As Arbor Day and Audubon Day approach, the focus on the natural world continues this week, highlighting opportunities for community engagement, including the importance of voting.
Wednesday – Tuesday, April 22-28, 2026
The Tarrant County Elections Administration, located at 2700 Premier St, Fort Worth, is dedicated to registering eligible voters and ensuring elections are conducted in a transparent, free, and fair manner. Early voting for the joint general and special elections commenced this week, with voting hours set from 8 AM to 5 PM Wednesday through Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday, and 7 AM to 7 PM Monday and Tuesday. For further details and to view your sample ballot, visit TarrantCountyTX.gov/voterlookup. Make your voice heard and participate in the electoral process!
Friday – Sunday, April 24-26, 2026
The last Friday of April marks National Arbor Day, a holiday established in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton, who served as President Grover Cleveland’s Secretary of Agriculture. This day is dedicated to the celebration and care of trees for future generations. To honor Arbor Day, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd will offer free admission from 8 AM to 5 PM for Neighbors in Nature Day, featuring a full schedule of nature-themed programming available at FWBG.org.
Additionally, the Botanic Garden will host its annual Spring Japanese Festival on Saturday and Sunday, from 9 AM to 5 PM (with last entry at 3 PM). Attendees can immerse themselves in Japanese culture with live taiko drumming, performances by the band Goisagi, and traditional tea ceremonies. The festival will also showcase art and gift vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly crafts. Tickets are priced at $15 per person, with free entry for museum members. Further information can be found at FWBG.org.
Don’t forget to grab a copy of the Weekly on Wednesday, May 6, for a photo essay capturing the festival’s highlights and an article featuring Goisagi as part of our inaugural Asian American Heritage Issue.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Grapevine will host its Earth Day celebration this weekend, a little late but strategically planned to avoid poor weather. The family-friendly event, Keep Grapevine Beautiful, will run from 10 AM to 1 PM and will include hands-on activities, crafts, and eco-friendly inspiration for all ages, with over 20 environmental education organizations in attendance. The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center will also participate, showcasing live raptors including owls, hawks, and falcons. More details can be found at KeepGrapevineBeautiful.org/event/earthday.
Additionally, the South Main Village neighborhood in Fort Worth will come alive with the annual Lost ’N Sound event, a free music crawl featuring live performances from noon until midnight. Trinity Metro will provide complimentary shuttle services between venues from 3 PM to 10 PM. For a full schedule of bands and performance times, visit LostNSound.org.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
If you plan to attend the Scarborough Renaissance Festival this Sunday, make sure to carve out time for a Wildflower Adventure. From 2 PM to 4 PM, head to Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm at 130 Cunningham Meadows Rd, Waxahachie, where free wildflower activities will include demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and nature walks showcasing the diverse wildlife and flora of the Texas Blackland Prairie.
Monday, April 27, 2026
From 6 PM to 10 PM, local film enthusiast known as the Movie Mutant will host a free Video Meltdown event at The Down ’n Out, located at 150 W Rosedale St, Fort Worth. The evening will feature a VHS/dead-media swap starting at 6 PM, followed by a secret horror movie screening at 8 PM. For more information, visit FWCinema.org/vm4.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will be performed at Bass Performance Hall from Tuesday, April 27, through Sunday, May 3, as part of the Broadway at the Bass series. This Tony Award-winning musical comedy is a humorous take on the classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, filled with memorable songs like “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” and “The Song That Goes Like This.” Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased at BassHall.com.
Remember, early voting for the joint general and special elections continues through Tuesday, April 28. Exercise your right to vote!
