daily. For more information 817-871-7050, www. fortworthzoo.org. 1989 Colonial Pkwy. 27,28,29 Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival 2017 at the Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District. This premiere western heritage event has been voted “Best Gathering and Best Family Event” by the readers of American Cowboy Magazine. Free for children under 10. Ticket packages available for purchase online at http://bit.ly/2hfupcj. 817-625-1025. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 27-29 The 12th Annual Saints and Sinners Tour is presented by the North Fort Worth Historical Society at Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Grand Ave., Fort Worth. Walk under the oaks to listen as famous and infamous characters of early Fort Worth tell the stories of their lives and times. Walking tours are 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Pay at the gate, Adults $10 & students/children $5. For more information, 817625-5082 or visit www.stockyardsmuseum.org. 27-29 “A Hero’s Life” presented by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. For this performance, Miguel-Harth Bedoya has personally selected music from Grieg’s ubiquitous Peer Gynt suite. You’ll hear favorites like “Morning Mood,” “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” and “Anitra’s Dance” in addition to some less familiar tunes from the score. Also on the program, Strauss’s epic symphonic self-depiction, Ein Heldenleben, a musical tribute to his own life. Performance times vary. For more information, 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com. 525 Commerce St.
28 Billy Bob’s Texas-Trace Adkins. Tickets $20, $40 & $60. Performance 10:30 p.m. www.billybobstexas. com. 817-624-7117. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 28-29 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Greg Shelton and Wing Walker Ashley Key, Liberty Jump Team, and the Cavanaugh Warbirds will dazzle audiences and offer a sky high day of fun. Gate opens 9 a.m. Free admission. For more information, www.allianceairshow.com. 2221 Alliance Blvd. 28-29 Japanese Garden Fall Festival at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts, sword demonstrations, raku, tea ceremonies, and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Members free. $8 adult, $4 children ages 4-12, $5 seniors age 65+. www.fwbg.org/events/2016/11/5/ japanese-garden-fall-festival. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 31 Fort Worth Stockyards Station “Treat Street.” Dress your family in their Halloween best and head on down to the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on Halloween! Join Stockyards Station from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. for costume contests, pumpkin decorating, games, hayrides and trick or treating at participating Stockyards Station shops. Treat Street is a safe, family-friendly event that is free and open to the public. Candy will only be distributed to children 12 and under, in costume. For more information, visit www.stockyardsstation. com/events/treat-street/ or call 817-625-9715. All Treat Street activities will occur in Stockyards Station Mall located at 140 E. Exchange Ave.
All Things Animal
For the Animal in You
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