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July 27, 2024

This month marks the 18th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy (NDAC) celebration in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. Presented by Cavender’s, NDAC in the Stockyards is listed as one of the top five best places to commemorate the day by American Cowboy magazine. This year, the legendary, community-wide celebration of the cowboy and our Western heritage will take place July 27, 2024.

The family-friendly bash will be 10 a.m.-8 p.m. along E. Exchange Ave., on the lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building, at Cowtown Coliseum, and in Stockyards Station. Among the festivities will be cowboy poetry reading,

face painting, and live music, along with contests like Riscky’s BBQ rib eating, cow milking, armadillo racing, and fiddling. All of this is in addition to the twice-daily cattle drive (11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m.), and a special cowboy celebration parade immediately following the 11:30 a.m. drive. After taking a shot at all the contests, stick around and enjoy the many shops, restaurants, and activities throughout the Fort Worth Stockyards.

An opportunity to celebrate history and heritage of the American Cowboy, NDAC gives families and visitors the opportunity to experience and appreciate the role cowboys and cowgirls of all ethnicities have played throughout history and today.

WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Parade 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Along E. Exchange Ave. in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District WHY: NDAC in the Stockyards is not only great entertainment, but an educational opportunity for people of all ages, too. Western authenticity for the entire weekend strengthens Fort Worth’s claim to some of the best Western heritage festivals in the country.

COST: Free

Ticketed Activities:

• Stockyards Championship Rodeo, 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at Cowtown Coliseum

• Stoney LaRue, 10 p.m. at Billy Bob’s Texas

• Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s Trinity River Excursion

• Horseback riding; Mini train rides; Pony rides

• Cowtown Cattlepen Maze; Historic walking tours; Petting corral

• Mechanical bull; Stagecoach rides

• John Wayne: An American Experience

• Stockyards Museum

• Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

Daytime Events (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)

• Riscky’s Rib Eating Contest: Begins 11 a.m., finals 12 p.m. $10 at door, 30 participants max, first come, first served.

• Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive, 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m.

• Cowboy celebration parade, immediately following 11:30 a.m. cattle drive

• Fort Worth Herd Experience,1:30-2:30 p.m.

• Live music on stage; Fiddle showcase

• Tournament-style, no-hands armadillo racing

• Comedy gunfight shows

• Three face painting stations

• Cow milking contest (Whoever milks a cow the fastest wins a prize!)

Thanks in part to the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Public Improvement District 11, Stockyards Heritage Development Co., Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth Stockyards Business Association, and the Fort Worth Herd for their continuous efforts to preserve our Western heritage and bringing this event to life.

For more information, please visit www.fortworthstockyards.com or call 817-625-9715.

• Chuck wagon cowboy poetry reading All images courtesy of Stockyards Heritage Development Co.

West is Among the Best for Culture and Shopping-and-Dining Delights

H“Happy to follow the bumpy brick road,” reads a newspaper headline from 1981—a lasting assertion that Camp Bowie Boulevard’s historic brick pavement must endure, and never mind the occasional traffic-engineering idea of modernizing the pathway with concrete and asphalt.

Now, as then, seekers of entertainment, adventure, and dining experiences remain “happy to follow the bumpy brick road,” as a principal gateway to Fort Worth’s west side and its many commercial and civic offshoots. The attractions range from the ever-evoloving Artisan Circle, a sprawling urban village nestled where West 7th Street and University Drive meet, to a broadening cultural and historical district. To the south is University Park Village, and further west is the Chapel Hill shopping-and-entertainment development, always branching out further with new moviegoing venues, boutique eateries, and varied opportunities for strolling and sightseeing amid architectural innovations.

Pioneering publisher and civic booster Amon G. Carter, founder of Fort Worth Key, née Fort Worther, characterized Fort Worth as “where the West begins.” And for locals and visitors alike, the west side marks the beginning of that beginning: The West hardly could have picked a keener starting point than Fort Worth.

Prominent among the newer landmarks is Dickies Arena, a versatile 14,000seat showplace named after the Fort Worth-based manufacturer of utilitarian clothing. Located at 1911 Montgomery Street within the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Dickies Arena complements and expands the scope of the adjacent Will Rogers Complex, home to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. And Fort Worth, in turn, hardly could have picked a site more right for its burgeoning west side Cultural District. Rippling

with heavy-duty commercial, artistic, and residential growth since the dawn of the 21st century, the west side overall has seen its very skyline change with the transformation of a busy West 7th Street into a streamlined conduit connecting the downtown area’s Sundance Square development with the Cultural District. Heading west (naturally) from downtown Fort Worth, one finds the Cultural District radiating from the intersection where West 7th Street crosses University Drive and, in the process, morphs into the historic, brick-paved Camp Bowie Boulevard. Visitors in search of western-style discoveries—from plain-and-fancy dining to fine art and varied entertainment—will find such delights in volume on the west side. Cultural attractions, restaurants, mainstream and special-interest shopping, and lavish natural gardens flourish as a reminder of how Fort Worth has built upon its frontier origins. Several of the world’s finer museums, playhouses, and galleries anchor a vast Cultural District. The hand-laid red-brick pavement of Camp Bowie Boulevard is an attraction in itself, lined with an ever-expanding array of art galleries, stage-and-screen auditoriums, boutiques, scholarly museums, restaurants and lounges, and shopping malls.

Unique movie viewing options abound in west Fort Worth. Treat yourself to dinner and take in Hollywood’s latest at Movie Tavern West 7th, or enjoy a retro movie experience at Coyote Drive-In Theater & Canteen on Panther Island. For the more arthouse-oriented, the Modern Art Museum’s Magnolia at the Modern film screening series has offered a thoughtful curation since the early aughts. A more recent billing of theirs is Movies That Matter, a free, bi-monthly film series program that celebrates diversity and inclusion, courtesy of the City of Fort Worth’s Human Relations Commission.

Farther along to the west of the west, the newly dedicated Como Community Center’s $12 million complex at 4660 Horne Street has installed a gymnasium, a library, after-school activity centers, and all-ages activity programs.

Luncheon attractions, sparked by the addition of Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick in Ridglea Village, have grown to include such established draws as Blue Bonnet Bakery, Feastivities, Secret Garden Restaurant, and The Lunch Box. A longtime popular favorite, Ol’ South Pancake House at 1509 S. University Drive, anchors the lower reaches of the west-by-south side and lends a sense of history to the immediate area’s dining opportunities.

University Park Village, too, is rich in variety—a refined shopping district offering popular brands like Anthropologie, Freebird, lululemon, Nike, Pottery Barn, and Williams Sonoma, among casual and fine-dining experiences like Flower Child and Pacific Table. The high-tech wonderland Apple Store anchors it all.

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History commands the westward view of the district from Montgomery Street, and just northward are additional cultural touchstones. Designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art houses a definitive collection of American paintings, photography, and sculpture. The collection spans early 19th-century art to mid-20th century modernism. It is also home to nearly 400 works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Nearby is the Louis I. Kahn-designed Kimbell Art Museum, still living up to Newsweek’s description as “arguably the most beautiful museum in America,” including its Renzo Piano Pavilion addition. From Caravaggio to Mondrian to Degas to Picasso, the Kimbell’s remarkable permanent collection houses many of history’s finest works, including ancient Sumerian and Egyptian pieces. The neighboring Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is the oldest such museum in Texas—housed in a work-of-art 2002

building designed by world-renowned Japanese architect, Tadao Ando, and featuring bold gallery exhibitions, concert attractions and, every weekend, the latest independent films. The Museum of Science and History, anchoring a campus within the Cultural District, has been designed by similarly renowned architects Ricardo and Victor Legorreta. Inside, one finds vast galleries of Texas-bred dinosaur specimens and the state’s oil-and-gas heritage, in addition to the Cattle Raisers Museum, the Fort Worth Children’s Museum, and the digital Noble Planetarium. The Omni Theater, an IMAX® superscreen dome, links with the Museum of Science and History and will reopen summer 2024 after renovations. Perhaps most arresting is the museum’s 9/11 Tribute Exhibit “N-101,” a fullfaçade panel that supported three floors (101-103) two stories above the center of the impact zone of the North Tower. Nextdoor is the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, honoring women of the American West who lived and worked on ranches, led expeditions, sat before an easel, aimed a rifle and hit the bull’s eye, or sat on the Supreme Court.

When the museum meanderings trigger an appetite for fine dining, two longestablished, museum-based cafés stand ready to serve. The Kimbell Café offers indoor or patio lunch and a light evening menu within one of the most beautiful modern buildings in America. The Friday night “happy hour” features live music and light bites. The Modern Art Museum’s 250-seat Café Modern, with an outdoor terrace, overlooks a serene reflecting pond. The Modern’s full-service kitchen delivers superb cuisine for lunch, Sunday brunch, and scheduled seasonal dinners, all created by Chef Jett Mora.

Neighboring the museum community is the city’s landmark Will Rogers Memorial Center, a versatile 85-acre entertainment complex, with 45 acres housing the Will Rogers Coliseum & Auditorium. Its majestic Pioneer Tower dates from the Texas Centennial Celebration of 1936. Still a dominant feature within the district, the coliseum

holds pride of place as the first domed structure of its kind in the world. The complex also boasts an equestrian center and exhibit halls, home to the annual Fort Worth Stock Show.

Southward off University Drive, visitors can experience the glories of nature at Trinity Park, a pristine oasis bordered by a fork of the placid Trinity River. Here, picnickers, joggers, and strollers can explore wandering pathways or travel on a miniature railroad. Opposite the park, across University Drive, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden beckons. Founded in 1934, it’s a lush 109-acre tapestry of dappled shade and vibrant splashes of color. The Garden is home to thousands of species of native and exotic plants in 21 specialty gardens and is the oldest major botanic garden in the state of Texas.The European-designed Rose Garden features more than 3,400 roses, and the 10,000-square-foot Conservatory houses tropical flowers and foliage from around the world. Adjacent to the Botanic Garden is the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) whose mission is to “reduce its footprint on the natural world as well as protect

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and restore ecosystem services.” BRIT’s building was designed as an example of how much of this can be accomplished.

