The unofficial start to summer is here and one local pizzeria is celebrating with an all-you-can-eat kid-friendly pizza party. In other tasty tidbits, an award-winning Mexican eatery will go Italian for a week, a local brewery will host a corny dog fest with pickle relish mustard flavored beer, and a popular beer garden will host three days of German food, drink, and cultural traditions. Pull out the lederhosen and prepare to prost!<\/p>\n
Tuesday, May 26<\/strong><\/p>\n Zoli\u2019s End of School Bash<\/strong><\/a>Celebrate the start of summer vacation at Zoli\u2019s with all-you-can-eat pizza and a kid-friendly play area. Visit starting at 5 pm for endless slices of 10 of Zoli\u2019s most popular pies ($25 for adults, $12.50 for children). At lunchtime, families can enjoy fresh smashburgers and hot dogs on the patio, plus face painting for the kids, from 11 am-3 pm. Reservations recommended.<\/p>\n Wednesday, May 27<\/strong><\/p>\n The Italian Takeover by Don Artemio<\/strong><\/a>Mexico meets Italy during this Italian-inspired menu takeover at Don Artemio, which will kick off with a five-course Italian wine dinner. Guest chef Juli\u00e1n Mart\u00ednez Bello, founder of contemporary Italian restaurant Sepia in Mexico City, will collaborate with Don Artemio chef Rodrigo Cardenas on dishes like fresh tagliolini with black truffle, champagne risotto with foie gras and roasted fig, and slow-cooked cabrito with cacciatore sauce. The dinner is $225 and begins at 6:30 pm. Guests may also order from a special Italian festival menu at Don Artemio May 29-June 7.<\/p>\n Friday, May 29<\/strong><\/p>\n Maifest at Crystal Springs Hideaway<\/strong><\/a>The River District wine and beer garden \u2013 which was just named the 2026 CultureMap Fort Worth Tastemaker Awards Bar of the Year <\/a>\u2013 will host its second annual Maifest, a German tradition that celebrates the coming of spring. Fort Worth recorded its first Maifest (pronounced \u201cmy-fest\u201d) in 1882 when German immigrants brought the celebration to Cowtown. The three-day event, Friday through Sunday, will feature German party bands, stein hoisting competitions, special bratwurst and pretzel menu items, and $5 Paulaner and Spaten German draft beers. Wear lederhosen and get a free three-day ticket to this year\u2019s Fort Worth Oktoberfest, to be held September 24-26.<\/p>\n Saturday, May 30<\/strong><\/p>\n Ice Cream Social at SiNaCa Studios<\/strong><\/a>Magnolia Avenue\u2019s longtime glass blowing studio will host a summer fundraiser with ice cream scoops from Melt Ice Creams ($5). The event marks the end of \u201chot shop activity\u201d for the season. Patrons can help empty SiNaCa\u2019s furnace of molten glass by creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake (prices vary) or simply donate to help the studio maintain its historic building. Pepe\u2019s Taqueria food truck will also be on-site. The event will run from 11 am-3 pm.<\/p>\n