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OPEN STREETS GUIDE

A block-by-block listing of partners and activities.

TODAY - TODAY - TODAY

NOON TO 6:00PM ON MAGNOLIA AVENUE

RIDE TO OPEN STREETS

If you ride Trinity Metro to Open Streets and purchase your ticket via the GoPass mobile app, you may receive 50% off one local day pass, which entitles you to unlimited transfers for one day on buses, TEXRail, ZIPZONE, and TRE (within Tarrant County). Use the appropriate promo code below to receive your discount. This offer is only available in GoPass and will expire April 13 at 6 p.m. Tap here for details about how to download the app!

Promo codes are as follows: Adult – OPEN24A Reduced* – OPEN24R

FREE PARKING

The Magnolia Green Parking Garage is free to the public.

1201 Alston Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76104

One of the Near Southside's most iconic community events, Open Streets, returns after a 4-year pandemic-related pause. Open Streets was founded in 2011 to achieve environmental, social, economic, and public health goals by temporarily closing Magnolia Avenue to automobile traffic and reopening the street to the community for walking, bicycling, dancing, playing, and socializing.

OPEN STREETS IS:

Non-motorized rolling fun on bicycles, skateboards, roller skates & scooters.

Healthy ways to get moving such as fitness, martial arts, yoga, pilates, obstacle courses, bike safety training, breakdancing, etc.

Environmental advocacy to ensure a healthy sustainable neighborhood.

FREE family-friendly fun from more than 100 activity providers. Learn how you can get involved below!

Locally-made products offered by market collectives featuring handmade items by local artisans.

A community play-day dedicated to neighborly interaction, healthy activity, and complete streets awareness.

But it's also important to remember,

Open Streets is NOT dedicated to sales and promotions

Open Streets is NOT a music festival, art fair, or beer bash

The event is an expression of the Near Southside's community spirit in every way: local businesses set up activities along the route; neighborhood residents help spread the word; and dozens of community partners take ownership of key planning details such as promotions, activities, temporary public art projects, pet adoptions, bike safety courses, and much more. So, mark your calendar for SATURDAY, APRIL 13 FROM NOON - 6 P.M.

HOW WE USE THE STREET

MAGNOLIA AVENUE FROM 8TH AVE. TO HEMPHILL ST.

Open Streets will close Magnolia Avenue from 8th Ave. to Hemphill Street. The street will close on Saturday morning, April 13, at 6:00am to begin set-up.

Block numbers begins on the west at 8th Avenue (Block 1) and moves east to Hemphill (Block 14).

This street plan ensures that all of our priorities listed above have sufficient space.

ROLL ZONE The west-bound lane and northern bike lane is exclusively dedicated to bicycles, skateboards, scooters, skates and other non-motorized wheeled activities

STROLL ZONE The center turn lane is dedicated to pedestrians, strollers and pups.

ACTIVITY ZONE The east-bound traffic lane and southern bike lane will be reserved for all of our free community activities.

SKATE JAM occupies two blocks of curb to curb on the west produced by Magnolia Skate Shop and our skate community friends.

BIKE RODEO is an Open Streets priority and occupies the two center blocks of the festival. We are most importantly seeking partners to help produce the bike-friendly portion of this year's Open Streets. If you're interested, please contact megan@nearsouthsidefw.org

JOIN THE FUN

100+ ACTIVITY PROVIDERS

WHERE WACKY IDEAS WELCOMED, ENCOURAGED, CELEBRATED!

On Saturday, April 13 Magnolia Avenue will close to cars and fill the street with more than 100 community partners hosting FREE activities to get Open Streets patrons moving, thinking, playing and learning. This year we've got Big Wheel races, golf competitions, yoga, story time, arts and crafts, wood turning, pottery lessons, cake walks, painting, obstacle courses and more!

And don't forget the signature Open Streets features:

BRING YOUR BOARD TO THE OPEN STREETS SKATE JAM
Produced by @Magnolia Skate Shop and sponsored by our friends at @Dickies, the Open Streets Skate Jam on Blocks 2 & 3 (Magnolia Avenue from Hurley to Fairmount) is one of the most exciting parts of Open Streets. Bring your board to ride the ramps - skaters of all ages and abilities are welcomed. OR hangout as a spectator and watch the tricks, flips, and kicks of the Open Streets Skate Jam!

BIKE RODEO ON BLOCK 12
Fort Worth Bike Sharing, Fort Worth Critical Mass, and expert cyclists like Elisabet Westbye are setting up a fun bike activities course on Block 12 near The Boiled Owl! Join us for riding fun, bike safety training, and free bike gear giveaways!

