Burnett Park
Vast green parks and surrounding network of major lakes offer abundant opportunities for water sports and outdoor recreation. Burnett Park at Lamar and Texas Sts., on land donated by cattle baron Samuel Burk Burnett, features sculptures, pools, and granite walkways.
Fort Worth Cats Baseball
(http://www.fwcats.com). for a unique baseball experience, catch a cats game at lagrave field, tel. +1 817 226 2287, located just west of downtown. ticket prices and parking are substantially less expensive than those at a texas rangers game, and lagrave field is a quaint throwback to the small ballparks of the early to mid 20th century. seats 4,500 patrons and features a pavilion, boxed seating and excellent food.
MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival
(http://www.mainstreetarts...), ranked 8th in the country by the art fair source book and the harris list, and number one in texas, celebrates its 21st year on april 20 - 23, 2006. main st., presented by coors light and produced by downtown fort worth, inc., hosts tens of thousands of people annually during the four-day visual arts, entertainment and cultural event. main st. showcases a nationally recognized fine art and fine craft juried art fair, live concerts, performance artists and street performers on the streets of downtown fort worth-stretching nine blocks on main street from the tarrant county courthouse to the fort worth convention center. free
Sundance Square Parade of Lights
(http://www.fortworthparad...). late november. watch colorful illuminated floats, beautiful antique cars, marching bands, equestrian units, horse-drawn carriages and a cast of delightful characters dressed in their holiday best. the unforgettable parade and an annual visit from santa claus and his elves will make the sundance square parade of lights a fun-filled holiday experience for the entire family! free.