Free Things to Do in Fort Worth, Texas on Mother's Day

1. Fort Worth Botanic Gardens:
We always go here on Mother's Day. Free admission. A beautiful array of flower gardens that are in full bloom during the Mother's Day holiday. Many people bring a picnic lunch and tour the gardens at their leisure. Also great for bird watching. http://www.fwbg.org

3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-7686

2. Japanese Gardens: Located inside the Botanic Gardens, with a low cost admission for viewing. Walk the paths of Japanese style gardens with koi ponds. Beautiful Japanese style buildings scattered throughout. Http://www.fwbg.org

Admission: Adults $3.00 weekdays, $3.50 week ends and holidays -
Seniors $.50 off regular admission - Children (4-12 yrs.) $2.00 - under 4 free

3. Conservatory: Located next door to the Botanic Gardens. Beautiful green house style building housing rare tropical plants indoors. Low cost fee for viewing. Restaurant and gift show on site. Http://www.fwbg.org

Admission: Adults $1.00 - Seniors $.50 - Children (4-12 yrs.) $.50 - under 4 free
(one adult may sponsor up to 5 children)

4. Water Gardens: Located in the downtown Fort Worth area. Beautiful outdoor structures with water. This place was actually a major film location in the cult film Logan's Run from 1976 with Michael York.

1502 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, (817) 871-5755

5. Stockyards: Enjoy free daily authentic cattle drives that take place on the main street. They have multiple gift shops, restaurants, and historic venues. Located on the city's north side.

Http://www.fortworthstockyards.org

6. Modern Art Museum: Free Admission. Located in Cultural District.

7. Amon Carter Museum: Free admission. Located in Cultural District on city's west side.

8. Kimble museum: Majority of museum is free except for traveling exhibits. Located in Cultural District.

9. Zoo http://www.fortworthzoo.com

10. Forest Park: Free. Families have picnics on the banks of the Trinity River, playground free.