A short distance southward lies the illustrious Fort Worth Zoo, nationally ranked among the finest. The Zoo is home to thousands of animals, both native and exotic. Viewing facilities and natural habitat exhibits are set up for optimal views of the animals, often separated from their observers by only a river, a waterfall, or a large window. Shaded rest spots and picnic tables are available, with several on-site eateries.

Across from the Zoo, Log Cabin Village offers another view of the city’s rich frontier history boasting seven authentic log homes, dating from the midto-late 1800s. Period-dressed interpreters greet visitors inside each cabin offering a living history of the home and its origin.

The mood to explore might be triggered by art, dining, shopping, or the wonders of nature. Fort Worth’s west side meets all these interests and then some!

The exhibition is organized by the Kimbell Art Museum and The Phillips Collection. It is supported in part by Frost, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement District, and by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

Support for the Kimbell Art Museum is provided by Arts Fort Worth and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Promotional support provided by

Willem and Jan Dermoyen, after Bernard van Orley, The Invasion of the French Camp and the Flight of the Women and Civilians (detail), c. 1528–31, wool, silk, gold, and silver thread. Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, Naples

KEY DINING

97 WEST KITCHEN & BAR - Hotel Drover’s resident eatery, 97 West Kitchen & Bar, offers “contemporary Texas fare, elevated ranch classics, and reimagined Southern comfort foods” (e.g., sweet tea marinated fried green tomatoes). 97 West Kitchen & Bar also offers an adult beverage selection composed of local spirits and an ever-changing menu of seasonal drinks. Breakfast: Mon.Fri. 7-11 a.m. Brunch: Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: 5-10 p.m. daily. 200 Mule Alley Dr. 682-255-6497, 97westkitchenandbar.com.

ÁTICO - On the 6th floor of the SpringHill Suites in Fort Worth’s Historic Stockyards sits Ático, Chef Tim Love’s inviting rooftop eatery and bar with a luxurious feel. The panoramic views of the Stockyards and glimmering lights of downtown are more than enough to keep you coming back trip after trip, but the carefully curated food and drink menu are what sets Ático apart from all the dining options available in the Stockyards. A wide array of Spanish-inspired drink and food options are available to those looking to expand their horizons and take a quick trip to Barcelona. ¡Vamos! Mon.Thurs. 4:30 p.m.-close. Fri.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-close. 2315 N. Main St. 682-255-5112, aticoftworth.com.

B&B BUTCHERS & RESTAURANT - Behind tall glass walls in the Shops at Clearfork sits special occasion-worthy B&B Butchers, the refined meat eater’s delight. Next to the colossal cuts on display you’ll find a robust wine selection, admirable in their chilled cellar in the middle of the restaurant. While all of the steak house standbys are on the menu, and delivered exceptionally, you can also get full caviar service or try something more adventurous, like brisket ravioli. No time to sit and eat? No problem. Fresh cuts of meat are available next door at The Butcher Shop for those who’d rather cook at home. Steak house: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The Butcher Shop: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. 5212 Marathon Ave. 817-737-5212, bbbutchers.com.

CAFÉ MODERN - Composed of Texas ingredients, Café Modern’s menu blends seasonal foods from local artisans with diverse culinary traditions from around the globe. From sticky ribs to a cucumber and sun dried tomato melt, this cloth napkin restaurant has something for all tastes. While you’re eating, take in Tadao Ando’s iconic architecture from the patio along the serene reflecting pool or inside by the floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Dining is an art form, and Chef Jett Mora is Chief Culinary Curator. Lunch Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cocktails/coffee Tues.-Thurs. & Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dinner Fri. 5-8 p.m. Reservations recommended. 3200 Darnell St. 817840-2186, themodern.org/café-modern.

CATTLEMEN’S FORT WORTH STEAK HOUSE

Cattlemen’s charcoal-broiled extensive steak selection has been called “the ultimate in a fine steak.” Steaks can be ordered with a variety of enticing sauces like teriyaki, cognac pepper corn, béarnaise, or Gorgonzola. Steak isn’t only for dinner—it’s for lunch, too! You can get a luncheon steak that includes a baked potato, salad, and their famous homemade rolls. Cattlemen’s offers BBQ ribs, lobster, chicken, pasta, pork chops, and “The Old Texas Standby,” chicken fried steak. Prime rib is served on Friday and Saturday nights. Seafood selections include lobster, jumbo shrimp, crab cakes, halibut,

salmon, tilapia, and catfish. Top off your dinner with a homemade dessert: apple or pecan pie, cobbler, banana pudding, chocolate cake or New York-style cheesecake. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 12-9 p.m. 2458 N. Main St. 817-624-3945, cattlemenssteakhouse.com.

DON ARTEMIO - Upscale Mexican dining at its finest. Don Artemio takes heritage recipes from northwestern Mexico and makes them with local Fort Worth ingredients and mouth-watering, modern panache. This is the kind of joint you go to for a special occasion, and it’s worth every penny. From their nopalitos fritos (tender fried cactus) to their El Famoso “Chile Hojaldrado” (cream cheese and pecan-stuffed poblano chile wrapped in puff pastry) to their in-house, dry-aged beef, you simply can’t go wrong. From the clay bricks in the walls to the wood tables at which you sit, everything you see in the restaurant is imported from Saltillo, Mexico, too. It’s a love letter to Mexican heritage cuisine and a truly holistic experience... one that shouldn’t be missed. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (brunch) & 3-8 p.m. (dinner). 3268 West 7th St. 817-470-1439, donartemio.us.

ESPARZA’S - If you land at the DFW International Airport hard up for Tex-Mex, first of all, I understand you. Second of all, you’re in luck. Touted as “independently owned, internationally known,” Esparza’s is perched in the same town as the airport: Grapevine. Since 1985, the Restaurante Mexicano has served up delicious fare that includes Tex-Mex classics like enchiladas and tacos, but also innovations like fried avocado stuffed with brisket and an assortment of quesadillas, nachos, fajitas, salads, and desserts. They have a patio strung with lights and call themselves “the margarita capital of Texas.” Enough said. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 124 E. Worth St. Grapevine, TX, 76051. 817-481-4668, esparzastexas.com.

GRACE - Owned by restaurant maven Adam Jones and located downtown, Grace is Fort Worth's answer to American classics done right in a coat-and-tie environment. After CIA and stints in New York City and San Francisco, culinary wunderkind Blaine Staniford brought his hard-won talents home. He's been the Executive Chef at Grace since 2008, and has been highly decorated by publications and food critics for years. Staniford has continued to introduce Fort Worth diners to innovative and inspiring dishes through seasonal menu changes and monthly wine dinners, highlighting a passion for fresh and local ingredients. Grace is reliable yet never boring, and is the quintessential fine dining experience in Fort Worth. Jones and Staniford have created a couple of alter egos, too, also downtown. For similar pomp and atmosphere, 61 Osteria is their Italian brainchild with homemade pasta, sky high ceilings, and a Texas Olive Oil Cake to die for. If you want to ditch the sports coat, head to Little Red Wasp for something more relaxed and just as delicious. Grace: Mon.-Sat. 4-9:30 p.m. Sun. 4-8 p.m. 777 Main St. 817-877-3388, gracefortworth.com.

HONKY TONK KITCHEN - After attending Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Executive Chef Alex Walters spent a decade leading culinary efforts across DFW before joining the team at Billy Bob’s Texas. Serving as the banquet chef and sous chef prior to being offered the Executive Chef position, Alex poured his heart into bringing great food to patrons from all

over the world. The food selections at Billy Bob’s are far greater than the restaurant’s name “Honky Tonk Kitchen” implies. You can order classic choices like a steak or burger, sure, but you can also feast on their “Cowboy Cubano,” “Texas Philly Cheesesteak,” brisket elote, and loaded BBQ tots. After you’re done, you can work some of it off and boot scoot boogie your way across the dance floor. Mon. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.Thurs. 11 a.m.-close. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. & 6 p.m.close. Sun. 12-6 p.m. 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, billybobstexas.com/about/honky-tonk-kitchen.

JOE T. GARCIA’S - When Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Garcia first opened in their home to diners in 1935 there were 16 seats. Eventually, the famed Tex-Mex outpost has poured out onto their famous, twinkle-lit patio and now seats up to 1,000. It continues to be family-run to this day, and the original recipes are still in use. Eighty-nine years later, the fare and ambiance keeps people coming back in droves. While the lunch menu features things like chimichangas, tamales, soups, and salads, the dinner menu is succinct: sizzling fajitas or enchiladas. The portions are generous which is good, because the tequila to margarita ratio is generous, too. Great for casual nights and special occasions alike. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 2201 N. Commerce St. 817-626-4356, joetgarcias.com.

THE KIMBELL CAFÉ - Located in the Louis I. Kahn Building, The Kimbell Café offers in-house dining that features a weekly rotation of soups, salads, and quiche prepared by Chef Peter Kreidler. The Café menu also includes afternoon tea and boxed lunches, and there’s a happy hour with live music from the Allegro Guitar Society every Friday. The Kimbell Café is delicious, simple, and refined without pretension—in other words, a dining W. Lunch: Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. Boxed lunches, beverages, desserts, and afternoon tea: Tues.-Sun. 2-4 p.m. Happy hour: Fri. 5-7 p.m. Closed Mon. Reservations required for tea service. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817332-8451 ext. 721, kimbellart.org/visit/dine.

