Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Growing up, Louella “Lou” Baker Martin and her family would visit the Fort Worth Botanic Garden every Sunday. They were regular guests at the Rose Garden, the first project built on the botanic garden campus on University Drive.

The $25 million Baker Martin Family Garden is expected to begin construction in mid-November, said Sara Richardson, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s vice president for advancement. A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Nov. 16.

As Fort Worth City Council returns from its summer recess, city staff are continuing to work on updating the city’s policy regulating how the public may rent city-owned property for private use.

The national nonprofit organization Defense of Democracy and local activist group Justice Network of Tarrant County plan to peacefully protest the July 12-13 event at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

The venue also canceled, but Fort Worth city officials demanded it still host the event. True Texas Project blamed public backlash on “woke attacks.”

The event in Fort Worth is billed as a 15th anniversary celebration for True Texas Project, which for years has worked with Attorney General Ken Paxton, Sen. Ted Cruz and other prominent Republicans.

Need weekend plans? How about a stroll with butterflies at Fort Worth Botanic Garden or a birthday party for hometown hero Townes Van Zandt? Sketchbook sessions at a Southside Gallery and a rooftop screening of a best picture nominee add up to a full calendar leading up to the 88th Academy Awards Sunday night. Discover area Oscar parties here.

Wyatt Johnson and his family were on their way to Waco from Nebraska when they took an unexpected turn in Fort Worth and ran into dinosaurs.

The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo season is nearly over, but don’t fret — there’s still time to sport your bolo tie and catch some bucking broncos. If the Mesozoic Era is more your speed, the botanic garden has a new exhibit to enjoy with your family. Plus, Circle Theatre and Amphibian Stage are opening two new shows and the Carter has a free, docent-led tour to kick off Black History Month.

Hispanic Heritage Month fills Tarrant County with festivities. We’ve rounded up places where you can celebrate.

Dallas-Fort Worth events include festivals, parades, music and more.

The last three-day weekend of the summer is just ahead! Chill out and relax with these picks.