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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 nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the collection includes a range of artists, mediums, and styles, providing countless ways to explore and understand American creativity. They regularly change out these works, so each time you visit, you’ll encounter something new. Admission free. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. For more information, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/cartercollection. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 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 attraction in the DFW Metroplex by Zagat survey and a top 10 zoo or aquarium by FamilyFun magazine and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. Home to more than 7,000 animals, the Zoo is in the second of a four-phase, $100-million master plan. The first phase, African Savanna, opened in April 2018. The second, Elephant Springs, will open in 2021. The institution’s focus on education and conservation is second to none, enhancing the lives of more than one million visitors a year. Fort Worth Zoo has limited admission, at this time, due to Covid-19. Everyone (except children 2 and younger) must have a reservation that was made online prior to arrival at the Zoo (ticket booths will be closed). Reservations become active and available on the website 3 days prior to the day you visit. A limited number of people will be admitted each day and restaurants, shops and attractions will operate at a limited capacity. Signage throughout the Zoo will remind guests of the importance of social distancing, wearing masks and handwashing; markers on the ground at exhibits will indicate social distancing placement. Masks are required for all guests 10 years of age or older and space is limited. Admission $16 13+, $12 seniors 65+ and children 3-12, children 2 & under free. Parking $5. Half-price tickets are available every Wednesday. Open 365 days a year! Hrs. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. See website for holiday hours. 817-759-7500, www.fortworthzoo.org. 1989 Colonial Pkwy. Ongoing Fort Worth Stockyards Historical District’s Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive. Twice daily, herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15-17 head of cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Bldg. or across the street near RFD TV’s Gift Store. Free. Times 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting. No cattle drives on major holidays. For more information, 817-336-4373, www.fortworthherd.com. Along E. Exchange Ave. Ongoing Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The main gardens are open daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. with the first and last hour of the day reserved for GROW members only, 8-9 a.m. & 5-6 p.m. Ticket prices are $9.95 adults ages 16-64, $4.15 ages 6-15, $8.15 ages 65+. Reservations are required and guests must purchase a ticket or make a member reservation online for a specific date and time to visit. Tickets will not be available onsite. Visitors will be capped and will be timed in 60-minute blocks. Guests need to arrive within 15 minutes of their selected time and access to buildings will be limited to restrooms only. Masks are strongly encouraged but not required. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to reserve a time, www.fwbg.org/ covid-19. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Ongoing Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Take a nostalgic ride on two Victorian-style locomotives. “Puffy,” the 1896 steam locomotive, is the oldest continuously operating steam engine in the South; “Vinny” is a 1953 GP-7

diesel locomotive. The trains run seasonally Fri., Sat. & Sun. through Aug. 16 round trip between downtown Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. Beginning Aug. 22, Sat. & Sun. only. The 21-mile trip rolls at a leisurely pace and is perfect for the entire family. The Grapevine to the 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. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2EfYIPb. The Grapevine one-hour train excursion departs at noon or 2 p.m. and it does not travel to the Fort Worth Stockyards. Pricing varies, see web site for details. For information, 817-410-3185, https://bit. ly/3hxoQ6w. Grapevine Station, 705 S. Main St. Open 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Stockyards Station, open noon-4:30 p.m. 140 E. Exchange Ave. Ongoing The Kimbell Art Museum’s renowned European masterpieces, paintings and sculptures, dating from antiquity through the 18th century, include Michelangelo’s Torment of Saint Anthony and Caravaggio’s Cardsharps. Visitors will also see antiquities from Greece, Rome and Egypt. Late 18th-century through mid-20th-century works are on view

in the north galleries. Admire Impressionist and post-Impressionist favorites Cézanne, Monet, Picasso, Matisse and Mondrian. The permanent exhibition is free. Hrs. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., Closed Mon. For more information, call 817-332-8451, www. kimbellart.org. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 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 naturalistled nature hikes. Admission $5 adults 13-64, $2 children 3-12, free to children under 3, $3 seniors 65+, $1 discount per person with Military ID-Active/Retired. Nature Center & Refuge hrs. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sat. & Sun.; hours vary for special events. For more information, 817-392-7410, www. fwnaturecenter.org. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd. Ongoing Public tours at Kimbell Art Museum. Join knowledgeable docent guides for regularly scheduled tours focusing on the permanent collection and special exhibi

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tions. Permanent Collection: Wednesdays, 2 p.m., Sundays, 3 p.m. Architecture Tours: Two Buildings, One Museum, Saturdays, 2 p.m. No reservations are required.Admission is required for non-members to visit paid special exhibitions: $18 adults, $16 seniors 60+, $16 students with ID, $14 children 6-11, children under 6 are free. Museum hrs. Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., Closed Mon. For more information, www. kimbellart.org/learn/gallery-tours/public-tours. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ongoing The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. The grand new 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 the visitor to feel like they are standing in a herd of magnificent horses. Hrs. Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun., Mon. & major holidays. See web site for details. Admission $12 for 13+, $9 for seniors 65+, $6 children 4-12, children 3 & under free with paid adult. Free parking with a paid Cowgirl admission. For more information, 817-336-4475, 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl. net. 1720 Gendy St. Ongoing “Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 34” is at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Amon Carter has commissioned a large scale, site-specific installation of more than eighty miles of multicolored thread by internationally celebrated Mexican born, Dallas-based artist Gabriel Dawe. Enjoy the transformative power of Dawe’s sculptural marvels, which he weaves from thousands of thin strands. They look like frozen light and Technicolor vaporous mist, drawing attention to the majestic architecture and natural light of the museum’s Atrium. Admission free. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon. For more information, 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ongoing Grapevine Farmers Indoor Market. Shop local and eat healthy with locally-grown produce and products. The market features a variety of vendors of home decor, collectibles and more. Open Mon.- Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Town Square Gazebo. Free admission. For more information, 817-527-7446, www. farmersmarketofgrapevine.com. 520 S. Main St., #203, Grapevine, TX 76051.

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Ongoing Fort Worth Trinity Park. The Log Cabin Village living history museum depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late 1800s. You must reserve tickets online prior to visiting. Admission $4.50 per person. Free for ages 3 & under. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. For more information, 817-392- 5881, www.logcabinvillage.org. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. Ongoing Six Flags Over Texas has reopened to the public! New safety measures and hygiene protocols, and new technology systems are in place to protect guests and employees for big time summer fun. It is time to get reacquainted with the Biggest Thrills in Texas! Reservations are required before entering the park. New park hours vary, see website for more details and to reserve a park time, www.sixflags.com/overtexas. Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 Rd. to Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76011. Every Friday Themed Carter Collection Tour at The Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Museum is open to the public with limited capacity and new safety measures such as required masks for all staff and guests. The museum is in close collaboration with peer institutions and is following recommendations of health and safety officials nationwide. Connect with works from the collection with an unexpected perspective. The docent-led tour you will introduce you to artworks from a special exhibition or the collection connected by a fun theme. Tour begins at 4 p.m. every Friday at the Information Desk. Free admission. Reservations are not required. For more information, 817-738-1933, https://bit.ly/2Z6skFn. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Most Every Sunday The Cowtown Opry performs on the steps of the Historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards celebrating the rich musical legacy of Texas and the American West. Free to the public, 2 p.m. www.cowtownopry.org. 817-366-9675. 131 E. Exchange Ave. Throughout August The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has reopened. In support of welcoming back the community and guests, the Museum is partnering with Visit Fort Worth in the “Reopen Responsibly” campaign. The Museum follows the recommended guidelines of the CDC and state/local government officials for all visitation protocols. Masks are mandatory for all staff and guests