No Beach? Who Cares When You Live in Fairmount

Jen Kindschi grew up across from a California beach. She adored the sunny beach life, but right now there is no way you could rip her out of her beloved Fairmount neighborhood in Fort Worth.

“We fell in love with Fort Worth, and we fell in love with Fairmount,” she said. She and her husband Jesse Crimes and daughters Imogen and Elliot are happily settled in a remodeled two-story by Fairmount Park, two blocks off trendy Magnolia Avenue.

She loves the neighborhood so much that she eagerly volunteered for its homeowners association — something she’d never done before — and now finds herself in charge of the upcoming 2025 Fairmount Home Tour.

Mother’s Day Outing

As always, the home tour is scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend. The 43^rd iteration of this annual tradition is scheduled for 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Fairmount National Historic District. Fairmount is a historic district in Fort Worth known for its early 20th-century homes and strong commitment to architectural preservation.

There’s a lot Kindschi loves about the neighborhood… the walkability, eclectic spirit, the mix of people, the friendliness, and, of course, the houses’ character. She loves the variety of homes — Victorian, American foursquare, bungalow, and Tudor. Each is different, she said, but cohesiveness somehow pervades the neighborhood.

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“Every house has its own personality, which is what the owner has usually infused into it,” she said. “When you drive through, you can definitely feel the historic nature of the neighborhood. There are so many fun details that tie back to the style of the homes.”

On Tour

As the tour chairwoman, she’s excited for outsiders to get a much more up close and personal view of the houses and two businesses on display this weekend.

Ticket holders will have the opportunity to visit eight sites showcasing a variety of architectural styles. The self-paced tour allows guests to walk the charming streets visiting the tour sites where docents will be available to share details and answer questions about the homes.

In addition to the home tour, outdoor public activities are planned. A parade steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday from Fairmount Park (1501 5th Ave.). Highlights include the R.L. Paschal High School marching band, hula hoopers, horses, and dancers. Then also on Saturday, an outdoor fair with live music, vendors, and food trucks is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ticket Info

Tickets are available for $20 online until 4 p.m. Friday. They increase to $25 on tour weekend. Children under 12 are admitted free. Proceeds will be directed to the neighborhood to support the community garden, historic markers, and local school activities.

Even without a beach, Kindschi wants to show off her neighborhood. She hopes others will appreciate it in the ways she and her family do.

“I love our neighborhood so much and want to do so many things for it,” she said.