RIDE THE ROLL ZONE ON YOUR BIKE, SCOOTER, SKATEBOARD, ROLLER SKATES, OR OTHER WHEELED-FUN!
The entire westbound travel lane of Magnolia Avenue is dedicated to rolling fun of all types such as scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, roller-skates, bicycles, and more! Move up and down Magnolia Avenue without a car in sight. The street belongs to you on Open Streets day!

OPEN STREETS SKATE JAM

Sponsored by Dickies and constructed by the team at Magnolia Skate Shop, we are stoked to bring back a temporary skate park to Magnolia Avenue on Open Streets day. You couldn’t miss these two blocks of skate ramps, rails, and platforms if you TRIED - but we suggest you don’t! Even if you’re not a skater yourself, the Open Streets Skate Jam is a sight to behold. This year we’re adding tables and chairs for you to hang and watch the fun.

Find the Skate Jam on Block 2 and Block 3

from Fairmount Ave to Hurley Ave.

Open Streets is an event for the community, produced by the community.

MARKET VENDORS

Meet our partners for the 2024 markets!

Open Streets reserves a limited amount of on-street space to showcasing local artisan markets. This year, Open Streets is partnering with three Fort Worth market collectives to curate our market areas. We invite you to shop these three markets during the event.

Wandering Roots Markets

PRESENTS THE OPEN STREETS FARMERS' MARKET

BLOCK 4 - FAIRMOUNT AVE. TO 6TH AVE.

Farmers and cottage food vendors are encouraged to join owner Shea Dardis for this market that specifically focuses on produce, shelf-stable foods like jams, jellies, salsa, pickles, jerky, honey and other artisan products. Please note, the farmers' market is specifically seeking foods that are to be eaten off-premises. For example, bakers selling a whole loaf of bread are welcome to apply. Bakers selling ready-made cookies that can be enjoyed at Open Streets must instead apply to Open Streets using the food vendor application.

The application for the Open Streets Farmers' Market has closed. If you applied, please await a response directly from Wandering Roots Markets.

LOVE LOCAL

PRESENTS THE OPEN STREETS ARTISAN MAKRET

BLOCK 11 - COLLEGE AVE. TO ALSTON AVE.

Love Local Coffee + Art Shop owner Sara Tucker is specifically seeking vendors selling artisan products like soaps, lotions, candles and handmade products such as jewelry, woodworking, pottery, and a very select number of artists with natural or botanic themes.

The application for the Open Streets Artisan Market has closed. If you applied, please await a response directly from Love Local.

HONEYSUCKLE ROSE EVENTS

PRESENTS THE OPEN STREETS VINTAGE MARKET

BLOCK 13 - BLOCK LIPSCOMB ST. TO TRAVIS AVE.

Vendors selling vintage products or up-cycled fashion, home goods, and re-purposed treasures are encouraged to apply. Market owners Tiffany and Blake Parish will accept only vendors in these categories. The application for the Open Streets Vintage Market has closed. If you applied, please await a response directly from Honeysuckle Rose Events.

FOOD VENDORS

ENOY LUNCH, SWEETS, AND DRINKS

Open Streets offers tasty selections from our Near Southside restaurants, bars, bakeries and coffeehouses. Enjoy strolling Magnolia Avenue where both brick and mortars and a select group of mobile food vendors will offer up delicious lunch, dinner, sweets and treats for you to enjoy while playing at Open Streets. Food vendor applications have now closed to stay turned for details on all of the food offerings at this year's Open Streets.

ARRIVING TO OPEN STREETS

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RIDE TRINITY METRO

ZIPZONE, BUS, TRE, TEXRAIL AND FORT WORTH BIKE SHARING

Finding your way to Open Streets with Trinity Metro is a snap! Check out the options below to decide how your squad can arrive without parking hassles.

If you ride Trinity Metro to Open Streets and purchase your ticket via the GoPass mobile app, you may receive 50% off one local day pass, which entitles you to unlimited transfers for one day on buses, TEXRail, ZIPZONE, and TRE (within Tarrant County). Use the appropriate promo code below to receive your discount. This offer is only available in GoPass and will expire April 13 at 6 p.m. Tap here for details about how to download the app!

Promo codes are as follows: Adult – OPEN24A Reduced* – OPEN24R

LEARN MORE ABOUT OPEN STREETS ARRIVAL ROUTES HERE

FREE PUBLIC PARKING

If you HAVE to drive a car to Open Streets, free parking is available in the parking garage at 1201 Alston Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76104. Parking should be plentiful and easy!

Driving Directions

MEET THE TEAM

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Trinity Metro is proud to be the public transportation provider for Tarrant County. Our services include a bus network, TEXRail commuter rail line, ACCESS paratransit, ZIPZONE on-demand rideshare services, Fort Worth Bike Sharing and vanpools. We also jointly own and operate Trinity Railway Express with Dallas Area Rapid Transit. At Trinity Metro, we strive to deliver our customers safely to their destinations in a reliable and timely manner. We know that riders have important places to be and they rely on us to get them there, whether it’s work, school, a doctor’s office or other essential stops.

