages 12 – 15 have fun and spend time with their friends in a safe space at the community center from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Register in advance.
September 7
BTX Beats :: Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza
Burleson’s FREE fall concert series brings local bands to audiences of all ages, starting at 4:30 p.m. On-site food trucks will be available.
Celebrate Southlake :: Southlake Town Square
The city of Southlake celebrates its 68th anniversary with a FREE family festival featuring local organizations that make the community unique, from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Family Workshop: The Golden Record :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
From 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., families with kids ages six – 12 create a time capsule together, and learn about installation art. FREE tickets are available with advanced registration.
Kids Club at Pinstripes :: Fort Worth
First Saturdays are reserved for children of all ages from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Participants enjoy FREE themed activities and get a same-day discount voucher for brunch.
Make & Take: Classic Cookies with a Twist :: Central Market Fort Worth
Students ages 13 and up learn basic baking techniques as they make a variety of cookie recipes from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person.
Toddler Studio: Shoot for the Stars :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Toddlers ages two – three and their families get treated to sensory-based, space-themed activities, games, and songs from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Register online for a FREE ticket.
Students ages 16 and up learn about the history of afternoon tea, get tips on how to host a tea party, and enjoy bites from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $70 per person.
Stock up on local goods from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. second Sundays of the month. This FREE family- and pet-friendly market offers food, music, and entertainment at 105 South Main Street.
September 9
Book Club – Between the Lines :: Monkey & Dog Books
Young readers in grades six – eight discuss the novel, The Romanovs, by Robert K. Massie. This is a FREE event from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Tween Make it Monday :: Haltom City Public Library
Students in grades two – six make popsicle stick scarecrows from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Admission is FREE.
September 12
Crafty Cinema Night :: Bedford Movie Tavern
Visitors ages 12 and up get crafty while they watch Beetlejuice. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 and include popcorn and dessert. Bring your own craft supplies.
September 14
Dog Days of Summer :: Bedford Bark Park
Bring your pup to a FREE outdoor screening of Scooby Doo from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Complimentary popcorn plus food and ice cream will be available for purchase.
Girls Nature Workshop: Birds of a Feather :: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
From 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., girls ages seven – 12 and their adult companions learn about horticulture and floriculture. Member tickets are $10, non-members pay $12, and companion tickets are $5.
Trash Bash :: Warren Park
Volunteer to pick up trash in Burleson from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Volunteers of all ages are treated to pizza and a raffle afterward. Sign up online or call 682-312-2765.
West Main Arts Festival :: Arlington Cultural District
This FREE annual festival in its eighth year features art vendors, food trucks, an interactive children’s area, and live music from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
September 16
Mad Science Monday :: Haltom City Public Library
Science and fun are brought together through age-appropriate experiments for kids in grades two – five. The FREE event is from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
September 18
Pumpkin Needle Felting :: Turning Point Beer
Ages 12 and up learn needle felting with wool to make a seasonal pumpkin from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, with an optional $8 fee to keep your supplies.
September 20
Bedford in Bloom Concert :: Generations Park at Boys Ranch
Bring a blanket and picnic, play games, and listen to Forever Mac, a Fleetwood Mac cover band, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. This family-friendly event is FREE.
Fiesta de Herencia :: The Link Plaza
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Richland Hills with a live band, cultural vendors, a mechanical bull, and activities for all ages at 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. This is a FREE, family-friendly event.
September 21
Carter Playdate: Time Capsule :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Kids ages three – five and their families hear a story, learn about artwork, and create their own original pieces from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Admission is FREE, but reservations are required.
Kid’s Triathlon :: Chisolm Park
Young athletes ages five – 12 bike, run, and slide in Hurst from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Tickets to participate are FREE, but registration is required by September 16.
September 26 – 28
Fort Worth Oktoberfest :: Trinity Park
This three-day celebration of all things German features beer, food, games, rides, and more family fun. Thursday tickets are $10. Tickets for Friday and Saturday are $15 per day. Get a three-day pass for $20.
