Events in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S CONCERTS IN THE GARDEN
June 3 – July 14, 2016 (weekends)
Evening performances by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and special guest artists staged outdoors in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. All performances conclude with a fireworks finale.

ROCKIN’ THE RIVER- LIVE ON THE TRINITY
June 16 – August 11, 2016 (Every Thursday night)
It’s a free weekly summer concert series with a cool twist, the stage is right on The Trinity River in the shadow of downtown Fort Worth. You can enjoy the show floating in the river or, if you’re a land lubber, bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a great view from the shore. Special season blowout on Saturday, August 13, 2016.

FORT WORTH FOURTH – PANTHER ISLAND
July 4, 2016
Spend the Fourth on the river – float, watch jet ski shows, hear live music and then watch the region’s longest fireworks show.

NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY
July 23, 2016
Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
Celebrate the history and heritage of the American Cowboy for the Annual National Day of the American Cowboy (NDAC) in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.

FORT WORTH ALLIANCE AIR SHOW

October 15 – 16, 2016

The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is one of the nation’s premier air shows drawing the best in aviation talent and ground activities.

TARRANT COUNTY GAY PRIDE WEEK
October 1, 2016
Tarrant County Gay Pride Week Association is a not-for-profit 501(c) organization. Tarrant County Gay Pride Week Association is organized to produce and facilitate a family friendly, safe environment.

RED STEAGALL COWBOY GATHERING & WESTERN SWING FESTIVAL

October 28 – 30, 2016

One of the top authentic cowboy festivals in the world, featuring music, ranch rodeo, cowboy poetry and more to celebrate the heritage of the American cowboy.

LONE STAR FILM FESTIVAL

November 10 – 13, 2016

The Lone Star Film Festival, hosted by the Lone Star Film Society, is a year-round series of programs culminating in a five-day celebration of cinema.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

November 2016

Mark the beginning of the holiday season by attending the annual lighting of the Sundance Square Christmas Tree in the new, captivating Sundance Square Plaza.

XTO ENERGY PARADE OF LIGHTS

November 20, 2016

The annual XTO Energy Parade of Lights in downtown Fort Worth will kick the Holiday Season in style with over 100 highly illuminated entries.

CHRISTMAS IN THE STOCKYARDS

December 3, 2016

Full-day Christmas events including family and children’s activities, petting zoo, Fort Worth Herd “CowKid Round-up,” “Ride for Toys,” Tree Lighting, Santa Claus, and much more!

LOCKHEED MARTIN ARMED FORCES BOWL
December 2016

The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, owned and operated by ESPN Events, will be televised live from Amon G. Carter Stadium on the TCU campus.