The Tanger Outlets in Fort Worth features over 70 premier stores in an upscale, open-air shopping environment. The shopping center features brands such as Nike, Coach, Lululemon, Polo Ralph Lauren, Restoration Hardware, H&M, Columbia and American Eagle. It recently welcomed several new stores including ULTA Beauty, Rally House, Spring Step and Rocket Fizz.

Although it is best known as a shopping destination, Tanger Outlets is actively involved in the surrounding communities.

“Tanger is committed to promoting healthy and vibrant communities,” Marketing Director Holly Conner said. “Our loyal shoppers and their engagement at the shopping center allows Tanger to invest back into our communities that we serve. We're able to champion those causes that are meaningful to our shoppers.”

This past spring Tanger Fort Worth hosted its first annual Health & Wellness Day in partnership with Medical City Alliance. Individuals received complimentary health screenings, fitness demos and healthy food tastings. The shopping center also raises money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and local schools. Conner said that last year, the outlets awarded over $7,000 to local schools and teachers to fund programs that would provide a more inclusive classroom environment.

Tanger Outlets also promotes sustainability by providing electrical vehicle charging stations, installing solar panels on several buildings and its urban beehive.

“A lot of people don't know that we are home to an urban beehive,” Conner said. “We offer beekeeping workshops during the year so that shoppers can be a part of the experience. It helps us maintain environmentally friendly practices as part of our commitment to the planet and our communities.”

As parents and students prepare to go back to school, Tanger Outlets is hosting several fun community events. Here’s a look at what’s coming up at the outlets this month:

Aug. 9-11: Tax Free Weekend

Shoppers will get a break from the state of Texas and local sales taxes on qualifying purchases, including all clothing and footwear purchases individually priced at $100 or less. Tanger Fort Worth will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tanger Outlets will also welcome a new store, Hey Dude, on Aug. 9.

Aug. 10: Back to School Blast

Get ready to go back to school in style with fun, festive activities perfect for students of all ages. Visit the Go for Gold experience for USA-themed games, giveaways and a fun family photo opportunity. The Party Patrol from 92.1 Hank FM will entertain shoppers with country music, fun activities, refreshing games with a cool twist, ticket giveaways from Six Flags and the Texas

Rangers, and free treats.
  • Noon to 3 p.m.
  • Center Court near Polo Ralph Lauren
Aug. 9-10: Stuff the Bus

Tanger Fort Worth is partnering with United Way of Denton County to collect new school supplies, clothes and shoes to help students prepare for a successful school year. Make a contribution of new school supplies or clothes for students in need throughout the community.
  • Friday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, Aug. 10, from noon to 3 p.m.
  • Entrance near ULTA Beauty
“The shopping is fantastic here, with the savings and the brands that we offer, and you're going to experience that when you're here, but it's going to be so much more,” Conner said. “We really do care about the communities that we serve and so we give back.”

To find out more about Tanger Outlets Fort Worth, upcoming events or ways to get involved, visit www.tanger.com/fortworth.

The above story was produced by Multi-platform Journalist Mary Katherine Shapiro with Community Impact's Storytelling team with information solely provided by the local business as part of their "sponsored content" purchase through our advertising team.