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Searching for fun things to do with kids this month? Have a look at our roundup of family-friendly July events in Fort Worth, Arlington, and more. (Hint: Find even more things to do in the metroplex on Collin County Moms, Dallas Moms, and Denton County Moms.)
If you’re looking for Independence Day celebrations your whole family will love, be sure to read our roundup of July 4 events in Tarrant County:
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- A Guide to Pools, Splash Pads, and Water Parks in the Fort Worth Area
- Guide to Childcare in and Around Fort Worth
- Guide to Swim Lessons in and Around Fort Worth
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Art Tales
Wednesdays
Creative fun takes place every Wednesday at Amon Carter Museum from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free stories, games, artwork, and performances will entertain the whole family. Register in advance.
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Monday – Thursday
Beat the summer heat with featured films just for kids at participating Cinemark locations. Purchase tickets online or at the door for $1.75 per person, per movie. Snack packs are discounted $1 off during Clubhouse showtimes.
Cotton Belt Route Excursion
Weekends
Visitors of all ages step back in time as they ride the Vintage Railroad from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards. Rides run from 12:30 – 7:00 p.m. Tickets range from $18 – $72 per person.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio
Saturdays
Kids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) visit the museum on Saturdays for free gallery explorations and studio art projects. This month’s theme is “Myths and Legends.” Drop in from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge
Daily
You don’t need a library card to participate in this self-paced summer reading challenge with Fort Worth Public Library. Simply sign up online, track your reading, and submit your form by August 10 for a chance to win prizes.
Music and Movement
Saturdays
Little ones ages three – five and their grownups will move, groove, and sing at this music and movement meetup from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. at Fort Worth Public Library – East Regional. This is a free event.
Preschool Story Time at Wedgwood
Saturdays
Encourage a love of books and reading at this story time intended for children three to five years old and their grownups. Join the fun every Saturday in July and August from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. at the Fort Worth Public Library – Wedgwood.
Teen Adventure Crafts
Tuesdays
No registration is required to attend any one of these Tuesday classes at Haltom City Public Library from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Your sixth – 12th grader can learn anything from rock painting to jewelry making. Admission is free.
July 2
Sounds of Lewisville
Don’t miss the last family-friendly concert of the summer at Wayne Ferguson Plaza from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. The series concludes with DCTA A-train Red White & Lewisville. Vendors and food trucks will be onsite. Admission is free.
July 4
Hot Sounds of Summer
Everyone in the family will love the last free summer concert at Chisenhall Fields in Old Town Burleson featuring Like Combs. Bring a picnic, chairs, and blanket, or dine at a nearby restaurant. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
July 5 – 7
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Young audiences will love this musical adaptation playing at Artisan Center Theater in Hurst. Percy Jackson goes on action-packed adventures and learns about powers he never knew he had. Tickets start at $15. Visit the website for various showtimes.
July 6
Kids Club at Pinstripes
The first Saturday of each month is reserved just for children of all ages at Pinstripes. July’s music-themed activities will keep kids moving from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Admission is $20. Participants get a same-day discount voucher for food.
July 7
Parent & Child: Asian Dumplings
Central Market Cooking School in Fort Worth will host this hands-on culinary workshop from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Parents and kids ages seven – 17 work in small teams to create and sample delicious dumplings and sauces. Tickets are $85 per attendee.
July 8
Book Club: Between the Lines
Young readers in grades sixth through eighth will discuss the novel, Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand at Monkey & Dog Books in Fort Worth. This is a free event from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
July 9
Pictures and Pages: Musical Adventures
Fill your morning with free stories and creative play in either English or Spanish at Kimbell Art Museum. Kids ages four through six are invited to attend with their adult companion from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
July 13
Fort Worth Aviation Museum’s 25th Anniversary
Celebrate 25 years of the Fort Worth Aviation Museum with kid-friendly activities, crafts, Jeep rides, music, treats, and more. Tickets are $5 for kids ages four – 16, $8 for veterans and seniors, and $10 for adults. Hours are 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Parker County Peach Festival
Celebrate 39 years of peaches in Historic Downtown Weatherford with arts, crafts, live entertainment, play areas, and a peach-themed food competition. Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for kids ages 5 – 12 and $10 for adults.
July 13 – 14
July Dog Days
Hang out with your pooch at Fort Worth Botanic Garden from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Hydration stations and cooling pools will be available. People pay general admission plus $5 per pup. Members and dogs get in free.
