Special Events

Lights On! (Fall)

Lights On! is a national celebration to call attention to the importance of after  school programs for America's children, families and communities. Lights On Afterschool! is an advocacy effort of Afterschool Alliance, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to quality, affordable after school programs.

This year Fort Worth After School will celebrate Lights On Afterschool!  at Diamond Hill Community Center on October 24, 2025 from 6:00 - 730 pm.  Please plan to join us as we celebrate 25 years of high quality afterschool enrichment programming!  

Road Warrior (Spring)

Students build and race soapbox-like cars constructed of repurposed materials. This STEM based activity encourages students to utilized their crtical thinking skills and creativity.   Prizes are awarded for fastest cars, most creative and most safe vehicles.   Come join us for all the fun!  

Mayfest (Spring)

The purpose of Mayfest performances  is to spotlight the array of outstanding performance from FWAS program sites. In conjunction with the City of Fort Worth.

1 Thing Better Leadership Camp / Blue Zones Pickleball Tournament (Spring)

Showcase of Stars commemorates a year of success by recognizing Shining Star Students from each Fort Worth After School program site. Each program site selects two stars that help make Fort Worth After School a success. Attitude, attendance, outstanding behavior, and most improved are among the criteria used to nominate a Shining Star.