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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Fort Worth this November

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.

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Are you ready for some spine-chilling events to fill up your calendar?

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Welcome back to FTWtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events that are taking place around Cowtown this month.

Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, and text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in November. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.

(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)

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You won’t look silly. We promise.

Photo courtesy of @theshopsatclearfork

Seasonal

Japanese Fall Festival | Saturday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 2 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Japanese Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $6-$12 for nonmembers | Don’t miss the annual festival filled with cultural demonstrations, live performances, special shopping, and mouthwatering traditional foods from Asian food trucks.

Stockyards Rodeo Rink | Tuesday, Nov. 18-Sunday, Jan. 4 | Times vary | Lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building, Fort Worth Stockyards | $20-$25 | All sessions running 90 minutes, and features include a full bar and grill, warm drinks, fire pits, and picnic seating. Four tickets are $80.

YMCA Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 27 | 7:45 a.m.-12 p.m. | General Worth Square | $30-$55 with registration | Start Thanksgiving Day off the right way with a nice 5K or 8K jog. All proceeds go towards scholarships for families in the FTW community.

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Travel to the North Pole and experience dynamic narration and illustrations from the book.

Photo courtesy of The Cliburn

For the fam

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire | Friday, Nov. 14-Sunday, Nov. 16 | Times vary | Dickies Arena | $20-$120 | A high-energy monster truck extravaganza at Dickies Arena with fiery stunts and a glow theme.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs | Thursday, Nov. 27 | 3:30 p.m. | AT&T Stadium | $150+ | Catch Dak Prescott and the rest of the team go head-to-head with Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Chiefs.

Cliburn Family Concerts presents “The Polar Express” Holiday Concert | Saturday, Nov. 29–Sunday, Nov. 30 | 10:30 a.m. + 2:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards Station | $20-$75| A family-friendly holiday concert experience based on the beloved book, set in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards and full of music, storytelling, and festive atmosphere.

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Stop by Los Guapos during your stroll through Night Market.

Photo courtesy of the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation

After hours

Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation Night Market | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 5:30-9p.m. | The Shack at Panther Island Pavilion | $65-$85 | This open-air evening brings together chefs, food trucks, and bartenders from across North Texas for a riverside celebration of culture, vibrant flavors, and community.

Ben Rector: The Richest Man in the World Tour | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 8 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $41-$200 via Ticketmaster | The Nashville-based indie singer-songwriter has created a lot of buzz around his one-night show — with an opening performance by Mat Kearney. Two of his Rector’s hits include “Brand New” and “Love Like This.”

Rooftop Cinema Club | All month long | Times vary | Downtown Fort Worth | $30+ | Enjoy popcorn and drinks while watching a rooftop screening of a popular film. Plus, upgrade to a love seat for $5. We recommend these special events happening this month:

  • “Pride and Prejudice” Muffins + Mimosas | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 11:45 a.m.
  • “Friendsgiving” TV Marathon | Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 9:25 p.m.
  • “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Character Meet-and-Greet | Saturday, Nov. 29 | 2:15 p.m.
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“Wherefore art thou, Romeo?”

Photo by Matthew Murphy

Theater

“Totally Made Up Musical” | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Stage West | $24 | A one-of-a-kind improvised musical created live from an audience suggestion — no script, no safety net, no second chances. Ticket includes a drink ticket and bar snacks.

"& Juliet” | Friday, Nov. 12-Tuesday, Nov. 16 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $50-$68 | The high-energy Broadway musical has a modern twist on a classic story — created by the Emmy-winning writer of “Schitt’s Creek” David West Read.

“West Side Story” | Saturday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 9 | Times vary | Casa Mañana | $49-$109 | The classic musical of love and rivalry set in 1950s New York, re-interpreted in a dramatic, dance-rich production.

Do you have an event you’d like to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar for a chance at being featured in the newsletter:

  • Go to our Events page.
  • Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
  • Make sure to include a link and fill out important information such as the date, time, location, and price of your event.
  • Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.