| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | State Fair of Texas 2012September 28-October 21, 2012 | | 09/28/12- 10/21/12 | |
Glenn BeckPresented by Cowboys Stadium at Cowboys Stadium July 28, 2012 Glenn Beck will be holding a celebration of service on July to cap off his three day "Restoring Love" event that will see thousands of Americans descend on the Dallas/Ft. Worth area in order to serve their fellow man. The event will gather together people from across the country to recognize their labors of love and to reflect on the values that unite them. Speakers, music and a fireworks display are all in the works! | Cowboys Stadium | 07/28/12 | Arlington |
| 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot | River Legacy Foundation | 06/01/12 | Arlington |
| National Trails Day - Trail Hikes | River Legacy Foundation | 06/02/12 | Arlington |
Father's Day on the FieldPresented by Cowboys Stadium at Cowboys Stadium June 16, 2012 Your Father's Day Experience will include a tour of Cowboys Stadium and:
Photo Opportunity with the Super Bowl Trophies.
Pictures and autographs of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Activities for kids on the field.
Appearance by Dallas Cowboys Alumni.
Field Access: run, play and kick field goals. | Cowboys Stadium | 06/16/12 | Arlington |
| Dynamic Earth | The Planetarium at UT Arlington | 05/20/12 | Arlington |
| Day in the District 2012 | Day in the District Collaboration | 09/22/12 | Fort Worth |
Dutch Oven CookingPresented by Log Cabin Village at Log Cabin Village January 14, 2013 Join the Village for a dutch oven cooking demonstration by their friends, the Prairie Dogs (Lone Star Dutch Oven Society)! | Log Cabin Village | 01/14/13 | Fort Worth |
| Fort Worth Opera Ball | Fort Worth Opera | 09/15/12 | Fort Worth |
BeastroPresented by Fort Worth Zoo at Fort Worth Zoo June 8, 2012 Beastro is the Fort Worth Zoo's annual music and tasting event that supports the Zoo's local and international wildlife conservation and education efforts. | Fort Worth Zoo | 06/08/12 | Fort Worth |
| 50th Annual Dolly Johnson Antique and Art Show | The Dolly Johnson Antique and Art Show | 03/08/13- 03/09/13 | Fort Worth |
Lone Star Gun ShowPresented by Lone Star Gun Shows at Will Rogers Memorial Center May 26-May 27, 2012 Successful Texas businessman James Sneed decided a decade ago that it was time to branch out into a business that combined his love for hunting, the outdoors and shooting sports. That's why in 2001, James opened the Gun Zone, a full service gun store. If you have had the pleasure of stopping by his store, you surely got the idea that James loves what he does and cares deeply about his customers. After spending nine years selling guns, James sought a bigger venue to reach the public. Naturally... | Lone Star Gun Shows | 05/26/12- 05/27/12 | Fort Worth |
Original Fort Worth Gun ShowPresented by Will Rogers Memorial Center at Will Rogers Memorial Center June 23-June 24, 2012 Visitors to Fort Worth's largest gun show will enjoy a huge selection of firearms, ammunition, shooting supplies and knives.