September 27 – October 20
State Fair of Texas :: Fair Park Dallas
Experience three weeks of the State Fair of Texas with Big Tex, rides, and corny dogs. Single tickets and season passes can be purchased online or at the gate. Gates open daily at 10:00 a.m.
September 28
Family Crafts: Painting by Stickers :: Fort Worth Public Library – East Regional
Families explore their creativity as they “paint” art projects using stickers, and then take home their masterpieces. The FREE event takes place from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
A Pizza Party :: Central Market Fort Worth
Students ages 13 and up and their adult companions make pizza from scratch, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $85 per student.
September 30
Last Monday Book Club :: Monkey and Dog Books
Third, fourth, and fifth graders are invited to discuss novels written just for them. This FREE event starts at 5:30 p.m.
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Bear Creek Short Line Excursion :: Cotton Belt Depot
SaturdaysVisitors of all ages step back in time as they ride the Grapevine Vintage Railroad down Historic Main Street. All aboard at 10:30 a.m. Tickets range from $10 – $12 per person.
Brick Builders :: Fort Worth Public Library – Summerglen
MondaysKids ages five and older are invited to let their imaginations run wild during this Lego-building event from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive :: Fort Worth Stockyards
DailyVisitors of all ages experience cattle drives with real cowboys and cows. The FREE drives run twice daily at 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio :: Kimbell Art Museum
SaturdaysKids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) enjoy FREE gallery exploration and studio art projects from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. This month’s theme is “Hip to be Square.”
Music and Movement :: Fort Worth Public Library – East Regional
SaturdaysLittle ones ages three – five and their grownups move, groove, and sing at this FREE music and movement meetup from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Teen Game On! :: Haltom City Public Library
ThursdaysDon’t miss this FREE gaming event just for teens in grades six – 12. Enjoy Wii, PS4, coloring sheets, and board games from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Wild Kratts Creature Power! :: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Tuesdays – SundaysStarting September 21, kids ages three – nine visit animal habitats and learn STEM skills. The exhibit is included with museum admission or membership. Tickets start at $12. Kids three and under get in FREE.
- September 1 – 7
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September 1
Model Train Show :: Clark GardensModel trains, trackless train rides, face painting, treats, and more entertain families at this annual Weatherford event, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets start at $5.
September 3
Classic Cartoons & Crafts at the Palace :: Lancaster TheatreKids create a craft while watching a classic cartoon first Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. $6 kids’ tickets include a craft, popcorn, and a drink, and $3 adult tickets include a drink.
Pictures and Pages :: Kimbell Art Museum
Fill your morning with FREE stories and creative play in either English or Spanish. Kids ages four – six can attend with their adult companion from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
September 6
First Fridays at the Farm :: Nash FarmEnjoy games hosted by farmhands from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for kids three and up.
Teen Night Out :: Fort Worth Fire Station Community Center
For $10 admission, teens ages 12 – 15 have fun and spend time with their friends in a safe space at the community center from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Register in advance.
September 7
BTX Beats :: Mayor Vera Calvin PlazaBurleson’s FREE fall concert series brings local bands to audiences of all ages, starting at 4:30 p.m. On-site food trucks will be available.
Celebrate Southlake :: Southlake Town Square
The city of Southlake celebrates its 68th anniversary with a FREE family festival featuring local organizations that make the community unique, from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Family Workshop: The Golden Record :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
From 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., families with kids ages six – 12 create a time capsule together, and learn about installation art. FREE tickets are available with advanced registration.
Kids Club at Pinstripes :: Fort Worth
First Saturdays are reserved for children of all ages from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Participants enjoy FREE themed activities and get a same-day discount voucher for brunch.
Make & Take: Classic Cookies with a Twist :: Central Market Fort Worth
Students ages 13 and up learn basic baking techniques as they make a variety of cookie recipes from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person.
