Family Friendly Events for September 30th

Chalk Art Festival at Crockett Row

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 12–4PM

Join Crockett Row for an afternoon “chalk” full of fun at the fourth annual Chalk Art Festival. Attendees will get to see the evolution of elaborate chalk art designs created by talented street painters and enjoy family-friendly fun. Chalk artists begin as early as 10 am so come see the pieces evolve.

During the event, three professional artists will create large signature murals on the street, while amateur chalk artists will compete for the coveted people’s choice award and first, second and third place prizes.

Artists interested in participating in the event can learn more and apply at bit.ly/chalkartfest18.

Other activities include:
–Children’s chalk art area and an interactive photo booth sponsored by The Art Station
-Music, games and prizes sponsored by 92.1 Hank FM from 12–2pm
–PoserKids Yoga classes and demonstrations
-Live local music
-Amateur artist awards ceremony at 4pm

The winner of the people’s choice award will be determined by the amateur artist who receives the most votes in the form of donations to The Art Station, a Fort Worth-based nonprofit organization offers individual and group art therapy and community programs to children and adults.

The Chalk Art Festival is just one way of the many ways that Crockett Row supports the local arts scene. Earlier this year, Crockett Row launched its public art program with a call for artists to create three signature murals on the property; murals will be completed in the coming months.

Additionally, Crockett Row recently installed neon signage in the paseos to enhance wayfinding and hosted local yarn-bombing artist Amber Bailey who transformed a permanent sculpture into a nature-inspired installation.

Other upcoming public art projects include a kids’ art wall designed to inspire creativity amongst Fort Worth’s youngest minds and the city’s first “Before I Die” wall where locals and visitors alike can share their hopes for the future. Crockett Row is also home to ART7, a satellite gallery of the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, a division of the Arts Council of Fort Worth.

Free admission.
817/810-9076
crockettrow.com

Party on the Porch SEP 29

LOCATION

Amon Carter Museum of American Art
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX, USA

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 6–10PM

Party on the Porch returns for its fourth year to the Amon Carter with more sound, more food, and more fun!
This free festival features live music, local food trucks, outdoor art making, extended museum gallery hours, and more.

Party on the Porch is fun for all ages and hands-on activities inside the museum and outside on the grounds for everyone to enjoy. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

Outdoors: lighting effects, live screen printing, museum store pop-up shop, outdoor games, paint a mural with local artist Sarah Ayala, Tucker’s Flower Truck, view picnic tables painted by local kids

Indoors: Chat with other art lovers, find faves in the gallery, hands-on fun in front galleries, library open house, make an artwork in the atrium

DJ Austin Patton will kick off the at night 6pm; Cut Throat Finches will keep the party going beginning at 7:15 pm; and Charley Crockett will bring the house down starting at 8:30 pm.

The event kicks off at 6 pm, but the grounds will be open beforehand. Please note that the museum building will be closed from 5–6pm. If you need to use the restroom during that time, the portable restrooms outside will be available.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and snag your spot on the lawn to enjoy the evening outdoors.

A limited seating available throughout the campus.

Free general admission. Become an Amon Carter member and access the VIP area with drinks and bites.
817/738-1933
cartermuseum.org/POP18

Oktoberfest Fort Worth

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 5–11PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 5–11PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 11AM–MIDNIGHT

Zie fest with zie best is back in Fort Worth! Join Oktoberfest Fort Worth, a three-day German festival so authentic, you’ll forget you’re in Texas. Enjoy German food, music, dancing, games, biergartens, dachshund races, as well as Spaten and other Fall and Oktoberfest craft beers from around the country.

Admission: 3-Day pass $15 (best value); $5 on Thursday, Sept. 27; $10 on Friday, Sept. 28; $10 on Saturday, Sept. 29 $10; kids under 12 are free with a paying adult.
817/698-0700
oktoberfestfw.com

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates