Granbury Jazz fest, Fort Worth Zoo and Black History Month events to plan this weekend
There’s something for everyone in North Texas to enjoy this weekend. Here are six events you won’t want to miss.
Butterflies in the Garden
- When: Feb. 25-April 10, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
- Cost: Ranges based on age and type of ticket
This rain or shine six-week event starts this weekend and will feature the largest live and exotic butterfly exhibit in North Texas inside the Rainforest Conservatory. Ticket pricing can be found on the Fort Worth Botanic Garden website. Children 5 and under are free for all ticket types.
Mainstage Classic Theatre: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
- When: Feb. 25, 7 p.m.; Feb. 26, 2 and 7 p.m.
- Where: Willie Pigg Auditorium, 1520 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield
- Cost: $10 for students and children under 18; $12 for 62 and older; $14 adult
- Buy tickets: Here
Enjoy this dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic literary work based in the land of Narnia at the Mainstage Classic Theatre in Mansfield.
Black History Month Business Expo
- When: Feb. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Where: The Warehouse, 1125 E. Berry St., Fort Worth
- Cost: Free
This free business exposition is presented by the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum in Fort Worth, which highlights the contributions of individuals of Hispanic, Native, European, Asian and African descent to the settlement of the American Western frontier.
Black History Month Festival
- When: Feb. 26, noon-3 p.m.
- Where: Arlington Public Library’s Southeast Branch, 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington
- Cost: Free
This family-friendly event hosted by the Arlington Public Library will celebrate African-American culture with music, dance, displays and more.
Granbury Jazz Fest
- When: Feb. 26, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
- Where: Langdon Center Lawn, 308 E. Bridge St.; Hewlett Park, 650 W. Pearl St.; Granbury Square Plaza, 201 E. Pearl St.
- Cost: Free
Looking for a day trip this weekend? The Granbury Jazz Fest will feature three stages and 14 jazz bands with performances throughout the day. To view the musical line-up, visit the Granbury Fest website.
Parents’ Night Out at the Fort Worth Zoo
- When: Feb. 26, 5-10 p.m.
- Where: Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth
- Cost: $50 per child, members receive 10 percent off
- Register: Here
This once-a-month activity gives children ages 4-10 a chance to spend an evening at the Fort Worth Zoo with pizza, a movie, crafts and a night hike through the zoo grounds. Space is limited for this event.