Gun Show dealers will have "direct from the factory" guns as well as pre-owned and collectibles. At the show you can buy, sell or trade. The gun show is more than just guns, you can also find a wide array of ammo, scopes, clips, reloading supplies and other accessories. | Will Rogers Memorial Center | 06/23/12- 06/24/12 | Fort Worth |
Lone Star Gun ShowPresented by Lone Star Gun Shows at Will Rogers Memorial Center July 7-July 8, 2012 Successful Texas businessman James Sneed decided a decade ago that it was time to branch out into a business that combined his love for hunting, the outdoors and shooting sports. That's why in 2001, James opened the Gun Zone, a full service gun store. If you have had the pleasure of stopping by his store, you surely got the idea that James loves what he does and cares deeply about his customers. After spending nine years selling guns, James sought a bigger venue to reach the public. Naturally... | Lone Star Gun Shows | 07/07/12- 07/08/12 | Fort Worth |
| NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular | National Cutting Horse Association | 07/09/12- 07/28/12 | Fort Worth |
Fort Worth Stockyards National Day Of The American CowboyPresented by Stockyards Station at Stockyards Station July 28, 2012 Saddle up for the Fort Worth Stockyards National Day of The American Cowboy. This Annual event has been named The Best Event of its kind in the nation by western lifestyle magazine, American Cowboy. So, don't miss out on a day dedicated to the cowboy and lots of fun!. | Stockyards Station | 07/28/12 | Fort Worth |
| Fall Gallery Night | Fort Worth Art Dealers Association | 09/08/12 | Fort Worth |
| Gallery Receptions | Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County | 06/08/12 | Fort Worth |
| Gallery Receptions | Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County | 07/06/12 | Fort Worth |
| Gallery Receptions | Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County | 08/03/12 | Fort Worth |
| Gallery Receptions | Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County | 10/15/12 | Fort Worth |
| Gallery Receptions | Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County | 11/09/12 | Fort Worth |
Taking It Back To The Pre SchoolPresented by Firehouse Gallery at Firehouse Gallery June 2-June 23, 2012 After an early childhood, preschool experience with a drawing made by a found crayon, young artist Wails Worety, 15 years later, came across that same magic crayon stored away in a box of childhood mementos. This art show is a new exploration into a world that the same crayon took him when he was 4 years old. | Firehouse Gallery | 06/02/12- 06/23/12 | Fort Worth |
Wagons WestPresented by Log Cabin Village at Log Cabin Village June 8, 2012 Be a 19th century Texan for a day! Wagons West is a program of hands-on activities recreating elements of a typical school-age child's day. The children wash clothes using a washboard and lye soap, card wool, grind corn by hand and weave on a child's scale loom. | Log Cabin Village | 06/08/12 | Fort Worth |
First Fridays at the Modern: Steve Story TrioPresented by Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth June 1, 2012 The first Friday of each month, the Star-Telegram, the Modern, and Cafe Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails in the Museum's Grand Lobby. Bring your friends and enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections, and dinner in Cafe Modern.
Performance by Steve Story Trio.
Special Cocktail: Summer Breeze. | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | 06/01/12 | Fort Worth |
First Fridays at the Modern: Texas GypsiesPresented by Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth July 6, 2012 The first Friday of each month, the Star-Telegram, the Modern, and Cafe Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails in the Museum's Grand Lobby. Bring your friends and enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections, and dinner in Cafe Modern.
Performance by Texas Gypsies.
Special cocktail: Texas Sunset. | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | 07/06/12 | Fort Worth |
First Fridays at the Modern: Kevin Townson TrioPresented by Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth August 3, 2012 The first Friday of each month, the Star-Telegram, the Modern, and Cafe Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails in the Museum's Grand Lobby. Bring your friends and enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections, and dinner in Cafe Modern.
Performance by Kevin Townson Trio.
Special cocktail: The Sizzler. | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | 08/03/12 | Fort Worth |
Blue Bell Ice Cream SundayPresented by Kimbell Art Museum at Kimbell Art Museum July 15, 2012 Come beat the heat at the Kimbell again this summer during their celebration of National Ice Cream Day. Blue Bell Ice Cream will debut their newest ice cream flavor, and visitors can savor a free scoop. | Kimbell Art Museum | 07/15/12 | Fort Worth |
| Gallery Receptions | Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County | 12/07/12 | Fort Worth |
Cirque ChinoisPresented by Performing Arts Fort Worth at Bass Performance Hall October 10, 2012 Direct from Beijing, the People's Republic of China, The National Circus of the People's Republic of China will thrill you with don't-try-this-at-home, death-defying acrobatics. | Performing Arts Fort Worth | 10/10/12 | Fort Worth |
