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.



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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.
5/23 - 5/23
Super Saturdays
2:00 p.m. each Saturday at the Fort Worth Library. Discovery Theater promotes literacy and lifelong learning through family entertainment!
6/19
DFWI Quarterly Luncheon
Dr. Ray Perryman will discuss the economic impacts of downtowns. Lunch will be at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.
5/29 - 5/22
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!
6/17 - 8/30
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!