| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Seeds of Inquiry Professional DevelopmentPresented by Botanical Research Institute of Texas at Botanical Research Institute of Texas June 26, 2012 Come join them in making interdisciplinary connections with seeds in math, science, social studies, art and language arts. They will reinforce learning strategies for all students using outdoor activities, thinking stations, and inquiry-based investigations, while cultivating their vocabulary gardens. | Botanical Research Institute of Texas | 06/26/12 | Fort Worth |
| Day in the District 2012 | Day in the District Collaboration | 09/22/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. Rio Grande ValleyPresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field May 23-May 26, 2012 Come out to LaGrave Field for a night of independent professional baseball. Tonight the Cats meet the Rio Grande Valley. | Fort Worth Cats | 05/23/12- 05/26/12 | Fort Worth |
| Fort Worth Cats vs. McAllen | Fort Worth Cats | 05/27/12- Ongoing | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. San AngeloPresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field June 2-June 3, 2012 Come out to LaGrave Field for a night of independent professional baseball. Tonight the Cats meet the San Angeloorers.
June 3 is a game doubleheader. | Fort Worth Cats | 06/02/12- 06/03/12 | Fort Worth |
| Fort Worth Cats vs. San Angelo | Fort Worth Cats | 06/06/12- 06/08/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. EdinburgPresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field June 9-June 10, 2012 Come out to LaGrave Field for a night of independent professional baseball. Tonight the Cats meet the Edinburg.
| Fort Worth Cats | 06/09/12- 06/10/12 | Fort Worth |
| Fort Worth Cats vs. Abilene | Fort Worth Cats | 06/14/12- 06/17/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. McAllenPresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field June 27-June 30, 2012 Come out to LaGrave Field for a night of independent professional baseball. Tonight the Cats meet the McAllen. | Fort Worth Cats | 06/27/12- 06/30/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. Rio Grande ValleyPresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field July 1-July 3, 2012 Come see the Cats mix it up with the Rio Grande Valley tonight at LaGrave Field. | Fort Worth Cats | 07/01/12- 07/03/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. AbilenePresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field July 4, 2012 Come out to LaGrave Field for a night of independent professional baseball. Tonight the Cats meet the Abilene. | Fort Worth Cats | 07/04/12 | Fort Worth |
| Fort Worth Cats vs. Abilene | Fort Worth Cats | 07/07/12- 07/10/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. AbilenePresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field July 13-July 15, 2012 Come out to LaGrave Field for a night of independent professional baseball. Tonight the Cats meet the Abilene. | Fort Worth Cats | 07/13/12- 07/15/12 | Fort Worth |
| Fort Worth Cats vs. San Angelo | Fort Worth Cats | 07/21/12- 07/22/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. AbilenePresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field August 3-August 4, 2012 Come out to LaGrave Field for a night of independent professional baseball. Tonight the Cats meet Abilene. | Fort Worth Cats | 08/03/12- 08/04/12 | Fort Worth |
| Fort Worth Cats vs. Edinburg | Fort Worth Cats | 08/05/12- 08/08/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. AbilenePresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field August 16-August 17, 2012 Come see the Cats mix it up with the Abilene tonight at LaGrave Field. | Fort Worth Cats | 08/16/12- 08/17/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. Rio Grande ValleyPresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field August 18-August 21, 2012 Come out to LaGrave Field for a night of independent professional baseball. Tonight the Cats meet the Rio Grande Valley. | Fort Worth Cats | 08/18/12- 08/21/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. AbilenePresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field August 25-August 26, 2012 Come out to LaGrave Field for a night of independent professional baseball. Tonight the Cats meet the Abilene. | Fort Worth Cats | 08/25/12- 08/26/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. San AngeloPresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field August 27-August 28, 2012 Come see the Cats mix it up with the San Angelo tonight at LaGrave Field. | Fort Worth Cats | 08/27/12- 08/28/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Cats vs. San AngeloPresented by Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field August 31-September 3, 2012 Come out to LaGrave Field for a night of independent professional baseball. Tonight the Cats meet the San Angelo. | Fort Worth Cats | 08/31/12- 09/03/12 | Fort Worth |
| Canoe Fest | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 05/20/12 | Fort Worth |
| Preschool Discovery Club | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 05/25/12 | Fort Worth |
Kayak TourPresented by Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge May 26, 2012 Tour a stretch of the West Fork of the Trinity River with kayaks. View ducks, herons, beaver and other critters. Sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing (including shoes that can get wet) are recommended. Kayaks, paddles and lifejackets are provided. | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 05/26/12 | Fort Worth |
Snakes of Tarrant CountyPresented by Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge May 26-May 28, 2012 Do you ever wonder what kinds of snakes they have throughout Tarrant County? Now is your chance to find out. Join members of the Dallas-Fort Worth Herpetological Society as they answer your questions and allow you to view their specimens. It is a great opportunity to learn about one of the most misunderstood groups of animals living in their area. | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 05/26/12- 05/28/12 | Fort Worth |
