The local guide
101 places for everyday needs and good times, 80 of them locally owned. Each one was checked open on Oct 31, 2026.
Places
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Fort Worth Community Market
Second-Sunday outdoor market at South Main Micro Park with produce, handmade goods, food trucks and live music, just south of downtown.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Hao's Grocery & Cafe
Asian grocery and cafe from chef Hao Tran on St. Louis Avenue, just south of downtown.
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Stone's Throw Texas Grocery
Texas foods, produce, meats, pickles and jams at a store run by a special-needs family that employs people with disabilities; open daily.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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The Clearfork Farmers Market
Year-round Saturday market at the Trailhead at Clearfork with farmers and other local vendors; Fort Worth Weekly's 2025 readers' choice farmers market.
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Town Talk Foods
Discount grocer in Fort Worth since 1954 that sells groceries at reduced prices; the owner also runs stores in Weatherford and Arlington.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Central Market (Fort Worth)
Large Texas specialty supermarket on the West Freeway, open daily 8am to 10pm; the Fort Worth store opened in 2001.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Tom Thumb (West 7th)
Nearest full-service grocery to downtown: supermarket with pharmacy, deli and bakery on West 7th, about 1.2 miles west of Sundance Square.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Better Health Pharmacy
Independently owned pharmacy at Hulen and Risinger offering prescriptions, compounding, and flu and COVID vaccines.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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CityDoc Urgent Care (Fort Worth)
Walk-in urgent care open evenings and Sundays; the clinic moved to a new space on W 6th in July 2026.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Cook Children's Medical Center
Pediatric hospital whose Fort Worth emergency department (886 6th Ave) is open 24 hours; the main phone line is answered around the clock.
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Daniel Drug
Independent, privately owned pharmacy on West 7th offering compounding, including veterinary compounding, near the Cultural District.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Perrone Pharmacy
Independent neighborhood pharmacy open since 1952, offering compounding, immunizations and home delivery just south of the Benbrook Highway traffic circle.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth
Full-service hospital near downtown whose emergency care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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JPS Health Network (John Peter Smith Hospital)
Tarrant County's public hospital system, with an emergency department (1575 S Main St) and an urgent care center on the main campus.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Medical City Fort Worth
Hospital in the medical district offering 24-hour emergency services; part of the Medical City Healthcare network.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Large hospital branded Texas Health Fort Worth; its site describes a Level I trauma center and an emergency department on the main campus.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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3 H Hardware
Neighborhood hardware store on 8th Avenue with tools, paint, lumber, plumbing and electrical supplies; customers also mention key duplication.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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A-1 Locksmith (Fort Worth)
Retail locksmith and safe showroom from a third-generation, family-owned Texas security company dating to 1949; residential, auto-key and commercial work.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Archie's Gardenland
Family-run garden center in its fifth generation, rooted in Fort Worth for over 90 years, with an on-site cafe, plants and gardening advice.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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The Old Home Supply
Architectural-salvage yard in Fairmount, just south of downtown, selling claw-foot tubs, period doors and other old-house parts; open Monday to Saturday.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Your Best Home Ace Hardware
Family-owned Ace Hardware franchise with plumbing, paint, lawn-and-garden and a gift shop; its store page cites 70-plus years of hardware experience.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Calloway's Nursery (Fort Worth, S. Hulen)
Garden center on South Hulen from a Texas nursery company with multiple Dallas-Fort Worth stores; open daily.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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All Auto Service
Family-owned repair and body shop near the Near Southside; its site says automotive work has been in the family since 1982.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Cowser Tire & Service
Tire and auto-repair shop founded in 1989 by owner Kevin Davis; sells passenger, truck and commercial tires and does brakes, alignments and oil changes.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Cowtown Rover
