Block 7 - MAGNOLIA MAKE BELIEVE
South intersection at 5th Ave and Magnolia Ave
ARTSGOGGLE presents Magnolia Make Believe- a bright and playful wonderland where local organizations come together to ignite children’s imaginations. Families are invited to dive into a world of free adventures—making, building, and dreaming up creations that inspire joy, curiosity, and endless play.
MEET THE BIG BRAIN BEHIND MAGNOLIA MAKE BELIEVE: Bethany Fort
Bethany Fort loves dreaming up new ways for children to play, imagine, and create. She founded Cocoon Boom to spark wonder through innovative events and playful learning, and she partners with DFW organizations to share that magic with families everywhere. She’s delighted to join her favorite Fort Worth friends in making Magnolia Make Believe an enchanting adventure for kids of all ages!
Learn more about Cocoon Boom here: cocoonboom.com
FULL ARTSGOGGLE SCHEDULE (Partner Descriptions and Activity details below)
12:00-3:00 PM
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Fort Worth Public Library
Sid Richardson Museum
Clayton Youth Enrichment
3:00-6:00 PM
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Yogi Squad
The First Milestones
AIA Fort Worth
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Fort Worth Museum of Science and History - www.fwmuseum.org
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History inspires a lifelong love of learning through engaging exhibits, hands-on activities, and immersive experiences. From dinosaurs to the cosmos, the Museum connects science and history in ways that spark curiosity for all ages.
Description of activity: Dream big! What do you want to be when you grow up? Doodle yourself in your future career to make a fun button that will always remind you of your big goal!
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Sid Richardson Museum - sidrichardsonmuseum.org
See the best of the West at this small art museum in downtown Fort Worth. Our galleries and family space are open every day with free admission for all!
Description of activity: Squeegee Sunset Paintings – Come play with color, silhouette, and a new way to paint to make a Western-inspired work of art.
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Clayton Youth Enrichment - claytonyouth.org
Clayton serves communities of North Texas by providing quality programs that foster the emotional, social, and educational development of children, youth, and families. Our goal is to provide after-school and summer day camp programs that prepare children to live great lives as community leaders, responsible and caring adults and effective members of the workforce.
Description of activity: We will have an interactive art project where children can contribute to a collective piece throughout the event. In addition, we’ll provide a variety of other art activities and hands-on projects to keep kids engaged and creative during the celebration.
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Fort Worth Public Library - fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library
Building a community of learners, dreamers, and doers - The Fort Worth Public Library is your community gathering place for learning, self-discovery, shared experiences and personal growth.
Description of activity: Using die-cut frames, turn recycled paper into eye-catching art decorated with gems, stickers, and more! Perfect for all skill levels and a fun, creative way to make something beautiful.
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Fort Worth Botanic Garden - fwbg.org
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is an iconic living museum, family destination, educational institution and research center. We invite you to explore, discover and engage with nature!
Description of activity: Discover the wonders of plants and use natural materials to create your very own piece of art.
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AIA Fort Worth - aiafw.org/k12
AIA Fort Worth, a Chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), is a professional organization of architects from the North Texas region. The Mission of AIA Fort Worth is to promote the value of architecture to the public, and to unify the membership in service to and growth of the profession.
Description of activity: Make a Box City! Architect led hands-on activity where kids design their own building with provided supplies and create their own community by placing the building into a scaled site plan.
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The First Milestones - thefirstmilestones.com
The First Milestones is founded by a Fort Worth mom who is passionate about helping other moms get the support they need as they transition into motherhood. We offer nanny placement services and doula services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and have been in business since 2020.
Description of activity: Come make giant bubbles with our magical bubble solution!
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Yogi Squad - yogisquad.org
Yogi Squad is a Fort Worth–based nonprofit bringing mindfulness, movement, and literacy together to support children’s mental and emotional well-being. Since 2018, we have served over 50,000 students, families, and educators through school programs, community events, and digital resources.
Description of activity: Offering a mindful break at Arts Goggle, Yogi Squad will get families moving with yoga songs to dance and stretch to, plus hands-on fun with flower and spider ring crafts for kids. Families can also take home free resources to keep practicing mindfulness and movement together.