LOS VAQUEROS - The incredible Cisnero TexMex family recipes of Los Vaqueros have fed this guerita since I was knee high to a grasshopper, long before I was old enough to have one of their incredible margaritas. Whenever I think about Los Vaqueros, I smell the sizzling fajitas sailing past, see the never-too-busy-for-you staff smiling in greeting, and taste the perfect queso/chip ratio. Located in an old Stockyards warehouse, the restaurant manages to be both cozy and cavernous, and is 100% authentically western. Los Vaqueros accommodates events (like my dad’s 50th birthday party!) as easily as they do a cozy lunch for two. Sun. & Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Closed Mon. 2629 N. Main St. 817-624-1511, losvaqueros.com.

PRESS CAFE - Press Cafe’s extensive menu includes notables like their crispy chicken sandwich, beurre blanc salmon, stuffed French toast, and filet Benedict. All of their burgers are made in-house, including the veggie patties. Hark! At Press, vegetarians aren’t resigned to sad, freezer-burned black bean burgers. There’s also a great children’s menu, and lots of grassy, open spaces for them to run around on post-meal. Press is right on the Trinity, so when your day calls for some good, old fashioned contemplation while sipping a refreshing beverage and staring at a body of water, this is your place. Sun.-Tues. 7 a.m.9 p.m. Wed.-Sat. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Happy hour: Mon.Thurs. 3-5:30 p.m. 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd. #105. 817-570-6002, presscafeftworth.com.

PROVENDER HALL - Ugh, don’t you love it when a bunch of hot millennial chefs operate an atmospheric, American West restaurant and feed you skillet corn

bread with whipped honey butter and slow smoked beef rib “for two,” that you secretly try to eat for one?

Chef Marcus Paslay of Clay Pigeon and Piatello Italian Kitchen fame is at it again, this time in the Stockyards’ Mule Alley. The outpost specializes in meats either smoked or cooked over their wood-burning grill, accompanied by an array of southern classics like their pimento cheese, Hoppin’ John, and cheddar cheese grits. Given their location, of course they have a quality Moscow Mule on hand, too. Tues. 5-9 p.m. Wed.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Mon. Brunch: Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 122 E. Exchange Ave. #110. 817-782-9170, provenderhall.com.

REATA RESTAURANT - Reata (español for rope) is a Fort Worth staple that offers a menu that ranges from steaks to Creole dishes to southern standbys like their West Texas pecan pie. Reata’s signature jalapeño and cilantro soup is a great place to start, and could be followed by something like their fabulous, pan-seared pepper-crusted tenderloin with port wine sauce, served with sides like bourbon creamed corn and bacon-wrapped asparagus. Reata has a carefully selected wine list that complements its Texas cuisine and delicious cocktails like their Clearfork cherry vodka limeade. Some trivia for film buffs: Reata is the name of the ranch in the 1956 movie Giant. Located downtown, Reata is classic. Lunch: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily. Dinner: Sun.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Brunch: Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 530 Throckmorton St. 817-336-1009, reata.net.

THE ROSE GARDEN TEA ROOM - With an assortment of soups, salads, fruit, and sandwiches, The Rose Garden Tea Room is a delicate blend of English tradition and old southern charm. Their popular “Rose Garden Variety” entrée is a sampler of chicken salad, fresh fruit, quiche, soup, and a pumpkin bread sandwich, and all dishes include the tea room’s famous “toasties” for the table. They also offer a three-course high tea. Cheers, darling. Fort Worth (located inside the Mercantile): Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 12-3 p.m. Closed Mon. 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-731-7673; Arlington (located inside Gracie Lane): Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun. 4720 S. Cooper St. 817795-3093, therosegardentearoom.com.

SECOND RODEO BREWING - Alright, alright, alright (McConaughey voice), Second Rodeo Brewing’s unapologetic Texan style has descended upon the Fort Worth Stockyards. Inspired by Waylon, Willie, and the boys, there are three free live music sets every single day in this laid back restaurant and outdoor bar garden. The fare is no frills: Chicken N’ Waffle wings, cheesesteak, and loaded nachos can accompany your pint! Second Rodeo’s crown jewel is their on-site brewery led by Dennis Wehrmann, a fifth generation brewer. Come as you are to Second Rodeo for a true blue Texan experience and zero pretension. BYO dog! Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. 122 E. Exchange Ave. #340. 817-240-4959, secondrodeobrewing.com.

SHAKE SHACK - Let’s just say this—people love Shake Shack so much they get tattoos of the logo and cater their weddings with it. It’s simple, really: burgers, hot dogs, fries, and shakes... and one fabulous Muenster and cheddar cheese-stuffed Portobelo burger for vegetarian friends. As if serving their Texas special Cold Shot Concrete made of vanilla custard, chocolate custard, malt, salted caramel, dark brown sugar, and chocolate toffee isn’t enough, Fort Worth’s Shack is also partnered with Alliance for Children, a nonprofit that protects Tarrant County children from child abuse. Sugar coma and philanthropy? Ideal. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 122 E. Exchange Ave. #160. 817-885-5420, shakeshack.com/location/stockyards-tx.

KEY THINGS TO DO

AMON CARTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

Located in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art explores the breadth and complexity of American creativity through an important and dynamic art collection. The Carter opened in 1961 to benefit its community by sharing the wonder of American art, fostering the growth of a vibrant cultural spirit, and stimulating everyone’s artistic imagination. Housed in a building designed by Philip Johnson (1906-2005), the Carter features one of the great collections of American art including masterworks of painting, sculpture, and works on paper by artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Jacob Lawrence, John Singer Sargent, Frederic Church, and Alexander Calder. The Carter is also home to a world-renowned photography collection that spans the history of the medium from the 19th century to today. It is also home to Amon G. Carter’s collection of nearly 400 works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, two of the most significant artists of the American West. Tues.Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, cartermuseum.org.

THE COWBOY CHANNEL - The Cowboy Channel is the first 24-hour television network totally dedicated to western sports and the western lifestyle, and is in 42 million homes on cable/satellite systems and online via The Cowboy Channel+ app. The Justin Studio at the Cowboy Channel broadcasts live daily shows—get behind-the-scenes experience during your trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards with a tour of the Cowboy Channel’s state-of-the-art, 368seat broadcast television theater studio. 130 E. Exchange Ave. To book: tours@thecowboychannel. com, 402-289-2085, thecowboychannel.com.

FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN - Fort Worth

Botanic Garden was established in 1934 and is the oldest major botanic garden in Texas, containing more than 2,500 species of plants. Long celebrated for its beautiful rose, perennial, and Japanese gardens, FWBG is composed of 23 specialty gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a forest boardwalk, and a water conservation garden. Rock Springs Café offers delicious bistro-style food and drinks to enjoy inside the café, on the covered patio, or to go. Main gardens: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily during fall/winter; hours extended during spring/summer. Last admission sold one hour before closing. Rock Springs Café: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 65+ $10, 16-64 $12, 6-15 $6, under six free. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817-392-5510, fwbg.org.

THE FORT WORTH HERD-TEXAS LONGHORNS

Daily cattle drives through the Stockyards National Historic District recall Fort Worth of the late 1800s. Cowhands dressed in 19th century ranch garb drive 17 Texas longhorn steers down E. Exchange Ave. twice a day, weather permitting. The best viewing areas for the drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building or around the RFD-TV/Cowboy Channel HQ across the street. Pro tip: There are some rocking chairs on the shaded porch of the RFDTV building that tend to go unnoticed/unused. Enjoy them! 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. daily, except major holidays. Free. 817-336-4373, fortworthherd.com.

FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY provides hands-on learning experiences for all ages. Discover the cosmos in the Noble

Planetarium, unearth ancient fossils in DinoDig, and explore the new Galaxy Park Playground. The Children’s Museum has long been a destination for the community’s youngest explorers, and the Cattle Raisers Museum is on site, too, dedicated to the rich history of the livestock industry. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 65+ $14, 12-64 $16, 3-11 $12, under three free. 1600 Gendy St. 817-255-9300, fwmuseum.org.

FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT - Between 1866-1890, drovers trailed more than four million head of cattle through Fort Worth, and the city soon became known as “Cowtown.” Stockyards Station was the rail hub, Cowtown Coliseum became the first ever indoor rodeo, and the Livestock Exchange building saw so much business action it was known as “The Wall Street of the West.” In 1917, at the height of World War I, the Fort Worth Stockyards was the largest horse and mule market in the world. While the original wooden barns burned down in 1911, they were replaced with sturdier concrete and steel buildings that still stand today, including Mule Alley. While they’re no longer being auctioned, you can still see the cattle drive down the middle of E. Exchange Ave. every day at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. With 50+ restaurants and bars, 40+ shops, and 20+ must-see attractions, there’s an abundance of things to do, see, enjoy, and explore in the Stockyards, all steeped in its rich history. When it comes to Fort Worth, it’s an absolute can’t-miss. Along Exchange Ave. and surrounding areas. fortworthstockyards.com.

FORT WORTH WATER GARDENS - Built in 1974, Philip Johnson and John Burgee’s design for the Fort Worth Water Gardens was to be a “cooling oasis in the concrete jungle.” The main elements of the design are three pools of water: the meditation pool, the aerating pool, and the active pool, where water runs over layers of rocks and steps to a small pool 38 feet below. Special lighting at night makes the Water Gardens especially beautiful. Fun facts: The site was used as the backdrop for scenes in the 1976 film Logan’s Run, and in Kendrick Lamar’s “N95” music video in 2022. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 1502 Commerce St. Information and reservations: bit.ly/49F649j.

FORT WORTH ZOO - Ranked the No. 1 zoo in North America by USA Today, when you take a trip to the Fort Worth Zoo you’ll see animals from around the world that all seem at home in their lush, natural habitats. In many settings, visitors are only separated from the animals by a river or waterfall, and are often face-to-face with them through large viewing windows! Home to more than 7,000 animals, the zoo is in the midst of a four-phase, $130-million master plan. The first phase, African Savanna, opened in 2018, Elephant Springs in 2021, and Predators of Asia & Africa in 2023. Visitors can also explore Texas Wild!, a complex featuring six regions of the state. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 365 days a year. Ages 65+ & 3-12 $14, 13-64 $18, under three free. Parking $5/vehicle. Half-price tickets on Wed. 1989 Colonial Pkwy. 817-759-7500, fortworthzoo.org.

