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Culture
Hidden Gem: Find magic in your pocket at Hip Pocket Theatre
The outdoor experimental theater kicked off its 48th season with “A Twisty Intergalactic Spectacle.”
May 17, 2024 11:29 AM
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Kate Mazade
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Events
Where to find the best holiday light displays around Fort Worth
Read our list and check it twice to see how to get the most out of the holiday light displays in Cowtown.
December 6, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
Celebrate Hanukkah in DFW with these local events
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with classes, menorah lightings, and food across the metroplex at these Hanukkah events.
December 5, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Food
Say cheers with this downtown bar guide
Enjoy a local libation with these 20 bars in downtown Fort Worth.
December 5, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Madelaine Brockway: All about the Fort Worthian’s viral $60 million wedding
Step inside the “wedding of the year” by Fort Worthian Madelaine Brockway, a car dealership heiress and TCU alum.
November 30, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Kate and Rebecca are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Play
The ultimate holiday itinerary: 35+ local happenings
Your go-to guide to enjoying the holiday season around town. From light displays and parades to ice skating and holiday shows, there’s so much festive fun happening around Fort Worth. Check out these ongoing events and one-off happenings to get in the holiday spirit.
November 29, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
12 days of Fort Worth
It’s Christmas in Cowtown — celebrate with these 12 local business round ups and fun facts.
November 28, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Texas’ tallest live Christmas tree is up in Sundance Square
The 80-ft Norway Spruce traveled 1,100 miles from northern Michigan to Panther City in advance of the 77th annual tree lighting.
November 27, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Food
7 places to take cooking classes in Fort Worth
Sign up for a hands-on cooking class that is perfect for date night, girls’ night out, families, and team building.
November 27, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
Why Hallmark should make a holiday movie in Fort Worth
Take our survey to help us craft the perfect Hallmark movie based in Fort Worth.
November 24, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
Fort Worth-themed table topics for the holiday season
Sick of rotating through conversations about politics, religion, and your relationship status? Introduce these niche and fascinating topics at your next holiday meal.
November 20, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
4 local theaters for your film fix
We really know it’s all about the movie snacks.
November 20, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Food
Holiday food guide: Where to find the best tamales in Fort Worth
Unwrap the gift of food this season.
November 14, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Live
The zodiac signs as Fort Worth neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, and your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
November 14, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Disney’s Encanto like you’ve never seen (or heard) before
This screening, accompanied by a live orchestra, is an experience you won’t want to miss.
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Events
(Holiday) Cheers to 41 years: Parade of Lights returns downtown
We’ve got the deets on Fort Worth’s beloved holiday tradition.
November 10, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Food
Pre-order your holiday pie with these 6 local bakeries
Don’t skimp on the holiday dessert with these local bakeries selling Texas’ favorite pecan pie.
November 9, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Where to grab Thanksgiving dinner in Fort Worth
Our 20 favorite dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner in Fort Worth this year, plus local ingredients.
November 8, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
Leonard’s Department Store artifacts added to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
The museum will help preserve the legacy of Leonard’s Department Store.
November 8, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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It’s not the holidays until you see “The Nutcracker”
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🔬 You’re invited to the second annual STEM Family Fair
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Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 2, 2023
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Sports
What to know: Texas Rangers World Series Parade in Arlington
The city of Arlington will hold the first-ever World Champions Parade on Friday to celebrate the Texas Rangers’ history-making season.
November 2, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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City
What’s a Quonset hut — and why are they all over Fort Worth?
Let’s look back at the history of the rounded metal building to see why it’s so prevalent in Cowtown architecture.
November 2, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
Paint the town country purple
TCU is painting alumni murals across the country in honor of the university’s 150th anniversary.
October 30, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Stay in the know with 40+ new and upcoming Fort Worth restaurants
Dining in Fort Worth is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 26, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Where to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Fort Worth
Explore the Day of the Dead festivals + events happening around town.
October 26, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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The best gift this holiday season? A ticket to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
Home for the Holidays returns on Friday, Nov. 24.
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