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.)
You won’t look silly. We promise.
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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.
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.
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.
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.