Happy Thursday,
One of the favorite traditions in my Mexican-American household has always been Día de los Muertos. It’s such an important time to honor the generations of people who came before me and to reflect on how they paved the way to where my family is today.
If you’re looking to celebrate the Mexican holiday with the Fort Worth community, head to Sundance Square Plaza this Saturday for the return of downtown’s annual Catrina Fest. Find out more about the festivities below.
Also, the Lone Star Film Festival is back through Nov. 5 at a time when movies and TV are hot topics in the city. The schedule includes a lot of great film screenings and panel conversations you don’t want to miss.
Honor ancestors at Mexican holiday celebration
Vibrant cultural activities, Aztec dancers, vendors and live music will fill downtown. A Catrina contest begins at 5 p.m. on the best-dressed versions of the elegant skeleton figure central to the holiday.
What: Sundance Square Catrina Festival 2025
When: Noon-10 p.m. Nov. 1
Where: Sundance Square Plaza, 420 Main St., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Revel in Fort Worth’s creativity at return of film festival
More than 85 short and feature film screenings are showing in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Directors, producers and actors will discuss their work during Q&A sessions at the nearby Fort Works Art gallery.
What: Lone Star Film Festival
When: Oct. 30-Nov. 5; find the complete schedule here.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St.; Movie Tavern, 2872 Crockett St., Fort Worth
Admission: $10 per screening; $175 movie-only pass; $300 all-access pass
Celebrate beauty, traditions of Japan at botanic garden
Experience authentic taiko drumming, tea ceremonies and music throughout the two-day event. Guests can browse Japanese art and gift vendors.
What: Fall Japanese Festival
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1-2
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
Admission: $6-$12; free for members
Dance the night away at spooky Halloween party
DJ Deville will spin tracks inspired by the spooky season. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best costumes.
What: Halloween with DJ Deville
When: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nov. 1
Where: Ampersand, 3009 Bledsoe St., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
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David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or @davidmreports.
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