Our goal is to always provide an exceptional customer experience. If you ever find that not to be the case – or if you want to pass along a compliment or ask a question – call one of our customer care representatives at 817-215-8600 to share your feedback.

Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, we’re glad you’re on board with Trinity Metro. Thanks for riding!

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SKATE JAM SPONSOR

A century ago, Williamson-Dickies was just a small Texas company making bib overalls. Built with quality, grit, and quiet pride, every pair that came out of the shop embodied the spirit of the American worker. While their workwear is now available in more than 100 countries across the world, they're not all that different from when they first opened our doors. They still make bib overalls. They still embody that spirit of the American worker. The only difference is they get to do what we do for more hardworking people than ever before. Founded and rooted in Fort Worth, Texas, Dickies is a proud Near Southside partner. Their support of the Dickies Skate Plaza at Fire Station Park has created a legendary space for Fort Worth's community to ride, roll, and stroll.

STREET SPONSORS

Nicole Dawson is a wife and a mother to son Jace (8) and son Radley (2). She met her husband, Sean, during an Alaskan adventure in 2012 and became a proud US Coast Guard Military spouse. Their . They have two dogs, Piper and Gwen, who love to come to the office to see visitors. Nicole and her husband traveled with the Coast Guard but is now proud to be home in Fort Worth, serving the area where she grew up.

Nicole Dawson's team of licensed Insurance Professionals are here to help you get the most out of your auto, homeowners and life insurance. They also offer Financial Services and are able to assist small business owners with their commercial lines of insurance. Contact us today and see how we can help protect what matters to you.

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Valliance Bank is a community bank focused on relationship banking, not transaction banking. Relationship banking is a principle by which we engender loyalty by understanding our customers’ goals and objectives. We also strategize with them to develop a plan to fulfill the vision for their businesses. We pride ourselves on being responsive and enthusiastic, always willing to work with our customers. More than a bank, Valliance is a partner that you can rely on.

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Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Today, it is one of the world's largest and best sparkling mineral water brands, with several flavors and packages sizes to satisfy even the most legendary thirst. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.

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Founded in 1984, Buyers Barricades is a customer-focused business, serving the great state of Texas from our locations in DFW, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Steve Buyers began his career as a construction superintendent servicing a project at DFW Airport where he hired a barricade company to handle traffic control. After days of poor customer service, Steve decided to take matters into his own hands. Within 24 hours, Steve started Buyers Barricades with nothing more than his ’65 Chevy pickup, a 16-foot trailer, and the vow to run his business by the golden rule.

While we’re proud of our steady growth over the years, we’re even more proud of our unwavering dedication to our customers. Steve’s commitment to run a service-focused barricade company lives on as our business has expanded to serve the entire state of Texas and beyond. Buyers Barricades is sharply focused on the importance of family, integrity, quality, customer dedication, and working hard to foster healthy, long-lasting relationships.

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PRODUCER

NEAR SOUTHSIDE, INC.

Near Southside, Inc. (NSI) is a private, member-funded, 501(c)4 non-profit redevelopment organization created in 1996 by a group of dedicated community leaders. For more than two decades members of NSI have continued to guide the district's revitalization through their participation.

Your dues provide critical financial support for the ongoing work of our organization. NSI initiates marketing and redevelopment programs to create a vibrant urban village where people live, work, and play within an inviting and diverse community in Fort Worth's Near Southside.

Membership dues will be renewed annually in the month in which you have registered. A renewal invoice will be sent 30 days prior to the month of your membership anniversary. This is not a tax-deductible donation, but may be a deductible business expense. W-9 forms will be provided at your request. We thank you for your interest in membership. Our members are our most valuable resource in the ongoing exchange of information and ideas to build and sustain the Near Southside.

nearsouthsidefw.org

Near Southside Arts is a community-led effort to foster and celebrate the creative assets of Fort Worth’s Near Southside. We are a vibrant and diverse community exploring, discovering and connecting unique and personalized experiences.

For over two decades, the Near Southside has placed cultural investment at the center of its revitalization. The district hosts arts-centric community events including ArtsGoggle, Open Streets, Friday on the Green, and Park(ing) Day that together attract over 100,000 attendees from around North Texas and beyond annually. In addition, the Near Southside is home to many of Fort Worth’s notable live theaters, music venues, recording studios, film and video production studios, and art schools. As a state-designated cultural district, our specially-designated ecosystem supports all manners of creative pursuit. Your people are here.

www.nearsouthsidearts.org