JOHN WAYNE: AN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Fort Worth was deemed the perfect place to honor John Wayne’s iconic marriage of rugged western sensibility to the glamour of the silver screen. Ten thousand square feet of exhibition space lead you

through the Duke’s robust life from childhood on. Of course, his iconic movie career is highlighted with costume and prop features you don’t want to miss seeing in person, but lesser known aspects of John Wayne are highlighted, too. Did you know he was a Grammy-nominated poet? Hear recitations in his own voice alongside never-before-seen correspondence and photos, all curated by the Wayne family to ensure a comprehensive portrait of their fabled relative. Part of the experience is the colossal offering of limited-edition merchandise and a lounge that features Duke Bourbon, among other drinks. Cheers! 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Ages 16+ $23, 6-15 $18, under six free. Ages 65+, military & students $21. 2501 Rodeo Plz. 682-224-0956, johnwayneae.com.

KIMBELL ART MUSEUM - One of the outstanding art museums in the United States, the Kimbell is housed in an award-winning building: the last completed work under personal supervision of architect Louis I. Kahn. From Caravaggio to Mondrian to Degas to Picasso, the Kimbell’s remarkable permanent collection houses many of history’s finest works, including ancient Sumerian and Egyptian pieces. In addition, the museum offers a full program of changing exhibitions, lectures, concerts, films, workshops, children’s programming, and tours. Also on site are a bookstore and The Kimbell Café, where there’s a happy hour with live music Friday evenings. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 12-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Admission to permanent collection is always free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org.

LOG CABIN VILLAGE - Set on 2.5 acres in historic Forest Park, Log Cabin Village consists of seven log homes dating back to the mid-1800s. Pioneer history comes to life through the authentic log homes and artifacts, a blacksmith shop, a one-room schoolhouse, a water powered gristmill, and an herb garden. See historical interpreters demonstrate various pioneer chores such as candle making, spinning, and weaving. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. Ages 18-59 $7, 4-17 & 60+ $6, under four free. Last admission sold one hour before closing to ensure adequate time in Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. 817-392-5881, logcabinvillage.org.

MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH

Designed by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, the Modern maintains one of the foremost collections of postwar art in the central United States, consisting of more than 3,000 significant works of modern and contemporary international art, including pieces by Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Richard Serra, Cindy Sherman, and Andy Warhol. Visitors to the museum can also enjoy lunch in Café Modern’s elliptical dining room set on the reflecting pond, or shop for unique gifts at The Modern Shop. Educational programming and the museum’s film series, Magnolia at the Modern, take place in the museum’s state-of-theart auditorium. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.10 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 18-59 $16, 60+, active/retired military personnel, and first responders with ID $12, students with ID, $10, under 18 free. Free on Fri. Half-price on Sun. Access to the Grand Lobby, Café Modern, and The Modern Shop is always free. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, themodern.org.

NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL WESTERN

HERITAGE MUSEUM - Through artifacts, artwork, historical records, and current events, the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum offers a more comprehensive perspective and a richer cultural view of the people and activities that contributed to the building of the historical American West.

The mission of the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum is to offer the visitor complete coverage of this historical process. Since its founding in 2001 by Jim and Gloria Austin, the museum has been committed to its vision of giving recognition to the outstanding pioneers who played roles in settling the early American Western frontier. The museum’s Hall of Fame acknowledges individuals who have contributed to Western culture and traditions that continue to play a part in keeping this important piece of American history alive. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 19-64 $15, 65+, 4-18 & military $12, under four free. Group rates available. 2201 Dottie Lynn Pkwy. #115. 817-534-8801, gaustin@cowboysofcolor.org, cowboysofcolor.org.

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AND HALL OF FAME - Women of the American West are honored here, and it’s not only those who have lived and worked on ranches or rode horses in rodeo arenas. Women who have led expeditions, performed on stage, sat at an easel, stood before a classroom, put pen to paper, aimed a rifle and hit the bullseye, and sat on the Supreme Court are all celebrated for their spirit and determination at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame. With more than 5,000 artifacts, information on over 400 women, and an award-winning gift shop you don’t want to miss, the museum is located in Fort Worth’s Cultural District next to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The Cowgirl Museum’s motto is “The women who shape the west… change the world.” Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 13-64 $12, 4-12 $6, 65+ & military with ID $9, under four free. Cowgirl Family Special: two adults and up to four children ages 4-12, $36. 1720 Gendy St. 817-336-4475, cowgirl.net.

STOCKYARDS MUSEUM - Located in the historic Livestock Exchange building, the Stockyards Museum features photographs, artifacts, and more that document cattlemen and the livestock industry. Learn about the meat packing plants that anchored the area at the turn of the 20th century, Native American connections, and the Chisolm Trail. Highlights: A Native American exhibit featuring artifacts from several tribes, with special emphasis on Comanche Chief Quannah Parker; an electric light bulb first turned on in 1908 at the Palace Theater in Fort Worth that’s still burning at the museum; the “bad luck wedding dress,” made in 1886, that brought misery or disaster to everyone who wore it or planned to. The museum is sponsored by The North Fort Worth Historical Society. Mon. & Wed.Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Tues. Ages 13+ $2, under 13 free. 131 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-5082, stockyardsmuseum.org.

THE TEXAS COWBOY HALL OF FAME - Housed in the historic Exhibits Building in the Stockyards, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors 140+ cowpokes who have excelled in and out of the rodeo arena. Honoring all areas of western heritage, the Hall of Fame is home to world champion rodeo stars, ranchers, western entertainers, business people, and more! From Tuff Hedeman to George Strait to Billy and Pam Minick, display booths for each honoree contain memorabilia and mementos from their careers and accomplishments. There are a lot of exciting growth on the horizon; be sure to ask about future TCHOF plans during your visit! The museum is fully accessible and wheelchairs are available for use.. Reservations recommended. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 5+ $5, veterans and children under five free. Last admission sold 30 minutes before closing. 2515 Rodeo Plz. 817-626-7131, tchof.com.

KEY SHOPPING

CAMP BOWIE

DISTRICT - The 30+ blocks of Camp Bowie Boulevard are rich with history... and incredible places to shop. If you like clothes, cute gifts, antiques, and quality vintage, you’ve found the mother lode. With cool names like You Are Here, Keeping Up with the Joneses, and Prippie (a portmanteau of “preppy” and “hippie”), there are innumerable clothing boutiques dotting the brick road. Hale House was founded by Fort Worth local Bekah Hale Pollock, whose adorable personal style informs the merchandising in an inimitable way. If you err toward Americana, Chieffalo has vintage Western hats, home goods, and made-inAmerica clothes At Studio 74 Vintage I've found Ungaro and Mugler blazers, 70s band shirts, and my personal favorite: a mid-century tank top/ bloomer set in a Humpty Dumpty print fabric. Owner Laura Simmons has a well-curated compilation of mens- and womenswear that's both stylistically applicable to present day and reasonably priced, a combination rarer than, well, the taxidermied armadillo purse I saw in-store. You could peruse for hours at P.S. The Letter, a two-story luxury gift and home goods store. More favorites include Archie’s Gardenland, run by probably the nicest horticulture-savvy people you’ll ever meet, and Carter Bowden Antiques, an ever-changing ocean of one-of-a-kind pieces. The Mercantile is an antique mall that features 200+ vendors with everything from baby gifts to paintings to retro place settings. You’ll find what you’re looking for... and things you had no idea you absolutely must have. campbowiedistrict.com.

DOWNTOWN & SUNDANCE SQUARE -

Sundance Square sits in the middle of Downtown Fort Worth, and there are an array of unique retailers on hand. Haltom’s, a Fort Worth family jeweler since 1893, is the perfect place to find a special piece to add to your collection. They have two more locations, on Camp Bowie Blvd. (section above) and in Grapevine. Barber's Bookstore houses 50,000 old and rare books, and its façade in the 100+ year old building "looks mysterious at all hours." This family-run business has titles you can't find anywhere else... and a ghost. Bonus! Urban Plantology has something for every green (or black!) thumb, and The Virgin Olive Oiler is a must-visit for the culinary guru. Peters Brothers Hats has been in business for 110+ years and is on their fifth generation of family running the show. They made custom hats for Amon Carter (founder of this very magazine in 1936), and it doesn't get more Fort Worth than that. Another family-owned and operated gem is The Origami Dog, offering luxury pet products and gentle grooming. Colleción Mexicana features hand-crafted, artisanal goods from all regions of Provincial Mexico. Union Station is Black-owned, hosts weekly open mic poetry nights, and sells an array of vinyl, streetwear, and art. HerStory features trunk shows and popups from their network of 200+ brands and 300K woman artisans who design and manufacture one of a kind luxury goods. bit.ly/49ZEioa.

MULE ALLEY is a concourse composed of barns that have been standing for over a hundred years, now gutted to outfit shops and restaurants aplenty. The fairy light-draped street dead ends into Hotel

Drover, inside the lobby of which are two shops: Wide Brim by Flea Style, where Western sensibility meets coastal relaxation, and Lucchese Custom Collection at Hotel Drover, the only bespoke Lucchese boutique of its kind. For more options, a more robust storefront of Lucchese Bootmaker can be found along the Alley. It all started when Lucchese brothers Salvatore and Joseph emigrated from Italy to Texas, bringing their father’s cobbler legacy with them. Party trick: It’s pronounced lookay-see. The founders of Kimes Ranch have created a more thoughtful jean with details like a special pocket for a knife, flattering pocket placement, and womenswear with high enough rise to cover up while riding but not so high as to sacrifice style. Don't you love it when things are sartorially pleasing and utilitarian? Yeehaw! King Ranch Saddle Shop was established during the Reconstruction Era when, struggling to get back on its feet post-war, craftsmen were brought in-house to create saddles. Today, all leather goods are branded with their iconic “W.” At PH Barn Door you’ll find the American Paint Horse Association’s official store featuring clothes, accessories, and some home goods, all as unique as the Paint Horse itself. Proper Supply Co.'s crown jewel is Stetson, but they also carry silversmith-crafted jewelry, belt buckles, and boots. Many, many boots. At Tucker Brown, you can find trendy clothes, jewelry, stationery, and Fort Worthspecific gifts like glasses and pillows that feature maps of the city. Dolly Parton famously pleaded, “Why’d you come in here lookin’ like that, with your cowboy boots and your painted on jeans, all decked out like a cowgirl’s dream?” I think you and I both know she was talking about Wrangler. While ubiquitous in the world of denim, a store as fabulous as the one in Mule Alley isn’t as common—there are only three like it in the country! Now, go get some iconic jeans and break some hearts. 122-128 E. Exchange Ave. fortworthstockyards.org/shop.

