Tired of being stuck at home? Here are 5 things to do Friday & Saturday in Fort Worth

Megan Cardona
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Fort Worth is finally thawing after nearly five days of ice.

Families have been stuck at home with the kids for four or five days. Now that the sun’s out, you might be looking for something — anything — to get you out of the house.

Here are a few things to check out in Fort Worth on Friday and Saturday.

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Saturday is the last day of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, but there’s still a packed schedule for its last two days.

On Friday, “Yellowstone” show creator Taylor Sheridan and cast member Cole Hauser, who plays Rip Wheeler on the show, will be at Will Rogers Memorial Center to sign autographs at the 6666 Ranch booth from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The 6666 booth is near the south end of Aisle 700 in the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall.

Fans will get a chance to meet Sheridan and Hauser as the two sign autographs, just steps away from a “Yellowstone” clothing booth. The event is free and open to the public.

READ MORE: ‘Yellowstone’ actor Cole Hauser appears at Stock Show

The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s ProRodeo Tournament semifinals will happen 7:30 p.m. Friday at Dickies Arena. The ProRodeo finals will happen at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Saturday will also be the Junior Sale of Champions Auction at 9 a.m. in the West Arena. Last year’s Grand Champion Steer, a black cross named Steve raised by Tristan Himes, broke the stock show’s record, selling for $310,000.

Tristan Himes, 17, of Sterling City looks out over the arena before walking out with Steve, named the Grand Champion in the Junior Steer competition, during the Junior Sale of Champions at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Saturday, February 5, 2022. The Steering Committee purchased Steve for a record-breaking $310,000.
Tristan Himes, 17, of Sterling City looks out over the arena before walking out with Steve, named the Grand Champion in the Junior Steer competition, during the Junior Sale of Champions at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Saturday, February 5, 2022. The Steering Committee purchased Steve for a record-breaking $310,000.

Cultural District museums

Museums in Fort Worth’s Cultural Cistrict remain closed Friday but are set to reopen Saturday at normal hours.

This applies to the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art and Arts Fort Worth.

At the Kimbell, you can check out the recently acquired 1631 masterpiece that was just discovered in France and is on public display for the first time.

The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth has acquired “Still Life with a Bowl of Strawberries, Basket of Cherries, and Branch of Gooseberries,” a 1631 painting by Louise Moillon.
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth has acquired “Still Life with a Bowl of Strawberries, Basket of Cherries, and Branch of Gooseberries,” a 1631 painting by Louise Moillon.

Fort Worth Stockyards

Much of the Fort Worth Stockyards are open and a great place to stretch your legs in the sun on Exchange Avenue.

Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall is open and set to host a Taylor Swift on Friday at 9 p.m. General admission tickets start at $19.50 and are sold on Ticketmaster.

If you want to see a rodeo for less than $100, the Stockyards Championship Rodeo will be on Friday and Saturday at Cowtown Coliseum. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased through the Cowtown Coliseum website.

The twice-daily drive of longhorns down Exchange Avenue has been canceled this week, including Friday’s 11:30 a.m. run, but organizers said they’re hoping things thaw out for the one at 4 p.m.

Fort Worth Zoo is open

The Fort Worth Zoo opened at noon Friday due to additional overnight icing. The zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Fort Worth Zoo at 1989 Colonial Parkway’s normal hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Live music in Fort Worth on Friday & Saturday

Lola’s Fort Worth, 2000 W. Berry St., is open Friday with performances by Tommy Luke, Grant Bloom and Gary Grammer. Doors open for the event at 7 p.m.

Lola’s will also have a ticketed event for neo-psychedelic band Vinyl Williams on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased through Lola’s website and are $15 plus a processing fee.