July 14
Fort Worth Community Market
Stock up on all your favorite local goods 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. every second Sunday of the month. This free family- and pet-friendly market offers food, music, entertainment, activities, and more.
July 17
Kindness Club
Kids ages seven and up will get inspired to make the world a better place with service projects and community activities. Kindness Club takes place from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Town Hall in Southlake. Register in advance.
July 18
Teen Water Balloon Fight
Don’t miss this epic end-of-summer water balloon fight just for teens in grades six – 12 at Hurst Public Library. Test your aim and try to stay dry from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The driest participant at the end of the event will win a prize.
July 19
Dive-In Movie
Dive into a night of movie magic at Roy Savage Pool in Bedford for a screening of Lilo and Stitch from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Save room for popcorn, but don’t forget your towel and coast guard-approved floaties. Advanced tickets cost $4 for ages two and up.
July 20
Forest Park Pool Family Night
Beat the heat in July at Forest Park Pool. Dine from the food truck and enjoy an evening with friends and family. The event is from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for a family of four.
Karis Back to School Blastoff & Summer Art Market
Celebrate the end of summer with an artisan market by The Boho Market, the kids’ corner full of creative fun, and an official ribbon cutting of the new Crowley Montessori Academy, opening this fall, with school tours hosted by Crowley ISD. Admission is free. Hours are 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Teens: Sushi Basics
Central Market Cooking School in Fort Worth will teach teens ages 13 – 17 more advanced skills as they create their own sushi feast from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $95 per student.
July 22
Paint & Plant: A Blooming Morning in the Park
Paint a flowerpot at Central Park in Bedford and receive a packet of seeds to plant at home. The whole family is invited to attend from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Admission is free while supplies last.
July 23
Family Shark Party
Everyone in the family will learn all about sharks at this themed event at Hurst Public Library. Crafts, games, and a shark visitor will entertain from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Teen DIY
Teens in grades six – 12 will learn crafting techniques and tools of the trade during this free workshop at Southwest Regional Library in Fort Worth. Classes continue through August from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
July 25
Family Beekeeper Program
Observe live bees, learn about honeybee biology, taste local honey, and get tips on beekeeping at Southlake Town Hall from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Space is limited and strollers will not be permitted.
July 26 – 28
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Witness thrilling acts, impossible performances, and daring acrobatic feats. The circus fun will take place at American Airlines Center over three days at various times. Tickets start at $31 per seat.
July 27
Space Day
Kids will enjoy a day of science activities, art projects, lightsaber battles, planetarium shows, and more from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. This event is included with general admission.
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Art Tales
WednesdaysCreative fun takes place every Wednesday at Amon Carter Museum from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free stories, games, artwork, and performances will entertain the whole family. Register in advance.
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Monday – ThursdayBeat the summer heat with featured films just for kids at participating Cinemark locations. Purchase tickets online or at the door for $1.75 per person, per movie. Snack packs are discounted $1 off during Clubhouse showtimes.
Cotton Belt Route Excursion
WeekendsVisitors of all ages step back in time as they ride the Vintage Railroad from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards. Rides run from 12:30 – 7:00 p.m. Tickets range from $18 – $72 per person.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio
SaturdaysKids ages 12 and younger (plus adult companions) visit the museum on Saturdays for free gallery explorations and studio art projects. This month’s theme is “Myths and Legends.” Drop in from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge
DailyYou don’t need a library card to participate in this self-paced summer reading challenge with Fort Worth Public Library. Simply sign up online, track your reading, and submit your form by August 10 for a chance to win prizes.
Music and Movement
SaturdaysLittle ones ages three – five and their grownups will move, groove, and sing at this music and movement meetup from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. at Fort Worth Public Library – East Regional. This is a free event.
Preschool Story Time at Wedgwood
SaturdaysEncourage a love of books and reading at this story time intended for children three to five years old and their grownups. Join the fun every Saturday in July and August from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. at the Fort Worth Public Library – Wedgwood.
Teen Adventure Crafts
TuesdaysNo registration is required to attend any one of these Tuesday classes at Haltom City Public Library from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Your sixth – 12th grader can learn anything from rock painting to jewelry making. Admission is free.
- July 1 - 6
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July 2
Sounds of LewisvilleDon’t miss the last family-friendly concert of the summer at Wayne Ferguson Plaza from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. The series concludes with DCTA A-train Red White & Lewisville. Vendors and food trucks will be onsite. Admission is free.
