Panther Island / Central City News

Thanksgiving Week on Panther Island

Thanksgiving Week on Panther Island

There are numerous activities during Thanksgiving Week on Panther Island! Have a blast on the island during the week whether you and your family are off from school, working from home or needing fun evening plans! Spend time on Panther Island making memories and share them with us via social media!

Rent a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard from Backwoods Paddlesports at Panther Island Pavilion.

Become a Professional Ice Skater

Panther Island Ice is back for the 2021-2022 season! Open 7 days a week, including holidays, at Coyote Drive-In from November 19-January 17! This event is perfect for date nights, family functions, birthdays, organization hang outs and more!

Panther Island Brewing

Happy Times at Happy Hour

Hang out at Panther Island Brewing, located at the corner of 4th and Main St, and enjoy their large selection of beer, cider, wine, bubbly cocktails and more! Have their awesome beverages at your holiday parties with their Beer To Go Ordering option! Open Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00pm-10:00pm and Friday-Sunday from 12:00pm-10:00pm!

Visit Coyote Drive-In

Movie Night Under the Stars

Bring your friends or family to Coyote Drive-In and experience a movie from the comfort of your car under the stars! Enjoy your movie with great snack and drink options from the Coyote Concessions! Open at 6:00pm daily, rain or shine, and they are pet friendly!!

Enjoy a movie outdoors at Coyote Drive-In

Treasure Hunt around Panther Island

Find all four TRWD Geocaches, located on Panther Island, and tag us on social media! Get outside this week and find Fort Worth’s hidden gems and complete the TRWD Geocaching Adventure Challenge Passport with your friends or family! Visit TRWD Geocaching Adventure for more information.

Learn More About The Major Ripley Arnold Statue

Find the Fort Worth Founder

Visit the Major Ripley Arnold Statue, located off the bank of the Trinity River in the McMillan Plaza and learn more about the rich history of Fort Worth!

Fort Worth Bike Sharing

Rent a Bike and Have a Real Good Time

Rent a bike at the Fort Worth B-cycle station, located at Taylor Circle, and hop on the trails at Panther Island so that you can explore Fort Worth!

Go Geocaching on the Trinity Trails

Walk, Run or Bike the Trinity Trails

Enjoy the cool holiday weather by exploring the more than 100 miles of Trinity Trails, some of which run through Panther Island! Bring your dog (on a leash), friends and family out for a nice time on the trails!