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SOUTHSIDE - Near Southside is near… cool people. Truly. SiNaCa Studios is both a glass-blowing school and shoppable gallery. At Leaves Book & Tea Shop you can patronize an indie book store while enjoying a homemade blondie or chai latte (none of that boxed chai baloney), and if you’re a wax aficionado, you can get lost flipping through treasures at Panther City Vinyl Kendall Davis Clay features local handmade ceramics and paintings for purchase. If you’re in the market for something luxurious, Megan Thorne Fine Jewels is home to small batch fine jewelry created start to finish in the Fort Worth studio, and obscure, niche fragrances for purchase. Instead of smelling like Le Labo or Baccarat 540 like everyone else, you can find something special just for you. If you have a green thumb, or a woefully black thumb you’re looking to rehabilitate, Ephemera Plant Shop offers make-your-own-terrarium classes, house plants aplenty, and comics with a special focus on small press, indie, and self-published offerings. With sweatshirts, hats, stickers, mugs, candles, and more, Fort Worth Locals is merch for the proud native or enthusiastic visitor. At The Worthy Co., a nonprofit, shoppers can find beautiful gifts, jewelry, and home wares, and 100% of the proceeds go to employing and empowering survivors of trafficking. Winton and Waits is another

cause-driven boutique that offers luxury bath products, accessories, home goods, jewelry, and make-and-take classes. They’re entirely womanowned and operated, and have a global collection that partners with female artisans in India who make everything by hand. Another ethically-oriented business is LAUDE the Label, a womenswear clothier that prioritizes environmental consciousness, women-centered impact, fair wages, safe and meaningful work environments, and heirloom quality. In terms of aesthetics, it could best be ascribed to The Row or Phoebe Philo-era Chloe, at a fraction of the price. Are you sensing a vibe? If you’re looking for ethical shopping with a hint of irreverent luxury, this area is for you. nearsouthsidefw.org/southside-guide.

THE SHOPS AT CLEARFORK - Nothing says “Texas” quite like a shopping center anchored by DFW’s darling, Neiman Marcus. If you’re looking for high-end retail, The Shops at Clearfork Ranch are where you’ll find Burberry, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Pandora, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co., and Tory Burch Bachendorf’s offers fine jewelry that's been curated or designed by members of the Dallas-based Bock family for generations. Alara the Label, founded by a local mother/daughter duo, offers artisanal handbags, apparel, home goods, and more, informed by their Mediterranean roots and Texan upbringing. You can also find outposts for national labels like alo, Apricot Lane, Francesca’s , Johnny Was , Intimissimi , Sunglass Hut, Tommy Bahama, and Tumi, along with local boutiques like Bette’s, Collins & Conley, Evereve, and Monkee’s of Fort Worth. There’s a strong focus on home goods and furniture at Clearfork, too, with stores like Arhaus, Ballard Designs, Into the Garden, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Natuzzi Italia, Sugarboo & Co., Wrare, Wright at Home, and more. bit.ly/3UXFP7l.

THE STOCKYARDS storefronts, including those in Stockyards Station, have a more old school vibe than in Mule Alley. Find sturdy, beautiful boots at Old Gringo Boots or M.L. Leddy’s Boots and Saddlery, and beloved hats at the aptly named Best Hat Store Snap up a souvenir at Beef Jerky Experience, Destination Fort Worth, or Texas Jake’s Trading Company If you’re looking for boots, hats, and souvenirs, Fincher’s White Front Western Wear is a Stockyards staple smack-dab in the middle of E. Exchange, and they have you covered. Pro tip: Those curious about the process can go in and watch cowboy hats get steamed right in front of you. Maverick Fine Western Wear features apparel, boots, gifts, and more, and often has trunk shows for jewelers. You can get laced up with elegant equine necessities at KO Trading, and flip through old and new presses alike at Chief Records. While they have all kinds of genres, this is where you’ll find the good stuff: old school country vinyl. From books to bourbon, John Wayne Stock & Supply Flagship Store features a careful curation of goods the Duke would approve of. At family-run Texas Gold Minors, small cowpokes can be outfitted in the cutest clothes, boots, and accessories—ask for Judy and tell her Fort Worth Key sent you! If you’re in the market for luxury Western furniture and home goods, you can find an impeccable selection of pieces, often composed of handmade materials, at Rios Interiors. If it’s antiques you’re after, visit Cross-Eyed Moose. Did I mention open containers are permitted in the Stockyards? Enjoy. fortworthstockyards.org/shop.

UNIVERSITY

PARK VILLAGE is home to several reliable classics like Anthropologie , Chico’s, Gap, Levi’s, lululemon, Nike, Pottery Barn, Sephora, and Williams Sonoma. If you’re on the hunt for something a little less mainstream, Altar’d State offers on-trend womenswear, and Freebird is home to incredibly made footwear, especially boots, and the sweetest sales team in Fort Worth. Next door is Gorjana, a beautiful collection of solid gold and gold-plated jewelry featuring diamonds, opals, sapphires, and more. There’s a lot to see, do, and eat at University Park Village, and its sleek façade and retail offerings make the wait list at the Apple store a little more bearable. What do you mean it’s $150 for you to turn my phone off and on again? I’d much rather spend that at Kendra Scott. 1612 S. University Dr. bit.ly/3yKMbiT.

WEST 7TH & THE FOUNDRY DISTRICT

From the historic Montgomery Plaza to Artisan Circle, there’s a lot happening along West 7th Street. The Kicks Source features impossible-tofind streetwear and collabs, from standards like Nike and Supreme to deeper cuts like Cactus Jack, Fear of God, and Hellstar. Vagabond Vintage has one-of-a-kind clothing for all at reasonable price points, and, clocking in at over 10,000 square feet, Doc's Records & Vintage is a wonderland for any audiophile. For the book-minded, Monkey & Dog Books carries titles for all ages but has an especially impressive collection of children's books. The award-winning Thrive Apothecary was co-founded by Dr. Lisa Gardner, a board-certified, nationally recognized surgeon, and her husband Trey Phillips, a retired Sergeant and SWAT Team Leader with the Fort Worth PD (holy power couple!), and serves people seeking a healthy, holistic lifestyle with doctor-approved cannabis in an array of vetted formats. A second store can be found in Near Southside. At Esther Penn, you'll find on-trend clothes touched by a sunny LA style. To put the cherry on top of a beautiful day, visit The Flower Market on 7th for a true-blue, European cash-andcarry floral situation. foundryfw.com/directory.

WESTBEND is parked next to the Trinity River and filled with great food and, of course, some shopping. Licensed nurses specialize in ear piercing at Rowan, self described as a "fun, celebratory, and safe piercing experience for everyone." Market by Macy's is simply a tighter curation in a smaller format than their larger department stores, and Johnnie-O is menswear that marries sophisticated style with beachy aplomb. Tyler’s has great athletic wear, and Blue Mercury has the best skincare. I’m a poet, I didn’t know it, Warby Parker has designer glasses, revolutionarily priced for the masses. 1701 River Run. westbendfw.com/directory.

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calendar of events

Dates/prices are subject to change. Please confirm all information with the attraction or sponsoring organization. For more current events, visit www.fortworthkey.org/events.

Jul. 3 Art Tales: Strut Your Stuff. Get ready to dance! Bring the whole family and cha-cha down to the Carter for a morning full of stories, gallery games, art making, and a special guest performance from David Chicken, inspired by Carter artworks that make you move. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free, reservations encouraged. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, cartermuseum.org/events.

Jul. 3, 17, 24 & 31 Primary Colors (1998), Claire’s Knee (1971), Two for the Road (1967), and The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (1972) will be screened on the listed dates, respectively. Organized by Auditorium Manager Tina Gorski, a lifelong movie lover, “My Favorite Films” is a nostalgic series that may hold special memories for you. 2 p.m. Members free, nonmembers $5. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, themodern.org.

Jul. 4 Fort Worth’s Fourth. Celebrate Independence Day with a Texas-sized fireworks show! The 17th Annual Fort Worth’s Fourth will be held along the banks of the Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion, where you can enjoy an evening of festival food, cold drinks, children’s activities, live music, and, of course, the fireworks show. 5-10 p.m. Fireworks 9:30 p.m. Free admission. 395 Purcey St. 817-335-2491, fortworthsfourth.com.

Jul. 4 Fireworks Extravaganza at Lake Grapevine. Accompanied by patriotic music, watch the sky explode into color with this big show. 9:30 p.m. Free. Best views at various Grapevine Lake Parks: lake-grapevine.com/parks.

Jul. 5 CONMEBOL Copa América 2024: Quarterfinal. 7:30 p.m. $110+. AT&T Stadium: 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011. 817-892-4000, attstadium.com.

Jul. 5 Jason Boland & The Stragglers. Doors 6 p.m. House band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $18-$35. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, billybobstexas.com/events.

