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, Nov 8
Nothing scheduled.
Monday, Nov 9
Nothing scheduled.
Tuesday, Nov 10
Nothing scheduled.
Wednesday, Nov 11
Veterans Day Parade (107th annual)
Opening ceremony 10:30 a.m. at Panther Island Pavilion; the parade steps off at 11 a.m. through downtown. Free, public invited.
Free admission — Fort Worth Botanic Garden
The Garden lists Wednesday, November 11 as a free admission day for Veterans Day.
Thursday, Nov 12
Nothing scheduled.
Friday, Nov 13
Nothing scheduled.
Saturday, Nov 14
Nothing scheduled.
More coming up
Deadline: Medicare open enrollment ends
Last day to change Medicare plans for 2027. Free, unbiased help: Area Agency on Aging benefits counseling, 817-258-8000.
Deadline: enroll by Dec 15 for Jan 1 coverage
HealthCare.gov plans you pick by December 15 start January 1. After that, coverage starts later.
Deadline: HealthCare.gov open enrollment ends
Last day to sign up for 2027 coverage on HealthCare.gov (outside a special enrollment period).
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.
