From festivals to a fire department open house, here are 3 things to do locally this weekend, May 19-21:
Friday-Sunday
Main Street Fest
The weekend-long festival features live music on multiple stages, food, carnival rides, games, activities and the Craft Brew Experience—where guests can sample eight, 3-ounce craft brew pours produced by national, Texas and local breweries in a souvenir Belgian-style tasting glass. Unlimited carnival ride passes can be purchased for $25 in advance or $30 at the
festival on Friday from
4-9 p.m.
Festival begins at 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sun.). Free (until 5 p.m. on Friday), $5 (ages 6-12 and seniors), $7 (age 13 and older), $15 (weekend passes). Main Street, Grapevine. 817-410-3185. https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/main-street-fest/
Saturday
Colleyville Fire Department open house
Learn about the life of a firefighter from Colleyville firefighters at the open house. Attendees can tour the station, get hands-on experience with fire safety vehicles, and view fire and rescue demonstrations and activities. There will also be games for children.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Central Fire Station, 5209 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville.
www.colleyville.com
Inaugural Links Jazz & Blues Fest
The jazz and blues festival features Grammy-award winning saxophonist, Kirk Whalum. A treat for jazz enthusiasts, the event serves as a major fundraiser for the Links STEM and scholarship programs.
Performances by top international and local artists include the Yuko Mabuchi Trio, the Freddie Jones Jazz Group and Breggett Rideau, and Ashleigh Smith. During the jazz and blues fest, participants can sample the fare offered by local food truck vendors as well as visit the booths of national and local artists and artisans.
6 p.m.-midnight. The Marq Southlake, 285 Shady Oaks Drive, Southlake. 817-329-4981.
http://fortworthlinksinc.org/events/