Jul. 5-7 A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Love, enchantment, and hilarity ensue under the Texas sky! Worlds collide in this beloved comedy, perfect for any audience. By William Shakespeare. Directed by Yvonne Duque-Guerrero. Music by Darrin Kobetich. 9 p.m. Thurs. $20, Fri.-Sat. $25; Discounted tickets for children, first responders, military, seniors, students, and teachers. Hip Pocket Theater: 1950 Silver Creek Rd. 817-246-9775, hippocket.org.

Jul. 6 Little Texas. Doors 6 p.m. Pawn Shop Pearls 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $18$35. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, billybobstexas.com/events.

Jul. 6 Summer Film Series: The Great Dictator (1940) is Charlie Chaplin’s World War II–era satire condemning fascism and antisemitism. Written, directed, produced, and scored by Chaplin, this controversial masterpiece offers both a cutting caricature of Adolf Hitler and a sly tweaking of Chaplin’s own comic persona. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards and was Chaplin’s most commercially successful film. 1-3:30 p.m. Free, reservations required. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, cartermuseum.org/events.

Jul. 6, 20 & 27 Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio: Myths and Legends. This free program introduces children ages 12 and younger and their adult companions to fun ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. 1-1:45 p.m. Free. Kimbell Art Museum: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org.

Jul. 6, 20 & 27 Lone Star Murder Mystery Dinner and Show: Write Between the

Eyes. The railroad tycoon, Horace Grimsby has been murdered and a deadly gunslinger is in town! If all heck breaks loose, and it probably will, it’s your job to help the Marshal figure out whodunit. Doors/dinner 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. 18+. $66. The 81 Club at Billy Bob’s Texas: 2525 Rodeo Plz. 817624-7117, billybobstexas.com/events.

Jul. 7 Blue Star Family Sunday. Active-duty military, veterans, and their families enjoy free admission to the special exhibition Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries. No reservations are necessary; just come for the fun! Admission to the permanent collection is always free. Kimbell Art Museum: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org.

Through Jul. 7 Red, White & Boots: July 4th Celebration. Ten days of family-friendly celebration featuring rodeos and PBR action, Legends of Texas gunfight shows, an all-new Coliseum courtyard, $5 draft beer, $6 Ranch20 cocktails, live music, lawn games, a Pendleton trolley bar, and more. Four dollar drafts and free American flags on July 4! Free admission. In front of Cowtown Coliseum and the Livestock Exchange Building along E. Exchange Ave. 817-6259715, fortworthstockyards.com.

Jul. 9 Pictures and Pages / Fotos y Libros: Musical Adventures. Join the Kimbell for duallanguage story times designed for children ages 4–6 and their adult partners. Space is limited; maximum two children per adult. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Kimbell Art Museum: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org.

Jul. 10 Art Tales: Fashion Show. Lace, ruffles, pinstripes, or boots. Show up in style! Enjoy a fun morning full of stories, gallery games, art making, and familyfriendly yoga sessions with Sherry Abbasi, inspired by fashionable Carter artworks. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free, reservations encouraged. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817738-1933, cartermuseum.org/events.

Jul. 10 & 13 National Theatre Live: Vanya Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. 110 min. Jul. 10: 2 p.m. Jul. 13: 1 p.m. $12$27. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, themodern.org.

Jul. 11 Second Thursdays at the Carter: Gilded & Glamorous. Join the Carter every second Thursday of the month to connect with art through cocktails, conversations, and creativity. This month, step into the spellbinding world of the silver screen for a night themed on the Golden Age of cinema and the exhibition Moving Pictures: Karl Struss and the Rise of Hollywood. 5-8 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, cartermuseum.org/events.

Jul. 12 La Fête de la Bastille. Join the Kimbell and Fort Worth Sister Cities International to celebrate French art and culture. Highlights will include live music by the Kim Platko Trio, a French-themed scavenger hunt with prizes, and hands-on activities for all ages. Selected beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. 5-7 p.m. Free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org.

Jul. 12 Silverada. Doors 6 p.m. House band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $18-$28. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817624-7117, billybobstexas.com/events.

Jul. 13 Hunter Hayes. Doors 6 p.m. Hazard County 9 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20$45. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, billybobstexas.com/events.

Jul. 13 Second Saturdays: Valiant School of Arms Demonstration. Live demonstrations will highlight tactics, arms, and armor from the history of Italian swordplay in conjunction with the special exhibition, Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries. 2-3 p.m. Free. Kimbell Art Museum: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org.

Jul. 14 Family Festival: Ice Cream Sunday. Celebrate art and community during a free event featuring live performances, art making, gallery explorations, and more! In addition to enjoying family activities, you can beat the summer heat with complimentary Melt ice cream while supplies last. No reservations necessary. Admission to Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries will be waived during the event. 12-5 p.m. Free. Kimbell Art Museum: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org.

Jul. 13-16 MLB All-Star Week. The 2024 All-Star Game is coming to Globe Life Field, marking the second time in franchise history the Rangers will host the Midsummer Classic. The All-Star celebration will include festivities throughout the region all week.

Event times and prices vary. Globe Life Field: 734 Stadium Dr. Arlington, TX 76011. 817-533-1972, globelifefield.com.

Jul. 14 2024 MLB Draft. For the fourth consecutive year, the MLB Draft will take place during All-Star Week. The opening night of the Draft will take place at the historic Cowtown Coliseum in the heart of Fort Worth Stockyards and be open to the public. 4 p.m. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-1025, mlb.com/all-star.

Jul. 17 Art Tales: Into the Wild. Pack your tents and grab your boots: we’re going hiking at the Carter! Join the museum for a family-fun morning full of stories, gallery games, art making with Carter Community Artist Anna Joy Pham, and a special guest performance from Brandi Waller-Pace, inspired by adventurous outdoor Carter artworks. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free, reservations encouraged. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817738-1933, cartermuseum.org/events.

Jul. 19 & 20 Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen: Hold My Beer. Doors 6 p.m. Pawn Shop Pearls 8 p.m. Ty Myers 9:40 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $25-$65. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, billybobstexas.com/events.

Jul. 20 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. This heavyweight boxing mega-event is headlined by The Problem Child, Jake “El Gallo” Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) vs. the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs). AT&T Stadium: 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011. 817-892-4000, attstadium.com.

Jul. 21 Missy Elliott featuring Ciara & Busta Rhymes: Out of This World. After many years off, Missy’s finally coming back to put her bang down, flip it, and reverse it. It’s yer-frimma-nippa-vwin-yet. (Sound that out phonetically; impress your friends.) 6 p.m. $80+. Dickies Arena: 1911 Montgomery St. 817-402-9000, dickiesarena.com.

Jul. 24 Art Tales: People and Places.Who are the people in your neighborhood? Join the Carter for a family-fun morning full of stories, gallery games, art making with Carter Community Artist Stuart Hausmann (including an exclusive giveaway of his book, Linus), and a special guest performance by Toni Simmons, inspired by Carter portraits and landscapes. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free, reservations encouraged. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817738-1933, cartermuseum.org/events.

Jul. 25 Janet Jackson: Together Again Summer 2024 with special guest Nelly. 7 p.m. $60+. Dickies Arena: 1911 Montgomery St. 817-402-9000, dickiesarena.com.

Jul. 25 & 26 Morgan Wallen: One Night at a Time 2024 with Jelly Roll, Nate Smith, and Bryan Martin. 4:30 p.m. $132+. AT&T Stadium: 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011. 817-892-4000, attstadium.com.

Jul. 26 Aaron Lewis. Doors 6 p.m. House band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20-$75. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-6247117, billybobstexas.com/events.

Jul. 26 Kimbell Casual Friday: Mystery & Mayhem. Bring friends and a sense of adventure for interactive gallery experiences that mingle different ways of looking at art through guided conversation, sketching activities, and the occasional friendly competition. This 45-minute program occurs once a month during the Kimbell Café’s regular Happy Hour; no reservations necessary. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org.

Jul. 27 Adult Workshop: Mixed-Media Painting. Experiment and create a work of art inspired by the flora and fauna paintings in Drawn to Nature. Led by Carter Community Artist Anna Joy Pham, you’ll learn introductory techniques to watercolor, collage, and graphite before making your own painting to take home. No previous experience necessary, all materials provided. 1-4 p.m. Members free, nonmembers $10. Registration recommended. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, cartermuseum.org/events.

Jul. 27 National Day of the American Cowboy. Celebrate the history and heritage of the American Cowboy at this all-day event featuring a cowboy celebration parade, rodeos at Cowtown Coliseum, old west comedy gunfight shows, live music, calf roping, chuck wagon cowboy poetry, armadillo races, and more family fun! 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission free, ticketed events available. Along E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-9715, fortworthstockyards.com.

Jul. 27 Stoney LaRue. Doors 6 p.m. House band 8 p.m. Headliner 10 p.m. $20$45. Billy Bob’s Texas: 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-624-7117, billybobstexas.com/events.

Through Jul. 28 Surrealism and Us: Caribbean and African Diasporic Artists since

1940. Inspired by the essay “1943: Surrealism and Us” by Suzanne Césaire, this exhibition presents over 50 works from the 1940s to the present day, in a wide range of media such as painting, sculpture, drawing, video, and installation. Centered on the intersection of Caribbean aesthetics, Afrosurrealism, and Afrofuturism, this exhibition explores how Caribbean and Black artists interpreted a modernist movement. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat.Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 18-59 $16, 60+, active/ retired military personnel & first responders with ID $12, students with ID $10, under 18 free. Admission free Fri. & half-price Sun. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, themodern.org.

Jul. 31 Art Tales: Over the Moon. Shoot for the stars! Join the Carter for the final familyfun morning of Art Tales, full of stories, gallery games, art making, and a special guest performance from Narwhals and Waterfalls, inspired by Dario Robleto: The Signal and out-of-this-world Carter artworks. 10 a.m.12 p.m. Free, reservations encouraged. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, cartermuseum.org/events.

