About this Event
A Celebration for Families!
Get ready for an unforgettable day of connection, celebration, and community!
Join Arlington ISD’s Family and Community Engagement Department for Father FEST 2026 — our FREE annual event designed to bring families together for a high-energy day filled with fun, food, and meaningful connections.
This isn’t just an event — it’s a celebration of family. From live entertainment and interactive experiences to valuable community resources, Father FEST is all about strengthening relationships, creating lasting memories, and equipping families for success beyond the school year.
Whether you're a father, mother, grandparent, aunt, uncle, mentor, or supporter, Father FEST 2026 is for YOU!
What to Expect
✅ Community Car Show
✅ Free Food & Refreshments
✅ Interactive Games & Family Activities
✅ Giveaways & Summer Resources
✅ Live Music & Entertainment
Connect with Our Community Partners
Meet incredible organizations from across our community who are committed to supporting and empowering families. Stop by their booths for resources, activities, and opportunities:
- Haking Innovation
- Girls Inc. of Tarrant County
- Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA
- AISD Library Services
- Young Men's Leadership & Development Initiative (YMLDI)
- AISD Early Childhood Department
- Metro Sports Fieldhouse
- The Care Clinic
- UTA TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
- Arlington ISD – Department of World Languages
- Arlington ISD – Guidance & Counseling Department
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Tarrant
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County
- Dave & Buster’s
- Cook Children's Health Plan
- Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
- Mindful Kids
- HOPE Tutoring Center
- Tarrant County Kids
- Arlington Public Library
- UTA Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies – Mavs 4 Youth
Why You Should Come
Father FEST is more than a festival — it’s a space where families feel welcomed, supported, and connected. It’s about celebrating the important role families play in student success and making sure every family leaves with something valuable.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Thornton Elementary School, 2301 East Park Row Drive, Arlington, United States
USD 0.00
