Things to Do in Burleson, Texas
Burleson is a growing town just south of Fort Worth, and its draws are the community kind — a lively historic downtown, a working farm turned art center, good parks, and a summer waterpark. It's a pleasant, low-key day with Fort Worth's attractions a short drive north.
Here's what to do in and around Burleson.
Old Town Burleson
Old Town Burleson is the town's historic downtown — a walkable district of shops, restaurants, and boutiques that serves as the hub for community events, with festivals, car shows, and live music through the year.
Between Old Texas Brewing and the shops, Old Town is where Burleson gathers, and it's the natural place to start a visit.
Russell Farm Art Center
The Russell Farm Art Center is one of Burleson's more distinctive stops — a city-owned historic farm that offers art lessons and workshops, historic home tours, and a community garden, along with events like Fall Fest at the Farm, which features a woodcarvers showcase.
It blends art, history, and the outdoors in a way most suburbs can't, and it's a pleasant, unusual place to spend part of a day.
Parks and the Waterpark
For time outside, the 49-acre Bailey Lake Park has an 8-acre fishing lake, an 18-hole disc golf course, and a paved trail. In summer, Pirate's Cove Waterpark off I-35 is the cool-off spot, with a lazy river, a slide tower, and multiple pools.
Between the parks, the trails, and the waterpark, Burleson has plenty to fill an outdoor day for families.
Nearby
Burleson sits just south of Fort Worth, so the city's big attractions — the Stockyards, downtown, the cultural district, and the zoo — are a short drive north up I-35.
But between Old Town, the farm center, and the parks, Burleson has enough to fill a relaxed day without leaving town.
Upcoming in Burleson
Dates confirmed on each organizer's own site as of October 3, 2026. Plans change, so check the link before you drive.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Fall Fest at the FarmBurleson · Russell Farm Art Center · 405 W. County Road 714 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Free; hayride, petting donkeys, fall crafts, games, live music; includes the Woodcarvers Showcase with live woodcarving demos
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
BTX-MAS: Christmas in BurlesonBurleson · Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza (Old Town) · 141 W Renfro St. · 6pm Parade of Lights; 8pm tree lighting and holiday drone show
Free; Parade of Lights from Burleson Collegiate High School to the Plaza, stage entertainment, tree lighting, drone show
Concerts & Shows Near Burleson
Listings from Ticketmaster, updated October 14, 2026. Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster; we don't check these dates ourselves, so confirm on the ticket page.
- Fri, Oct 16 · 6:30 PM TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Texas Tech Red Raider Womens Volleyball · Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth · 13 mi
- Sun, Oct 18 · 2:00 PM TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Baylor Bears Womens Volleyball · Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth · 13 mi
- Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Kansas Jayhawks Womens Volleyball · Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth · 13 mi
- Sat, Oct 24 TCU Horned Frogs Football vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Football · Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth · 13 mi · Football
- Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM TCU Horned Frogs Womens Soccer vs. Kansas Jayhawks Womens Soccer · Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium, Fort Worth · 13 mi
- Sat, Oct 31 TCU Horned Frogs Football vs. Kansas Jayhawks Football · Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth · 13 mi · Football
- Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Kansas State Wildcats Womens Volleyball · Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth · 13 mi
- Mon, Nov 2 TCU Horned Frogs Mens Basketball vs. Lindenwood Lions Mens Basketball · Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth · 13 mi · Basketball
FAQ: Things to Do in Burleson
Burleson's draws include historic Old Town, the Russell Farm Art Center, Bailey Lake Park, and Pirate's Cove Waterpark. Fort Worth's attractions are a short drive north.
The Russell Farm Art Center is a city-owned historic farm in Burleson offering art lessons and workshops, historic home tours, a community garden, and events like Fall Fest at the Farm, which features a woodcarvers showcase, blending art, history, and the outdoors.
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