Fort Worth Benefits
Fort Worth calendar
Free events, sign-up windows and benefit deadlines in Fort Worth and Tarrant County — every item checked against its official source. Add any item to your own calendar so you do not miss it.
Sunday, Oct 18
Nothing scheduled.
Monday, Oct 19
Nothing scheduled.
Tuesday, Oct 20
Nothing scheduled.
Wednesday, Oct 21
Nothing scheduled.
Thursday, Oct 22
Nothing scheduled.
Friday, Oct 23
Nothing scheduled.
Saturday, Oct 24
Nothing scheduled.
More coming up
Last day of early voting
Vote early for the Nov 3 election at any Tarrant County location. Trinity Metro rides to the polls are free with code VOTE26.
Día de los Muertos at La Gran Plaza
Free community celebration with altars, music and family activities.
Día de los Muertos festival — Artisan Circle
Free outdoor festival hosted by La Cabrona — art, vendors and remembrance. (The optional buffet is paid.)
3 housing waitlists open (Nov 1–5)
Hughes House III, Sedona Village Senior Living and Cowan Place take applications Nov 1 at 8 a.m. through Nov 5 at 5 p.m.
HealthCare.gov open enrollment begins
Sign up for 2027 health coverage Nov 1 – Jan 15. Enroll by Dec 15 for coverage starting Jan 1.
Election Day — polls open 7 to 7
Vote at your assigned polling place. Trinity Metro rides to vote are free on Election Day — just tell the driver.
Always available
Free food near you — pantries & mobile markets
Tarrant Area Food Bank runs pantries and mobile markets every week across Tarrant County. See this week’s places and times on TAFB’s finder, or call 817-857-7100.
Help paying electric & utility bills — CEAP
The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program takes applications year-round through the City of Fort Worth CAP office: 817-392-2276.
SNAP food benefits — apply any time
There is no deadline to apply for SNAP. Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1 for help with the form.
JPS Connection health coverage — enroll any time
County health coverage for Tarrant County residents without insurance. No enrollment window — call 817-702-1001 when you need it.
