Courtesy TCU Athletics
Nothing quite says fall like the beginning of football season. The TCU football team is not only back, but begin a new era under head coach Sonny Dykes. And for that, our hearts are beating purple this weekend. In other news, eat your heart out with some food and drink events, garden strolls, and some local art.
1. It’s always Sonny at TCU
The 1-0 Horned Frogs, winners last week on the road at Colorado, open the Sonny Dykes era at home on Saturday against Tarleton State at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Important reminders: Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff, and the concession stands this year are cashless. Bring your debit card.
2. Fort Worth Margarita Festival
The Fort Worth Margarita Festival at The Yard on Saturday is a good way to get into the weekend spirit. Admission has nonsampling and sampling options. Those who get the sampling admission ticket will have 10 3.5 oz of margaritas on their itinerary.
3017 Morton St.
3. Fort Worth Pickle Crawl
Fort Worth is having its first Pickle Bar Crawl this Sunday at 2 p.m. There’ll be pickled food, drinks, shirts, and more. The pickled path starts at BAR 2909, where participants can register. Other participating locations include Kung Fu Saloon, Whiskey Garden, Reservoir, Your Mom’s House, Junk Punch, and Bottled Blonde.
2909 Morton St.
4. After Hours in the Garden
The Fort Worth Botanical Gardens is having its first Fall After Hours event from 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. on Friday They are kicking off Mexican Heritage Month by featuring local artist Miguel Martin, the founder of La Kalaka. Trio Romance, a vocalist-romantic ensemble, will perform Trova Yucatecca and songs from maestro Armando Manzanero. Food and drink will be included in the admission ticket.
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
5. Fall 2022 Gallery Night
Saturday marks the 42nd year of the Fort Worth Art Dealers Association’s Fall Gallery Night. More than 60 artists and almost 40 participating galleries, museums, retail businesses, and restaurants will be featured. Check out our guide to get you around town here.
6. Goblins & Giggles
Gaylord Texan Resort warms up for Halloween with its annual Goblins & Giggles fall celebration of family-friendly activities every weekend leading up to All Hallows’ Eve. Families can enjoy the Halloween-themed activities, and for adults, well, there’s always the Spookeasy (You see what they did there?) to quench your thirst for cocktails or renew your patience, perhaps. The weekend festivities will kick off this weekend, starting Friday, go through Oct. 30.
1501 Gaylord Trail
7. A New Musical Era Begins: Brahms, Beethoven, and Schubert
Two musicians are making their debuts with the Fort Worth Symphony this weekend. Let’s start with magnificus Jorge Federico Osorio, a masterful pianist, who helps kick off new director Robert Spano’s highly anticipated tenure with the symphony. It all starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bass Hall. Together, Osorio and the orchestra will bring to life the grandeur of Beethoven's "Emperor" piano concerto, the mystery of Schubert's "Unfinished" symphony, and the charm of Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Haydn for a quintessentially classic evening. Bass Hall describes this as a work of surging euphoria and unrivaled majesty. Bravo.
4th and Calhoun St.