Tandy Hills Prairie FestPresented by Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge May 26, 2012 Join Nature Center staff and volunteers for a walk through the wildflowers during the annual family-friendly Prairie Fest at beautiful Tandy Hills Natural Area in east Fort Worth. Each year the park, which is a satellite area managed by the Nature Center staff, is home to one of the most spectacular wildflower displays in their area. | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 05/26/12 | Fort Worth |
| Evening Stroll With a Naturalist | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 05/31/12 | Fort Worth |
Early BirdsPresented by Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge June 1, 2012 Come and join a naturalist as they try to wake up with the birds. They will take a leisurely hike around the Nature Center to see if they can find some birds beginning their day. This is the best time of the day to see their fine feathered friends. Bring your binoculars and cameras to enhance your birding experience. | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/01/12 | Fort Worth |
Full Moon PaddlePresented by Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge June 1, 2012 Come and join them for a different type of Canoe Tour in the evening hours. This program will present new opportunities like hearing beavers slap the water with their tails and seeing other wildlife, like deer and raccoons. Canoes, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Children must be 5 years or older. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/01/12 | Fort Worth |
National Trails DayPresented by Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge June 2, 2012 The first Saturday of June is National Trails Day. Come out to the Nature Center and make your mark on their trails. Start the morning volunteering with Natural Guard improving their trails. For all Natural Guard volunteers, join them for a hike along the Canyon Ridge Trail and learn about the CCC's contribution to the Nature Center. | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/02/12 | Fort Worth |
| Life on the Prairie, Prairie Vertebrates | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/03/12 | Fort Worth |
Venus Transit DayPresented by Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge June 5, 2012 Since Venus orbits between the Earth and the Sun, they have the opportunity to see it transit (pass in front of the Sun) every so often. They will have that opportunity. Join Nature Center staff and Fort Worth Astronomical Society members in celebrating this event. they will have activities for kids and of course, scopes set up to see Venus move across the sky with the Sun as their backdrop. | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/05/12 | Fort Worth |
Canoe TourPresented by Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge June 9, 2012 Tour a stretch of the West Fork of the Trinity River to view ducks, herons, beaver and other critters. Sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing (including shoes that can get wet) are recommended. Canoes, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Children must be 5 years or older. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. Some previous experience recommended. | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/09/12 | Fort Worth |
| Life on the Prairie, Prairie Invertebrates | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/10/12 | Fort Worth |
Canoe FestPresented by Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge June 17, 2012 Enjoy a bit of canoeing/kayaking on your own on the quiet waters around Greer Island. Canoes/kayaks, paddles and lifejackets provided. Children in canoes must be 5 years or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Kayakers must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by their guardian, otherwise at least 18 years old. Parents must sign a liability waiver for minor children. | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/17/12 | Fort Worth |
| Preschool Discovery Club | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/22/12 | Fort Worth |
Kayak TourPresented by Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge June 23, 2012 Tour a stretch of the West Fork of the Trinity River with kayaks. View ducks, herons, beaver and other critters. Sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing (including shoes that can get wet) are recommended. Kayaks, paddles and lifejackets are provided. Kayakers must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by their guardian, otherwise at least 18 years old. | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/23/12 | Fort Worth |
| Evening Stroll With a Naturalist | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/28/12 | Fort Worth |
Off the Beaten PathPresented by Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge at Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge June 30, 2012 Summer is not typically the most desired time to go hiking in North Central Texas. However, if you prepare in advance with cooler clothes, water and a shaded trail, you can enjoy an excursion. They have a path where you will be completely covered with shade and it is a trail that gets overlooked all the time. Join them and discover this hidden treasure that is off the beaten path. | Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge | 06/30/12 | Fort Worth |
Discovery after DarkPresented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center September 28, 2012 Come enjoy the evening beauty of Fossil Rim, watch the stars, and listen to the night-time sounds, as they venture out into the park at dark. They will start with an interactive learning experience where you can discover nocturnal animal adaptations. | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 09/28/12 | Glen Rose |