Through Aug. 25 Moving Pictures: Karl Struss and the Rise of Hollywood. This multimedia examination of photographer and cinematographer Karl Struss celebrates his storied career and influence on American filmmaking during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Beginning when he left a successful career as a photographer in New York to start fresh in Los Angeles, Moving Pictures shines light on the innovative artistic approaches and techniques Struss brought to the world of moving pictures. Through behind-the-scenes footage, glamorous film stills and publicity images, and even Struss’s Oscar for cinematography, the exhibition tells the story of how a fine-art photographer became one of the most influential cinematographers in Hollywood. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art: 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817738-1933, cartermuseum.org/exhibitions.

Through Aug. 25 Rebecca Manson: Barbecue. Comprised of thousands of individually crafted ceramic leaves, flowers, a barbecue grill, and assorted detritus that swell into piles, Barbecue allows for moments of self-reflection. The mounds, some standing over six feet high, are piled against the walls of the ellipse, creating a path inviting visitors to explore the space. Manson’s visual

language derives from nature but elicits the complexities of human experience, evoking universal questions about life, mortality, anxiety, nostalgia, memory, and humanity’s connection to nature. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 18-59 $16, 60+, active/retired military personnel & first responders with ID $12, students with ID $10, under 18 free. Admission free Fri. & half-price Sun. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, themodern.org.

Through Sep. 1 Seward Johnson Sculptures in the Garden. Featuring 21 life-size sculptures by the late artist Seward Johnson, this head-turning exhibit of “living” art will take Garden guests by surprise as they encounter sculptures that fool the eye and beg for double takes. Strategically placed to blend with their surroundings, Johnson’s unique creations strive to make everyday occurrences special and bring classic art to life. Experience the joy of discovering these lifelike sculptures placed unexpectedly yet harmoniously in the Garden’s landscape. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Ages 65+ $13, 16-64 $15, 6-15 $9, under six free. Discounted tickets are available online and during off-peak Garden hours. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817-463-4160, fwbg.org.

Through Sep. 15 Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries. In the Renaissance, monarchs and religious leaders glorified their power and wealth through the art of tapestry, commissioning some of Europe’s greatest artists to commemorate significant events through the lavish medium. Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries marks the first time that this entire cycle of seven large-scale tapestries—some of the most awe-inspiring examples of this often-overlooked artform— has been on view in the United States. Tues.Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 12-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Adults $18, ages 60+ & students with ID $16, ages 6-11 $14, under six free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817332-8451, kimbellart.org.

Through Sep. 29 Drawn to Nature. This exhibition, organized by the Carter, highlights the Museum’s works on paper holdings from the 18th through the 21st centuries, exploring botanical and zoological beauty in all of its minute complexity while celebrating the Carter’s collection. Tues.Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, cartermuseum.org/exhibitions.

Through Oct. 27 Dario Robleto: The Signal highlights the artist’s multiyear exploration of the Golden Record, a gold-plated phonograph recording containing sounds and images selected in the late 1970s by a team at NASA to portray life on Earth to extraterrestrials. Supported by related sculptures and works on paper, the centerpiece of the exhibition is Robleto’s newly commissioned work Ancient Beacons Long for Notice, an immersive, 70-minute film based on a rare and forgotten document—the first audio recording of warfare—which was considered for inclusion on the Golden Record. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-7381933, cartermuseum.org/exhibitions.

Through Dec. 31 Soldaderas to Amazonas: Escaramuzas Charras. The sport of escaramuza consists of an eight-member team of equestrians executing intricate patterns at a gallop. Escaramuza is a way of life for these competitors; there is no large payout at competitions or million-dollar sponsorships. The exhibition consists of intricate textiles, portraits, and poetry, including original works from 2023 Texas Poet Laureate Ire’ne Lara Silva, and considers themes of identity, family, and gender within the escaramuza community. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 65+ & military with ID $9, 13-64 $12, 4-12 $6, under four free. Cowgirl Family Special: two adults and up to four children ages 4-12, $36. 1720 Gendy St. 817-336-4475, cowgirl.net.

Through Dec. 31, 2025 The John Wayne Gun Collection: Guns That Won the West. Curated in collaboration with John Wayne Enterprises and the National Firearms Museum (NRA), this unique collection of firearms spans four decades of John Wayne films. The exhibit features the Remington 1861 New Model Army used by Wayne in his first starring role, The Big Trail, the short-barreled large loop Winchester Model 1892 used in True Grit, Big Jake, Rooster Cogburn, and The Shootist, and many more. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Ages 65+, military & students with ID $21, 16-64 $23, 6-15 $18, under six free. 2501 Rodeo Plz. 682-224-0956, johnwayneae.com.

Ongoing Bike and BBQ is a fun, threehour guided Pedego electric bike tour of Fort Worth that includes sightseeing downtown and stops at the Fort Worth Water Gardens, JFK Tribute, Sundance Square Plaza, and more. Then, ride to Panther Island and take the Trinity Trails to arrive in the historic Stockyards for the Herd Cattle

Drive and lunch at Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que. Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $125, lunch included. bit.ly/3hYjwip.

Ongoing There are only two mints in the country, and the Bureau of Engraving & Printing’s Western Currency Facility is right here in Fort Worth. It produces more than half of the nation’s currency order, and visitors can see where billions of dollars are printed from an enclosed walkway suspended above the production floor. The experience includes a selfguided tour and informative theater film, and visitors have the opportunity to walk through two floors of interactive exhibits and displays showcasing currency history and the intricate art of currency manufacturing. Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Last tour 4:30 p.m. 9100 Blue Mound Rd. 817-231-4000, bit.ly/45vubUU.

Ongoing Carriage and Stagecoach Rides. Harkening back to the Old West, carriages and stagecoaches are once again preferred forms of transportation in the Stockyards, making for a perfect family excursion or date-night getaway. 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. daily. Ages 10+ $10, 5-9 $5, under five free. 131 E. Exchange Ave. To book: ccarriagesfw@gmail.com.

Ongoing Carter Collection at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Carter houses one of the great collections of American art, from historical landscapes captured on canvas to city streets seen through the lens of a camera. Anchored by iconic masterworks from the 19th and 20th centuries, the collection includes a range of artists, mediums, and styles, providing countless ways to explore and understand American creativity. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817738-1933, cartermuseum.org/exhibitions.

Ongoing Carter Collection Themed Tour. Learn about the Carter collection in a novel way as a docent pieces together works with unique commonalities. Sat. 2-3 p.m. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, cartermuseum.org/events.

Ongoing Collection Highlights Tour. Led by a docent, this tour will introduce a few of the museum’s favorite artworks to you. Thurs.-Fri. & Sun. 2-3 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art: 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, cartermuseum.org/events.

Ongoing The Cowtown Opry performs on the steps, on the veranda, or in the lobby of the Historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards most Sundays, celebrating the rich musical legacy of Texas and the American West. Sun. 2 p.m. Free. 131 E. Exchange Ave. 817-366-9675, cowtownopry.org.

Ongoing Coyote Drive-In Theater & Canteen. Visit yesteryear in a classic drive-in movie theater that screens both current releases and classics. Enjoy a full menu delivered straight to your car! Gates open daily at 6 p.m. Ages 13+ $8, 4-12 $5, under four free. $5 tickets on Wed. 223 NE 4th St. 817717-7767, coyotedrive-in.com/fortworth.

Ongoing Dancing at Billy Bob’s Texas. Sun. dance classes, $10 per couple; Wed. ladies night, free line dance lessons; Sat. free line dance lessons with 20% off lunch for dancers at the Honky Tonk Kitchen. 2520 Rodeo Plz. 817-6247117, billybobstexas.com/events.

Ongoing Drawing From the Collection. Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries in classes catered to adults/teens and children. All you need is a sketchbook and pencils! Children under six must be accompanied by an adult. First Sun. of every month. 2 p.m. Free. 3200 Darnell St. 817738-9215, themodern.org.

Ongoing Farmers Market of Grapevine. Shop locally-grown produce and products! The market features a variety of vendors of home decor, collectibles, and more. Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 520 S. Main St. #203, Grapevine, TX 76051, 817527-7446, farmersmarketofgrapevine.com.

Ongoing First Fridays at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The Modern and Café Modern team up to bring you live music from the First Friday House Band, drink specials, and tasty light bites in the museum’s Grand Lobby. Enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the Modern in the evening. Gallery admission is free, and a complimentary, docent-led, 20-minute tour is available at 6:30 p.m. The ongoing film series, Magnolia at the Modern, also offers critically acclaimed films every Friday night. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 3200 Darnell St. 817-738-9215, themodern.org.

Ongoing Fort Worth Botanic Garden was established in 1934 and is the oldest major botanic garden in Texas. It contains a collection of more than 2,500 species of plants. Long celebrated for its beautiful rose, perennial, and Japanese gardens, FWBG is composed of 23 specialty gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a forest boardwalk, and a water conservation garden. Rock Springs Café offers delicious bistro-style food and drinks to enjoy inside the café, on the covered patio, or to go. Main gardens: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily during fall/winter; extended hours during spring/summer. Last admission sold one hour before closing. Rock Springs Café: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 65+ $13, 16-64 $15,

6-15 $9, under six free. Discounted tickets are available online and during off-peak Garden hours. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817-392-5510, fwbg.org.

Ongoing Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive. Daily cattle drives through the Stockyards National Historic District recall Fort Worth of the late 1800s. Cowhands dressed in 19th century ranch garb drive 17 Texas longhorn steers down E. Exchange Ave. twice a day, weather permitting. The best viewing areas for the drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building or across the street by the RFD-TV/Cowboy Channel HQ. Pro tip: There are some rocking chairs on the shaded porch of the RFD-TV building that tend to go unnoticed/unused. Enjoy! 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. daily, except major holidays. Free. 817-336-4373, fortworthherd.com.