Trombone Shorty and Orleans AvenuePresented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Fort Worth Botanic Garden June 1, 2012 The festival opens big with the multitalented trombonist, trumpeter, singer who sizzled in his Concerts in the Garden debut last year. Trombone Shorty and his band deliver a rich New Orleans brew of jazz, funk, rock and hip-hop in a high-energy show that shouldn't be missed. | Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | 06/01/12 | Fort Worth |
Old-Fashioned Family Fireworks PicnicPresented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Fort Worth Botanic Garden July 2-July 4, 2012 It's a Fort Worth tradition! Break out your finest Independence Day picnic fare, while the Fort Worth Symphony supplies the patriotic soundtrack - favorite songs like God Bless America, stirring marches and military salutes. All three shows end with one of the best fireworks displays in the area. | Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | 07/02/12- 07/04/12 | Fort Worth |
| Summer Weekend Gunfights | Stockyards Station | 09/03/12- Ongoing | Fort Worth |
| National Day of the American Cowboy | Stockyards Station | 07/28/12 | Fort Worth |
Whatcha Got CookingPresented by Log Cabin Village at Log Cabin Village June 14, 2012 Participants for this camp will learn a bit about 19th century food preparation and prepare a meal of their own with fellow campers! | Log Cabin Village | 06/14/12 | Fort Worth |
Festival of the HorsePresented by AmerEquine at Will Rogers Memorial Center June 1-June 3, 2012 Grammy-winning bluegrass and roots music artists, leading equine presenters and clinicians, special events and equine marketplace. Emmylou Harris, Marty Stuart, Jesse Winchester, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Don Edwards, etc. Craig Cameron, Sylvia Zerbini, The McQuays, Aaron Ralston, etc. | AmerEquine | 06/01/12- 06/03/12 | Fort Worth |
| Laser Shows | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | 06/02/12 | Fort Worth |
Summer Reading Challenge Grand Celebration Presented by Fort Worth Library at Fort Worth Library - Central Branch August 12, 2012 The Library's Summer Reading Challenge wraps up with a Grand Celebration, at the Central Library. They will have live music, story tellers, and free refreshments! Plus, they will announce the winners of their grand prizes. The Grand Celebration is open to the public and is a great way for the whole family to conclude a summer of reading and fun! | Fort Worth Library | 08/12/12 | Fort Worth |
Murder at PantagleizePresented by Pantagleize Theatre at Pantagleize Theatre June 2, 2012 The Mann family has always been combative, but this family reunion turns out to be murder...literally! Everyone seems to have a motive and a means. The audience is encouraged to work in teams to figure out "who done it" and why...you can even question the suspects during intermission. The team with the best answers wins a prize! Show is safe and fun for all ages. Dinner includes dessert and tea or coffee. Complimentary beer and wine will be available...donations are gratefully accepted! | Pantagleize Theatre | 06/02/12 | Fort Worth |
Pecha Kucha Night in Fort Worth Vol. 06 Presented by Pecha Kucha Fort Worth at Artspace 111 June 29, 2012 Join them at the Artspace 111 for the sixth installment of Pecha Kucha Night in Fort Worth. PechaKucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat", it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. It's a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace. | Pecha Kucha Fort Worth | 06/29/12 | Fort Worth |
The Salon Upstairs Open HousePresented by Fort Worth South, Inc. at The Salon Upstairs May 19, 2012 This is your chance to see a transformation from grudge to glamour. This historic spot is now a modern space that is hip and open. They welcome you for this Open House. | Fort Worth South, Inc. | 05/19/12 | Fort Worth |
| Discovery after Dark | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 05/25/12 | Glen Rose |
| Family Fun Day | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 06/02/12 | Glen Rose |
Fight for Survival Presented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center June 9, 2012 Come to this program and discover the 5-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. At the conclusion of the program you will even be able to meet some of their endangered friends while on a tour of the park. | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 06/09/12 | Glen Rose |
Discovery after DarkPresented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center July 27-July 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 | 07/27/12- 07/28/12 | Glen Rose |
Murder Mystery Dinner and TourPresented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center August 18, 2012 Did the cheetah cheat? Was the zebra too zealous? Figure out 'who done it?' Attend an evening of intrigue and mystery and become one of the characters. Have fun and a delicious dinner then enjoy our guest speaker the esteemed Dr. Robert Bontebok. Next, by hoof or by horn, see if you have what it takes to follow the clues and find the culprit. | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 08/18/12 | Glen Rose |
Discovery after DarkPresented by Fossil Rim Wildlife Center at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center August 24, 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 | 08/24/12 | Glen Rose |
| Family Fun Day - World Rhino Day | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 09/22/12 | 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 |
| Murder Mystery Dinner and Tour | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | 10/13/12 | Glen Rose |