Toddler Studio: Shoot for the Stars :: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Toddlers ages two – three and their families get treated to sensory-based, space-themed activities, games, and songs from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Register online for a FREE ticket.
- September 8 – 14
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Students ages 16 and up learn about the history of afternoon tea, get tips on how to host a tea party, and enjoy bites from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $70 per person.
Stock up on local goods from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. second Sundays of the month. This FREE family- and pet-friendly market offers food, music, and entertainment at 105 South Main Street.
September 9
Book Club – Between the Lines :: Monkey & Dog BooksYoung readers in grades six – eight discuss the novel, The Romanovs, by Robert K. Massie. This is a FREE event from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Tween Make it Monday :: Haltom City Public Library
Students in grades two – six make popsicle stick scarecrows from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Admission is FREE.
September 12
Crafty Cinema Night :: Bedford Movie TavernVisitors ages 12 and up get crafty while they watch Beetlejuice. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 and include popcorn and dessert. Bring your own craft supplies.
September 14
Dog Days of Summer :: Bedford Bark ParkBring your pup to a FREE outdoor screening of Scooby Doo from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Complimentary popcorn plus food and ice cream will be available for purchase.
Girls Nature Workshop: Birds of a Feather :: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
From 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., girls ages seven – 12 and their adult companions learn about horticulture and floriculture. Member tickets are $10, non-members pay $12, and companion tickets are $5.
Trash Bash :: Warren Park
Volunteer to pick up trash in Burleson from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Volunteers of all ages are treated to pizza and a raffle afterward. Sign up online or call 682-312-2765.
West Main Arts Festival :: Arlington Cultural District
This FREE annual festival in its eighth year features art vendors, food trucks, an interactive children’s area, and live music from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- September 15 – 21
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September 16
Mad Science Monday :: Haltom City Public LibraryScience and fun are brought together through age-appropriate experiments for kids in grades two – five. The FREE event is from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
September 18
Pumpkin Needle Felting :: Turning Point BeerAges 12 and up learn needle felting with wool to make a seasonal pumpkin from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, with an optional $8 fee to keep your supplies.
September 20
Bedford in Bloom Concert :: Generations Park at Boys RanchBring a blanket and picnic, play games, and listen to Forever Mac, a Fleetwood Mac cover band, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. This family-friendly event is FREE.
Fiesta de Herencia :: The Link Plaza
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Richland Hills with a live band, cultural vendors, a mechanical bull, and activities for all ages at 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. This is a FREE, family-friendly event.
September 21
Carter Playdate: Time Capsule :: Amon Carter Museum of American ArtKids ages three – five and their families hear a story, learn about artwork, and create their own original pieces from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Admission is FREE, but reservations are required.
Kid’s Triathlon :: Chisolm Park
Young athletes ages five – 12 bike, run, and slide in Hurst from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Tickets to participate are FREE, but registration is required by September 16.
- September 22 – 30
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September 26 – 28
Fort Worth Oktoberfest :: Trinity ParkThis three-day celebration of all things German features beer, food, games, rides, and more family fun. Thursday tickets are $10. Tickets for Friday and Saturday are $15 per day. Get a three-day pass for $20.
September 27 – October 20
State Fair of Texas :: Fair Park DallasExperience three weeks of the State Fair of Texas with Big Tex, rides, and corny dogs. Single tickets and season passes can be purchased online or at the gate. Gates open daily at 10:00 a.m.
September 28
Family Crafts: Painting by Stickers :: Fort Worth Public Library – East RegionalFamilies explore their creativity as they “paint” art projects using stickers, and then take home their masterpieces. The FREE event takes place from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
A Pizza Party :: Central Market Fort Worth
Students ages 13 and up and their adult companions make pizza from scratch, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $85 per student.
September 30
Last Monday Book Club :: Monkey and Dog BooksThird, fourth, and fifth graders are invited to discuss novels written just for them. This FREE event starts at 5:30 p.m.
