Things to Do in Fort Worth in February 2024

Hey, Fort Worth! February is here, and there's lots to enjoy. Explore the cool exhibits at the Museum of Science and History, catch "Seussical TYA" for a laugh and plan a memorable Valentine's Day with fortworth.com's curated list of things to choose from. The Home & Garden Show for all your home ideas, Cowtown Race Weekend for a run like no other, and dinosaurs at the Botanic Garden—yeah, it's that kind of month. Cap it off at the Fort Worth Music Festival & Conference. Let's make February in Fort Worth awesome!

 

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

The colder months offer the perfect time to visit museums, including Fort Worth’s Museum of Science and History - a destination the whole family will enjoy. Also, during the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (through Feb 3), admission is included with your FWSSR tickets!

The Museum holds DinoLabs and DinoDig, Innovation Studios, the Children’s Museum, Energy Blast, and the CattleRaiser’s Museum. If you want more time to explore, consider a membership! For about the same cost as two visits, your family can come as often as you want, all year long!

• Location: 1600 Gendy Street
• Cost: $12-$16

 

Seussical the Musical

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in  Seussical TYA, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. With catchy music and heartwarming tales, this is sure to be a family favorite. This show is suitable for all audiences. 

Dates: February 3 - 18
Location: Casa Manana
Cost: $34 - $54 per person

 

Plan Your Valentine’s Day

Not sure what to do this Valentine’s Day? Celebrate in Fort Worth with diverse options compiled by Visit Fort Worth. Western-themed outings in the Stockyards, traditional date night spots, French cuisine at Saint-Emilion or Le Margot, DIY activities, art and music events, special activities at the Fort Worth Zoo, outdoor exploration, philanthropic dinners, and cocktail experiences at Roots Fort Worth and Blackland Distillery provide a range of choices. Homebody couples can opt for gourmet dinners from Bonnell’s or B&B Butcher’s or create their own meal with farmers market finds. Fort Worth offers a variety of ways to make Valentine's Day memorable!

Date: February 14

 

Fort Worth Home & Garden Show

The Fort Worth Home & Garden Show returns to turn all home improvement and outdoor projects from fantasy to reality. The three-day event will give consumers the opportunity to learn about the latest in homes and garden from hundreds of exhibitors. From educational seminars led by local home and garden experts to local companies and contractors showcasing both traditional and trending products and techniques, attendees can expect to find inspiration, solutions, and exclusive deals spanning from the front door to the backyard.

• Dates: February 16-18
• Location: Will Rogers Memorial Center
• Cost: Admission is Free, Parking passes are $12 and can be bought from the parking attendants.

 

Cowtown Race Weekend

The Cowtown combines your love of running, the excitement of racing, the joy of giving, and the culture of Fort Worth all together to make a race like no other. With so many distances to choose from — Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Marathon, Kids 5K, Adults 5K, and 10K — you're sure to find a race that's right for you. It’s a chance to support runners and charities in Fort Worth and explore the  entire city. Lace up and enjoy!

• Dates: Feb 24 and Feb 25
• Location: 3400 Burnett Tandy Drive, Fort Worth
• Cost: $35-$300

 

Dinosaurs Around the World

Something BIG has arrived at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! Starting Jan. 26, you can see Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors, an epic exhibit that brings dinosaurs to life in an outdoor environment. Created in collaboration with Dr. Gregory M. Erickson, a world-renowned dinosaur paleontologist, and Imagine Exhibitions, a leading producer of immersive experiences, Dinosaurs Around the World will take guests on a one-of-a-kind adventure using advanced animatronic dinosaurs from every continent, a multi-layered narrative, and cutting-edge research that features new and exciting facts.

• Dates: January 26 - May 30
  
• Location: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
• Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
• Cost: Included with the purchase of regular Garden admission

 

Fort Worth Music Festival & Conference

The 2024 Fort Worth Music Festival & Conference will take place in multiple venues in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Produced by Live Nation, in partnership with Chef Tim Love and Larry Joe Taylor, the Fort Worth Music Festival & Conference aims to generate awareness surrounding the Texas music scene. Among the first artists announced to appear include William Clark Green, Band of Heathens, Ben Kweller, Futurebirds, Radney Foster, Shinyribs, and many more!

• Dates: February 28 - March 2
• Location: Fort Worth Stockyards
• Cost: One day passes start at $39.50 

 

WWII American Witnesses Exhibit

Join us for the opening of the American Witnesses exhibit, produced by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. This poster exhibit highlights the experiences of those in the US military who saw firsthand evidence of Nazi atrocities in April 1945. The exhibit also includes the testimonies of Holocaust survivors liberated by US military personnel.

• Dates: Jan. 27 to Feb. 24
• Location: Fort Worth History Center
• Cost: Free