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Hello Fort Worth Insiders!

It's a big week in the 817 - Juneteenth, Father's Day, the World Cup is in town, and there are LEGO animals taking over the Botanic Garden. Whether you're raising a family, new to the area, or just looking for something fun this weekend, here's everything worth getting out the door for.

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Kirstine

Sean Kenney's Nature POP! — Made with LEGO® Bricks

📍 Fort Worth Botanic Garden | 🗓️ Daily through Sept. 7 (regular Garden hours)

More than 40 larger-than-life animal sculptures built from 800,000+ LEGO bricks, scattered through the gardens with fun science facts along the way. Included with general Garden admission — a perfect, shady, walkable outing for kids of all ages. 👉 Audience: Families / All ages Details

Peppa Pig Theme Park

📍 North Richland Hills (next to NRH2O) | 🗓️ Open daily

Six rides, themed playscapes, live shows, and the Muddy Puddles Splash Pad. Built for the toddler-to-early-elementary crowd and a relocator favorite for families with little ones. 👉 Audience: Families with young kids Details

Pre-Father's Day Cookout at the Fort Worth Zoo

📍 Fort Worth Zoo | 🗓️ Saturday, June 20, 6:30 PM

An after-hours cookout with dinner, an animal meet-and-greet, open Texas Wild! habitats, and free rides on the train and carousel. Tickets $95 (includes a coyote "adoption" for Dad). 👉 Audience: Families / Date-with-the-kids Tickets

Summer Movie Series — $3 Family Films

📍 Participating theaters | 🗓️ Weekly through Aug. 13

Family favorites on the big screen for just $3 a ticket. A cheap, air-conditioned win on a hot Texas afternoon. 👉 Audience: Families / All ages Free & cheap family ideas

The Wiz at Theatre Arlington

📍 Theatre Arlington | 🗓️ Through Sunday, June 21

A vibrant, family-friendly musical to close out its run this weekend. 👉 Audience: Families / All ages Kids events calendar

Opal's Walk for Freedom

📍 Will Rogers Square, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. | 🗓️ Friday, June 19, 9:00 AM

Walk alongside the legacy of Fort Worth's own Opal Lee — the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" — through the Cultural District. One of the most meaningful, photogenic community events of the year. 👉 Audience: All ages / Community Juneteenth event roundup

Denton Juneteenth Parade & Festival

📍 Downtown Denton | 🗓️ Saturday, June 21

A full parade and festival just up I-35 — great for families wanting a bigger celebration. 👉 Audience: Families / All ages DFW Juneteenth events

Wagyu Steak Flight Pairing — Maple Branch Craft Brewery 🗓️ Through Sunday, 11 AM–9 PM | $28

Four craft beers paired with four steak cuts and four scratch sauces. (Date night / Foodies) Details

Mahjong Night at Piattello (Waterside) 🗓️ Tuesday, June 16, 6:30–8:30 PM | $45 open play / $80 with lesson

Cocktails and chef bites included at Marcus Paslay's Italian spot. (Date night / Social) Tickets

Painted Palettes at Annex (rooftop, Le Meridien) 🗓️ Thursday & Friday, June 18–19, 7 PM | $59

Build an edible cheeseboard "masterpiece" with a glass of rosé on a downtown rooftop. (Date night) Reserve

Solar Gazing at TX Whiskey with the Fort Worth Astronomical Society 🗓️ Friday, June 19, 6–7:30 PM | $11.99 (includes a cocktail)

Safely view the sun through solar telescopes, plus live music and food trucks till 9. (Date night / All ages) Tickets

Juneteenth Supper Club at Magdalena's 🗓️ Friday, June 19, 7 PM | From $98

A chef-driven multi-course dinner celebrating cuisine from West Africa to the West Indies. (Date night / Foodies) Tickets

Parker County Sheriff's Posse State Championship BBQ Cook-off

📍 Weatherford | 🗓️ Friday, June 19, from 11 AM

Smoke, competition, and small-town Texas charm in Parker County. (Families / All ages) Weatherford events

Granbury Live Tribute Concerts

📍 Historic Granbury Square (Hood County) | 🗓️ June 19–20 (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute)

Live music on one of the prettiest downtown squares in Texas — pair it with dinner and a lake stroll. (Date night / All ages) Schedule

Weatherford Farmers Market — Peach Season! 📍 Weatherford | 🗓️ Market days through summer Parker County peaches are in. Worth the drive for the haul alone. (Families / All ages) Info

Matches are underway at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (kicked off June 14).

Even if you don't have tickets, watch parties are popping up all over town - a huge moment for the area and a blast for relocators wanting to feel the local energy. 👉 Audience: All ages / Social World Cup watch parties

A few spots worth knowing about as you explore (or show off the city to visitors):

Best patios guide · New openings · Father's Day dining

Fort Worth keeps getting better and that's exactly why so many families are choosing to call it home. If you're thinking about a move, curious what your home is worth, or just want a local who knows every corner of this city, I'd love to help.

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