Independent repair shop operating since 2005 that specializes in Land Rover and BMW and services other European and import brands.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Tim's German Auto
Family-owned German-car specialist serving Fort Worth since 1980; works on VW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini and Volvo.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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University Car Wash
Car wash and detail shop on Collinsworth Street with tunnel washes and detailing, no appointment needed; Fort Worth Weekly's 2026 readers' choice car wash.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Jewell Automotive (Main Street Auto)
Repair and tire shop on James Avenue, now operating under the Main Street Auto banner; services include brakes, alignment, A/C and state inspection.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Arlington Heights Animal Hospital
Family-owned vet practice founded in 1980 and at its Montgomery Street building since 2013; also offers boarding and grooming.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Central Animal Hospital
General-practice vet for cats and dogs offering wellness exams, vaccines, spay and neuter, dental and medical care; open Saturday mornings.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Fort Worth Animal Emergency Hospital
Emergency and critical-care animal hospital open 24 hours a day, every day of the year; its site lists AAHA accreditation.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Happy K9 (Camp Bowie)
Self-serve and staff dog wash plus professional grooming, with a second shop on Clifford Street; it calls itself Fort Worth's original dog wash.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Humane Society of North Texas (Fort Worth Adoption Center)
Nonprofit animal shelter and adoption center for dogs and cats, named for pet adoption in Fort Worth Weekly's 2025 and 2026 Best Of issues.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Russell Feed & Supply (Camp Bowie)
Family-owned feed and pet-supply store, in business since 1997, selling pet food and supplies and hosting a monthly mobile pet-vaccination day.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Fort Woof Dog Park (Gateway Park)
The city's first off-leash dog park, opened April 3, 2004 inside Gateway Park east of downtown.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Hollywood Feed (Camp Bowie)
Pet food and supply store from a Memphis-based regional chain, about two miles west of downtown; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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VEG ER for Pets (Camp Bowie)
24/7 emergency vet hospital at Camp Bowie Blvd and Westridge Ave; part of the national VEG ER for Pets network.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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At The Oaks Coffeehouse
Coffeehouse in a restored craftsman home that roasts its own beans, with a cottage next door used for pop-up events.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Avoca Coffee Roasters (Magnolia)
Fort Worth coffee roaster with a cafe on Magnolia Avenue and other shops, including West 7th and the Stockyards; it roasts in the city.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Brewed
Magnolia Avenue cafe and bar serving Texas craft coffee and beer with a full food menu, open seven days a week.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Buon Giorno Coffee
Coffeehouse in the First on 7th tower on the west edge of downtown that roasts its own beans; Fort Worth Weekly Critic's Choice 2026.
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Cherry Coffee Shop
Magnolia Avenue coffee shop with 45 seats and free Wi-Fi, open daily; Fort Worth Weekly's 2026 readers' choice coffeeshop.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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HustleBlendz Coffee
Coffee shop on St. Louis Avenue, just south of downtown, with a mobile coffee cart that can be booked for events; open Monday to Saturday.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Rio Dulce Coffee
Brick-walled coffee shop on Houston Street downtown serving espresso drinks, baked goods and breakfast tacos.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Sons Coffee
Downtown coffee roaster and cafe on West Lancaster Avenue, open seven days a week, about half a mile from Sundance Square.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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817 Vintage Hype
Magnolia Avenue shop for 1980s and 1990s vintage street fashion, especially rock, hip-hop and country music-themed T-shirts; weekly online drops.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Doc's Records & Vintage
Record store with vinyl, CDs and cassettes, plus booths of vintage clothing and collectibles; it celebrated twenty years in business in October 2026.
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Flipstone Vintage & Thrift
Indigenous-owned thrift and vintage shop with a budget clothing side, a pricier curated Gem Room, and furniture and decor; opened in 2024.
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IOTA Modern Vintage
Boutique of vintage and lightly worn clothing, boots, belts and accessories on Camp Bowie; turns Western-wear focused ahead of the Stock Show.
