All will be merry and bright in Sundance Square. | Photo by @jrh79_
Magic has filled the air and entertainment venues across Fort Worth will soon be filled with holiday cheer. Sleigh this holiday season + keep your family entertained with our full list of fall performances.
Bass Performance Hall 🦌
Elf the Musical | Fri., Nov. 11-Sun., Nov. 13
Performing Arts Fort Worth presents this one-weekend show with a hilarious take on Buddy the Elf’s adventures through New York City as he discovers his true identity.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Mon., Nov. 21 + Tues., Nov. 22
Catch the stage adaptation of the classic 1964 stop-motion animated Christmas tale presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth.
The Nutcracker | Fri., Dec. 9-Sun., Dec. 24
Watch the magic unfold as Texas Ballet Theater presents the holiday classic about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve.
Casa Mañana 🎄
A Christmas Carol: A New Musical Comedy | Fri, Nov. 25-Fri., Dec. 23
Laugh until your belly hurts during this fresh twist on the classic Dickens tale with a contemporary pop score and pop culture references.
Christmas with Nat and Natalie | Tues., Nov. 29-Sat., Dec. 17
Enjoy this holiday tribute with songs by father-daughter duo Nat King and Natalie Cole like “The Christmas Song” and “When I Fall in Love.”
Dickies Arena ✨
Pentatonix: A Christmas Spectacular | Tues., Nov. 22
Arlington’s own a cappella group will perform holiday hits alongside folk trio Girl Named Tom, season 21 winners of “The Voice.”
Jingle Ball | Tues., Nov. 29
106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball will feature a star-studded lineup including Jack Harlow, Black Eyed Peas, and Lauren Spencer-Smith.
Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland | Fri., Dec. 23
The must-see holiday circus blends acrobats, aerialists, and hilarious hi-jinks in an all-new holiday-themed musical journey.
Christmas in Cowtown Holiday Gift Market | Thu., Oct. 13 - Sun., Oct. 16 | Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | $15.00 - $125.00 | Kick-off the holiday season with a Christmas market organized by the Junior League of Fort Worth.
Pendleton Pop-Up | Thu., Oct. 13 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 5-11 p.m. | Refinery 714, 714 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | The Kimpton Harper has partnered with Pendleton Whisky, and local florist Brandi Chapman Floral to transform its penthouse lounge into a boho-western meets disco-themed pop-up.
Friday
Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair | Fri., Oct. 14 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center St., Arlington | Free | The community event will include free mammograms, woman exams + COVID-19 and flu vaccines provided by Tarrant County Public Health.
Saturday
All Ages Jam Session | Sat., Oct. 15 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Meadowbrook, 2800 Stark St., Fort Worth | Free | Learn to play a popular song with fellow music lovers.
Sunday
Shooting with the Chefs | Sun., Oct. 16 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch, 8270 Aledo Rd., Fort Worth | $25+ | Breaking clays and breaking bread with the Fort Worth area’s hottest culinary talents.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
A new shopping center is coming to far east Fort Worth at 7813 John T White Rd. The project will cost $1.5 million with construction starting next spring. The strip mall will be 8,700 sqft and owned by SKS Investments PropCo LLC. 🛍️
Closed
Cow Tipping Creamery at 3501 Hulen St. has shut its doors for good. The ice cream shop said the location wouldn’t make it through another winter, but partner restaurants Zoli’s NY Pizza and Thunderbird Pies will find a new concept for the space. The location at the Star in Frisco remains open. 🍦
Opening
A new drive-thru salad bar is opening in North Richland Hills this Sun., Oct. 16. Salad and Go (8900 N. Tarrant Pkwy.) is known for its low prices, offering salads that cost around $6 + iced coffee and lemonade for $1.25. 🥗 (PaperCity Fort Worth)
Arts
Calling all artists — today is the last day to apply to exhibit at the 2023 Main Street Arts Festival. Taking place Wed., April 19-Sat., April 22, downtown will be transformed into a vibrant scene with 200 juried artists, live music, and delicious food. 🎨
Active
Halloween-themed beer yoga is back at Rahr & Sons Brewing Company (701 Galveston Ave.). Flow with other yogis on Sat., Oct. 29 from 10-11 a.m. for $25. One ticket will get you a one-hour yoga session + two beers. Don’t forget to wear your favorite Halloween costume. 🎃
Real Estate
Cowtown’s tallest high-rise — Burnett Plaza — is now being leased and managed by Dallas-based TXRE Properties. The tower is 80% leased and major tenants include Americredit, Freese and Nichols, and Basic Energy Services. 🏢 (The Dallas Morning News)
Announced
Alliance Airport was named one of the top 20 cargo airports in the country by the Federal Aviation Administration. The airport jumped three spots in the ranking and experienced a 43% increase in the year-over-year volume of cargo transported. ✈️
Award
Maple Branch Craft Brewerytook home a medal from the Great American Beer Festival in Denver over the weekend. The competition is the largest of its kind in the country + the local brewery won bronze for its Raspberry Fields IPA. Stop by Tuesday-Sunday to try a glass. 🍻
Outdoors
Texas Parks and Wildlife is celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks with special events all 2023. The Centennial Celebration will kick off on Jan. 1, 2023, with “First Day Hikes” across the state. Keep up with the local celebrations and fundraising events. 🌳
Shop
Our online store Six & Main is now featuring Joy Paper Co., a paper goods and gifts company based right here in Fort Worth. We’re already falling for the fall prints in this season’s card collection. Start shopping locally now. 🛍️
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Just one of these local, specialty foods on your table will impress your dinner guests. | Graphic by FTWtoday
We polled City Editors across our parent company, 6AM City, about foodie brands they love. The result? A list of mouthwatering food products ranging from SC Lowcountry’s favorite biscuits to a line of vegan dipping sauces that hail from San Diego.
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Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit(Charleston, SC) | Serve southern-style, pre-made biscuits at home with this nationally recognized brand (plus get jams, jellies, and biscuit mixes). | We love: Hot Little Combo Pack
Editor’s pick: Meow Wolf — a somewhat trippy immersive art experience — is opening in North Texas next year + will feature work from local artists. The “portal” will open at Grapevine Mills in 2023 and feature art from Fort Worth creators Mariell Guzman, Katie Murray, and Adam Palmer.
In addition to working with local artists, Meow Wolf is holding a community meeting on Tues., Oct. 18 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Arts Fort Worth (1300 Gendy St.) to gather feedback.
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