Fort Worth Key Magazine

Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio: Adore You
2025-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Kimbell Art Museum, Kimbell Art Museum, Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to the world of art through fun gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. To request an accessibility accommodation for a Kimbell program, please email the Kimbell as far in advance as possible.

Spanish-Language Tour
2025-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Fourth Fridays, 6 pm

We welcome visitors from around the world, locals who are more comfortable in their native language, and English speakers who want to brush up on their Spanish language skills. This free public tour starts at the Grand Lobby’s information desk.
With three weeks’ notice, we can provide a private docent-led tour in Spanish for your group.
Cuarto viernes, 6 pm
Damos la bienvenida a visitantes de todo el mundo, a locales que están más cómodos en su idioma nativo, y hablantes de inglés que quieren repasar sus habilidades en español. Este tour público gratuito comienza en el mostrador de información del Grand Lobby.
Con tres semanas de antelación, podemos programar un tour privado dirigido con un docente en español para su grupo.

Toddler Studio: Working Hard
2025-03-01 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Free, but reservations are required. Registration opens February 1, 2025

Let’s get to work! Learn about the people who work at the Carter (and their on-the-job clothes) as we look, sing, and enjoy toddler-friendly playtime inspired by Jean Shin: The Museum Body.
Join us each month for Toddler Studio, our free event for toddlers ages 2 to 3 and their families.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.

Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Patterns & Prosecco
2025-03-13 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
RSVP for this free event!

No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, meet artist Jean Shin and unravel the Carter connections in our newest immersive installation, Jean Shin: The Museum Body.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Itty-Bitty Art: Tiny Teamwork
2025-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Free, but reservations are required. Registration opens March 1, 2025

If many hands make light work, what do tiny hands make? Let’s find out! Spend quality time with your infant as we practice matching, motor skills, and teamwork with songs, finger plays, and sensory playtime inspired by Jean Shin: The Museum Body.
Join us each month for Itty-Bitty Art, our free event for children 24 months and younger with their favorite adult.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.

Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth

Carter Playdate: On the Job
2025-03-15 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Free, but reservations are required. Registration opens March 1, 2025

Overalls, bandanas, and sleeves galore! What do our clothes say about our jobs? Read Kitten and the Night Watchman by John Sullivan, explore the galleries, and create your own on-the-job uniform inspired by Jean Shin: The Museum Body.
Join us each month for Carter Playdate, our free event for children ages 3 to 5 and their families.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.

Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth

Toddler Studio: Tumble Party
2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Free, but reservations are required. Registration opens March 1, 2025

Let’s move! Enjoy an action-packed family playtime outside, inspired by Carter artworks. Jump, run, twirl, and shout together as we play games that get our bodies moving and our creativity flowing.
Join us each month for Toddler Studio, our free event for toddlers ages 2 to 3 and their families.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.

Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Drink & Draw
2025-04-10 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
RSVP for this free event!

No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, grab a drink and put pencil to paper with this evening themed around drawing works of art in our collection.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Lone Star Murder Mystery Dinner and Show: Derailed and Departed
2025-04-12 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-04-26 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Billy Bob’s 81 Club, Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Attorney Dewey Cheatumgood, a dubious dealer of bogus railroad bonds, has been killed and there’s no shortage of stockholders to suspect. Watch as Marshal Courtright tries to keep the peace and solve this crime, but hold on tight ‘cause this wild bunch is bound to run right off the rails. Doors/dinner 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. 18+. $66.

Itty-Bitty Art: Out for a Stroll
2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Free, but reservations are required. Registration opens April 1, 2025

Crawl, toddle, or stroll to the Carter. Spend quality time with your infant as we sing, look, learn, and play with outdoor baby-friendly sensory activities inspired by Carter artworks that move!
Join us each month for Itty-Bitty Art, our free event for children 24 months and younger with their favorite adult.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.

Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth

Carter Playdate: Jump and Shout
2025-04-19 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Free, but reservations are required. Registration opens April 1, 2025

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, and leap like a lion! Read It’s a Tiger! by David LaRochelle, get moving with gallery games, and make your own exciting creations inspired by action-packed Carter artworks.
Join us each month for Carter Playdate, our free event for children ages 3 to 5 and their families.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.

Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth

Open Streets
2025-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Near Southside, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Open Streets was founded in 2011 to achieve environmental, social, economic, and public health goals by temporarily closing Magnolia Ave. to automobile traffic and reopening the street to the community for walking, bicycling, dancing, playing, and socializing. Enjoy family fun with 100+ activities and locally-made food and products at an event that’s become a beloved annual festival showcasing the best of the Near Southside. Free.

Bella’s Book and Nature Club—May
2025-05-07 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Click here to register now!
Children 18 months to 5 years and their families are invited to join Bella the Begonia at BRIT on the first Wednesday of each month. We’ll discuss nature, read a story, sing and move, plus a family nature challenge! Registration for this program is by family rather than participant and includes general admission for the program date.
Can’t make it on Wednesday? Check out our sister program Little Sprouts Book and Garden Club on the third Tuesday of each month. Both programs focus on pre-literacy skills for early learners by featuring similar activities with new books each month – the difference is the location and days in which they occur.
Recommended learning level: 18 months to 5 years
Wednesday, May 7 (10:30 – 11:30 am)
Registration deadline: May 7
$10 /Non-Member Family or $0 /Member Family | Please only 1 registration per family
Check-in: BRIT Building – Park in the main lot
Inclement weather: This event is partially outdoors and partially indoors. When necessary, only the indoor locations will be used.
**An email with class details will be sent to all registered guests the day after the registration deadline. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the FWBG.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Toasts & Tunes
2025-05-08 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
RSVP for this free event!

No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, enjoy an evening enhanced with art making and themed cocktails while listening to local musicians perform on our Porch.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Composition & Cocktails
2025-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
RSVP for this free event!

No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, learn all about legendary Fort Worth artists Scott and Stuart Gentling and their fascination with classical music.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Secrets & Sips
2025-08-14 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
RSVP for this free event!

No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, go behind-the-scenes and hear tales from Carter staff about the work that goes into running a museum.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Inspiration & Identity
2025-09-11 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
RSVP for this free event!

No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, gain insight into the exhibition East of the Pacific: Making Histories of Asian American Art and learn about these visionary artists’ influence on American art.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Paws & Pictures
2025-10-09 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
RSVP for this free event!

No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, bring your best friend (pup or person) for an evening of PAWsome activities on our Plaza crafted with your canine in mind.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Collect & Create
2025-11-13 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
RSVP for this free event!

No talking. No food and drinks. No bubbles
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, discover tricks to starting your own art collection and explore the paintings in American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.

Second Thursdays at the Carter: Jazz & Jingles
2025-12-11 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
No talking. No food and drinks. No jazz.
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Each month you’ll find something different than the last—mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection.
This month, we’re celebrating the holiday season with a night of smooth sounds and artists inspired by jazz.
Check back soon for the schedule.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.
Questions? Email or call 817.989.5013.
