Events Calendar

 

Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., operated by DFWI, is proud to produce two of North Texas' outstanding civic events.

MAIN ST. FORT WORTH ARTS FESTIVAL

MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival is a crown jewel of Texas, filling downtown with the nation's top touring artists and art lovers. MAIN ST. is ranked as a Top 10 US art festival. The festival runs the length of Fort Worth's historic Main Street, opening the region's festival season with high quality arts and craft, music, film, food and surprises at every turn.

CHESAPEAKE PARADE OF LIGHTS

The holiday season begins in the heart of the city at the annual Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights presented by CHASE. More than 100 marching units and floats glide through Downtown on the day after Thanksgiving. Santa makes his Fort Worth debut at the end of the Parade of Lights, then celebrates at the lighting of the beautiful Fort Worth Christmas Tree in Sundance Square.

SUNDANCE SQUARE SPECIAL EVENTS

Sundance Square, a 35-block entertainment and shopping district in the heart of Downtown Fort Worth, hosts exciting events throughout the year.

Click here to find out what's happening in Sundance Square.



DateInformation
11/12 - 11/16
The Lone Star International Film Festival
The Festival hosted by the Lone Star Film Society, is a year round series of programs culminating in a five day celebration of cinema in November. The festival was created in 2007 to showcase artistically and culturally significant films and to provide educational forums for both filmmakers and enthusiasts to learn more about the art and business of cinema. After a hugely successful inaugural year, the Lone Star International Film Festival promises to be one of the premiere annual cultural events in Fort Worth.
12/10
DFWI Quarterly Luncheon
It has been a memorable year in Downtown Fort Worth and we will explore a couple of the next steps in Fort Worth’s future at our December luncheon. Both the speaker, Charlotte Mayor Patrick McCrory, and the location, 714 Main, are extremely noteworthy. Mayor McCrory, who has a reputation as a dynamic speaker and receives rave reviews from audiences, will present "From Mayberry to Metropolis." Transit is a hot issue in downtown Fort Worth and this is your opportunity to learn more about it from a leader who helped create a nationally recognized transportation system in his city. The December luncheon will be held at 714 Main, the former Transport Life Building, which XTO Energy is restoring beautifully. This historic structure, built in 1921, was once the tallest building in Texas, and will soon be yet another showpiece for downtown Fort Worth. At the luncheon, you'll explore the building's interior and learn about the exceptional work XTO has done. Contact becky@dfwi.org for reservations.
11/19 - 12/30
Johnny Reno
Performing every Thursday night at the Scat Lounge, Johnny Reno and his rotating cast of hipsters promise a swingin' good time at downtown's new Jazz cellar! Check out the Ricki Derek big Band on 6/10!
12/1 - 1/1
Sundance Square Goings On!
Click on the link below for a host of fun things to do in the middle of Sundance Square. The calendar is updated regularly and is a must see for web browsers looking for a great time in downtown!
3/30 - 10/19
Tuesdays at the Library
$12 ticket price includes a reception and lecture Reservations must be made in advance - call 817-871-8022 - email carole@fwlibraryfoundation.org Free parking available in the 3rd Street Sundance Garage March 30, 2010 - Dr. Jeff Ferrell - Empire Of Scrounge: Inside the Urban Underground of Dumpster Diving 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the David L. Tandy Lecture Hall April 13, 2010 - Dr. Terrence Doody - Nobel Prizes: Who Got Them and Who Did Not... 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the David L. Tandy Lecture Hall May 11, 2010 - Norman Richmond - A Musical Journey... The Evolution of Musical Style 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in The Gallery/Living Room of the City September 21, 2010 - Sandra Brown 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the David L. Tandy Lecture Hall October 19, 2010 Bob Ray Sanders - Calvin Littlejohn’s Portrait of the African-American Community 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the David L. Tandy Lecture Hall
11/27 - 12/22
Fort Worth Christmas Tree and Santa at Sundance
Want to meet the real Santa Claus? Plan a weekend visit to Santa at Sundance beginning Friday, November 27 (following the Sundance Square Tree Lighting Ceremony) through Tuesday, December 22. Kids can tug on his beard (not too hard, though) and tell him all their secret holiday wishes. The jolly old elf can be found in his enchanting Nutcracker home near the towering 52' Sundance Square Christmas Tree on Main Street between Third and Fourth streets. His bright red sleigh sits atop a colorful stage area that is guarded by a 10' Nutcracker Prince and Mouse King. The majestic Christmas tree, adorned with thousands of lights, colorful balls and sparkling snowflakes, serves as a perfect backdrop for photos. Friendly elves from the Fort Worth Sister Cities International Youth Program will take your picture for a $7 charitable donation. Hours are Fridays, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Plus, extended Santa visits and photos "just in the St. Nick of time" Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
11/27
Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights by CHASE
he 27th annual Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights presented by CHASE in downtown Fort Worth will feature over 100 entries, a special Holiday Fun Zone presented by XTO Energy and the lighting of the Fort Worth Christmas Tree in Sundance Square. Please come join us downtown and watch it come alive with floats, lights and lots of smiles Parade begins at 6PM
4/8 - 4/11
MAIN ST Fort Worth Arts Festival
The MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (MAIN ST.), Fort Worth's most honored event, celebrates its 25th year on April 8 - 11, 2010. MAIN ST., presented by Coors Light and produced by Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., hosts tens of thousands of people annually during the four-day visual arts, entertainment and cultural event. It showcases a nationally recognized fine art and fine craft juried art fair, live concerts, performance artists and street performers on the streets of downtown Fort Worth, stretching nine blocks on Main Street from the Tarrant County Courthouse to the Fort Worth Convention Center.