Arts, Culture, Recreation in the Ft. Worth Texas Area | What’s happening in Ft.Worth

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The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival

An authentic Western experience, the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering is a weekend adventure celebrating cowboy culture and ranching heritage. Discover firsthand the rich traditions of the Western world, the values we hold dear and how they can help create a better tomorrow.
Dates: 
10/23/2026
10/24/2026
10/25/2026
varies, see website
Location: 
130 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164, United States
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Dallas Festival of Lights | Diwali Mela

The Biggest Grand Diwali invites everyone to the community Dallas Festival of Lights Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The Dallas Festival of Lights - Diwali Mela is a much-awaited event that attracts thousands of attendees from the South East Asian diaspora and the mainstream community. It is a joyous occasion, commemorating the triumph of light over darkness and symbolizing unity, cultural diversity, and the spirit of togetherness.
Dates: 
10/24/2026
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Location: 
Myers Park & Event Center, County Road 166, McKinney, TX, USA
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Wallace HOWL Art House - The House Remembers

"The House Remembers" follows Eleanor, a cheerful but lonely girl who lived in the house decades ago. The house has developed consciousness through memories in its walls. When Eleanor died, her spirit remained, and the house, grieving her loss, became "corrupted"—not with evil, but with a melancholic memory that warps reality. Eleanor guides visitors through looping memories, hoping they can help her and the house remember happy moments and release sadness, allowing the house to rest. The scare level is eerie but family-friendly, focusing on wonder, gentle melancholy, and playful interaction.
Dates: 
10/23/2026
10/24/2026
10/30/2026
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Location: 
Wallace-Hall Art House, South Main Street, Mansfield, TX, USA
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The Nutcracker- Artistic Motion Dance Company

Each year, Artistic Motion Dance Academy is proud to perform the traditional ballet and timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker. AMDA keeps tradition close to the heart, which is why our friendly and passionate instructors take the time to ensure that this unique experience is fun and memorable for all dancers. This holiday production features more than 100 AMDA performers and staff, in a fairy tale ballet based on the classic Christmas story. This year, AMDA is excited to bring your the 14th annual production of The Nutcracker on November 20, 2026, and November 21, 2026, at Pathway Church of Burleson. This production is an immersive and unforgettable experience and performance like no other! Click here to get a glimpse of what AMDA's production of The Nutcracker is all about
Dates: 
11/20/2026
11/21/2026
Friday, November 20th at 7:00pm Saturday, November 21st at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Location: 
Pathway Church, Northwest Renfro Street, Burleson, TX, USA
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Nash Farm Fall Roundup

Bring the whole family for a day of fun on the farm! We’ll demonstrate a variety of traditional farm skills, offer heritage crafts and celebrate Fall the 19th-century way. Admission is free and concessions are available for purchase.
Dates: 
10/24/2026
10 am- 2 pm
Location: 
Nash Farm, 626 Ball St, Grapevine, TX 76051, United States
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ArtsGoggle

ArtsGoggle is Fort Worth's premier festival of local arts. This free-to-the-public, family-friendly event annually hosts more than 1,000 visual artists, 50 musical performances, artistic displays of every kind, food, drink, and fun for everyone. Unlike any event in Fort Worth, the festival exclusively focuses on highlighting the work of local artists, musicians, and performers of all media and experience levels. ArtsGoggle attracts a crowd of 60,000+ patrons that are as diverse as the event's Near Southside neighborhood. Visitors are invited to park their cars and rediscover this revitalized urban district by Trinity Metro transit, by foot, or by bicycle, including Fort Worth Bike Sharing bikes.
Dates: 
10/24/2026
12-10 pm
Location: 
Magnolia Avenue from 8th Avenue to S. Main Street
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Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering

October 23-25, 2026. The annual Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering held in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District is the premier western lifestyle event! Designed to celebrate the men and women that feed and clothe America through their work on ranches across this country. Savor the aroma of mouthwatering food from the chuck wagon cook off. Enjoy the music and move your feet to the sound of Western Swing. Attend the Ranch Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum and be thrilled by the competition between top ranches. Be inspired by the words of exceptional poets. Listen to the cry of fiddles at the world’s most elite fiddle contest. Bring the family and spend the weekend fueling your souls while celebrating the American west!
Dates: 
10/23/2026
10/24/2026
10/25/2026
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Location: 
130 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival

This year, Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival will be bigger and better than ever! Join us on October 24, 2026 for a whole weekend of community, candy, and celebration. This multicultural, family-friendly event is located in downtown Denton, Texas with Friday events, our normal full day on Saturday, and more Cirque Du Horror on Sunday!
Dates: 
10/24/2026
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Location: 
East Hickory Street, Denton, TX, USA
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