This is what you’ve been searching for.

We dug into Google’s latest data to discover the hobbies, activities, and questions surging nationwide, then did the legwork to point you to local recommendations. Let’s dive in.

📚 Search: “Book club near me”

Book lovers are looking for ways to connect, and Fort Worth has plenty of options.

The Fort Worth Public Library hosts several types designed for different groups and interests.
With Monkey & Dogs, no sign-up is necessary. Just read and come prepared to be part of the conversation. Pay close attention to the calendar.
Books & Brews, designed for women, hosts monthly themed book clubs. Next month's theme? Dark academia. Join the Bookclubs app to learn about the next meeting.
A silent book club is the perfect choice for those who want to read at their own pace. The Usual hosts every first Tuesday, 5-9 p.m.

❤️ Search: “Community volunteer”

Searches for volunteer opportunities reached a 10-year high this year. Ready to give back? Start with our guide to 45+ places to volunteer in Fort Worth, featuring everything from Cowtown Cleanup to the Fort Worth Zoo.

Don't know where to start? Try this: Early bird registration for Keep Fort Worth Beautiful's October Litter Stomp opened this week.

🛼 Search: “Classes near me”

Rollerskating, Pilates, and Spanish classes all ranked among Google’s breakout searches over the past month. Here’s where to sign up in Fort Worth:

Arlington Skatium offers lessons for all ages and skill levels. Learn how to fall safely, how to get up, rolling, gliding, balancing, crossovers, backwards skating + more.
Jungle, one of FTW's newest pilates studios, offers morning, midday, afternoon + evening mat and reformer classes. Fun fact: Editor Elizabeth is a regular.
Tarrant County College offers Spanish courses that cover oral expression, listening comprehension, grammar + writing, and culture studies.

👟 Search: “Run club”

Looking to join a run club? You’re not alone. Run clubs were another breakout search over the past month, and our guide to FTW's run and walk clubs has plenty of options, whether you're training for a race or just looking to meet people.

🀄️ Search: “Mahjong for beginners”

This search jumped 230% over the past year. If you’re itching to learn, FTW has its very own Mahj Clubhouse, but there are several other groups to check out.

What else are you searching for near Fort Worth? Tell us what you’re trying to find, and you may find an answer in an upcoming newsletter.