August is a weird time. Maybe your littles are still in the blissful, crazy, stay-at-home days, so there’s not much change from the action in summer months past. But it has definitely gone from hot to hotter. Or perhaps you’re trying to cram in all your last-minute summer fun, and then BAM! school interrupts the slow-paced days halfway through the month. Suddenly, there’s a little bit more routine and normalcy in the day-to-day life, but you’re missing your big kids. So what can moms and kids do for fun in the remaining weeks before school starts? What can the family do even after school starts? We’ve got it all right here. If you’re on the hunt for strictly indoor activities, check out our guide Indoor Fun in Tarrant County.
August 2 – 3
Pictures and Pages — 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. at the Kimbell Art Museum // Takes the littles (ages 4 – 6) out for a special art adventure that incorporates popular children’s books.
August 6 – 8
The Bluebird — 2:00 p.m. at the Texas Theater for Young People // In this world premiere musical based on the play by Maurice Maeterlinck, a fairy helps two children on their quest to find the elusive bluebird of happiness.
August 12 – 14
BRICK 2016 DFW — begins August 12 at 2:00 p.m. and ends August 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Fan Expo Dallas // This is a celebration of all things LEGO! Inspiring LEGO fans of all ages, this show has something for everyone — life size LEGO models from Superman to Cinderella, a live stage where you can meet professional builders, watch build demonstrations, participate in contests, and much more.
August 17 – 21
The Sound of Music — varying times at the Bass Performance Hall // Join Maria and the Von Trapp children in an unforgettable musical experience. Ticket prices starting at $44.
Saturdays in August
Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show — 4:30 – 5:30 p.m at Cowtown Coliseum // The show will include trick roping, trick shooting, trick riding, and some good ole’ history with figures from the past reenacted!
Tuesday, August 2
Animal Exploration — 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. at the River Legacy Living Science Center // Discover the habits and adaptations of one of our native animals during a live animal observation with a River Legacy Naturalist at River Legacy Living Science Center.
Saturday, August 6
BRIT First Saturday — 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas // Open to the public on the first Saturday of each month for a fun-filled family day in nature, the BRIT hosts open exhibits, story time for kids, and guided tours.
Crafting from the Collection — 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art // Treat yourself to a look at books from the Library and Archives Collection and their beautiful marbled endpapers. In addition, you can learn the art of paper marbling from a pro and have a little snack.
Monday, August 8
Dive-in Movie — at the Forest Park Pool // Kids love movies. Kids love swimming. So what could possibly be more fun than watching a movie . . . in the pool?! Let your littles view The Incredibles from a wonderful, water-filled seat. If purchased in advance, tickets are $8.
Tuesday, August 9
Free Walking Tour of the Japanese Garden — 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens // Take a pleasant stroll around one of our local gardens, and learn about its history.
Nature Walk — 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. at the River Legacy Living Science Center // Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly guided Nature Walk. FREE.
Friday, August 12
Friday on the Green — 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Magnolia Green Park // You’ll find live music, good food, and a good time that the whole family will enjoy.
Saturday, August 13
The Motivated Moms Tour — 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Sheraton in Fort Worth // The entrepreneur moms, working moms, stay-at-home moms, or aspiring moms representing different socio-economic backgrounds, education, and cultures will gather together to participate in empowering discussions around financial literacy and wealth building, social media and technology, goal planning, and parent engagement. Cost is $75.
Second Saturday — 3:00 – 3:20 p.m. at the Sid Richardson Museum // Witness a performance of living history followed by the regular public tour of the museum.
Saturday, August 20
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio: Painting Shapes with Picasso — 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. at the Kimbell Art Museum // Both kids (12 and under) and their guardians can be inspired by famous artists to create great art of their own!
Friday, August 26
Studio Five 90: Unexpected Interiors — 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Kimbell Art Museum // A combination of art creation and gallery activities will give both adults and teens a new view of the art around them.
Be sure to check out the FWMB’s Calendar of Events for even more family-friendly fun, date night ideas, and kid-themed activities. You can submit events HERE. The Fort Worth Moms Blog also hosts local Neighbor Group Facebook pages for moms in various regions of Tarrant County as well as topical groups, such as adoptive moms, single moms, food allergy moms, etc. For a complete listing of Neighbor Groups, which offer monthly play date meet ups, visit HERE.
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