Ongoing Fort Worth Museum of Science and History provides hands-on learning experiences for all ages. Discover the cosmos in the Noble Planetarium, unearth ancient fossils in DinoDig, and explore the Galaxy Park Playground. The Children’s Museum has long been a destination for the community’s youngest explorers, and the Cattle Raisers Museum is on site, too, dedicated to the rich history of the livestock industry. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 65+ $14, 12-64 $16, 3-11 $12, under three free. 1600 Gendy St. 817-255-9300, fwmuseum.org.

Ongoing Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. This 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States. It was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1980 and offers special events, educational programs, and naturalist-led hikes. Ages 65+ $3, 13-64 $6, 3-12 $2, under three free. Dogs $1. Active/retired military with ID $1 off. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. 817-392-7410, fwnaturecenter.org.

Ongoing The nationally acclaimed Fort Worth Zoo has been ranked the No. 1 Zoo in North America by USA Today , the Best Zoo in Texas by Yahoo Travel , the No. 5 Zoo in the Nation by USA Travel Guide , the No. 1 Family Attraction in DFW by Zagat survey, and a Top 10 Zoo or Aquarium by FamilyFun magazine. Home to more than 7,000 animals, the zoo is in the midst of a four-phase, $100 million master plan. The institution’s focus on education and conservation is second to none, enhancing the lives of more than one million visitors a year. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Open 365 days a year. Ages 13-64 $20, 65+ & 3-12 $16, under three free. Parking $5/vehicle. Admission half-price Wed. 1989 Colonial Pkwy. 817-759-7555, fortworthzoo.org.

Ongoing Four Day Weekend comedy. This multi-member comedy troupe in downtown Fort Worth weaves audience participation, videos, and music into their improvisational skills. The talented cast has created the longest-running live show in Fort Worth’s history. Fri. 8 p.m. Sat. 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. 18+. $25. 312 Houston St. 817-226-4329, fourdayweekend.com.

Ongoing Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 34 is at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Carter has commissioned a largescale, site-specific installation of more than eighty miles of multicolored thread by internationally celebrated, Mexican-born, and Dallas-based artist Gabriel Dawe. It looks like frozen light and Technicolor vaporous mist, drawing attention to the majestic architecture and natural light of the museum’s atrium. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Free. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933, cartermuseum.org.

Ongoing The Ghosts of Fort Worth Tour. Combining history with hauntings, this tour is Fort Worth’s #1 All-Ages/Family-Friendly Ghost Tour. Your spooky adventure will begin with an introduction to Fort Worth’s haunted past, and then you’ll head off to visit some of the most haunted locations in the city. 8 p.m. daily. Ages 12+ $25, 6-11 $10, under six free. Adults-only tours also available. 109 W. Exchange Ave. 855-9999026, ghostcitytours.com/fort-worth.

Ongoing Go Ape! Looking for 40-foot-high tree-to-tree crossings, super long ziplines over the Trinity River, and heart-stopping Tarzan swings? Search no more. Navigate suspended bridges and obstacles as you immerse yourself in nature, inspiring a love for the outdoors. Don’t worry; axe throwing is available for those who like to keep their feet firmly on the ground. $20-$65. 1601 NE Green Oaks Blvd. Arlington, TX 76006, goape.com/location/texas-arlington.

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad. “Puffy,” the 1896 steam locomotive, is the oldest continuously operating steam engine in the South, and “Vinny” is a 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive. The Cotton Belt Route Excursion is a 21-mile trip that rolls at a leisurely pace and is perfect for the entire family. Keep an eye out for greedy outlaws aboard the Cotton Belt Route Excursion, and join in on the fun by helping railroad detectives solve the mystery: Who robbed the Grapevine Vintage Railroad? The Grapevine to Stockyards run departs at 12:50 p.m.

and arrives in the Stockyards around 2:30 p.m. The return trip departs the Stockyards at 4:15 p.m. and arrives back in Grapevine about 5:45 p.m. $18-$26. Grapevine Station: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 705 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051. Stockyards Station: 12-4:30 p.m. 140 E. Exchange Ave. gvrr.com.

Ongoing John Wayne: An American Experience. Sprawling over 10,000 square feet, the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit is structured to give an intimate tour of the life of John Wayne. Starting with his early childhood and career, each room highlights an aspect of The Duke’s legacy. For film aficionados, an extensive gallery called “Life on Screen” highlights Wayne's most iconic film props and costumes. Patrons also have exclusive access to neverbefore-seen family photos and correspondence. Every item has been thoughtfully curated by the Wayne family to give guests a holistic view of the icon, whose values translate both on and off the silver screen. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Ages 65+, military & students with ID $21, 16-64 $23, 6-15 $18, under six free. 2501 Rodeo Plz. 682-2240956, johnwayneae.com.

Ongoing Happy Hour at the Kimbell Café. Enjoy live music and a selection of beverages and snacks available for purchase. Members receive a 10% discount on beverages during happy hour. Fri. 5-7 p.m. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org.

Ongoing Kimbell Art Museum’s renowned European masterpieces, paintings, and sculptures date from antiquity through the 18th century and include Michelangelo’s Torment of Saint Anthony and Caravaggio’s Cardsharps. Visitors will also see antiquities from Greece, Italy, and Egypt. Late 18th century through mid-20th century works are on view in the north galleries, and Impressionist and post-Impressionist favorites Cézanne, Monet, Picasso, Matisse, and Mondrian are also on display to admire. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. 12-8 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Permanent exhibition is free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org.

Ongoing LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Surround yourself with millions of LEGO Bricks and build epic LEGO creations alongside master builders! Opening hours vary. Ages 2+ $23, under two free. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child under 18 to visit. 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy. Grapevine, TX 76051, legolanddiscoverycenter.com/dallas-fw.

Ongoing Live music at Scat Jazz Lounge. Scat is a live music venue showcasing some of the best local, regional, and national talent with a primary focus on straight-ahead jazz. Set in the basement of the historic Woolworth building, Scat carries on the New York tradition of the coolest clubs being underground and off the beaten path. The idea was to create a club where you can enjoy a great cocktail while listening to some of the best music ever written. Thurs.-Sat. Showtimes and ticket prices vary. 111 W. 4th, Ste. 11. 817-870-9100, scatjazzlounge.com.

Ongoing Log Cabin Village. Located on 2.5 acres in historic Forest Park, Log Cabin Village consists of seven log homes dating back to the mid-1800s. Pioneer history comes to life through the authentic log homes and artifacts, a blacksmith shop, a one-room schoolhouse, a water-powered gristmill, and an herb garden. See historical interpreters demonstrate various pioneer chores such as candle making, spinning, and weaving. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. Ages 18-59 $7, 4-17 & 60+ $6, under four free. Last admission sold one hour before closing to ensure adequate time in Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. 817-392-5881, logcabinvillage.org.

Ongoing Meow Wolf: The Real Unreal. Get to know the unknown in this mind-bending interactive art experience. When an ordinary family encounters the extraordinary, a cathartic tale of creativity, community, and the power of imagination unfolds within a mesmerizing artscape. Featuring a massive collaboration between Texas and Santa Fe-based artists, Meow Wolf Grapevine expands into a new era of art and storytelling. All ages. All possibilities. Open daily. Hours vary. $45+. Grapevine Mills: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy. Ste. 253, Grapevine, TX 76051, 866-636-9969, meowwolf.com/visit/grapevine.

Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. The grand gallery space tells the story of the relationship between women and horses through interactive exhibits, beautifully displayed artifacts, and a breathtaking, dramatic media production that encompasses the space and allows visitors to feel like they are standing in a herd of magnificent horses. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Sun. 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 13-64 $12; 65+, military & first responders $9; 4-12 $6; under four free. Cowgirl Family Special: two adults and up to four children ages 4-12, $36. 1720 Gendy St. 817-3364475, 800-476-3263, cowgirl.net.

Ongoing Legends of Texas Gunfight Shows. Founded in 1981 in Fort Worth, Legends of Texas is an organization that understands the value of preserving history, particularly American History between 1835 and the early 1900s. To provide a taste of this era, Legends holds events like re-enactment gun fights. Sat. & Sun. 11:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. after Cattle Drive. Free. 140 E. Exchange Ave.

Ongoing PBR Stockyards Showcase (Thurs.), Stockyards Championship Rodeo (Fri. & Sat.) & Ultimate Bullfighters (Sun.) These rodeo events take place in historic Cowtown Coliseum, home of the world’s first indoor rodeo. From barrel racing to tiedown, breakaway, and team roping events, to rough stock events like bull riding, bronc riding, bareback, ranch saddle bronc riding, and bullfighting, there’s something exciting going on at Cowtown Coliseum year-round, four days a week! Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Doors 6 p.m. Event 7:30 p.m. Sun. Doors 1 p.m. Event 2:30 p.m. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 1-888-COWTOWN. For discounted tickets, special drink offers, and more, follow @cowtowncoliseum across all social platforms and visit cowtowncoliseum.com.

Ongoing Public tours at Kimbell Art Museum. Join docents for regularly scheduled tours focusing on both the permanent collection and special exhibitions during museum hours. Special exhibitions: Wed.-Fri. 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Ages 18+ $18, 60+ & students with ID $16, 6-11 $14, under six free. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org/content/tours.

Ongoing Texas Live! is a unique attraction that combines entertainment, restaurants, and accommodations into one exciting destination. Perfect for sports fans, the complex is nestled between three legendary arenas: AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Choctaw Stadium. Texas Live! is the place you’ll want to be before, after, or during a game. 1650 E. Randol Mill Rd. Arlington, TX 76011, 817-852-6688, texas-live.com.

Ongoing Urban Adventure Quest. With “the original Amazing Race-style scavenger hunt,” Fort Worth becomes your playground! The scavenger hunts, called quests, are available downtown and in the Stockyards, and are a great way to see the sites, learn some fun facts, and get some fresh air and steps in. The self-paced quest is guided from your phone and is meant for a team of 2-5— great for a family, couple, or group of friends. With promo code FWHUNT, the downtown hunt is only $36.75 per team. For more info: urbanadventurequest.com.