REGISTRATION OPENS ON JANUARY 27

Well, we HOPE to open registration on January 27. We're building the system now. Please check back for updates and if you come back on January 27 and registration isn't open...don't freak out. We're just a bit behind due to website gremlins and I assure you, we'll be trying our very best to get them fixed so that we can open registration. Also, follow our Open Streets Facebook and Instagram pages for updates. We'll make sure to post there when the time comes!

SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025

NOON TO 6:00PM

MAGNOLIA AVENUE

Put Saturday, April 26, 2025 on your calendar for one of the Near Southside's most iconic community events, Open Streets. 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. Today, the event has grown to become a beloved annual community festival that showcases the best of the Near Southside.

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

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 26 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 26, 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 ARE WELCOMED, ENCOURAGED, CELEBRATED!

On Saturday, April 26 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.

GET INVOLVED FOR 2025

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 27

Are you willing to provide a free, family-friendly activity in exchange for the opportunity to have a presence at Open Streets? If so, we would love to offer you space as our partner! This is a great opportunity to promote your business/organization in a grassroots, community-focused manner. Or, if you have a special talent such as magic, juggling, metal forging, breakdancing, or acrobatics that you'd like to show off, we welcome you to join us on the street.

The activity provider application fee is only $25 and there are no other fees to participate if accepted. For less than the price of dinner, you can demonstrate your company's civic spirit to thousands of people in attendance.

Examples of successful activities from previous years include hula hoop competitions, kid's bicycle rodeo to teach safe riding practices, bike repair station, fitness obstacle courses, big wheel races, community yoga lessons, healthy grocery store shopping simulation, make your own wildflower seed bombs, etc. The wilder your activity the more fun Open Streets will be. Try to avoid predictable experiences that are found at other outdoor festivals and reach for ideas that will take people by surprise.

Your activity does not have to be directly related to your business/organization. Instead, think of your activity as a way to draw people to your booth so that you can build a relationship with the public and then share information about your business organization. For example, instead of bringing corn-hole boards try pantyhose bowling, Hungry Hippos while riding a skateboard on your belly, or "Minute to Win It Jingle in the Trunk". Don't know what these are? Google it for a laugh!

APPLICATIONS ARE NOT YET OPEN AT THIS TIME, PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.

ARRIVING TO OPEN STREETS

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RIDE TRINITY METRO

TRINITY METRO ON-DEMAND, BUS, TRE, TEXRAIL AND 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.

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, Trinity Metro On-Demand ride share services, Trinity Metro 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 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