July 4
Hot Sounds of SummerEveryone in the family will love the last free summer concert at Chisenhall Fields in Old Town Burleson featuring Like Combs. Bring a picnic, chairs, and blanket, or dine at a nearby restaurant. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
July 5 – 7
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson MusicalYoung audiences will love this musical adaptation playing at Artisan Center Theater in Hurst. Percy Jackson goes on action-packed adventures and learns about powers he never knew he had. Tickets start at $15. Visit the website for various showtimes.
July 6
Kids Club at PinstripesThe first Saturday of each month is reserved just for children of all ages at Pinstripes. July’s music-themed activities will keep kids moving from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Admission is $20. Participants get a same-day discount voucher for food.
- July 7 - 13
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July 7
Parent & Child: Asian DumplingsCentral Market Cooking School in Fort Worth will host this hands-on culinary workshop from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Parents and kids ages seven – 17 work in small teams to create and sample delicious dumplings and sauces. Tickets are $85 per attendee.
July 8
Book Club: Between the LinesYoung readers in grades sixth through eighth will discuss the novel, Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand at Monkey & Dog Books in Fort Worth. This is a free event from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
July 9
Pictures and Pages: Musical AdventuresFill your morning with free stories and creative play in either English or Spanish at Kimbell Art Museum. Kids ages four through six are invited to attend with their adult companion from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
July 13
Fort Worth Aviation Museum’s 25th AnniversaryCelebrate 25 years of the Fort Worth Aviation Museum with kid-friendly activities, crafts, Jeep rides, music, treats, and more. Tickets are $5 for kids ages four – 16, $8 for veterans and seniors, and $10 for adults. Hours are 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Parker County Peach Festival
Celebrate 39 years of peaches in Historic Downtown Weatherford with arts, crafts, live entertainment, play areas, and a peach-themed food competition. Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for kids ages 5 – 12 and $10 for adults.
July 13 – 14
July Dog DaysHang out with your pooch at Fort Worth Botanic Garden from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Hydration stations and cooling pools will be available. People pay general admission plus $5 per pup. Members and dogs get in free.
- July 14 - 20
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July 14
Fort Worth Community MarketStock up on all your favorite local goods 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. every second Sunday of the month. This free family- and pet-friendly market offers food, music, entertainment, activities, and more.
July 17
Kindness ClubKids ages seven and up will get inspired to make the world a better place with service projects and community activities. Kindness Club takes place from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Town Hall in Southlake. Register in advance.
July 18
Teen Water Balloon FightDon’t miss this epic end-of-summer water balloon fight just for teens in grades six – 12 at Hurst Public Library. Test your aim and try to stay dry from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The driest participant at the end of the event will win a prize.
July 19
Dive-In MovieDive into a night of movie magic at Roy Savage Pool in Bedford for a screening of Lilo and Stitch from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Save room for popcorn, but don’t forget your towel and coast guard-approved floaties. Advanced tickets cost $4 for ages two and up.
July 20
Forest Park Pool Family NightBeat the heat in July at Forest Park Pool. Dine from the food truck and enjoy an evening with friends and family. The event is from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for a family of four.
Karis Back to School Blastoff & Summer Art Market
Celebrate the end of summer with an artisan market by The Boho Market, the kids’ corner full of creative fun, and an official ribbon cutting of the new Crowley Montessori Academy, opening this fall, with school tours hosted by Crowley ISD. Admission is free. Hours are 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Teens: Sushi Basics
Central Market Cooking School in Fort Worth will teach teens ages 13 – 17 more advanced skills as they create their own sushi feast from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $95 per student.
- July 21 - 31
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July 22
Paint & Plant: A Blooming Morning in the ParkPaint a flowerpot at Central Park in Bedford and receive a packet of seeds to plant at home. The whole family is invited to attend from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Admission is free while supplies last.
July 23
Family Shark PartyEveryone in the family will learn all about sharks at this themed event at Hurst Public Library. Crafts, games, and a shark visitor will entertain from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Teen DIY
Teens in grades six – 12 will learn crafting techniques and tools of the trade during this free workshop at Southwest Regional Library in Fort Worth. Classes continue through August from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
July 25
Family Beekeeper ProgramObserve live bees, learn about honeybee biology, taste local honey, and get tips on beekeeping at Southlake Town Hall from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Space is limited and strollers will not be permitted.
July 26 – 28
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey CircusWitness thrilling acts, impossible performances, and daring acrobatic feats. The circus fun will take place at American Airlines Center over three days at various times. Tickets start at $31 per seat.
July 27
Space DayKids will enjoy a day of science activities, art projects, lightsaber battles, planetarium shows, and more from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. This event is included with general admission.