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Record Town
Music store open since 1957, now in a Near Southside storefront selling new and vintage vinyl, CDs and merch, and buying records.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Saint Marie Records
Independent shop selling new and pre-owned vinyl, cassettes and CDs, with a focus on indie, shoegaze, punk and other genres; also buys records.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Studio 74 Vintage
Owner-run vintage clothing shop covering Victorian-era through Y2K pieces, plus Western wear and boots; open Tuesday through Sunday.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Cacti & Crescent
Camp Bowie home-decor boutique with vintage and artisan pieces from Fort Worth and New Orleans, rugs, linens, ceramics and home scents.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Montgomery Street Antique Mall
Large multi-dealer antique mall near the Cultural District with booths of furniture, Western decor, signs and collectibles; readers' choice for antiques in 2025 and 2026. The City approved a hotel project for the site in 2025 and no closing date has been announced, so call before you go.
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Nativo Gardens
Texas native-plant nursery selling plants, seeds and soil, with a cafe next door that hosts workshops and markets.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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There's No Place Like Home Furniture
Locally owned furniture and home decor store on Foch Street selling upholstery, case goods, rugs, lighting and art, with in-house interior design services.
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Trinity Habitat ReStore - South Fort Worth
Nonprofit Habitat for Humanity outlet selling donated furniture, appliances and building materials at low prices; sales help fund local home building.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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WRARE
Home-goods shop selling candles, room sprays, vintage posters, framed art, furniture, lighting, kitchenware and Texas-themed gifts; Fort Worth Weekly's 2026 critic's pick for boutiques.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Doc's Monthly Market at The Yard
Doc's Records hosts a market in the Foundry District's Yard; the next listed date is Saturday, Nov. 28, noon to 6pm.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Monkey & Dog Books
Independent bookstore on West 7th that began as a children's shop and now carries books for all ages.
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Morgan Mercantile
Family-run South Main shop selling Fort Worth-themed apparel, paper goods and home goods, including its own Panther City Provisions label.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Recluse Books
Independent South Main bookstore stocking bestsellers plus indie and local authors, with open mics, zine workshops, book clubs and a Third Thursday art crawl.
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The Dock Bookshop
Independent bookstore in east Fort Worth with author talks, book clubs, a membership program and a weekly Tuesday-night open mic.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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The Market at Ridglea
Cooperative retail market where independent vendors run mini-boutiques selling gifts, apparel, vintage tees and packaged foods under one roof.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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The Roadrunner Stop
Magnolia Avenue gift and clothing shop that grew out of an online resale business; carries custom jewelry, vintage-flavored clothing and eclectic gifts.
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Fort Works Art
Contemporary art gallery across from Ariat Arena (formerly Dickies Arena) marking ten years; a Kate Simon photography show runs through Jan. 9, 2027.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Gallery One Frames
Museum-quality custom framing shop under the same roof as William Campbell Gallery, a Fort Worth contemporary gallery in business since 1974.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Garret Pendergrass Pottery
Family-friendly pottery studio just off Magnolia with wheel and hand-building classes for kids and adults, open studio, kiln rentals and Sip & Clay events.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Lookout Hill Yarn & Art Supply
Downtown art-supply and yarn shop carrying professional brands and hosting local-artist events; open six days a week.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Possum Pottery Texas
Pottery studio and shop with wheel-throwing courses, workshops, private lessons and handmade work by local artists; a retail shop opened on White Settlement Road.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Savor Ceramics
Ceramics studio with one-night classes, six-week courses, memberships and private events; its site advertises a wall-sconce class on Nov. 7.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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The Welman Project
Nonprofit creative-reuse center in the former Kimbell Milling building with a public art-supply shop, makerspace programs for adults and a new gallery.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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FW Thunderbird
Neighborhood dive at the north edge of Sundance Square with a pool table, an upstairs view of Houston Street and decades of Fort Worth decor.
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Jackie O's Cocktail Club
Retro Near Southside cocktail bar and LGBTQ-friendly hangout with karaoke, goth nights that include an outdoor market, and themed drinks.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Maple Branch Craft Brewery
Foundry District brewery pouring in-house beers and wood-fired pizza, with Wednesday trivia and themed nights such as bingo and costume karaoke.