Family Fun Day - World Animal DayPresented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center October 6, 2012 Fossil Rim is home to a variety of animals from all over the world - come learn about these amazing species on the scenic drive. You can also enjoy free family activities at the Front Gate. | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 10/06/12 | Glen Rose |
Fossil Dig and HikePresented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center October 13, 2012 Have you ever wondered why we're called Fossil Rim Wildlife Center? After a brief introduction to fossils, so that you will know what you're looking for, they will head off to one of our fossil pits and dig in! You'll be able to keep at least a couple of the fossils you find. After the digs, they will take you on a guided tour through the Game Preserve, where the giraffes and zebra live, and up to Cheetah Hill. | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 10/13/12 | Glen Rose |
Discovery after DarkPresented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center October 26, 2012 Come enjoy the evening beauty of Fossil Rim, watch the stars, and listen to the night-time sounds, as they venture out into the park at dark. They will start with an interactive learning experience where you can discover nocturnal animal adaptations. | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 10/26/12 | Glen Rose |
Pumpkin Carving for the AnimalsPresented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center October 27, 2012 No doubt about it, fall is the season for pumpkins! What better way to enjoy the cool air and turning leaves than to carve pumpkins for Fossil Rim Wildlife Center's animals? In this program you will have the opportunity to carve pumpkins and watch as they are given to their animals at the Children's animal center. The pumpkins serve as enrichment items and snacks in order to keep the animals active and healthy. | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 10/27/12 | Glen Rose |
Fight for SurvivalPresented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center November 3, 2012 Have you ever wondered what Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is really all about? They are so much more than a drive-through zoo! Come to this program and discover the five-part mission of Fossil Rim. They will specifically focus on the park's mission of conservation of our animals. You will have the opportunity to learn about Fossil Rim's mission and what they do to save endangered species, while also discovering how you too can save endangered species. | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 11/03/12 | Glen Rose |
Fossil Dig and HikePresented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center November 10, 2012 Are there any aspiring paleontologists (fossil-hunters) in your family? Have you ever wondered why Fossil Rim Wildlife Center has that name? After a brief introduction to fossils, so that you will know what you're looking for, they will head off to one of our fossil pits and dig in! You'll be able to keep at least a couple of the fossils you find. After the digs, they will take you on a guided tour through the Game Preserve, where the giraffes and zebra live, and up to Cheetah Hill. | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 11/10/12 | Glen Rose |
Family Fun Day - National Take a Hike DayPresented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center November 17, 2012 Come and join them as they celebrate National Take a Hike Day. Experience an educational hike with a hands on activity while enjoying the outdoors. Meet outside the Children's Animal Center at the Overlook. | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 11/17/12 | Glen Rose |
Asleep at the WheelPresented by Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts May 27, 2012 Asleep at the Wheel, the famed western-swing, boogie and roots-music outfit, has been around for more than 40 years, turning out an incredible 25 albums and bringing nine Grammy Awards back home to Texas.
The Summer Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion features lawn seating on lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics, snacks and coolers with beverages are allowed, including beer and wine, but no glass containers. Concessions are available at the pavilion, including burgers, veggie burgers, chicken... | Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington | 05/27/12 | Arlington |
David ChickenPresented by Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts May 30, 2012 Called "downright hilarious" by Nick Jr. magazine and among the Best of Big D in D magazine, David Chicken brings energy and excitement to his family-friendly, interactive performances.
The Summer Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion features lawn seating on lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics, snacks and coolers with beverages are allowed, including beer and wine, but no glass containers. Concessions are available at the pavilion, including burgers, veggie burgers, chicken and... | Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington | 05/30/12 | Arlington |
MarchFourth Marching BandPresented by Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts May 31, 2012 Aside from their marching band-themed costumes, and its five-piece percussion corps and seven-part brass section, MarchFourth Marching Band is far from a "marching band" in any traditional sense (although this group of about 20 has been known to parade down the street before taking the stage).
The Summer Concert Series at the Levitt Pavilion features lawn seating on lawn chairs and blankets. Picnics, snacks and coolers with beverages are allowed, including beer and wine, but no glass... | Friends of the Levitt Pavilion Arlington | 05/31/12 | Arlington |