Happy Thursday,<\/strong><\/p>\n After 13 years of offering outdoor movie screenings to Fort Worthians, Coyote Drive-In fades to black<\/strong><\/a> on Labor Day, Sept. 7. The closure \u2014 which has drawn mixed reviews from residents online \u2014 comes as work is expected to begin this fall on the Panther Island project.\u00a0<\/p>\n General manager Chris Fortune told me that the final day will be \u201ca little lower key\u201d focused on simply playing movies for the final time. However, guests can expect on-site food trucks and live music this weekend, he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n Find out which movies are playing on Coyote\u2019s big screens for the final weekend below.<\/p>\n My colleague Christine Vo and I will be at the outdoor Fort Worth venue on Sept. 7 to speak with newcomers and longtime fans about what it felt like to drive in for the last time. We\u2019ll bring you that multimedia story soon.<\/p>\n Experience final outdoor movie before Coyote Drive-In says goodbye\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Coyote Drive-In\u2019s final slate of movies on Monday include \u201cCoyote vs. Acme\u201d at 8:15 p.m., \u201cCars: 20th Anniversary\u201d at 8:35 p.m., \u201cThe End of Oak Street\u201d at 9:15 What:<\/strong> Final weekend for Coyote Drive-In<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> Multiple screenings from Sept. 4-7<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Coyote Drive-In, 223 NE 4th St., Fort Worth <\/p>\n Admission:<\/strong> $7-$10<\/strong><\/a> per person<\/strong><\/p>\n Connect with Fort Worth artists at fundraising exhibition<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n Historic Fort Worth\u2019s annual fundraiser supports the organization\u2019s mission to preserve local history. A ticketed event<\/strong><\/a> will be held on Sept. 3 for those interested in partying with participating artists. <\/p>\n What:<\/strong> 2026 Preservation is the Art of the City<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 4; noon-4 p.m. Sept. 5<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Amon Carter Center at Lena Pope, 3200 Sanguinet St., Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Rock out at return of beloved Bedford music festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The event features performers, a kids zone, vendors, alcohol and family-friendly activities. Musicians include Bret Michaels, Parmalee, Le Freak, Traveller and Milagro. <\/p>\n What:<\/strong> Bedford Beats and Eats Fest<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 2-11 p.m. Sept. 5<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford <\/p>\n Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Watch classic cars rev their engines at Labor Day celebration<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The show features more than 60 awards for car enthusiasts, including Best of Show, Late Model and Rat Rod. Proceeds from the event go to D&D Rockin\u2019 Rods Family & Friends Christmas for Kids 2026. <\/p>\n What:<\/strong> Labor Day Monday Classic Car Show<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 7 <\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> DFW Toy & Car Museum, 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth<\/p>\n Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Thanks for reading! Do you have a Weekend Worthy event? Add it to our\u00a0community calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n