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Martin House Brewing Company
Independent Texas brewery with a taproom, backyard and food truck, known for themed special days with games and live music.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Neighborhood Wine
Independent, locally owned wine bar and shop in a 1920s Magnolia building with a wine club, tastings, small bites, live music and a patio.
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Proper
Magnolia Avenue cocktail bar with a serious craft program and classic drinks; Fort Worth Weekly's 2026 critic's pick for craft cocktails.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Southside Cellar
South Main craft-beer pub with a curated tap list, an adjoining bottle shop and pizza; opened in January 2020.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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The Chat Room Pub
Magnolia Avenue pub known for $2 drafts, bottles and wells 3 to 6pm Tuesday through Friday, plus a jalapeno-infused margarita.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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The Down 'n Out Bar
Rosedale Street dive with pool tables, karaoke on Wednesdays, Saturday dance parties, daily happy hour and food.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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White Elephant Saloon
Stockyards honky-tonk billed as Texas' oldest, dating to 1884, with a downstairs bar and live country music.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Big Laugh Comedy Club
Downtown comedy club with touring comics, a $2 Monday open mic, improv classes and local showcases in an upstairs room and a downstairs room.
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Billy Bob's Texas
Large Stockyards honky-tonk and concert hall, open since 1981, with country and Texas-music acts, a dance floor and a bull-riding arena.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Four Day Weekend (Fort Worth shows)
Long-running improv comedy troupe performing Saturday-night audience-suggestion shows in the Ridglea Room, inside the Ridglea Theater complex; 18 and up.
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Hyena's Comedy Nightclub - Fort Worth
Sundance Square stand-up club with touring comics most weekends and a free-with-reservation Thursday-night show.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Scat Jazz Lounge
Downtown jazz club with ticketed Thursday-through-Saturday shows and a Sunday-night jam; 21 and up, with a nice-casual dress code.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Southside Preservation Hall
Historic Near Southside hall and Rose Chapel hosting ticketed concerts, markets, swing dances and other public events.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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The Cicada
Independently owned Near Southside bar and music room with stand-up Mondays, karaoke, weekend live music, Sunday jazz and monthly burlesque.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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The Ridglea Theater
Historic Camp Bowie theater with three rooms, from a 93-person lounge to a 1,000-plus main hall, hosting concerts, comedy, opera and community events.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Tulips FTW
Near Southside concert venue and bar booking touring and local acts, celebrating its sixth anniversary in November 2026; $2 Tuesday shows.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Downtown Express Library (Old City Hall)
Temporary downtown library branch in Old City Hall. The former Central Library at 500 W. 3rd St closed permanently in June 2023.
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Fort Worth Animal Care & Control Center
City animal shelter and licensing office where you can get a microchip or, for unchipped pets, a license in person.
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Fort Worth City Hall and Water Customer Service
Water Customer Service is on the 5th floor for starting a water account; the City Secretary's elections office is on the 7th.
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Fort Worth Drop-Off Station (Brennan)
One of four City stations that take bulk waste, yard debris, electronics, recycling and household hazardous waste from eligible residents.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Tarrant Appraisal District
Where property appraisals and homestead exemptions are handled; you can hand-deliver a homestead application or use its drop box.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Tarrant County Elections Administration
County office for voter registration; mail or hand-deliver your signed application here and check early-voting and vote center information.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Tarrant County Tax Office (Main, Downtown)
Tarrant County's main tax office handles vehicle registration, title transfers and property tax payments, with a 24/7 outside drop box.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Texas DPS Fort Worth East
Small DPS driver license office inside the Charles F. Griffin Sub-Courthouse, open only Tuesday through Thursday by appointment.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Texas DPS Fort Worth Mega Center
DPS's biggest Fort Worth driver license office, which the agency recommends first. Appointment required; open weekdays, longest hours Monday to Thursday.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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Texas DPS Fort Worth South
Southwest Fort Worth DPS driver license office, open Monday to Friday by appointment, with a late close on Tuesdays.
Checked open Oct 31, 2026. Sources
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