Happy Thursday,
Like most people, I grew up watching Walt Disney’s animated films on loop. My parents had a huge VHS and DVD collection of the studio’s films from “Beauty and the Beast” to “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.”
One of my personal favorites is “The Princess and the Frog.” What can I say? The film’s song “Almost There” is a great one to play when I need a confidence boost.
If you love Disney films as much as I do, you’re in for a treat. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will perform some of the studio’s biggest hits from the last decade at Will Rogers Auditorium this Saturday.
Also, did you notice the white tents lining up in downtown Fort Worth? The Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival and Fort Worth Art Fair are back through Sunday. Click here to find out more about the separate events and what types of art you can expect to see.
Visit hundreds of art booths, tents at downtown festivals
The separate art events run on the same days. The Main Street festival features more than 200 nationwide artists. The Art Fair features more than 100 creatives specifically from Fort Worth and Texas.
What: Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival + Fort Worth Art Fair
When: 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. April 16-19
Where: Main Street and Sundance Square Plaza, Downtown Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Top gymnasts flip into Fort Worth for championships
Eight NCAA women’s gymnastics teams compete in Cowtown in hopes of securing the top title. Oklahoma is the reigning national champion and seeking its eighth title.
What: 2026 NCAA Women’s National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships
When: 3:30 p.m., 8 p.m. April 16; 3 p.m. April 18
Where: Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
Admission: $10-$253
Relish in the delight of beloved pickle festival
Sample five pickle beers and participate in a pickle eating contest at the return of this fan favorite festival. There will be local vendors and live music on-site.
What: Pickle Fest 2026
When: Noon-5 p.m. April 18
Where: Martin House Brewing Company, 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth
Admission: $20 wristbands
Sit on the edge of your seat for two secret film screenings
Enjoy a sip of wine or beer as you watch the silver screen. Proceeds from the event support The Reel House Foundation and its mission to provide free film screenings.
What: Mystery Movie Minithon 9
When: 3-10 p.m. April 18
Where: Stage West Theatre, 821 Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth
Admission: $40
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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.
The Fort Worth Report’s arts and culture coverage is supported in part by the Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation and the Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust. At the Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.
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